Nate Smith | Minneapolis + St. Paul Wedding & Portrait Photographer

I first met AnnMarie + José the better part of a year ago and from our first meeting I was struck by how in sync they were. AnnMarie is such a kind, warm person, who blew me away with how well she planned an amazing wedding, and José, though understated at first glance, is insanely funny. It's been such a joy to work with two such loving people throughout their wedding journey.

It was a rainy day, but they still let me bring them outside for their first look (they both cried) and some gorgeous couple portraits against the industrial backdrop of Northwest Portland. AnnMarie was understandably concerned about ruining her dress, so José held her umbrella for her and helped her with her train.

After a beautiful ceremony and a wedding brunch, it was time for the real main event: the dance party! Their friends brought the fire with some spontaneous salsa dancing and AnnMarie spun around the dance floor like a pro. The night ended with a sparkler exit and in a flash they drove off in their sweet getaway car. It's days like theirs that make me so glad to be a wedding photographer!

Congratulations to AnnMarie + José!