Have you suddenly noticed that Christmas stuff is everywhere? Christmas lights are up, Christmas music is playing in stores, and eggnog is on sale at Hugo's :) Apparently it's that time of year! 
 
It's also a special time for us :: on Monday the new blog, freshwed.com, went live! It'll be updated about three times a week with fabulous info on weddings from wedding vendors in the Red River Valley. If you haven't stopped by, check it out here :: Fresh Wed. 
 
And on to the wedding post ... 
 
Lindsey and her fiance Matt had a few plans in mind for their wedding, but ultimately chose a small but lovely wedding ceremony at University Park in Grand Forks, followed by a bigger open house/reception at the Hilton Garden Inn. I was extra-excited for this wedding because I see Lindsey, the bride, every time I visit the orthodontist :) She's the friendly face that greets me, handles all my appointments, and sympathizes with me when I've got the "Ow my mouth hurts!" face. In the year that I've been going to Dr. Nuveen's office, Lindsey has really become a good friend.  
 
So it really broke my heart when rain was in the forecast for Lindsey + Matt's wedding. It wasn't raining in the morning, but sure enough, it was pouring rain at the time the wedding was scheduled. The ceremony was quickly moved to the Hilton where Matt was directing the florists and the officiant and the guests (what a guy!).  
 
Even though it wasn't the outdoor wedding Lindsey wanted, it was still a beautiful, heartfelt ceremony. After, Lindsey and Matt celebrated with their family and friends during the open house. 
 
The sun was shining at the end of the day so we took Matt and Lindsey out for a portrait session. It was a perfect way to end a wedding :: smiling and laughing with the one you love. 

There were quite a few phone calls and questions about the rain ::