Amanda + Tom | Wedding Day
Amanda & Tom had a wonderful wedding at the Courtyard by Marriott Mankato, MN on 7/26/2014.
They say there are two types of weddings: one is fancy and shiny, one is lovely and full of real laughter and love, and Amanda and Tom’s wedding day was a perfect mix of both. Their July 26, 2014 celebration at the Courtyard by Marriott in Mankato, Minnesota was warm, and full of laughter and love — the type of day that makes you remember weddings for what they are.
From the minute Ian and I arrived it was evident that this day had been carefully constructed with purpose + the kind of joy that can only come from two people absolutely meant for one another. Amanda and Tom are best friends in love – and it was evident in every look, every grin, and every tear of joy they shed over the course of their wedding day.
What better place to celebrate their summer wedding than the Courtyard by Marriott in Mankato, MN. Its lovely event spaces, contemporary feel, and inviting ambiance provided a comfortable yet sophisticated setting for their ceremony and reception. It was an intimate, personal service, just like Amanda and Tom’s relationship.
Amanda spent the morning with her bridesmaids, and family, getting ready in a room of laughter, celebration and quiet moments. She was positively beaming, and her happiness was contagious. Tom, equally stoked, relaxed with the boys as they laughed and seriously pondered in the lead up to arguably one of the biggest times in his life.
The entire celebration was a tear jerking reunion and affirmation of their love. The look of love and admiration in Tom’s eyes when Amanda was walking down the aisle says it all. The vows these two made to each other were real and in front of a room full of people who were along for the ride. Their ceremony was a mixture of outright raw emotion from teary glances to all-out laughter … just such a wonderful moment that genuinely defined who these two are as a couple.
Following the ceremony, the party went on for a reception full of energy and character. The ballroom at Courtyard by Marriott was the perfect blank slate for the Amanda and Tom’s taste — beautiful table settings, romantic lighting and sweet décor details added a personalized touch to the environment. Everything, from the floral arrangements to the music, was based on their story and the happiness they share.
A highlight of the evening was the couple’s first dance. Everything that you could see up on that dance floor – dancing hand-in-hand, encircled by their family and friends, holding each other, you could feel their magic. The toasts that followed were equally touching — with tales of Amanda and Tom’s enduring relationship and how they have an uncanny ability to bring joy, kindness, and laughter to everyone around them.
As the night progressed the dance floor filled and the party carried on with laughter and smiles that never stopped. It’s su-per Fusco, if you know what I mean.” It can also be said that their colorful wedding was a total Fosco wedding, which means it was organic, relaxed, and full of real relationships. It was the love that came through in every hug or exchanged gaze, in every moment we captured together.
It was an absolute honor to be a part of Amanda and Tom’s wedding. These two light up a room with their love, and their wedding day was a beautiful beginning to the awesome adventure ahead of them.
Amanda and Tom — thanks for letting us shoot your day. Your love is rare and precious and we hope you share it for a lifetime of laughter and unforgettable moments.