Cory & Kristi | Wedding Day
Cory & Kristi had a wonderful ceremony at the St Boniface Church in Cold Spring, Minnesota on 5/19/2018. The reception was at the Gorecki Center at the College of Saint Benedict in St Joseph, Minnesota
Sometimes you shoot a wedding and there is so much love in the room and people are so in love and it just pours out that it stays with you way past the day. Their wedding on May 19, 2018, was nothing short of that — an intimate celebration of love, faith and family with the people who matter most. St. Boniface Church in Cold Spring, Minnesota for a beautiful ceremony Gorecki Center at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph for the joyous reception This was a very special wedding day from start to finish.
The morning started with some buzz as Kristi got ready surrounded by some of her best friends and family. The room was buzzing with laughter and a subdued emotional energy — a cross between joy and reflection, in which everything felt even more special. Kristi was gorgeous in her gown, beaming and so elegant – her smile lit up each room she entered.
Cory got ready with his groomsmen not too far from where Alec was. The atmosphere was light and bubbly as they exchanged tales, buttoned each other into their suits and clinked glasses to the future. Cory’s calm and eager anticipation was evident — he was ready to marry the love of his life.
The ceremony was held at the historic and inviting St. Boniface Church in Cold Spring, a beautiful old world space that I think really did justice to the couple’s love for tradition and faith. The inside of the church’s warm, stained glass and holy ambiance were the perfect setting for their union. Kristi walked down the aisle and the look of pure emotion on Cory’s face was everything. Their wedding was emotional, sweet and simple for everyone there was not a dry eye in the room and yet laughter broke out more than once when they spoke their vows.
Surrounded by family and friends, this very special exchange of vows – proving to be the keeping of promises, grounded in love, honor and memories – was witnessed by all. There were nods to the couple’s faith and the strength of their community in every part of the day, from the readings and music to the emotional cheers as they were announced husband and wife.
Following the ceremony, the festivities did not skip a beat at the contemporary, open-space Gorecki Center at the College of Saint Benedict, in St. Joseph, Minnesota. Located on campus, the natural beauty of the location made an absolutely stunning backdrop for the evening’s heartfelt toasts, amazing food, and fun dancing.
Their reception felt so intimate and welcoming — soft light, floral accents, personal touches that said Cory and Kristi, and seriously charming design. From the big entrance to that emotional first dance, the entire evening was full of love and thought. The heartfelt toasts from family and friends driven home just how much Cory and Kristi share — and how much they’ve grown as individuals, supported one another — and built something truly special.
As the night continued to roll on the dancefloor lit up with jubilation. Guests young and old danced, laughed, and made memories that will last a lifetime. The elation was contagious, the vibe electric, and the love in the room real.
As a wedding filmmakers, we find it a great privilege to shoot not just the events of the day but the feelings, the relationships, and the little moments that tell the true story. Cory and Kristi’s wedding was chock-full of those moments — small exchanges, big embraces, sweeter-than-sugar giggles and the kind of laughter you only get when two people were made for one another.
Cory & Kristi — thank you for having us –what an amazing day it was! Your wedding at St. Boniface Church and the Gorecki Center is a beautiful start to a life of love. We WANT the two of you boundless joy and profound connection and a lifetime of GORGEOUS ADVENTURES together.