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Mrs. Mary Jane, Grand Forks, ND Age and Occupation: 26, Instructional Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Lead Programmer Engagement Date: February 28, 2009 Wedding Date: September 2009 Venue: City Hall About Me: I'm a career woman on the surface and a homemaker at heart. I love fast cars and high heels, and my favorite food is cake. Mr. Mary Jane and I are both full-time employees and students, and we just bought our first house. We love to curl up on the couch with buttery popcorn, Sour Patch Kids, and the latest Netflix arrival -- whenever we can get a break from everyday life.
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After the vows were said, the papers signed, and the hugs administered, it was time for more portraits!

We sent our families on their way back up to Grand Forks, and spent a little time touring Hillsboro (or the area directly around the courthouse, at least) with Shawna and Kory. They’d arrived in Hillsboro early and had already scouted out a bunch of fun backdrops for our couple portraits…

[All photos in this post were taken by the fabulous Shawna Noel Photography unless otherwise noted.]

Gratuitous bouquet p0rn:

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This next shot was MIL Mary Jane’s idea: She thought we ought to pose like our cake topper (which you’ll see a lot of in the next recap!). Hmmm, too bad I didn’t buy the ass-pinching cake topper, *wink wink*…

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Neither Mr. Mary Jane or I are super-in-love with our expressions in the jumping shots, but everyone we’ve shown them to looooves this next one, so I’m including it for you. (Side note: I DID shave. That shadow in my ’pits is just that: a SHADOW, capisce?)

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I was kind of afraid we would break this very rickety old bench, so we didn’t do too many shots here. (Also, what the heck is my right foot doing in this shot? A little tap-dance?)

Photographers have to have a really good eye to envision shots like the one below. We were literally in a muddy dirty parking lot behind a bar, with piles of garbage and rusty junk all around us, standing in knee-high weeds and being bitten by tons of gnats and mosquitoes. And yet, we got shots like these:

And then we broke out our ’props’: our cameras! Mr. MJ and I share an interest in photography, so we thought our cameras would make great additions to a few shots.

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We managed to snap a few pictures of each other…

…and of our paparazzi, too!

(*This photo and the two above it are credited to Mr. Mary Jane or myself.*)

I almost didn’t ask for these shots - I felt kind of dorky doing so. But Shawna and Kory were happy to oblige, and these photos ended up being some of our favorites from the whole day. Brides: if you want something, man up and ask. Don’t try to ’play it cool’.

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The last portrait I’ve got for you today is one that I just really love. It’s not very detailed, or contrasty, and you can’t really see us very well. But it just reminds me of the kind of vintage snapshot I adore.

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After all this photo-taking, we were mighty hungry. So we set a course for home to join our families for dinner.

Previously…
1. Leading up to the Big Day
2. Cake, and DIYing the Bouquet
3. Getting Bridal
4. A Surprise for the Bride
5. Portraiture
6. Marriage Time!

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41 Responses to “Country Courthouse Coupling: Portraiture Revisited”

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Miss Lamb (message)  463 posts, Helper bee

Awww! My favorite one of this bunch is the black and white one set against the wall. Something about you two together, being dwarfed by the wall - it’s so symbolic of the hugeness of marriage and how you face it together!

 
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Miss Hamster (message)  1,078 posts, Bumble bee

Lovely pics! I love your whole look (dress, bouquet, shoes) - everything ties together perfectly!

 
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Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,328 posts, Bumble bee

So lovely.

 
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Mrs. Joey (message)  829 posts, Busy bee

I love all the pictures!

 
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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message)  866 posts, Busy bee

So great!! I really love your pictures! I love the rustic ones in the parking lot and with the truck.

 
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Ms Potato Chips (message)  315 posts, Helper bee

Wow-great photos!

 
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katerrific
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katerrific (message)  53 posts, Worker bee

I love the old truck and the shots of you guys snapping pics of each other! The green sash on your dress is perfect!

 
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Mrs. Deviled Egg (message)  892 posts, Busy bee

Great photos! I just love them all!

 
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markyk
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markyk (message)  172 posts, Blushing bee

I love the way your outfit came together. The flowers are the perfect pop and it looks so fresh with the green!

 
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luckyyou
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luckyyou (message)  185 posts, Blushing bee

These are so cute!! You both look great too - love your green shoes!

 
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Miss Trail Mix (message)  1,073 posts, Bumble bee

These are beautiful! I know you aren’t thrilled by it but I think the jumping on is fantastic!! My favorite on is the 5th one down, where you are looking at the camera and Mr MJ is looking at you…Both of your expressions are wonderful and the light behind you two is divine. LOVE. IT.

 
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MandyW (message)  33 posts, Newbee

I love that you were brave enough to use props! I was always afraid of looking a bit silly too, but you’re right…I should just go for it if I want it. If I end up not liking the prop pictures, I won’t have to post or buy them!

 
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Mrs. Cowboy Boot (message)  259 posts, Helper bee

Ass-pinching cake topper. Hehe. You’re too funny. These are adorable!

 
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JenniBee44
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JenniBee44 (message)  113 posts, Blushing bee

Absolutely beautiful pictures!!!! Congratulations!

 
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MexicanGirl
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MexicanGirl (message)  642 posts, Busy bee

the one next to the old truck is lovely! you both look so happy on every pic!

 
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FlipFlopBride
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FlipFlopBride (message)  1,305 posts, Bumble bee

These are amazing. I love the pictures with you two and your cameras. Your wedding is on my totally inspiring list! BTW: Your flowers are kick-ass!

 
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Mrs. Swan (message)  386 posts, Helper bee

You both look great!

 
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IA_Snowflake
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IA_Snowflake (message)  1,608 posts, Bumble bee

Very cute photos.

 
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gibbysgirl21
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gibbysgirl21 (message)  123 posts, Blushing bee

I love the green sash and shoes. Very classy and fun. I wish we would have dedicated more time to take fun photos together! :D

 
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sweetheart18 (message)  18 posts, Newbee

You both look wonderful!! You had a beautiful day for your wedding! Aren’t Shawna and Kory wonderful too?!? they are doing my wedding too! I love their work!

 
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Miss French Fries (message)  732 posts, Busy bee

I love the ones of you both with your cameras — so glad you asked for your photogs for them!

 
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MsWhiskersLouise
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MsWhiskersLouise (message)  197 posts, Blushing bee

MJ! You. are. BEAUTIFUL!

 
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llc2011
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llc2011 (message)  458 posts, Helper bee

I love your dress!!! Your whole outfit looks so great together!

 
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jeaninelovesyou
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jeaninelovesyou (message)  71 posts, Worker bee

these pictures are gorgeous. i can’t wait to see more!

 
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MissAsB
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MissAsB (message)  1,048 posts, Bumble bee

OMG the jumping! I would have landed on my face. I’m loving the green details!

 
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D.Marie
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D.Marie (message)  1,372 posts, Bumble bee

Aww…I love the way you two look at each other….you can see the love. Your dress is just too darn cute and the bouquet is awesome. I love the photo of him on the steps kissing you….so cute! :)

 
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Inkedbutterfly
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Inkedbutterfly (message)  8 posts, Newbee

Emailing this link to my photographer now…

You guys rock!

 
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tea
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tea (message)  2,616 posts, Sugar bee

these are sooo cute! especially the one of you two taking pictures of each other!

 
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Mrs. Taffy (message)  2,598 posts, Sugar bee

ohhh, these are amazing!!! My all time favorite is the shot of you with Mr. MJ on the steps kissing you- STUNNING!!!!!!

 
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krissycake
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krissycake (message)  2,085 posts, Buzzing bee

Lovely! My very fave is the one where both of you have your cameras and you’re looking up at him.

 
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Mrs. Mouse (message)  3,302 posts, Sugar bee

These are great! Really hard to pick a fave, but the last one is awesome!

 
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Annui (message)  314 posts, Helper bee

I can’t decide if I like the “jumping” or “taking pictures of each other” one more!

 
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mrspaetz (message)  1,707 posts, Bumble bee

wow! i love the one with the shadows of the trees.

aren’t you glad you got photographers after all?!

 
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Adriana26 (message)  143 posts, Blushing bee

Love these shots, and your shoes look super cute!!

 
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Mrs. Lightning (message)  128 posts, Blushing bee

So beautiful. The picture by the old car is my favorite. The green was an excellent choice. I love your shoes.

 
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pvaulter718 (message)  1,594 posts, Bumble bee

The black and white - love it! The one with the stairs - so perfect!

 
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Miss Labrador (message)  1,324 posts, Bumble bee

I heart every one of these.

 
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Heavnzbrat (message)  13 posts, Newbee

i think i fall in love with you guys each post. heheheh. u guys rock!

 
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harperjs (message)  23 posts, Newbee

Mary Jane, everything about your wedding came together so well! Your recaps really make me smile (credit some of that to you being short-haired bride haha). Really, everything was beautiful!

 
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Miss Poodle (message)  3,020 posts, Sugar bee

Amazing pictures!! :) I love the one with the tuck!

 


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