Hey, it's Makayla. I'm a Duluth, MN and Saint Paul, MN based wedding photojournalist.

I can see the magic in everything.

In my decade of photographing weddings, I've always come back to this: the people and the relationships are the real story. And that story is best told by letting it tell itself.

This blog is full of the stories I've seen, the things I've learned along the way, and my best advice for creating a marriage celebration driven by being present and true to you.

Pour a coffee, a matcha, a tea. Stay awhile. Linger.

M

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Welcome to the stories.

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DULUTH EVENT PLANNER, DULUTH WEDDING PLANNING The Vendors with Values series is a great resource of all the incredible vendors I love to work with. Today we’re talking with Mary of Pure Event Planning + Design. Mary is a Duluth event planner that loves to help couples create events that support who they are and […]

Advice for Parties

February 14, 2021

Vendors with Values: Pure Event Planning + Design

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If you’ve ever met Jill of Brule River Barn before, you know her as somebody with huge heart, rock solid values, and the wild desire to bring joy to everybody around her. To get to know her and the Brule River Barn a little better, I asked her to shed some light on how they […]

Advice for Parties

August 23, 2020

Vendors with Values: Brule River Barn

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Looking for a conquer-it-all wedding planner who loves the outdoors? Lace and Brass Events is going to be a great fit.

Advice for Parties

July 5, 2020

Vendors with Values: Lace and Brass Events

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Looking for event rentals, decor, and a helping hand? Meet The Vault in Duluth MN, who specializes in making events come to life.

Advice for Parties

June 21, 2020

Vendors with Values: The Vault Decor Rental

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Superior Blooms is a florist in Duluth, MN, that works with weddings, events, and personal deliveries. Read about what makes them different.

Advice for Parties

June 7, 2020

Vendors with Values: Superior Blooms

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The leading lady behind so many of the events in the Northland: Mariah of NSE. I still remember the warmth and energy of the handshake the day I first met her, and that’s something that never fades. Her true passion is helping people plan the parties and events that they will truly never forget. Mariah […]

Advice for Parties

May 31, 2020

Vendors with Values: Northland Special Events

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