Wedding Guide - Amber Mari Captures || Southwest Minnesota and Destination Wedding Photographer

Bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a light suit hold hands while walking across a freshly mowed green lawn toward a tree line.

This guide is for the engaged couples looking for wedding photography that is Christ-Centered, Prayer Filled, and authentically you.

Two wedding guests watch a bride in a white gown stand at the altar surrounded by lush tropical plants in a greenhouse venue.

Black and white portrait of a bride in a flowing gown holding a bouquet while seated on a stone wall in front of lush trees.

A bride in a white gown and veil carries a bouquet while walking arm in arm with an older man in a dark suit across a sunny grassy lawn.

Bride in a long veil and white gown walks down the grass aisle at an outdoor wedding as guests stand and watch.

Black and white photo of a bride in a lace gown and veil embraced by a bearded groom in a dark suit during a wedding portrait.

Black and white photo of a bride in a lace wedding gown holding hands with a groom in a dark suit, a boutonniere on his lapel.

Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing gown and veil stepping onto stone slabs beside a groom in a suit in a wooded outdoor setting.

Flowing white tulle gown hem lit by a soft beam of sunlight in a dark forest, resting on a leaf-covered ground.

Smiling bride in a lace gown and veil embraces her bearded groom in a dark suit in front of blooming white hydrangea bushes.

Groom embraces his bride beside a tranquil pond in a Japanese garden with a stone pagoda lantern in the background.

Bride in white gown and groom in dark suit embrace in a lush garden surrounded by colorful orange and red flowers.

Black and white photo of a bride in a gown standing alone on a dance floor beneath chandeliers in an elegant wedding reception hall.

In this guide you’ll learn about what what kind of photographer and person I am, the packages I offer and ways i help you on your wedding day to make it as stress free as possible!

Cream strappy wedding heels, white rose boutonniere, and invitation suite resting on a tan leather sofa.

White satin wedding dress with a row of small covered buttons down the back, hanging against a softly blurred green background.

Rustic wedding reception pavilion with long wooden tables, gold charger plates, greenery garland, and a stacked firewood fireplace.

Makeup artist styles a bride's curled updo with hairspray in a bright room with arched mirrors and wooden furniture.

Smiling bride in an off-the-shoulder white wedding gown glances back as a woman in black fastens the buttons.

Six bridesmaids in long black dresses stand together on a green lawn beneath a large tree, viewed through a window frame.

Bride in an off-the-shoulder white satin wedding gown with a long train stands on green grass before a rustic wood-beam porch.

Smiling bride in an off-the-shoulder white wedding gown stands beside a groom in a tuxedo and bow tie in a black and white photo.

Groom in a black tuxedo with a gray bow tie and floral boutonniere buttons his jacket while standing on a green lawn outdoors.

Bride in a white off-shoulder gown holding a bouquet stands behind a groom in a black suit and bow tie during an outdoor garden first look.

Black and white photo of a bride in a strapless gown holding a romantic bouquet of roses beside a groom in a dark suit.

Bride in a flowing white satin gown holding a white and blush rose bouquet stands beside a groom in a black suit on a green lawn.

Bride in a flowing white gown holds a pink and white bouquet while embracing her groom in a black suit on a lush green lawn.

Bride in an off-the-shoulder satin gown with a long train holding a white bouquet walks beside the groom on a grassy path.

Bride in an off-shoulder white gown and groom in a dark suit embrace foreheads together holding a white bouquet in a green summer field.

Bride in an off-shoulder white wedding gown links arms with a groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie in a sunny yellow wildflower field.

Bride in a strapless satin wedding gown holding a white bouquet walks hand in hand with a groom in a black suit through a sunny field.

Close-up of a groom in a black suit and white shirt adjusting his wedding ring, with a blurred green lawn in the background.

Bride in an off-the-shoulder satin gown holding a pink and white bouquet smiles at a bridesmaid in a black halter dress in a garden.

Bride in a white gown laughs with groomsmen in black tuxedos and bridesmaids in black dresses holding white and blush bouquets outdoors.

Bride in a white off-the-shoulder gown with a long veil walks down the aisle at an outdoor wedding as guests look on.

Smiling bride in a veil and off-the-shoulder gown holds hands with the groom beneath a floral wedding arch during the ceremony.

Bride and groom share their first kiss under a white rose-draped arch as bridesmaids and the officiant look on.

Smiling bride in an off-shoulder white gown and veil embraces her curly red-haired groom in a black tuxedo outdoors.

Bride in an off-the-shoulder white wedding gown with a long flowing veil walks hand in hand with a groom in a dark suit through a grassy out

Smiling bride in a white dress and long veil is lifted in an embrace by her curly-haired groom in a black suit outdoors.

Smiling groom in a black suit sits close to his bride in a white gown on the grass beside blooming white hydrangeas.

Black and white photo of a couple embracing and smiling beneath a sheer wedding veil outdoors.

Smiling woman with curly hair, glasses and a floral headscarf holds a thick book and camera in a lush green forest.

I am a passionate Christ-follower, storyteller, documentarian photographer who is SO excited you’re here and have inquired to work with me. I truly love serving people, and most importantly being able to love God’s people through the art I create.

Storytelling has been a part of me since the day I was born. Growing up, I was deeply inspired by Disney films, the epic narratives of the Bible, and romantic comedies, which kindled a lasting excitement for creating stories and worlds of my own. I pursued a degree in animation in college with the goal of creating and telling stories that could bring people joy. I have written fiction novels in my free time since the third grade, driven by my genuine creativity and curiosity for the unknown. Now, I capture small moments of everyday life through photography, sparked by the same passions of my childhood. This calling was placed in my heart from a young age, and it forms the foundation of my wedding photography work.

When I started doing photography, I was in one of the biggest adventures of my life - studying abroad to Scotland with my camera attached to my hip. I was taking photos of everything, everyone, and even capturing my best friend's engagement. When I look back on those photos I can feel the moment and the emotions I was feeling. The same way that movies and books do to me too. In the same way, I want the same passion, creativity, Holy Spirit driven covenant to give you the happily ever after you've always dreamed of.

Your love story is your own cinematic universe, where you are the main character; however, it is not a production or a large movie set, it is real and authentic. Not overstepping, I guide you in creating those magic moments that feel like you, allowing you to be present in tender, intimate moments and capturing them with the feeling and memory of the best day of your life!

Bride in a white lace gown holding a bouquet poses with a groom in a dark suit and a smiling guest under a tent at an evening wedding.

what is my "why"?

Three smiling people pose for a selfie on a mountain overlook, one holding a camera with a large lens, with rugged peaks behind them.

Woman in a gray hoodie holding a camera and gazing out from a stone wall toward dramatic sea cliffs under an overcast sky.

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Sample half-day wedding timeline listing times from 9:00 AM getting ready to 12:00 AM lights out, including photos, ceremony, dinner and dan

Wedding flat lay with brown leather groom shoes, white bridal heels, a pastel floral bouquet, cologne, watch, ring and invitation on a tufte

Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing gown holding a bouquet while walking an outdoor garden ceremony aisle past seated guests.

Bride in white gown laughs with bridesmaids in blush pink dresses and groomsmen in light suits on a green lawn beneath tall trees.

Bride and groom share their first dance on a wooden floor in a rustic barn venue while wedding guests watch.

Sample full-day wedding photography timeline listing times from 9:00 AM getting ready to the 10:00 PM photographer departure.

Flat lay of a bridal bouquet, lace heels, groom's shoes, folded fan, veil and invitation card on a mossy forest floor.

A father walks his bride in a white gown down a grass aisle lined with wooden benches and scattered flower petals at an outdoor wedding.

Bride in a white off-the-shoulder gown and lace veil stands back to back with a groom in a navy suit, holding hands beneath a tree.

Bride and groom share an intimate moment seated on a grassy field at sunset, with a flowing veil, white gown and bouquet nearby.

Smiling groom and bride walk through a sparkler send-off lined by cheering wedding guests holding lit sparklers at a nighttime reception.

anxious? Let's talk about it.

Here are 6 Questions from previous brides with answers from what I did that put them, and will help you feel at ease.

I think I want to change my timeline...

My line of communication is constantly open, whether you're debating your first dance, or if you decide last minute with wanting private vows. You can text me, call me or send an audio message and we will work out what's going on in your head.

I'm camera shy, I Don't know what to do with My hands..

Photos can feel awkward, especially when you've never been in front of the camera before. I provide easy guidance to poses that feel natural and just like you. I also believe that letting you feel the moment and take it all in.

What if something goes wrong or someone pisses me off?

As your big sister for the day, I am obligated to make sure whatever is irritating you is gone, or ceased with. I am also an incredibly flexible person, if something goes wrong, we roll with the punches and keep on trucking.

Bride in a long white gown and groom in a dark suit holding hands on a grassy lawn beside rows of vineyard grapevines at a wedding.

what if we get off the timeline on the day?!

My job is to make your day easier, not harder. We customized the wedding day to make sure we had everything we needed, if day of something goes awry, I am flexible. We just gotta get you married. As I like to tell my brides, "As long as we make it to the ceremony on time, we will be okay."

What if i feel like i'm supposed to make everyone happy?

My job is to make sure you remember your day. You can't be celebrating that you got married and worried that your great aunt is having the time of your life, if they didn't want to be there, they wouldn't be. And I will consistently remind you that it is YOUR day everyone else doesn't matter. Main character energy diva.

what if i want to include….?

Yes. We do it your way or the highway.

Pricing packages

Bride in a lace wedding gown with sheer tulle skirt fastening the strap of an embroidered pointed bridal heel on a cushioned chair.

Sugar and Spice Deluxe Package

Full wedding day coverage, so that you don’t have to worry about a moment missed within the best day of your life.
No need to wait to see them! Sneak peeks are delivered 24 hours after you say I do.
We meet face to face for timeline creation call or coffee date to truly grasp what parts of your day you want to relive over and over again.
High resolution, hand-picked online gallery to share with all those you love.
Gallery delivery 4–6 weeks after your wedding day
Complimentary second shooter all day, so you don't miss a single moment, including your grandmother's tears as you walk down the aisle.
Complimentary Engagement shoot to capture the sweetest season of planning the beginning to the rest of your life.
This special complimentary gift is for your small guests to have! a, hand-drawn coloring sheet or book from cartoon artist Emily Rye! Choose photos from your engagement shoot or an imagined one from your wedding day!

$4000

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Pricing packages

Black and white photo of a bride in an off-shoulder gown and a groom in a tuxedo with bow tie standing close in a natural outdoor field.

Keepin' It Classy Package

Half-day wedding day coverage, so that you don’t have to worry about a moment missed within the biggest moments of the best day of your life.
No need to wait to see them! Sneak peeks are delivered 24 hours after you say I do.
We meet face to face for timeline creation call or coffee date to truly grasp what parts of your day you want to relive over and over again.
High resolution, hand-picked online gallery to share with all those you love.
Gallery delivery 4–6 weeks after your wedding day
Complimentary second shooter for part of your day, so you don't miss a single moment, including your grandmother's tears as you walk down the aisle.
Complimentary Engagement shoot to capture the sweetest season of planning the beginning to the rest of your life.
*NEW ADD ON* Have kids attending your wedding? Consider adding a, hand-drawn coloring sheet or book from cartoon artist Emily Rye! Choose photos from your engagement shoot or an imagined one from your wedding day! (+ $200)

$3500

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Pricing packages

Wedding guests in white shirts dance and lift a man into the air under colorful stage lights at an evening outdoor reception.

Dance the Night Away Reception Package

Eloped in the mountains? Having an extra party to celebrate with all your friends, this package is for those who want the celebration to keep going!

Your whole reception is covered, for up to 5 hours!
You get all the photos with your special people that weren't able to make it to your actual day. We can even capture moments you wanted to make happen - additional bridal portraits, family photos, bridal party or even a fast action photo dash!
No needing to wait to see them! Sneak peeks are delivered 24 hours after.
High resolution, hand-picked online gallery to share with all those you love.
Gallery delivery 4–6 weeks after wedding day
We meet face to face for timeline creation call or coffee date to truly grasp what parts of your day you want to relive over and over again.

$475 per hour

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Bride in a white lace wedding gown and groom in a dark suit touch noses affectionately while posing outdoors in a green, tree-filled park.

Amber did an absolutely amazing job with our wedding photography! From the very beginning, she was so kind, responsive, and flexible. She was open to all of our ideas, helped us create and adjust our timeline, and even worked with us to customize our photography package so it fit our needs perfectly.

She was incredibly patient and flexible when the rain changed some of our plans, and she made the whole photography process feel easy and stress-free. We also received our sneak peeks within 24 hours, which was such a fun surprise!

She went above and beyond to make sure we had beautiful memories of our day. 10/10 would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

LOVE LETTER FROM THE BAUMANN'S

Bride in white gown and groom in dark suit hold hands before a large cross at a stone outdoor chapel with mountain views.