Garrett & Justine | Elegant Hilton Garden Inn Wedding in Fargo

Elegant Wedding at Hilton Garden Inn
Garrett & Justine
7.31.21

Right as my second photographer and I got Garrett set up for the first look, we heard something…surprisingly familiar. A cat! Out of nowhere, this grey cat trotted up to us, meowing and purring, turning the first look on its head. While both of us photographers were instantly stricken in love with this new cat (whose collar dubbed him “Gus Gus”), Garrett dropped a bombshell: Justine is allergic to cats.

So before Justine could step into the park, we asked one of her attendants to help us out by distracting Gus Gus and keeping him out of Garrett & Justine’s first look photos. Make sure you scroll down to see some of the photos snapped of that attendant being amazing at her “job”!

Besides that surprise feline, the rest of Justine and Garrett’s wedding day was elegant, laid back, and beautiful. Justine was just STUNNING in her dress and added in so many accessories that made for exquisite details, like her bracelet, shoes, and earrings.

The ceremony and reception were at the Hilton Garden Inn, but for most of the portraits we headed to Armour Park in West Fargo, which provided some nice greenery to the wedding. But, one of my favorite parts of the Hilton Garden Inn is the little pathway and garden that’s outside of the event center. It’s one of my favorite spots for sunset photos!

Gotta love a groom that’s so quick to help his bride! Justine’s dress clasped at the top in the back, and the clasp kept coming undone. Garrett was always ready to help.

AND he helps bustle. What a keeper!

Ceremony & Reception: Hilton Garden Inn Fargo
Hair/Makeup: Final Touches Salon
Bride’s Dress: Affairs by Brittany
Photographer: Chelsea Joy Photography

Photos by Chelsea Joy Simdorn, photographer and owner of Chelsea Joy Photography. I'm a Fargo area wedding photographer, capturing weddings throughout North Dakota and Minnesota!