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A collection of real Wisconsin weddings, meaningful moments, and stories told as they unfolded. Here you’ll find full wedding days, favorite venues, and glimpses into the celebrations we’re honored to document.

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Thank you to the following vendors for making Amelia & Austin’s Hilton City Center wedding day so wonderful: Venue: Hilton City Center MKECeremony: St. Leonard Catholic ChurchFlorist: The FloralieCake: Hilton City Center MKEDJ: Sound by DesignHair: Glam by SlkMakeup: Makeup by Emily AnnBridal Boutique: Miss Ruby Bridal BoutiqueMen’s Wear: Dubois FormalwearLinens + chair covers: All […]

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Thanks to these amazing vendors for making Melissa & Andrew’s Farm at Dover Wedding beautiful: Venue: The Farm at DoverCake: The Cake LadyDJ: DJUJHMUA: Piccola SalonBridal Boutique: Brides by YoungPhotobooth: Tone Productions

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Thanks to the following vendors for making Alison + Boone’s Villa Terrace wedding perfect: The Villa TerraceGracious EventsThe Cake LadyMilwaukee AirwavesTaglio Salon & SpaThe Bridal Collection BoutiqueBirdy GreyMen’s Wearhouse

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Thank you to these vendors for making Heather & Evan’s day so beautiful! Venue: The Ivy HouseFlorist: Bird and BumbleDessert: Classy Girl CupcakesDJ: Milwaukee AirwavesHair: Best in Hair MKEMakeup: DMC Makeup ArtistryBridal Boutique: Annika BridalBridesmaid Dresses: Dear CleoMen’s Wear: CustomRentals: Relics Rentals

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Vendors:Getting Ready Venue: Dover at Eagle LakeCeremony/Reception Venue: The Farm at DoverCoordination: Carly StublanskiFlorist: Burlington FlowersCake Artist: Country Rose CakesHair Artist: KS Beauty CoMakeup Artist: Flawless by TiffanyBridal Boutique: Volles Bridal Boutique (Martina Liana)Bridesmaid Boutique: Bella BridesmaidMen’s Wear: Indochino (Custom Glen Check)Officiant: Tim EvansCatering: Tall Guy & a Grill

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Leah and Austin’s Turner Hall Milwaukee wedding day was full of sunshine and happiness. On a warm summer day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Leah and Austin hosted a destination wedding. Coming from the Chicago area and beyond, friends and family of Leah and Austin enjoyed all that Milwaukee has to offer. It was a beautiful day […]

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