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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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Intimate Backyard Wedding Brendan & Brenda This blog post is more than just a wedding post. Don’t get me wrong – this is an absolutely stunning wedding that we get to share today. But we also get to share an incredible story about love after loss and beauty borne from ashes. I hesitate to start […]

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Grain Exchange Wedding Breanna & Jacob Breanna & Jacob’s Grain Exchange wedding day was filled with sunshine in the morning and rain in the afternoon, but it was also filled with abundant joy ALL day long! 🙂 Both Breanna and Jacob brim over with joy, spunk, and laughter. They are best friends who truly complement […]

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Sadie & Matt Anodyne Milwaukee Wedding Sadie and Matt enjoyed one of the most beautiful Saturdays of our year! Their Anodyne Milwaukee wedding day was filled with joy & sunshine from start to finish. With a breathtaking first look under the cover of Whitnall Park’s trees, we nearly died of joy with the images coming […]

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Fete of Wales Wedding Allie & Chris Allie & Chris‘ Fete of Wales wedding day was the perfect blend between calm relaxation and a gorgeously arrayed celebration. The weather outside fluctuated between overcast skies and sprinkling rain, but the joy within remained bright and sunny. The duration of the day began and ended at Fete […]

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Bowery Barn Wedding Heather & David Heather & Dave’s Bowery Barn wedding was a perfectly relaxed celebration of their love for each other. Despite the threat of rain, both Heather and Dave were completely calm and went with the flow of the day with such ease and joy. They planned almost all of their wedding […]

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Kate & Jim A Madison Wedding at The Madison Club Where do I start with Kate and Jim, their incredible love, and their perfect Madison Wedding at The Madison Club? These two love each other so deeply that it’s breathtaking to witness. Their Madison Club wedding day was nothing short of spectacular in every way, […]

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