the BLOG

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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This Pope Farm Conservancy engagement was beautiful! We are so excited for Bree & Lee as they get ready to tie the knot!

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This fun downtown Milwaukee engagement with Sierra & Nate was the perfect way to spend a summer evening.

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Brock & Kimberly’s romantic Milwaukee engagement session is finally on the blog! These two are the most adorable human beings. We can’t wait for their 2018 wedding!

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Caitlin & Tim’s South Shore Milwaukee wedding was filled with cream city brick, hanging lights, and an epic dance party, the three elements that Caitlin dreamed up for her day. When we met Caitlin & Tim, we knew right away that these two are special. They have an energy and kindness about them that is […]

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Rebecca & Corban’s Muskego Lakes Country Club wedding was another beautiful wedding from start to finish. The pure joy and happiness that Rebecca experienced all day long was moving; and the way Corban lit up seeing her happy was just as touching. The wedding day began at the hotel as Rebecca and her bridesmaids prepared […]

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Where do we even begin with this elegant Wisconsin farm wedding? Everything from Emily & Joshua’s incredible wedding day was done by either the two of them or their close family and friends. (That’s NOT an exaggeration!) As a family tradition, Emily and her mom designed and sewed her wedding dress together, just as Emily’s […]

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