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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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Marlea & Bobby’s O’Donnell Park wedding and Coast Milwaukee reception was elegant and perfect. I’ve known Marlea for several years, as she used to host our ladies’ Bible study at her condo. Interestingly enough, this same condo is where she met Bobby, who was endearingly referred to as, “Condo Cop.” Because of the natural movement […]

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Chelsea and Bill were married at the Noble Victory Memorial Chapel at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy’s campus, followed by a fantastic reception to celebrate at the Golden Mast Inn. From start to finish, these two were SO excited to get married! Their friends and family who surrounded them were equally excited for the “best day […]

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Karen and Billy were so excited to get married. As I’m writing this blog post a couple weeks after their wedding, reflecting on their beautiful day, the excitement these two had is definitely the thing that stands out to me the most. Karen was all smiles when I met up with her as she was getting […]

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Lake Winnebago Engagement Session with Jessica & Travis I love it when clients choose to do their engagement session at a location that is truly meaningful to them, and that’s why I love Jessica & Travis’ Lake Winnebago Engagement session so much! Jessica chose this spot because her family has a cabin on Lake Winnebago. […]

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Wind Point Lighthouse Engagement with Katie & JR: Katie, JR, and Cronk were perfect together in their Wind Point Lighthouse engagement session. After getting rained out of our first engagement session and location, Katie & JR had to come up with a different idea for us on another day. Fortunately, they thought of Wind Point […]

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Okauchee Lake Engagement with Rachel & Tyler: Rachel & Tyler’s Okauchee Lake engagement session was an absolute first for me, and an amazing check off my photographer’s bucket list! These two treated me to a boat ride engagement session, made complete with a stop on the Okauchee Lake island and some fun time with these two and […]

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