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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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Monona Terrace Wedding Emily & John Emily & John are two of the kindest hearts. Their Monona Terrace wedding was a beautiful compilation of their quiet personalities and their deep love and connection to each other. Besides the fact that their names exactly match ours (what are the chances?!) we loved spending the day with […]

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It was such a joy to be a part of Melanie & Gage’s Park Hotel Madison wedding day. These two are so kind and so sweet. As high school sweethearts, they’ve been together through so many of life’s changes, and they’ve come out stronger and more in love on the other end. It was so […]

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Bree & Lee’s Masonic Center Madison Wedding Bree & Lee’s Masonic Center Madison wedding was a beautiful and heartfelt day. The way these two just smile ALL the time when they’re together shows just how much they love each other! Their wedding day could not have given more sunshine and laughter, and the Masonic Center […]

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Kyle & Emma’s Memorial Union Engagement It was a stunning evening with Kyle & Emma at UW-Madison’s Memorial Union. These two are so adorable together, so fun to be with, and we loved our time with them. It was the most perfect evening to be enjoying the lakeside and Madison vibes. We can’t wait for […]

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Ashlee & Mitch’s NOAH’S Event Venue Madison Wedding Ashlee & Mitch have known each other since they were in 5th grade. Ashlee played on Mitch’s basketball team, and it quickly turned into young love. For these two, this wedding day was a long time coming; it was a celebration of all that they’ve gone through […]

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Jennifer & Gavin Token Creek County Park Engagement It was so wonderful to enjoy the spring weather (finally) with green grass on the ground and bright, warm sunshine everywhere!! Loved this Token Creek County Park engagement session with Jennifer & Gavin!

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