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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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Tonine & Tim planned the most spectacular Milwuakee Art Museum wedding. Every detail, from small to great, was perfectly planned by Tonine & executed with the assistance of Tonine & Tim’s wedding planner Amy with Evenement Planning. For many reasons (including the most stunning floral arrangements we have ever photographed), their day was absolutely picture […]

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The Farm at Dover wedding that Emily & David planned was one of the most stunning wedding days that we’ve had the privilege to photograph. There were flowers for days on end, it seemed, and it made everything about their perfect day even more gorgeous. Emily & David met their freshman year in high school, […]

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Ashley & Steven’s The Filament Milwaukee wedding day was flawless. Ashley did an amazing job planning all the details of the day and making the timeline of the day so smooth! We loved every minute with these two: watching them both get ready for the big day, being entertained by Steven’s humor, enjoying Ashley’s adorable […]

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Milwaukee Athletic Club Wedding Jessica & Tyler Jessica & Tyler’s Milwaukee Athletic Club wedding was a hot and humid, but amazing day! They got married across from Cathedral Square Park, where they first met. (You have to check out their story here in their engagement blog if you don’t already know all about it). I […]

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Kelsey & Jason’s The Box MKE Wedding Kelsey & Jason’s The Box MKE wedding kicked off our busy season this summer! Their day was absolutely beautiful, from the weather to the endless details that Kelsey put into place. We began the day at a GORGEOUS condo overlooking the Third Ward. Kelsey’s friend offered her space […]

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Emily & Steve Wauwatosa Wedding Photographer I can imagine that when Emily & Steve started planning their April Wauwatosa wedding, they envisioned the possibility of rain. Rain is a common occurrence during Wisconsin springtime, as any of us Wisconsinites can tell you. I can also imagine that when Emily & Steve started planning their April […]

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