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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Golden Mast Inn Wedding Delafield Katelyn & Eric Katelyn & Eric’s Golden Mast Inn Wedding was one memorable celebration. With family and friends who traveled across the country (there were almost TWENTY states represented!!), there was an abundance of joy, laughter, and merriment. The day began for the ladies at a local hotel, where the […]

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Kaitlin & Cody’s Hawk’s View Golf Club Wedding Kaitlin & Cody met during their first year at Southern Illinois University. While they got to know each other while they were there, they both ended up leaving. Having found out that they actually didn’t live too far from each other outside of college, they would keep […]

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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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The most adventurous couple award goes to… Bryan & Ashley! Their Gibraltar Rock engagement session was stunning. These two not only introduced me to this most AMAZING view, but also trekked to the top and adventured to the edge! 🙂 I could look at these images over and over again, and we can’t wait for […]

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Monet & Sam’s Grace Center Milwaukee Wedding Monet & Sam planned a beautiful wedding for themselves & their guests. They knew the pieces of the day that were important to them, and they made sure that those were perfect. We began the day at Hotel Metro where they were all getting ready, and the men […]

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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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