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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Mykalea & Louis’ Courthouse Wedding Milwaukee We absolutely love courthouse weddings. There’s something so exciting about the simplicity and beauty of a wedding at the Milwaukee Courthouse. Mykalea & Louis were so excited to get married; and John + I were so happy to be there to witness it. It was a quick but beautiful […]

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Jessica & Travis’ Florian Park Wedding in Germantown, Wisconsin This beautiful mid-September wedding couldn’t have been more perfect. Jessica & Travis were so happy + relaxed all day long, soaking up every moment of their wedding day. We were so excited with how beautiful their venue was, perfectly suited for an outdoor ceremony and followed […]

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Mallory & Nick Riverwalk Milwaukee Engagement We met Mallory & Nick at Jason & Ashley’s Bennett Barn wedding last year. Mallory is Jason’s sister, and we had such a great time with everyone at their wedding. It was such a joy to hear from Mallory this year that she & Nick are engaged and have […]

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Sara & Dave’s Boerner Botanical Gardens Wedding Happiness is the word that could sum up Sara & Dave’s entire wedding day. When we arrived at the church, the ladies were busy getting ready and making those finishing touches. The men arrived shortly after Sara was in her dress. With a few finishing touches, they were ready […]

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We loved this Milwaukee engagement session with Brandon & Hallie.

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Maggie & Bob’s Door Creek Wedding The way we came to photograph this wedding was such a fun story. We’re a part of a fantastic community of professional photographers who, from time to time, get recommendations for photographers who are still open on certain dates. Well I responded to such an inquiry for the date […]

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