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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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Brittany and Kyle’s Backyard Lakeside Wedding This lakeside wedding day was the most beautiful wedding. The details of the day were impeccable. And joy abounded. Brittany and Kyle threw a party that will be remembered by their friends and family for many years to come. How They Met They met in med school. They were […]

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Theresa and Rick’s Milwaukee wedding at The George They met at a work conference. Fate put them at the same table. After spending the evening in witty banter and stimulating conversation, they were hooked, and a long-distance relationship started. Long-distance turned into Theresa moving to Milwaukee, and of course, the rest is history as they […]

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Emily and Russell’s wedding at The Farm at Dover Emily and Russell enjoyed the most beautiful summer wedding at The Farm at Dover. While the rain threatened to dampen their day (<- see what I did there?! 😉), it did not succeed. They enjoyed a beautiful ceremony under the trees, a lovely cocktail hour in […]

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Kelsey and Cody’s wedding at The Pritzlaff Kelsey and Cody’s Milwaukee wedding day, celebrated at The Pritzlaff, was a sun-drenched day with the most beautiful summer weather. The day was effortless: Kelsey and Cody were relaxed and filled with joy because their big day had finally arrived. The Proposal From Kelsey: “He lied about going […]

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Rachel and Brett’s wedding at Lilac Acres Rachel and Brett had a beautiful, relaxing wedding day at Lilac Acres in Waukesha. We had the pleasure of meeting Rachel and Brett four years ago at Carrie & Peter’s wedding (Rachel was a bridesmaid). THEN, two years later, we “met” Rachel & Brett again at Rachel’s brother’s […]

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Acacia and Jacob’s wedding at Swan Barn Door Acacia and Jacob’s wedding day at the Swan Barn Door venue in Wisconsin Dells was perfectly planned to reflect their love. With towering trees surrounding them, they walked down the aisle barefooted to be grounded during their ceremony. We adore how well they love each other, and […]

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