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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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John and I recently made one of the hardest decisions of our life to date… Thankfully we know it was the right path to follow, but sometimes that doesn’t make it any easier. We made the decision to sell our first home. Though there were multiple layers of this onion, it all boiled down to […]

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Marlea & Bobby’s O’Donnell Park wedding and Coast Milwaukee reception was elegant and perfect. I’ve known Marlea for several years, as she used to host our ladies’ Bible study at her condo. Interestingly enough, this same condo is where she met Bobby, who was endearingly referred to as, “Condo Cop.” Because of the natural movement […]

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Chelsea and Bill were married at the Noble Victory Memorial Chapel at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy’s campus, followed by a fantastic reception to celebrate at the Golden Mast Inn. From start to finish, these two were SO excited to get married! Their friends and family who surrounded them were equally excited for the “best day […]

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Karen and Billy were so excited to get married. As I’m writing this blog post a couple weeks after their wedding, reflecting on their beautiful day, the excitement these two had is definitely the thing that stands out to me the most. Karen was all smiles when I met up with her as she was getting […]

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Wind Point Lighthouse Engagement with Katie & JR: Katie, JR, and Cronk were perfect together in their Wind Point Lighthouse engagement session. After getting rained out of our first engagement session and location, Katie & JR had to come up with a different idea for us on another day. Fortunately, they thought of Wind Point […]

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Tiffany and Joe’s Racine Civic Center Wedding story started with a promise that Tiffany made to herself and God when she was just a girl – a promise that the first man she dated would be the man she would eventually marry. I love that for so many reasons. It shows purpose. It shows dedication. […]

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