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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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Hallie & Brandon’s Milwaukee brunch wedding was one of the most uniquely planned weddings we have been a part of. These two planned a simple, elegant brunch wedding that was so much fun for everyone attending. With the beginning of the day set at the Brewhouse Inn & Suites, we captured some of the candid […]

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All day long as we stood beside Samantha & Sean, their friends, and their family, there was one thing that stood out: their unbelievably sweet, joyful, and kind personalities. Every single person they hired for their wedding day commented on how sweet they are. This compliment, coming from people who spend their lives working with […]

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Michael was the same: calm and steady with a permanent smile on his face all day. They exchanged their gifts and waited to see each other in the aisle. Through the intense heat and inescapable sweat, they never faltered. Neither did their friends or family. It was undoubtedly the hottest day of the year, but […]

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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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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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