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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Erin and Brad’s beautiful Muskego Lakes Country Club wedding was the perfect blend of elegance and vintage heirloom touches. From the invitations to the apparel, everything worked together beautifully. Erin and Brad grew up a few blocks from each other but decades passed before they realized they were meant for one another. As it turns […]

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It was an absolutely perfect day for an outdoor Wisconsin wedding. The sun was shining, and the leaves were just starting to crisp in preparation for fall. Sarah & Chad’s wedding venue was the perfect backdrop for celebrating their vows. The joy and anticipation for Sarah and Chad was simple and beautiful. They were ready to be […]

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As I stood in the misting rain right before Ashley & Jason’s Bennett Barn wedding ceremony, I thought to myself, “This is perfect.” My thoughts were not sarcastic; they were, in fact, truthful. Even in the misting rain (something most brides don’t wish for their wedding day), everything about Ashley & Jason’s Bennett Barn wedding […]

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Lisa & Sam’s Milwaukee Courthouse wedding was beautiful in it’s joy and simplicity. I’m a firm believer in the fact that each and every wedding we ever photograph has a beautiful story to tell, and this one certainly did not disappoint. Lisa found us because we photographed the wedding of their friends Matt & Lizz, […]

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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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