Finding two people madly in love for one another that have a true appreciation for the zest of life is a powerful combination. Add the strength of family, the support of friends and the beauty of nature and you have the makings for this very special wedding celebration.
Family and friends from all over the world gathered amongst the peaceful protection of towering trees at
Schlitz Audubon Nature Preserve to witness the power of love that these two share. Their heartfelt ceremony included not only chosen scripture but also a special heart shaped rock blessing and notations from poetry such as this:
‘Camerado, I give you my hand!
I give you my love more precious than money,
I give you myself before preaching or law;
Will you give me yourself? will you come travel with me?
Shall we stick by each other as long as we live?’
Ellie and Kevin, you two have found within each other what poets write about. You two really made the day about your unique spirits and we’re delighted to have been included. We left feeling like old friends and hope to soon take you up on your West Coast offer.
A wedding day is just as exciting for the parents of the couple. We strongly encourage involving your parents as much as you can… they’ll be honored to assist!
After dressing, Ellie skimmed her vows one last time and prepared for the First Look to see her handsome groom.
Ellie’s mom was the most excited mom I’ve ever seen on a wedding day; her energy contagious!
Kevin could no longer contain his excitement!
Finally, Husband and Wife…
Having the chance to photograph Ellie and Kevin (at a Nature Center!) for me was like a kid in a candy store. I didn’t know where to begin but their tender loving embraces and calming attitude guided me to exactly what I wanted. For more of their Nature Center images visit a
previous blog post I had to share immediately after the wedding.
I melt at this image… ugh.
Yes, I got a bit soaked as I took the beating of a few waves to get these shots. Not complaining… so worth it!
No Wisconsin wedding is complete without a lavish cheese spread and
Shully’s delivered just that, it was amazing.
Thee Pritzlaff Building, gah!
Their Head Table:
A glimps into dad’s 22 minute heartfelt speech, a shining example of why you need video on your wedding day. While these images capture a mood and memory, those words spoken, an artform in and of itself, will forever be gone unless captured.
Copper Clover Films was there for the entire event and will surely deliver an amazing wedding film to Kevin and Ellie to relive as often as they wish. More to come…
I love food, let it be known. Taste and smell are amazingly powerful senses that have the power to bring floods of memories back into our lives so I try to always catch a few shots of the wedding meals that were carefully selected to celebrate with. This simple yet perfectly prepared wedding meal provided by
Shully’s.
Kevin and his mom cut it up to a hip Irish jig:
Being from Portland where food trucks are quite the craze, Ellie & Kevin decided to treat their guests to one of their comforts of home.
The Chubby Cheese Truck was busy making delicious grilled cheese for guests needing a refueling from the packed dance floor.
Floral artistry :: Esther of Impressions Floral