Bryce & Andrea {the wedding}

June 15, 2018 Weddings

We talk about love a lot over here. It’s our job and drives our passion for storytelling. Witnessing all types of love between wedding couples teaches us time and time again that every story is unique. Bryce and Andrea are no exception and had us grinning all day long over how sweet they are with each other, and their family and friends.

We say that a lot too… ‘surrounded with love from family and friends.’ And it’s always true. But these two were blanketed in such joy we couldn’t help but dream everyone’s unique story as we watched hugs, smiles and laughter fill the day.

Bryce and Andrea planned for a first look and bridal portraits prior to their ceremony which always make us happy. Heidel House in Green Lake Wisconsin was the perfect backdrop for these two to set eyes on each other for the first time that day. And planning for all of your bridal portraits prior to your ceremony takes the pressure off afterwards to rush from one place to the next.

Their ceremony included heartfelt vows and songs sung by friends who blew us away with their talent. Unique spins on first dances had us smiling from ear to ear and college accapella friends didn’t let the day go by without sharing a few songs together either. There MIGHT be too much love story in this day to share in images but we’re going to try anyways…

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Ceremony Venue: First Congregational Church of Ripon

Reception Venue: Heidel House Resort

Bride’s Dress: Hayley Paige Bridal

Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Bride’s Accessories: Anton Heunis Earrings

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Alfred Sung

Bridesmaid’s Accessories: Sundance earrings

Hair & Make up Stylists: Krista’s Hair Artistry, Makeup by Makeup by Marissa

Groom’s Attire: Macy’s Bar III Suit

Groom’s Shoes: Johnston & Murphy

Groomsmen’s Attire: Macy’s Bar III Suit

Groomsmen’s Accessories: Puentes Denver Tie Bars

Cake/Desserts: Baked: Cakes by Design

Florist: House of Flowers

Stationery Designer: House of Flowers

DJ/Band: Shamonte Miller

Jeweler: Whiteflash, James Allen, Triton

Carstens Mill Wedding

July 27, 2016 Weddings

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When you meet a couple for the first time and your own heart swells because you can feel how much they love each other… that is the start of a beautiful story. Allie & Michael’s wedding day was nothing short of extraordinary. A sweet and meaningful ceremony in Appleton was followed by the most perfect dinner reception at Carstens Mill in Brillion Wisconsin.

The day was filled with details to last a lifetime. Golds, Pinks and creams represented Allie, while deep navys and smokey blues represented Michael. Florals from Branching Out & Co. were natural and wild, sprigs of rosemary and mint adorned bouquets and topped cakes on each table. Which by the way were all made by Allie herself and were some of the very best wedding cakes we have enjoyed! And we’ve eaten a lot of cake. Before cake was cut Heirloom Kitchen Company graced us with a scrumptious dinner meal. You see, food is important to Allie and Michael ~ remember their engagement session? Food brings people together. To celebrate a day of such vibrant love, good food is a must. And who better to fill our bellies than one of our favorite caterers? Allie and Michael treated their guests with so much love in all the details they laid out.

We could go on and on talking about details and cake and food and venues and dresses and florals… Well, you get the idea.

Bride’s Dress :: Vera Wang

Bride’s Shoes :: Badgley Mischka

Cakes :: Bride

Venue :: Carstens Mill

Caterer :: Heirloom Kitchen Company

Florist :: Branching Out & Co

rustic vintage country wedding {nola & dustin}

November 14, 2012 Weddings

Imagine a countryside wedding seemingly hidden amongst Wisconsin’s beautiful rolling fields and endless blue skies and you may have been at Nola & Dustin’s darling affair. These two family’s sweet sentiments, the quaint openness, and simple comforts made this wedding so special for us to capture.

A day full of DIY personal touches made for endless wedding details to capture. Hay bale lounges, mason jar drinking glasses and wildflower-kissed everything made you melt right into “The Land”.

Thank you, Nola & Dustin (and Dustin’s mom, and sister & brother-in-law, and pastor, and… ) for making us feel like part of your family on your wedding day. It was an honor to be invited to capture your love and all your hard work come to life.

One of my favorite tender moments of the day:

Nola and Dustin made an outdoor lounge for their guests to cuddle up in. It was beautiful!

The tent was just as inviting and filled with candle light later in the evening.

The bouquets and boutonniere were some of the most unique and perfectly coordinated I’ve ever seen! Flowers were created by The Lilly Pad in New London, WI.

Wisconsin crafted New Glarus Spotted Cow beer and cold creamy tap Berghoff Root Beer made great thirst-quenchers.

Another Wisconsin must-have for an outdoor wedding… CHEESE!

A good old fashioned home-cooked meal suited their celebration perfectly.

If anyone knows Kari and I they know that we have about 24 sweet teeth in our heads. Imagine the look on our faces when we first laid eyes on THIS! Uncle Mikes Bake Shoppe in Green bay is much to thank for this delicious table.

During dinner we were cleansed with a few sporadic rain drops from a passing cloud. The lighting after dinner was so intense and dramatic offering a unique photo opportunity. I grabbed the Newlyweds had to sneak away for a few very quick snaps.

Nola and Dustin were even able to host their own campground for their guests with candle-lit guides, posh port-o-poties and buzzing flood lights. Guests flocked to the field bringing RV’s and pitched tents making for a safe and festive evening.

Dresses :: Ediths

Suits :: Kennith Cole

Shoes :: Chelsea Crew

Dessert Table :: Uncle Mike’s

DJ :: The Music Caterer

Table Linens-Coverings :: Sieze the Day

P.S :: Shoe lovers, check out this awesome designer Nola led us onto, Chelsea Crew! Her fabulous mustard yellow jems just stole the show for our favorite shoes of 2012!