HORSESHOE BAY FARMS DOOR COUNTY WEDDING | RACHEL & CHARLIE

Kelsy & Butch McCartney August 25, 2015

When you think about a wedding in Door County, Wisconsin, you think of a few things: effortless natural beauty, water, and romance. Rachel & Charlie's wedding celebration at Horseshoe Bay Farms was all of these things and so much more! Those familiar with Horseshoe Bay Farms know that no wedding has ever taken place there before. Rachel & Charlie are truly lucky to have the fortune of having their wedding at this incredible property. With Carrie at Door County Event Planners at their side, they took on the giant slice of charm the Farms has to offer and turned it into the wedding of their dreams!! Where do we even begin?! :)

Rachel and Charlie started their wedding day at Grey Logs, a bayside property between Ephraim & Sister Bay owned by Charlie's parents. With a view of the water the ladies got dolled up while the guys went boating and eased into the day. Rachel & Charlie's first look took place on a twisty boardwalk leading from a house in the woods to the shore and, from this point on, smiles never left their faces!! These two have an ease about them that feels like you have honestly known them for years & years, and photographing them along the bay was like a dream!! After portraits they arrived to their ceremony on the water where some of the most authentic words of wisdom and advice about marriage were shared by their officiant as he pronounced them husband and wife. A table overflowing with glasses of champagne awaited all of their guests to keep their hands happy as they crossed the street to the reception at Horseshoe Bay Farms. Rachel and Charlie welcomed each loved one to cocktail hour under the most stunning floral arch we have ever seen, and from there the celebration began!!

Guests mingled and enjoyed passed appetizers while the Allegro String Quartet serenaded them before entering a stunning Sperry tent decorated to the nines! Helene at Flora Flowershop created a unique centerpiece for every single table and with evening light fading to candle light, it made for the most elegant and romantic evening! Deliciousness served by Mission Grille & live music from Dynasty brought the house down as Rachel & Charlie's guests piled onto the dance floor immediately!!

It was the kind of evening we could have photographed forever. We feel incredibly lucky to have been Rachel & Charlie's photographers. Thank you two so much for trusting us to capture your once in a lifetime day.

Love, Kelsy & Butch

HORSESHOE BAY BEACH CLUB DOOR COUNTY WEDDING | KARYN & TOM

Kelsy & Butch McCartney June 18, 2015

There were heaps of reasons why we were looking forward to Karyn and Tom's Horseshoe Bay Beach Club wedding. The BIGGEST being that they are kind, silly, and filled with life and personality. Just plain old FUN to be around. And every time we open our mouths to talk about them we can't help but blurt out we Love them!!

Karyn & Tom's wedding day had everything. Rain, wind, a gorgeous sunset, an elegant Sperry Tent, smiling guests ready to dance the night away, and the happiest bride and groom in the state!! After a beautiful, emotional ceremony along Horseshoe Bay, guests enjoyed signature cocktails & passed appetizers, as well as a whiskey & cigar tent for the gentlemen. Karyn and Tom's parents & siblings had the entire tent roaring in laughter and smiles as they shared charming, entertaining stories about the lovely bride & groom during their toasts... and we're pretty sure Karyn must have been in some sort of physical pain after all of the giant, contagious belly laughs she let out!! :) Carrie of Door County Event Planners masterfully orchestrated a stunning and seamless celebration, the blush & ivory flowers created by Flora were breathtaking, and Karyn & Tom even had a late night burrito truck arrive to fill their guests to the brim!!

Karyn & Tom, we couldn't be more honored and excited to have been a part of your fairytale wedding day!!! We think the world of the two of you and your families, and can't thank you enough for inviting us in to capture so many special moments.

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Horseshoe Bay Beach Club Door County Wedding Photography captured on film with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Nikon F100, and Holga 120 with Fuji Pro 400H, Portra 400, Portra 800, TriX400 and Ilford 3200 film.

HORSESHOE BAY DOOR COUNTY WEDDING | KARLA & GREG

Kelsy & Butch McCartney May 26, 2015

Karla & Greg planned a wedding celebration that focused on two of their favorite things in the world: travel, and family. They believe experiences and moments are what life is all about, and we couldn't agree with them more! Throughout their relationship, Door County has always been a special place they would visit and fall in love with together over & over again. When it came time to plan their wedding, they knew bringing their closest loved ones to beautiful Door County would make for the perfect wedding celebration!

Horseshoe Bay Golf Club is one of the most classic & timeless venues in the County. As soon as we met Karla & Greg and they shared their wedding vision with us, we couldn't WAIT for May 9th to arrive! Sparkly gold and pink as far as the eye could see (including Karla's gorgeous gown from London!) brought life & energy to their spring wedding with just the right amount of punchy hues. The thought they put into each and every detail of their wedding celebration speaks to their love of family; they really wanted to create a special celebration for everyone to enjoy! From the darling flower girl's bespoke dresses to a custom wedding stationary suite & custom map, each element of their wedding day was thoughtfully curated. Karla & Greg welcomed guests with a watercolor bag filled with their favorite Door County goodies, including Karla's signature chocolate dipped Oreo's with pink & gold edible glitter! They also represented their love of travel by directing guests to their seats with gold compasses, and enlisted a wonderful wedding team to make sure their day flowed smoothly and looked gorgeous, including Door County Event Planners, Flora and FlourGirl Patissier!

Top to bottom, Karla & Greg's wedding day was one that their friends & family will not soon forget, and even better is the love and adoration they share for one another. We feel so lucky to have been the ones to capture such a beautiful celebration of marriage!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Horseshoe Bay Door County wedding photos captured on film with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Nikon F100 on Fuji Pro 400H, Portra 800, TriX 400 and Ilford 3200 film.

Wedding Coordinator: Carrie Baldwin-Smith of Door County Event Planners | Hair & Makeup: Sara F. Miller | Florist: Helene, Flora Flowershop | Officiant: Joan Shiels, Door County Minister | Cake Artist: FlourGirl Patissier | Band: Rocker | Bespoke wedding stationary suite & custom Door County map: Stephannie Barba Illustration | Rings: Lasker Jewelers, Eau Claire | Bride's couture custom necklace, earrings & bracelet: Haute Bride, Los Gatos CA | Bride's gown: 'Broadway from the Killer Queen Collection' by Ian Stuart Bride, London, England | Bride's shoes: Manolo Blank "Hangisi" Jeweled Pump in Silver | Groom's attire: bespoke suite, shirt & cravat from Heimie's Haberdashery, St Paul MN | Flowergirl's bespoke dresses by Courtney Prince of Doloris Petunia | Flowergirl shoes: Ruby & Bloom "Josie" gold flat | Favors: gold compasses with custom Door County Map | Wedding Calligraphy: Just Write Studios, Jenny Muffler | Sugar flowers on cake: Sugar Garden Box and FondantNGumpaste on Etsy | Custom Mapkins: "For Your Party" from Chicago | String Quartet: Allegro Quartet | Chair Rental: Shore-to-Shore | Guest Transportation: Door County Trolley

ABOUT THYME FARM DOOR COUNTY WEDDING | SAMANTHA & ROBB

Kelsy & Butch McCartney September 23, 2014

From the stunning house on Lake Michigan where the ladies got ready to a late-night fireworks display over the corn field, every moment of Samantha & Robb's wedding celebration was well thought out and perfectly planned. Not to mention, overwhelmingly filled with joy, SO beautiful, and incredibly styled & coordinated by Carrie and her amazing team at Door County Event Planners!

And best of all? Samantha and Robb!! They exchanged handwritten vows and were being the most adorable almost-newlyweds by sharing little glances and whispers while up on the alter. Once their vows were sealed with a kiss, Samantha & Robb exited Stella Maris Church through a sea of bubbles and Door County Trolley escorted them back to Jacksonport for portraits along the shore where Samantha's family has vacationed for years!

Upon arriving at About Thyme Farm, they were welcome by a sea of guests enjoying signature cocktails and live music by the North Coast Orchestra. This was just the beginning of the romantic candle-lit evening they planned, including some of the most entertaining and well-worded toasts we've ever heard, a gorgeous sunset casting its golden light over the field, and a jam-packed barn dance!! Samantha & Robb also planned a fireworks display and the only way we can describe how amazing it was is to say, from beginning to end, it was like a giant grand finale. To top it off, Rob snuck his new bride out toward the corn field to have their own private front-row view of the show. :) With all of their guests cheering behind them, there's no doubt in our minds that this must have been the most powerful fireworks show Samantha & Robb have ever taken in!!

We are so thankful to have gotten to know Samantha & Robb and had the pleasure & honor of capturing their GRAND celebration! With an amazing team at their side including gorgeous blooms by Flora, sweets from FlourGirl Patissier, and the best wedding planner in all of Door County, they dreamed up a celebration that will never be forgotten. Cheers to this amazing couple!!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch