ELEGANT MILWAUKEE WEDDING | LAUREN & RYAN

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From the moment we arrived at the Hilton in downtown Milwaukee, the energy and excitement that both Lauren and Ryan (and their awesome family/bridal party!) had set the tone for an amazing day! Lauren was absolutely radiant. Together, her and Ryan made an elegant & classic bride and groom :) Both Marquette alums, it only seemed fitting to tie the knot at Gesu – an absolutely stunning church to say "I do!"

Lauren & Ryan had originally planned an August 31st wedding, but in January they found out that literally ALL of the hotels in Milwaukee were booked for a Harley Davidson anniversary celebration. It definitely speaks to their character that they were quickly able to refocus and plan for a May wedding :) Everything happens for a reason, and that statement couldn't be more true to these two! This wedding was beautiful from beginning to end, and we are so grateful to have captured Lauren & Ryan's absolutely classic day!

Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H & Delta 3200 // Camera: Contax 645 & Hasselblad 500cm //

Ceremony: Church of Gesu | Reception: The Hilton Milwaukee City Center

ROTHSCHILD PAVILION WEDDING | KATIE & KEVIN ON FILM

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Welcoming, HAPPY, optimistic, easy-going, and genuine. Katie & Kevin are one of the most authentic couples we have had the honor of photographing!! Throughout their entire planning process, they wanted to create an experience for their guests that 110% reflected them and their relationship. With the help of friends & family members near & far, they designed, created, styled & assembled their dream wedding day (and we have no doubt that they had an absolute blast doing so!). Whether that involved traveling to a little farm to purchase vintage doors (and being invited in to chat & hear about the sweet woman's life experiences) or antiquing to find crates for their sweets table, they definitely dove in head first to wedding planning and created a million memories along the way. If you ask us, that's them as a couple. Together they love adventures, beer tasting, and escaping away to Lake Superior for hikes and real moments. Katie & Kevin share a happiness that we wish upon everyone we know!! We thank them from the bottom of our hearts for inviting us into their celebration. :)

Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H, HP5 & Delta 3200 // Camera: Contax 645, Hasselblad 500cm & Nikon F100 //

Ceremony & Reception: Rothschild Pavilion  |  Florist: Mary Vullings at Evolutions in Design  |  Hair: Amy at Studio E  |  Kevin's Ring: Bittersweetproject  |  Katie's Ring: Szabone Jewelry  |  Bride's Dress: Allure Couture from Brandi's Bridal Galleria  |  Bangles: Grace Hogan  |  Cowgirl Boots: Ariat  |  Bridal Veil: Simply Blue Bridal  |  Bridal Gown Hanger: LaCintreBoutique  |  Invitations: Woodchickstudios  |  Guestbook: Peachwik |  Escort Cards: KatsPaperTrail  |  Escort Card Holder: Made by the Groom  |  Memory Table: Garland Signs: Anyoccasionbanners  |  Head Table Glitter Garland: LePetiteFest  |  Bridesmaids Dresses: MeadowbelleMarket  |  Favor Seed Packets: AdorePaperDesign  |  Cake: Sarah Jo at The Main Grain Bakery  |  Bean Bag Toss Game: Made by Kevin's Dad  |  Norwegian Dala Horse Table Numbers: Made by Bride's Mom & Step-Dad  |  Stumps for Ceremony Aisle: Made by Bride's Step-Dad  |  Vintage Doors & Sweets Table Crates: Acquired by Bride & Groom from a farm/antique shops  |  Chalkboards for Drink & Dinner Menu: Created by Bride & Groom  |  Caterer: Sweet and Savoury  |  Minister-Reverend: Christine Weidner  |  Ceremony Guitar: Jeff Lamarche  |  Ceremony Singer: Kate, Bride's Step-Sister  |  DJ: Bob Holl Entertainment

WAUSAU WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS | JULIA & ALEX ON FILM

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Where do we begin with the instant smile and overwhelming happiness that comes every.single.time we think back to Julia & Alex's Wausau wedding!!! Not just the two of them, but their families as well, are some of the most genuinely happy, positive, and caring people we have ever met! J&A were blessed with the most beautiful day for a wedding in Julia's family's backyard in central Wisconsin. Surrounded by absolutely gorgeous landscaping and a perfect field of Queen Anne's lace, their personalities were written all over every inch of their wedding day! From the vibrant flowers amazingly created by Randy of Evolutions in Design to the colorful bridesmaid dresses, these happy hues matched Julia & Alex's bubbly personalities so well!!

This wedding has us absolutely swooning over every detail and memory created on Julia & Alex's wedding day! We absolutely know that the overwhelming smiles on their faces in these images will be contagious to you as you scroll through their images as well :)

Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H, HP5 & Delta 3200 // Camera: Contax 645 & Nikon F100 //

Ceremony: the Szmanda Home  |  Reception: Wausau Country Club  |  Florist: Randy at Evolutions in Design  |  Ceremony Officiant: CJ the DJ

CENTRAL WISCONSIN WEDDING | NIKKI & JOE!

There are a few gems that we've been hanging onto from last season, and Nikki & Joe's beautiful Wausau wedding is one of them!! We are SO excited to share with you one of the most thoughtful couples we have ever met. Nikki & Joe are high school sweethearts, and nothing makes us smile more than thinking about the two of them growing up together and now, enjoying life as Mr & Mrs :) Today also happens to be their nine year "dating" anniversary – Happy anniversary, you two!!! :)

Nikki & Joe have an energy about them that immediately sets you at ease, and makes you want to get to know them even more. Nikki has a warm motherly nature and a heart of gold. Joe is full of romantic little surprises for his lovely lady – like surprise flowers "just because"! They make us feel like we are more than just their wedding photographers! Nikki & Joe are the most genuine of people and we feel absolutely honored that they chose us to photograph such a big day in their lives. Nikki & Joe, we think the world of the two of you and it makes us smile from ear to ear when we think of the two of you looking at your wedding photos together with grandchildren in your laps :)

Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645, Nikon F100 & D800 //

Ceremony: Holy Name Church  |  Reception: Wausau Country Club  |  Wedding Coordinator: Sunshine Berndt  |  Florist: Sandy at Flowers of The Field  |  Cake Artist: Betty at Sweet Dreams Bakery  |  DJ: Brian West  |  Hair & Make-up: Studio E  |  Bride's Dress: Allure from The Wedding Shoppe  |  Bridesmaid Dresses: Liz Fields from The Wedding Shoppe  |  Trolley: Little Bull Falls Trolley LLC

 

 

SNOWY ROMANTIC WINTER WEDDING INSPIRATION SHOOT

Last week we shared especially exciting news about a romantic winter wedding inspiration shoot that we were lucky to be a part of along with many talented Wisconsin creatives!! The very first images from this shoot were featured on the lovely Elizabeth Anne Designs (we hope you stopped by to take a peek!!), and we couldn't have imagined a more perfect way to reveal our snowy little gem to you! From a one-of-a-kind lace gown designed & handcrafted by Monirose to a beautiful custom hairpiece by Plume & Lace, paired with thoughtful creative styling by Anna of A.Styled Event and lavish rich florals created by Marius Bell Floral & Events, we cannot emphasize how much of an ABSOLUTE HONOR it was to capture these images!!!!!! Our gorgeous models, Lea & Tricia (who are real-life sisters!!) and our groom Alex were both a joy and a BLAST to photograph, and the very sweet Taylor Buth did their make-up to perfection!!

At the Schlitz Audobon Nature Center on a perfectly snowy Sunday, we were all like kids in one giant candy store – no timeline to adhere to, no rules, just all of us in our element!! Styling pretty details, arranging stunning florals, creating artful images, and models donning beautiful attire, with smiles on our faces every second :D We are so grateful for all that were involved with this little labor of love - a huge and heartfelt thank you to each of you, friends!! Our hope is that these images might serve as a bit of inspiration for midwest brides who are longing for a gorgeous winter wedding... perhaps even filled with rich gold & cranberry touches!! ;)

So Much Love! | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Camera: Contax 645 & Hasselblad 500cm //

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Creative Direction & Styling: A.Styled Event  |  Floral Design: Marius Bell Floral & Events  |  Custom Handmade Bridal Gown: Monirose  |  Bridal Hairpiece: Plume & Lace  |  Bridesmaid Dress & Necklace: Forever 21 & Anthropologie  |  Makeup: Taylor Buth  |  Invitations & Smock Gift Box: Monograham  |  Venue: Schlitz Audobon Nature Center  |  Rentals: Canopies  |  Truffles: Indulgence