MADISON WISCONSIN WEDDING | JACKIE & BRANDON

It was no surprise (though we were ridiculously excited!!) when Jackie & Brandon told us that they had reserved Camp Randall and carved an hour out of their wedding day for us to photograph them right on the field! Being that they are giant Badger fans, this really couldn't have been more perfect. :) After a lovely ceremony filled with special moments with their adorable daughter, Mac, we enjoyed every minute of our time spent running around in the Stadium. Brandon had just gifted all of his groomsmen Air Jordans, and that too felt like a perfect match for Camp Randall ;) Meanwhile, the ladies were an absolute blast and their teal dresses were a stunning backdrop for some seriously gorgeous bouquets made by Daffodil Parker!

As a couple, Jackie & Brandon are FUN and they love to laugh. When it was time for the new Mr & Mrs to make a grand entrance into their reception at Union South, every one of their guests lit up as they came in dancing with their hands in the air!! That energy held all night long  and their dance floor was packed from the first song all the way until (we imagine) the end of the night!

Being a part of Jackie & Brandon's wedding holds a special place in our hearts because not only are they friends, but Jackie & I (Kelsy) spent years living together as roommates during college. SO happy for these two!!! Hooray for an awesome new family! :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Film: Portra 400, Tri-X 400 and Delta 3200 / Cameras: Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Nikkormat 35mm

ELEGANT MADISON CLUB WEDDING | AMANDA & NICK!

Immediately following an intimate ceremony at the charming Madison Club, we witnessed one of the most powerful and emotional moments in all of our wedding photography days. After exchanging the sweetest handwritten vows (that brought their closest friends & family to tears!), Amanda & Nick recessed out arm-in-arm as husband & wife. The moment they stepped out of the ceremony room, their arms immediately flew around one another with tearful eyes, as if the gravity of what had just happened really hit them. Everyone who witnessed this moment was easily overcome with goosebumps!

Guests were welcomed into cocktail hour with his & her signature drinks and traditional Italian cookies (a must-have at all Trentadue weddings!) while the evening sunlight poured into their joy-filled room. Below, a romantic & timeless reception space awaited! Every table was dressed with gold, blush & pink blooms styled to perfection by Daffodil Parker, all adorned with the warmth of candlelight! It was absolutely breathtaking!

Amanda & Nick and all of their guests were blessed with a gorgeous spring Wisconsin day! At the end of the night we asked Amanda how she thought her wedding day went and, after a short pause, all she could say was, Everything was perfect.

The very next day these two were swept away to Paris! We can only imagine the two of them roaming the streets as newlyweds (and can’t believe they forgot to take us!) ;) Cheers to a beautiful wedding celebration and this amazing couple!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

WILLOW SPRINGS WEDDING WISCONSIN | ERIN & KEVIN

Erin & Kevin's wedding day was perfectly tailored to their personalities - welcoming & fun with the perfect amount of vintage & vibrant! From the hand-sewn cloth napkins that Kevin's sister spent hours creating & an adorable cake made by one of Erin's bridesmaids to the farmer's market-inspired floral design by a family friend, you could feel the love and thought that went into each part of Erin & Kevin's wedding celebration. They dreamed of an outdoor garden wedding and, at Willow Springs surrounded by barns & corn fields, and they got just that! Except, Mother Nature brought an unexpected element to their wedding day: Rain! Down-pouring rain! And how did they handle it? They smiled, made eye contact that spoke volumes across the room, and said their "I do's" huddled under umbrellas outside with their closest family & friends! We would be willing to bet that not a single guest will ever forget Erin & Kevin's ceremony – it was truly one of the most memorable wedding moments we have ever been a part of! Everyone endured the rain and focused on Erin & Kevin as they promised their lives to one another, and moments later they were blessed with the most defined and beautiful DOUBLE rainbow we have ever captured! SO romantic! We've come to love photographing rain on wedding days. It has a way of bringing everyone even closer together and, at Erin & Kevin's wedding, the rain left behind an abundance of energy that their guests couldn't wait to use up on the dance floor!! :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Erin & Kevin's wedding was published in the Fall/Winter 2013 edition of Wisconsin Bride Magazine!!

Rather than an engagement session, these two invited us to Chicago for a just married session a few weeks after their wedding! We had so much fun photographing them as Mr & Mrs against the Chicago skyline :)

PFISTER MILWAUKEE WEDDING | JESS & DOM

Gold, red & blue. Charming Milwaukee streets. Sparkle as far as the eye could see. Guests that had traveled to Wisconsin from all around the country (& beyond) to celebrate the cutest couple imaginable! These words don't come close to describing how incredible Jess & Dom's wedding day was!!

The moment we arrived, Jess was a bundle of energy and nothing but GIANT smiles. Surrounded by her lovely bridesmaids all wearing monogramed "getting ready" shirts, they chatted, laughed, and had their makeup done in a plush suite at The Pfister Hotel. After a beautiful ceremony at The Cathedral of St. John, Jess & Dom joyfully exited the church through an Arch of Swords provided by Dom's Marine friends on sword detail - such a grand moment!

The feeling of romance grew exponentially throughout the day. Rain filled the skies, and we were so thankful when it took a most timely pause just as Jess, Dom and their wedding party gathered between a line of trees. A scene that was as grand as Jess & Dom's hearts are big! When we arrived at the Pfister we took one more walk through the city just as the street lights were starting to take over. Traffic paused while Dom escorted his beautiful new bride across the street, and we almost felt like just watching them - it was truly a movie scene from the early 20th century!! Our hearts were so full while taking pictures of these two. :)

Just like every part of Jess & Dom's wedding day leading up to this point, their reception was grand. The warmth of the Pfister along with the magical touch of Janelle from Événement Planning was simply perfect. Seeing Jess & Dom in the balcony as their guests entered -- they had Christmas morning written all over their faces!! With dancing in between each course, great toasts, cheers, and laughter, the celebratory spirit of all of their guests filled the ballroom and then some! We feel truly honored to have captured every moment of this beautiful fête!

Love | Kelsy & Butch

PS! We had the opportunity to do a fun little experiment and would like to share. During Jess & Dom's wedding we brought along an extra 35mm camera, loaded it up with Delta 3200, and spread one roll out over the entire day. Come see Jess & Dom's Pfister wedding on one roll of film! :)

FALL MINNESOTA WEDDING | BECKY & JOE!

We've been smiling non-stop while putting this blog post together! Becky & Joe are one of the sweetest and most in love couples we've had the privilege & pleasure of getting to know with our cameras, and their happiness is infectious!! If we were to guess, we would say that scrolling through their happy faces brought a smile to yours too ;)

These two wear their emotions right on their sleeves (and also on their faces), and that is just part of what made their wedding day so powerful. Becky undoubtedly gets this characteristic from her sweet Dad who was overcome with emotion many times throughout the day, and Joe's adoring eyes speak volumes of just how much he loves his beautiful bride! It's moments like these that we are beyond grateful to capture such authentic love.

After getting ready surrounded by her ladies at her & Joe's house, Becky headed to see Joe for the first time before their ceremony. It was quite a brisk afternoon at Normandale Lake, but it's as if the temperature didn't even matter. The fall colors were beautiful, Becky & Joe looked incredible, and this was their day! :) After wedding party portraits surrounded by the most charming "California trees" (as we McCartneys call them), we headed to St Michael's Lutheran Church where Becky & Joe shared a moment with their wedding party and then were married by Becky's Uncle & Godfather.

Becky (& Joe) spent countless hours planning, crafting and creating fun elements to bring their wedding vision to life. The Minnesota Valley Country Club was dressed with decor in rich autumn hues, and Joe said it best during the toast that he spoke of his lovely bride on their wedding day – "this little lady made most everything you see in this room!!" :)

We wish these two lived closer so that we could have them over for wine & yummy bites on a weekly basis :) Thank you, Becky & Joe, for inviting us into your wedding celebration so warmly that we truly felt like family!

Love | Kelsy & Butch

Images captured on film (Fuji Pro 400H, Delta HP5 & Ilford 3200) with Contax 645, Hasselblad 500cm & Nikon F100.