ELEGANT WAUSAU WEDDING | MEGHAN & TONY

Where do we begin with Meghan & Tony?! They are as happy and in LOVE with each other as their wedding was elegant, glamorous & perfect! Their day was greeted with clouds and rain but the second they made their way to the beautiful Church of Resurrection, sunshine was bursting through the clouds to brighten up the day, matching everyone's smiles & energy! We cannot talk about this day without gushing over the details. Teamed up with Meghan and her Mom, Randy at Evolutions in Design created the most magical scene at the Jefferson Street Inn. So stunning, it brought Meghan & her family to tears. Magical! The elegance surrounding every corner we turned had us loading & re-loading our film cameras at a record pace! 

Meghan & Tony whisked their bridal party away on a classic trolley for a few portraits at the Wausau Country Club before arriving for cocktail hour with all of their guests. Emotional toasts lead us into dancing with entertainment from the fabulous Spicey Tie Band! It was as if Meghan & Tony's guests were in a race to the dance floor – it filled up SO fast.

We could not be more thankful to the most wonderful couple, Meghan & Tony, as well as their families, for inviting us to photograph your beautiful wedding day!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Wausau Wedding Photography with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Nikon F100, Rolleiflex 3.5c and Holga 120 on Fuji Pro 400H, TriX 400 and Ilford 3200 film.

Villa Terrace Milwaukee Wedding | Alison & Doron

Alison & Doron chose to have a brunch wedding celebration in Milwaukee. To say we were excited to photograph their wedding would be a giant understatement. :) Stepping into Villa Terrace feels like you've suddenly been transported to the loveliest place in a tiny Italian village, with architecture and charm in every direction.

The weather gave Allison & Doron a taste of everything from fog and rain to abundant sunshine. Doron's family traveled for the weekend from Israel and it truly felt like their wedding day was a joining of two families. After a beautiful ceremony overlooking greenery and Lake Michigan, their guests enjoyed cocktails on the sunshine-filled terrace.

As we made our way around the property with Allison & Doron they seemed so at ease in front of our cameras, we could have taken their picture all day long! We couldn't be more honored we were there to capture so many smiling faces who had traveled great distances to see these two promise their lives to each other. Congratulations, Allison & Doron!! :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Villa Terrace Milwaukee Wedding Photography captured on Contax 645, Pentax 57, Rolleiflex 3.5c and Nikon F100 with Fuji Pro 400H, Portra 800, Ilford 3200, and TriX 400 film.

Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Villa Terrace Milwaukee  |  Florist: Milwaukee Flower Co  |  Officiant: Koru Ceremony  |  DJ: Sound by Design  |  Paper Goods: Wedding Paper Divas  |  Bride's Earrings: Vintage  |  Bride's Necklace: Heirloom  |  Bride's Dress: from Marah's Elegant Bridal  |  Bridesmaid Dress: J.Crew in shade Dusty Shale

DOOR COUNTY WEDDING | LYDIA & JON

It was a perfect day in beautiful Door County. And by perfect, we mean the lilacs were in bloom, the sun was shining, and there was a contagious energy of excitement buzzing around Sturgeon Bay! However, since Lydia & Jon's Boston wedding, the two of them and their families experienced an overload of emotions through the loss of Jon's father, Paul. This amazing couple planned not only one, but two wedding celebrations (one far sooner than the other in Jon's hometown) so Jon's Dad would be able to see him marry the love of his life. Shortly after Lydia & Jon's wedding last August we received the most heartbreaking news; they lost a man who loved SO big and brought sincerity & kindness to everyone he met. We know this to be true because the impact Paul had on us after getting to know him throughout Lydia & Jon's wedding is one we will never forget. Our hearts continue to go out to Jon and his family, but we also know Paul was still very much a part of Lydia & Jon's wedding celebration in Door County just two weeks ago. He was there in spirit and also represented in the monogram Lydia had sewn into her dress, in the special cufflinks Jon wore, and in the wedding ring worn by Jon's Mom, Kathy. We like to think of these memories as a celebration of Paul's life and know that Lydia & Jon and their families continue to feel his presence every single day.

Lydia & Jon waited to see each other until their ceremony, and seeing the way Jon lit up as Lydia was escorted down the aisle by her Dad, Cory, was as if this was the first time they would say "I do" to each other. Their bond is of the strongest we've witnessed and every chance they get to make one another smile, they take it. This, of course, makes everyone around them smile as well because Lydia & Jon are absolutely adorable together!! :) Cory, a Reverend at First Baptist Church, had the pleasure of marrying Lydia to Jon not once, but twice and this time they said their vows in their home church (which is also where Jon proposed)! Lydia & Jon's ceremony was emotional and heartfelt as they shared the same hand-written vows they had just spoken to each other ten months earlier in Boston.

To us Door County means gorgeous water & beaches, so we were thrilled when Lydia & Jon were up for heading over to a secret gem of a beach for portraits. The vibrant aqua of Lake Michigan paired with long grass and a secluded beach made for a dreamy setting, and we used every moment we had with these two and their fun wedding party! Afterwards, of course, they celebrated and boogied the night away with all of their guests. :) 

We couldn't be happier for the life Lydia & Jon have ahead of them!! Photographing so many once-in-a-lifetime moments for their families has been one of our greatest honors. We couldn't be more thankful to have been behind the camera capturing all of the joy, tears, and hugs they shared with loved ones as they became Mr & Mrs Bugli... not once, but twice! Love these two to the moon!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Door County Wedding Photography captured on film with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Nikon F100 and Rolleiflex 3.5c with Fuji Pro 400H, Ilford 3200 and TriX 400 film.

Makeup Artist: Jessica from Yankee Clipper  |  Hair Stylist: Lori from InStyle Salon  |  Florist: Flora Flowershop  |  Officiant: Rev. Corwin Dahl of First Baptist Church of Sturgeon Bay  |  Cake Artist: North Water Bakery  |  Rings: Custom made from Barmakin Jewelers  |  Bride's gown: Custom made by Vicki Kluge  |  Bride's Veil: Mother of the Groom's, custom made alencon lace veil  |  Bride's shoes: Caparros from Macy's  |  Bridesmaid Dresses: Zita's Bridal, designed by Bill Levkoff |  Mens Suits: Joseph A. Bank  |  Organist: Robert Nickel  |  Pianist: Susan Romney

HORSESHOE BAY BEACH CLUB DOOR COUNTY WEDDING | KARYN & TOM

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.

Wedding Planner: Door County Event Planners, Carrie Baldwin Smith  |  Florist: Flora Flowershop, Helene  |  Ceremony& Reception: Horseshoe Bay Beach Club  |  Hair & Makeup: Brett Dorian  |  Officiant: Rev. Matt Knapp, Sturgeon Bay Morovian Church  |  Cake: Sharon Peterson, 136 Restaurant  |  Band: Bluewater Kings Band  |  Invitations: Smock Invitations from Elizabeth Grace  |  Programs, menus, seating chart: friend, Lynda LiCastro  |  Bride's Wedding Rings: K.Stonehill Creations  |  Groom's Wedding Ring: Wedgwood Rings  |  Bride's Gown: Martina Liana, Bijou Bridal  |  Bride's Heels: Kate Spade  |   Bridesmaids Dresses: "Misty Rose" Chiffon, from J.Crew  |  Mens Suits: Bar III Suits, Macy's  |  Tent: Sperry Tents, Lake Geneva  |  Linens: BBJ Linens  |  Ceremony Singer: friend, Rachel Sobczak  |  Table numbers: Better Off Wed, etsy  |  Place Cards: Handmade by Bride & her Mom  | Videographer: Copper Clover Films

DOOR COUNTY WEDDING PORTRAITS | KARLA & GREG

We all know wedding days are fast-moving and fueled by overwhelming emotions all while following a "timeline." This is exactly why we love the idea of post-wedding portraits!! Karla & Greg's Horseshoe Bay Golf Club wedding earlier this year didn't allow time for us to wiggle up to Ellison Bay for portraits, so two weeks later they chose to get dolled up again for extra portraits in their favorite Door County spot. We were blessed with a perfect evening to share with this beautiful new Mr & Mrs and WOW did we ever have a stunning backdrop!! :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Door County Wedding Portraits captured on Contax 645 and Pentax 67 with Fuji Pro 400H film.

Hair & Makeup: Sara F. Miller  |  Florist: Helene, Flora Flowershop  |  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