WAUSAU COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING | PATTI & DAN

Kelsy & Butch McCartney October 22, 2015

Patti & Dan celebrated with an absolutely classic Wausau Country Club Wedding. Evolutions in Design provided elegant florals throughout the entire day, perfectly complimenting Patti's elegant "Hollywood" gown and Dan's tux. From the moment we arrived to St. Michaels Church, the two of them were excited to marry each other and celebrate with their closest family & friends!! Patti soaked in a few quiet moments before being escorted down the aisle by her Dad to the smiling groom awaiting her. After saying their I Do's, Patti & Dan's bridal party and family made their way to the Historic Yawkey House Museum for portraits. They were blessed with an absolutely beautiful fall day as the sun kissed their shoulders all day long. Having the Yawkey House all to ourselves for portraits had our smiles touching our ears with excitement! Next, upon arriving at Wausau Country Club, we were able to escape with Patti & Dan onto the fairways. Seeing the two of them smile at each other during those portraits was just magical. The evening light was incredible, Patti & Dan were the happiest newlyweds, and there we were, capturing them on film. We feel SO lucky to have documented Patti & Dan's wedding day!

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour and a giant display of appetizers before entering the most stunning reception space at Wausau Country Club! With Patti's Mom, Micki, planning much of their wedding, she thought of every detail. Including a "kissing bell" awaiting each guest at their table. Dinner was filled with the sounds of ringing bells urging Patti & Dan to kiss just one more time, and we especially loved this means of bringing about smooches because, just like their wedding day, it felt completely timeless. Randy and his amazing team at Evolutions decorated with stunning gold chairs and white florals to make Patti & Dan's celebration romantic, and so beautiful. After sweet (and entertaining!!) toasts, the new Mr & Mrs kicked off dancing with their band, the Bluewater Kings, who from the second the first dances were over had the dance floor stomping with energy.

Patti & Dan, thank you for trusting your wedding day memories to us. We were overjoyed to spend time with you at your parents property for your winter engagement, and couldn't be happier for the two of you!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Wausau Country Club Wedding Photography captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Hasselblad 500cm on Fuji Pro 400H, Ilford XP2 and Ilford 3200. Developed & scanned by Fast Foto.

FALL WISCONSIN WEDDING | MAGGIE & DJ

Kelsy & Butch McCartney October 13, 2015

Maggie & DJ's wedding fell on a truly perfect early fall day in Wisconsin. The colors were just starting to show, and sunshine followed them all day long! After their fall engagement session in Wausau last year, we couldn't WAIT for their wedding day to arrive!! Maggie & DJ are simply the kind of people you can't wait to see and don't want to leave. They're high school sweethearts as well, and that makes us love them even more. :)

Without Maggie or her parents knowing at the time, her Grandfather started a private account when Maggie was born to gift her with a wedding dress. Although her Grandfather passed before she and DJ became engaged, Maggie's Grandma presented her with this sweet gift which allowed him to have a special part in their wedding. And, Maggie's stunning Allure Bridals dress glistened!! With her beloved hair and makeup artist team from her pageant days, she enjoyed a morning of being dolled up and was an absolutely radiant bride!! Meanwhile, DJ and his gentlemen enjoyed a relaxing morning and couldn't wait for the day to begin.

Music is a huge part of Maggie & DJ's relationship (he plays guitar and she plays piano/sings), and they incorporated this shared passion into their ceremony by having talented loved ones sing. There wasn't a dry eye in the house as they both started tearing up while Maggie's brother sang! After an emotional ceremony, Maggie & DJ hugged each of their guests in the First Presbyterian Church's charming, ivy-covered courtyard. With a rich, romantic color palette of navy, oxblood and gold, they set the scene for a joyful evening surrounded by everyone they love most!

Maggie & DJ, your happiness is infectious and we couldn't be more thrilled for the two of you! Thank you so much for the honor of photographing your beautiful wedding day!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Fall Wisconsin wedding photos captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Hasselblad 500cm on Fuji Pro 400H, Ilford XP2 and Ilford 3200 film. Developed & scanned by Fast Foto.

GORDON LODGE DOOR COUNTY WEDDING | KATHERINE & ARNAB

Kelsy & Butch McCartney October 7, 2015

Katherine and Arnab's wedding day was nothing short of amazing! It was an absolutely perfect early fall day in Door County, with bountiful sunshine and a crisp autumn breeze. They had friends and family visiting from around the globe to share in their wedding celebration, which was planned in large part by Katherine's Mom, Carol. She beautifully combined rich Indian-inspired hues of gold & red with teal accents to tie in the water tones of Door County's 300+ miles of shoreline. Arnab's parents traveled for 18 hours by plane to be a part of their celebration, and his Mom wore two stunning sarees. Vibrant, punchy florals by Helene at Flora and red bowties for the gentlemen laced color through every inch of their wedding day! Katherine paired her dress with classic Kate Spade heels and a custom-made necklace; she and Arnab were such a timeless bride and groom!! We were lucky to capture gorgeous portraits with the two of them and their families along the shore at Katherine's parents property in Ellison Bay. Their portrait time was so relaxing and joyful, we could have spent the entire day there with them! But, of course, a beautiful reception awaited them at Gordon Lodge! :)

Guests enjoyed cocktail hour with a view of Lake Michigan as the sun set while they shared hugs & laughter and enjoyed savory passed appetizers. Once the last drop of sunlight shined on the patio, heartfelt speeches and toasts spoke volumes to the genuine, caring personalities and giant hearts that Katherine and Arnab each have. Throughout dinner, loved ones took turns singing songs with the word 'love' in them to pull out Katherine & Arnab's smooches. :) And, finally, the new Mr & Mrs first dance was a choreographed number to Justin Timberlake's "Mirrors." With Katherine's bustled gown spinning around the dance floor, she was the belle of the ball while she & Arnab kicked off their party with their awesome band, Random Maxx!

Katherine & Arnab, we couldn't be more thankful to have been your photographers! We're so happy for the two of you :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Door County Wedding Photography captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Hasselblad 500cm and Nikon F100 on Fuji 400H, Kodak TriX 400 and Ilford 3200 film.

TROY BURNE GOLF CLUB WEDDING | DREW & MATT

Kelsy & Butch McCartney September 29, 2015

This is a day we would relive over and over if we could!! Drew & Matt are two people with some of the most magnetic personalities we've ever had the pleasure of photographing. They planned a wedding celebration centered around what matters most: spending as much time as possible with each other and their closest loved ones (all 250 of their guests!;)

The moment we arrived at Drew's parents beautiful home in Baldwin, WI, we were greeted with the most JOYFUL hugs, and that was just the beginning... Drew was so excited and couldn't wait to jump into her dress!! We don't have enough hands to count the number of times she said "this is so fun!" :) Some couples are a bit nervous the morning of their wedding, but this day... it was 100000% LOVE and EXCITEMENT!!! And, if you know us, you'll know that we love being excited too ;)

After being helped into her beautiful gown by her Mom & sister, Drew went to see her handsome groom, Matt, who was waiting for her under a giant tree in her parents yard. Their first look was emotional, full of smiles, and one of the cutest moments of all time! We loved photographing Drew & Matt and their amazing families all around this gorgeous property. In between champagne cheersing and lots of giant belly laughs, the soon-to-be Mr & Mrs invited us in to capture so many sweet moments!

Just minutes from where they got ready, Drew & Matt chose to have their ceremony at the charming Historic Woodside Place. What a beautiful place to become husband and wife!! As soon as Drew made her way to the alter, she & Matt turned to face all of their guests and burst out with a little Thank You message to welcome them all and let them know how happy they were to have each one of them as a part of their wedding day. This set the tone for a genuinely touching ceremony. Guests filled the classic wooden pews, light poured in through the stained glass windows, and their Officiant (Drew's Godfather) shared so many sweet words about the two of them and their future together.

Fast forward to their beautiful reception at Troy Burne Golf Club where Drew & Matt were treated to a stunning sunset after being overcome with tears & laughter while their brothers and sisters shared heartwarming words about them during toasts. Blush and ivory blooms with gold vases and blush sequin table runners decorated the tables where guests took turns singing songs about love to solicit smooches from Drew & Matt. And, can we talk about the amazing cake their family friend created for them?! They had not one but NINE wedding cakes!

The band started up, Drew & Matt danced with each other, along with the sweetest father & daughter, mother & son dances, and their guests used up all of the dancing space available to celebrate the new Mr & Mrs. It was a truly special day, and we are SO honored to share their pictures with you all! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Drew & Matt!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Troy Burn Golf Club Hudson Wedding Photography captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Hasselblad 500cm, Nikon F100 and Holga 120 on Fuji Pro 400H, Portra 800, Ilford XP2, and Ilford 3200 film.

WADE HOUSE WEDDING | ALLYSON & JOHN

Kelsy & Butch McCartney September 9, 2015

Allyson and John planned a wedding filled with their love of not only each other, but also their beloved home states: Wisconsin and California! A gift bag with fresh (squeaky!) cheese curds, chocolate in the shapes of WI & CA, as well as many other heartfelt treats welcomed all of their guests. This theme carried through to a tented reception at historic Wade House where Allyson & John's closest friends and family dined on Wisconsin brats & curds and In-n-Out style burgers.

These two were literally bursting with excitement to be married to each other!! So much so that midway through the ceremony Allyson threw her arms up and wrapped them around the man who had just promised her forever. Celebrating continued with the four of us exploring Wade House's amazing property — we were head over heels while photographing these adorable newlyweds around so much history!

After dinner, Allyson & John treated their guests to an absolutely breathtaking fireworks show!! The flashes of light and color felt so grand and, while their guests may not have needed it, seemed to shower energy that translated into an absolutely packed dance floor.

Seeing their bright eyes and giant smiles made us feel infinitely lucky that we were their to preserve their wedding memories. Thank you, Allyson & John, for inviting us into your very special day!

Love, Kelsy & Butch