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

CENTRAL WISCONSIN ENGAGEMENT SESSION | ASCHLEY & JEFF ON FILM

As we chatted back & forth bouncing around engagement session ideas with Aschley & Jeff, they mentioned Jeff's parents' beautiful home in Marshfield. And the minute they said land, trees & lots of window, we were SOLD!! When we arrived we were greeted by three absolutely adorable puppies, racing towards us at full puppy speed, and they brought so much cute energy to Aschley & Jeff's session! We had so much fun spending the afternoon with these two and absolutely cannot WAIT for their Wausau wedding in August!!

Love | K&B

PS - you would never know it by how cozy they look in these images, but Aschley & Jeff mark the very first couple who we've had participate in the Polar Bear Plunge the MORNING of their session!! ;)

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

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 //

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

DENVER COLORADO | A MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE ON FILM

A Valentine's Day in the Mountains. Really, could it get any more perfect than that!? We were beyond thrilled to spend a day exploring the massive Colorado mountains we were surrounded by! After grabbing a coffee at a little shop we fell in love with and "adopted" as our own for the week, we hopped in the truck and headed West. Evergreen was calling with giant snowflakes slowly floating down from the sky, and with loaded cameras & excitement running all the way through our toes we were on our way to answer! The mountains have a way of rendering us speechless, so we would love to share a peek (ha! no pun intended ;) at our lovely Valentine's Day surrounded by the Rockies!! Love | K&B

PS - Wondering what we did with the rest of our days in Denver? Check it out over here! :)

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

FEATURED ON ELIZABETH ANNE DESIGNS | ROMANTIC WISCONSIN WEDDING SHOOT

For the last month and a half we've had SO much excitement, giddiness, and anticipation locked inside of us as we awaited this day!!! In early January, we had the absolute honor of teaming up with some of the most talented industry professionals for a gorgeous styled shoot. And we've been just dying to share it with you ever since we got the film back!!! On a beautiful wintery Sunday, we headed down to Milwaukee for a day of play-time with our cameras, a beautiful handmade lace gown by Monirose, the creative styling of Anna of A.Styled Event, and lush florals by Bobby of Marius Bell Florals! Pair that with the white winter scape of the Schlitz Audobon Nature Center, a stunning bride, bridesmaid & groom, and a pretty little bridal hairpiece by Plume & Lace, and we knew we were in for a royal treat! We really couldn't be more lucky to have worked with such sweet & talented friends for this shoot!! There's just something about a wintery & romantic Wisconsin wedding that we absolutely adore, and we hope you'll head over to Elizabeth Anne Designs to check out all of this lovely!! And stay tuned for more sharing from this shoot, coming next week on our blog :) XO | K&B