FEATURED ON STYLE ME PRETTY | SONOMA WINE COUNTRY PORTRAITS

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Where do we even BEGIN with the excitement and fun that was Stevi & Charles' portrait session during our visit to Sonoma wine country? Stevi and Charles have such a loving relationship with so many shared passions & interests -- one of them being, of course, wine! We could have photographed them all day long amidst the private vineyard where we stayed!! Looking through their images brings us right back to the beautiful valley and certainly makes us want to go enjoy a glass of something tasty :) Cheers to love, exploring, and documenting! Now, go leave these two some love on the lovely Style Me Pretty!!

Love | Kelsy & Butch

413 ON WACOUTA WEDDING | MEGAN & CAM!

Megan & Cam were married last October, and we've been hanging onto their gem of a wedding day until just the right time to share. The trees just popped into shades of yellow, orange & red in Wausau, and we KNEW this was the perfect moment to unveil their beautiful celebration to you!!

From an intimate ceremony to their warm & inviting reception, Megan & Cam's style and rich color palette was carried though every element. A few things they love as a couple are great food, wine, and the company of their closest friends & family. They managed to make their reception feel like a large dinner party, and they did so by not only spoiling their guests with delicious bites, but also by making sure each & every guest knew just how important it was to have them there. 413 on Wacouta was the perfect setting for such a celebration, and La Petite Fleur created the most elegant bouquets and centerpieces to really bring the space to life!

When we think of Megan & Cam's wedding day, the first think we think of is how romantic it was. After getting ready in the elegant Saint Paul Hotel, Megan & Cam saw each other for the first time at Irvine Park. As Megan descended down the grand staircase, Cam waited for her with the cutest smirk on his face. Megan snuck up on her groom-to-be, and they had one of the sweetest "first looks" we have ever photographed. It was as if we were watching a movie!!

Everyone join us in congratulating this wonderful couple, as their first wedding anniversary is right around the corner – October 13th! :)

Love | Kelsy & Butch

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

CELEBRATING MR. DUDLEY!

Earlier this month, we had the absolute honor of photographing Mr. Dudley's private Traditional Irish Wake at the Great Hall. The event was in a spirit of celebration, and it included family & friends who had flown in from all around the country. As everyone who lives in Wausau is certainly familiar, Dick Dudley was a philanthropist with a huge heart for supporting our community. His celebration also included a live performance by the Barbershoppers as well as stunning flowers by Evolutions and catering by The Mint. Photographing the sharing of  "Dickieisms" & hugs throughout the afternoon of mingling & reminiscing left us with such a warm feeling – it would be difficult to measure just how far Mr. Dudley's impact stretched!! :)

Love | Kelsy & Butch

DATE NIGHT ENGAGEMENT SESSION | LISA & RYAN!

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Lisa & Ryan's engagement session was filled with things they love to do together – things that also made up much of their courtship! After playing with Gypsy (their sweet German Wirehair!), the four of us picnicked with champagne in the middle of a gorgeous yellow field at sunset. Romantic light was bursting through the overhanging trees, and a glass of champagne in the middle of our session (which doesn't usually happen!) was absolutely perfect on this night :)

Next we headed downtown to enjoy a dinner date, and at this point it was quite clear to the two of us that we need to tag along on a few more of Lisa & Ryan's "dates"!! They know how to celebrate ;) After photos along Wausau's charming brick sidewalks, we enjoyed the rest of the evening on Back When's patio; we couldn't have been more grateful for such a perfect night! Lisa & Ryan are incredibly warm & welcoming, and they are so easy to get lost in conversation with!! We cannot wait to be a part of their Wausau wedding next September! :)

Love | Kelsy & Butch

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

GREENWOOD HILLS WAUSAU WEDDING | JODI & BRENT!

Thank you, Style Me Pretty, for featuring Jodi & Brent's wedding!! :)

From the moment we arrived to Jodi's parents house the morning of her & Brent's wedding, she was non-stop smiles and overcome with emotion. Taking in every moment of her & Brent's wedding day and letting each part sink in. Even moments before Jodi slipped into her beautiful lace gown, she was saying "oh my gosh, I'm about to put on my wedding dress!!" :)

Jodi wrote three special letters to be shared on her wedding day – one for her Mom, one for her Dad, and one for her soon-to-be husband. Before heading off to the church she shared a moment with her Mom, and then her Dad, to deliver the letters. She simply wanted them to have a reminder of how much she loves them both – one of the sweetest gestures we've ever seen! Shortly after arriving to St. Mary's, Jodi & Brent also shared a moment before their ceremony. With a modern take on tradition, Brent kept his eyes closed so that he wouldn't actually see his lovely bride until she walked down the aisle. They were able to comfort one another and share a quick embrace before taking time to read the letters they had written for each other. These moments were so emotionally powerful and we felt incredibly lucky to capture such true love!!

Jodi & Brent poured every ounce of themselves into planning their wedding day! Nearly every detail was lovingly created, designed and styled by the two of them – with just the right amount of help from sweet friends & family members! Paired with stunning florals by Fawn of Inspired by Nature, their celebration was absolutely wonderful!! Every single table at their Greenwood Hills Country Club tented white reception had an entirely unique centerpiece, and each one told a part of Jodi & Brent's love story. From shared passions (the Packers & photography, to name a few) to tales of their loved ones and cute little ways they've grown together as a couple, Jodi & Brent expressed what makes them them in such a creative way! And, might we say, a way that we absolutely adored photographing!! :)

After photographing Jodi & Brent in the blue classic car they rode away in post-ceremony and fun pictures with their wedding party, we were also able to sneak Jodi & Brent out for a few evening portraits. We were COMPLETELY blown away by the gorgeous light we were blessed with during this time!!! Being that Jodi & Brent are photographers as well, they were up for any & all picture-taking-time and were excited right along with us about the crazy-beautiful sunset shining over the greens!! Such a romantic setting, and they ROCKED it! :)

Jodi & Brent's love is so apparent. You could spot the two of them in the middle of a giant crowd and know that they are not only meant to be together, but they're also very much in love! Brent's sweet words and thoughtful gestures light Jodi up & bring out her biggest smiles, and she has cute little ways of making smiles creep across his face, too. :) As a couple, these two are not only a wonderful bride & groom whose wedding day we were given the absolute honor of photographing, they are also great friends of ours! Jodi & Brent, we couldn't possibly be more happy for the two of you!!! Thank you SO much for choosing us to capture your beautiful day! :)

Love | Kelsy & Butch

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