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.

WAUSAU ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY | KASEY & MIKE

Kelsy & Butch McCartney October 5, 2015

Kasey and Mike's love story sounds like it is straight out of a movie. They knew each other in high school, he liked her but didn't act on it, they went their separate ways for college, and a few years later were set-up by a mutual friend who knew of those high school feelings Mike had for Kasey. Despite distance and Kasey wanting to live in a larger city they were soon both living in Wausau, as if they were meant to be here together the entire time! :) These two are planning a 2016 wedding and we cannot wait to see everything they're dreaming up with Evolutions in Design come to life!! In the meantime, we love how much creativity and thought Kasey put into her and Mike's engagement session!

There's a stunning property in Weston that we drive by every single time we go to Target (which as you can imagine, is quite often!) and every single time we pass it, we comment to each other how much we simply LOVE the property and would be ecstatic to photograph a session there. With its grand driveway perfectly lined with trees and a forever-long white fence, it looks straight out of the South and has all of the charm you can imagine! After chatting with Kasey and Mike, we realized the property we'd been eyeing up for all these years belongs to Mike's Aunt & Uncle. Isn't it amazing how the universe works sometimes?! :) Needless to say, Kasey & Mike were completely up for having their engagement session there, and we couldn't wait!

Candles galore, a tucked away spot on the water, Mike's classic pickup, their cute-as-can-be mini goldendoodle pup, Harper, and a perfect early-fall sunset. It really doesn't get any more lovely than this!! :) Kasey & Mike, thank you so much! We couldn't be more excited to be a part of your wedding and can't wait for our next Harper+Parker playdate :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Wausau Engagement Photos captured with Contax 645 & Pentax 67 on Fuji Pro 400H and Ilford 3200 film. Scanned & developed by Fast Foto.

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.

MADISON WISCONSIN WEDDING | EMILY & TYLER

Kelsy & Butch McCartney September 22, 2015

Fun, energetic, untraditional and vibrant! As Emily & Tyler planned their wedding day, these are the words they had in mind, all of which couldn't be a better fit for their joyful and full-of-life personalities!

Emily & Tyler's wedding day began at Paradise Park in Cottage Grove, WI, where sun shined brightly over the lush, gorgeous property awaiting them and all of their guests. After the adorable flower girl and ring bearer made their way down the aisle, their two labs, Bentley & Hershey, made a grand sprint down the aisle and had every single guest smiling! It's no secret we are both huge dog lovers as well, so seeing Emily & Tyler include their pups in their special day made us so happy!! As the new Mr & Mrs recessed down the aisle as husband and wife, the love they were both overwhelmingly feeling was written all over their faces. It was honestly as if they were exploding with happiness and couldn't have possibly waited another moment for their wedding day to arrive! We loved that they took a few moments immediately after their ceremony to just be and soak in all of the excitement they felt as newlyweds. :) Afterwards, wedding party portraits took us from the stunning gardens at Paradise Park to a waterfront property near Memorial Union and finally all the way up to Cap Square where their Majestic Theatre reception awaited them!

Emily & Tyler, thank you for choosing us to be a part of your wedding day. We are so happy for the two of you!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Madison Wisconsin Wedding Photography captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Rolleiflex 3.5c on Fuji Pro 400H, 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