Milwaukee Art Museum Wedding | Libby & Allen

Oh how much we adore these two! We've had Libby & Allen's wedding day on our calendar for over TWO years! From the moment Libby got in touch with us about being her and Allen's wedding photographers we knew we were going to fall in love with them! Their story is adorable, and seeing them together is even more adorable! 

Even though we had talked, emailed & snapped each other endlessly, the first time we actually met in person was their engagement session along the Mississippi River near Prescott, Wisconsin. Put simply, they are SO easy to photograph. They're best friends and their love for one another was bursting in front of our cameras. From then on, their wedding day at the Milwaukee Art Museum could not get here soon enough!

The white canvas of the museum complimented Libby & Allen's sense of amazing style beautifully. And seriously, those Louboutins were meant to be worn in that venue and on Libby's  feet! The Art Museum holds special meaning to Libby & Allen as that's where they went on their first date and on the day Allen proposed. Since they became engaged, the two of them collected vintage tea pots for their centerpieces to be filled with lilacs and spring blooms by Libby's Aunt. And did we mention Libby's mom, Kris, created the most gorgeous table linens as well as the bridesmaid dresses and Libby's sparkly reception dress & veil! 

As if we didn't have enough beauty on their wedding day, mother nature rolled in the perfect shade of fog that was thick enough to get lost in the sea of white! It was as if it was Libby, Allen, & their family and friends had the museum all to themselves and downtown Milwaukee was nowhere to be found (or seen)!

Libby & Allen, we adore you two, wish you were our neighbors, and are bursting with happiness that you now call each other husband & wife! Thank you for trusting us to document your marriage that was years-in-the-planning! Our hearts are full when we look at your photographs and how HAPPY the two of you were on your perfect day in Milwaukee :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Milwaukee Art Museum photos captured on film with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Nikon F100 with Fuji Pro 400H, Ilford 3200 and TriX 400; developed & scanned by Fast Foto & Digital.

Venue: Milwaukee Art Museum  |  Hair & Makeup: Beth Haroldson, Bella Beau Salon/Spa  |  Florist: Bride’s Aunt, Beth Baumann  |  Donuts: Holey Moley  |  DJ: Sound by Design  |  Invitations: The Polka Dotted Bee  |  Rings: Kesslers Diamonds  |  Ring Boxes: The Mrs Box  |  Programs, Menus: friend, Lynda  |  Bride's Gown: from Posh Bridal, designed by Casablanca Bridal  |  Bride's Veil & Reception Dress: made by Bride's Mom, Kris  |  Bride's headpiece: Nina from Che Bella Bridal  |  Bride's Shoes: Christian Louboutin, from Neiman Marcus  |  Bridesmaid Dresses: made by Bride's Mom, Kris  |  Groomsmen Attire: Shirts & Ties from J.Crew  |  Archway & Monogram: Made by Bride & Groom

Winter Family Portraits | Tyler, Amanda & Carson

These three will forever be among our favorite faces to have in front of our cameras!! We've had the pleasure of photographing Tyler & Amanda before and, now that they have this adorable little one, we were thrilled to plan a session in Wisconsin's beautiful snowy Northwoods on our family's land. It was THE most perfect winter day: 35 degrees, full sun, and branches of pine trees were hanging on tight to brand new snow! Not to mention Carson was FULL of smiles and we had so much fun capturing them all!! We could have photographed his cuteness all day long and, if we're being honest, we already miss him! :) Seeing Tyler & Amanda go from boyfriend & girlfriend to fiancé & fiancée then husband & wife and, now, Mom & Dad, has been so wonderful and we couldn't adore their little Carson James more! 

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Winter family portraits in Wisconsin captured with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Portra 400 film.

Snowy Wausau Engagement | Bria & Aaron

Bria and Aaron's engagement session fell on one of the chillier winter days in Wisconsin. With their giant smiles and Bria's contagious laughter, the -225 degree wind chill didn't stand a chance! ;) After photos at one of our favorite venues in town, the Rothschild Pavilion, we were made our way to a beautiful barn property. Their dogs joined us for a few photos, the light was gorgeous, and Bria & Aaron were adorable together in front of our cameras! These two live in Madison where they are finishing medical/veterinarian school, and we cannot wait for their wedding this July at Sentry World in Stevens Point!! :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Winter Engagement in Milwaukee | Tara & Charlie

Tara and Charlie met in college, making Milwaukee the perfect spot for the engagement session! On a crisp, sunny winter afternoon we met the two of them at Lake Park and continued to be impressed by their ability to remain adorable & smiley together despite the chilly temps. :) After exploring a sun-filled bridge overlooking Lake Michigan, we headed to one of our favorite beaches in all of Wisconsin. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think we were in a tropical destination! The sky was bright, waves were rolling in, the water was perfectly blue, and Tara & Charlie were dressed to the nines with Tara in a gorgeous dress and Charlie looking dapper in a suit. :) These two are planning a classic wedding at the loveliest country club in Green Bay, and we cannot WAIT for July to arrive so we can photograph them as husband & wife!!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Milwaukee engagement photos captured with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Fuji Pro 400H film. Processed by Fast Foto.

INDIAN WEDDING IN MADISON, WI | JEN & RAJ

After Day 1 of Jen & Raj’s wedding celebration in Madison came Day 2. The resounding agreement among many of their guests who hadn’t seen a Hindu wedding ceremony before was the feeling of being truly honored to witness and be a part of such incredible cultural traditions. And, we couldn’t possibly agree with them more!!

Raj’s family brought countless vibrant silk Sari’s and beautiful jewels with them from Hyderabad, India – all of which were custom-made for Jen & Raj’s loved ones to wear. A Henna artist from Chicago spent hours upon hours sharing her art on the ladies’ hands as the morning excitement swirled around their room at the Concourse Hotel. While Raj attended the Ganesha and Gowri pooja, a blessing that took place in his room, Raj’s sisters began dressing Jen. Each of them wore their own stunning color, and Jen was being draped in a rich yellow Sari. Photographing these moments where Jen’s parents and close friends were in awe of the transformation happening before their eyes was something we will never forget! After her Sari was styled just so, it was time for Jen to be dolled up in symbolic jewels Raj’s family had selected for her. With her dark hair and sparkly eyes, Jen looked like a queen! Meanwhile, Raj looked like a king in his traditional attire. Jen attended her blessing, the Gowri Puja, then it was time to make her way to the beautiful Mandapam in a grand room where all of her & Raj’s guests were seated. During the ceremony, Narasimha Chari Samudrala, a Hindu vedic priest from Chicago, made sure to tell everyone that none of the rituals happening were lost on Jen. He went on to say, she made sure leading up to the ceremony that she understood the reasons & history behind every ceremony ritual she would be a pet of with Raj. The two of them even created a detailed ceremony program so all of their guests would have a sense of the significance and meaning as well.

Jen & Raj's wedding truly was a whirlwind two-day celebration! The corners of our smiles hit our ears, and our eyes have never been wider. Much of that was due to the beautiful wedding Jen & Raj planned for their guests, but most of it was due to their kind hearts and wonderful family. We felt like special guests while photographing, and we are so thankful we were the ones capturing so many moments for Jen & Raj. Thank you from top to bottom and side to side of our full hearts!! 

Love,
Kelsy & Butch

Wisconsin Indian Wedding Photos captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Hasselblad 500cm and Nikon F100 on Fuji Pro 400H, Portra 800, and Ilford XP2 film. Processed by Fast Foto.

Venue: Madison Concourse Hotel  |  Wedding Invitation: Ajalon, Santa Rosa, CA  |  Hair & Makeup: Unit One Salon, Amanda  |  Eyelashes: The Lash Loft, Madison  |  DJ: Juke Box Bandstand  |  Rings & Bride's Jewelry: Jim Kyrshak  |  Henna Artist: Henna Services of Chicago, Zainab