STACEY & BRENT - APPLETON COURTHOUSE CEREMONY & RIVERVIEW GARDENS RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - APPLETON, WI

Stacey and Brent celebrated their union over two days. Surrounded by their parents, they married in an intimate ceremony at the Appleton courthouse. Then, we spent some time making portraits on the lovely grounds at Lawrence University. Two weeks later, came the second day of festivities.  The couple celebrated in style with family and friends at the Riverview Gardens. 

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A short, sweet ceremony, but still with a few happy tears.

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Before heading out to Lawrence University, we spent time at the old courthouse. The lobby is just full of reflective surfaces and patterns... one just has to look for them :)

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Right at the heart of Appleton - Lawrence University camp grounds.

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The most laid back day of wedding attitude. ever. 

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The bridal bling...

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Groom's details... 

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A moment before heading out to the Riverview Gardens.

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Stacey with her mom.

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Gorgeous and timeless reception space at the Gardens.

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Another wedding dress, another portrait session. 

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More sun rays and reflections. 

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Having a blast with guests and the band.

Thank you, Stacey and Brent, for making me a part of your wedding celebration... Loved photographing your ceremony at the court house and the big celebration at the Gardens!

Dziekuje!

TRACEY & TOM - ST. KATHERINE DREXEL CEREMONY & DARBOY CLUB RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - KAUKAUNA, WI

Tracey emailed me saying that she and her fiance loved my photography and wanted to book me on the spot... one of the best compliments ever. We met and that was it... I loved learning about their relationship and love for each other... and their son. Not only do they make a striking couple, they also make great parents for their little one. 

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The bridal details...

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Tracey with her parents moments before walking down the aisle.

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Ceremony took place at St. Katherine Drexel in Kaukauna.

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Love these photos of Tom and Tracey's dad.

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The lovely family of three.

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On the way to the bridal room, I noticed the gorgeous colors of the walls and had to make sure that we somehow use that corridor for their portraits.  

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Bridal couple and party photos were taken at the 1000 Islands Environmental Center. 

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Sun flare!!

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Tracey and Tom arrived in style at the Darboy Club.

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Simple, sweet and oh, so lovely!

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Thank you, Tracey and Tom, for making me a part of your lovely wedding day. Congratulations!!

Dziekuje!

RACHEL & ZACH - HOMESTEAD MEADOWS CEREMONY & RECEPTION - APPLETON, WI

As a photographer, I don't think I could ever ask to photograph a more calm bride and groom! Rachel and Zach were just so great. I want to photograph their wedding all over again. :) Their wedding is one of my all time favorites to date. 

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Homestead Meadows was a perfect background for Rachel and Zach's country inspired wedding. 

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Bridal details.

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The groom and his groomsmen. 

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The canopy was made by Rachel's dad.

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Ring bearer and his security. 

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One of the coolest ways of welcoming his bride :)

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Dr. & Dr. N!

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Gorgeous flower arrangement by Twigs and Vines in Appleton. 

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A perfect sunny day for a perfect farm wedding. 

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Custom made bench was gifted to the newlyweds. 

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Rachel and Zach requested a moment alone... such a sweet thing to do. 

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Beautiful set up at the Homestead Meadows. 

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We snuck out for sunset photos. 

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The wedding celebration ended with the bride changing into a plaid shirt and jeans and friends singing around a bonfire!!

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Rachel and Zach, thank you for making me a part of your wonderful wedding. It was an awesome celebration!

Dziekuje!

NATALIE & JOHN - COUNTRY ELEGANCE CEREMONY & RECEPTION - HILBERT, WI

Natalie and John are one of the two most accomplished and busy people I know... He, a nurse and woodworker enthusiast; she, a Ph.D. student at the University of Madison... They were so busy that their engagement session took place only three days before the wedding.

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The ceremony and reception took place at a private estate, Country Elegance. I cannot stress enough how great are the people who run it.

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Bridal bling...

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Natalie's mom and grandma help her get ready. 

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The groom and his best man.

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Photographing the first look...

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Natalie with her mom... 

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When the rain came, we decided to take some portraits indoors. 

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And, the rain stopped just in time for the ceremony...

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A sweet moment... Natalie with her dad. 

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One brave and fun bridal party!

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Reception in the 'barn'

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UW Madison a cappella group, Fundamentally Sound, entertained guest and the bridal couple. 

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Thank you, Natalie and John, for making me a part of your wonderful wedding celebration. It was so much fun photographing familiar faces in familiar places. :)

Dziekuje!

JESSICA & NELSON - ST. MARY'S OF THE SEVEN DOLORS CEREMONY & COBBLESTONE CREEK RECEPTION - BRILLION, WI

Although the weather on Jessica and Nelson's wedding day felt more like October than August, that didn't stop this couple from celebrating their nuptials in a grand way!

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Photographing bridal details at the couple's house is more than I can ask for. The photos become even more meaningful! 

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The emotions ran deep... 

We ventured to Stockbridge Fireman's Park to escape the rain.

Happy newlyweds!

The reception took place at the Cobblestone Creek. The venue was beautifully decorated and uplighted. 

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Thank  you, Jessica and Nelson, for making me a part of  your wonderful wedding day. 

Dziekuje!