COURTNEY & PATRICK - WHISPERING SPRINGS GOLF CLUB WEDDING CEREMONY AND RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - FOND DU LAC, WI - GOSIA'S PHOTOGRAPHY

The weather the whole week before Courtney and Patrick’s wedding day was so rainy, that even I was looking at the forecast. All the worrying was for nothing; the weather turned gorgeous for Courtney and Patrick’s special day!

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The bridal bling…

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Personalized Converse shoes and one of the most beautiful veils ever.

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Growing up in Wisconsin, everyone knows that when it comes to football, the Minnesota Vikings are one of the Green Bay Packer’s biggest rivals… but this wedding couple tried to bridge the ‘differences’ even if by a small wedding detail. :)

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Patrick shared the story behind the tie pin with me… and then, I had the chance to photograph his mom’s reaction to his decision to wear the pin on the day of his wedding.

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Courtney asked if we could do the first look (btw, I love photographing those moments)… this time, Patrick’s best friend ‘went’ first… oh, and there was so much laughter! There were even jokes that perhaps, Kody isn’t the only fake bride seeking the first look…

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I’m so glad we used the reception room as the background for the first look. The room at the Whispering Springs Golf Club is simple but that is what makes it great!

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The ceremony…

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Bridal party photos were taken on the golf grounds…

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A beautiful set up in the dining room…

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After dinner, we snuck out for a couple of sunset photos… what a beautiful day for a beautiful wedding.

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STEPHANIE & JASON - BRIDGEWOOD PREMIER HOTEL CEREMONY & RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - NEENAH, WI

I remember the day I met Steph and Jason like it was yesterday. We were sitting outside. The initial consultation was fun. There was a lot of laughter.  After the meeting, as they walked to their car, they were holding hands.  At that moment I knew this was a special couple that I really wanted to photograph.

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Bridal bling.

A beautiful broach that belonged to Steph's grandma...

Working off of reflective surfaces. 

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The Bridgewood Premier Hotel's golf course was a perfect background for their photos. 

One of my favorite photos...

Just enough of country chic was sprinkled throughout the reception hall. :)

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Party on!

Thank you, Stephanie and Jason, for making me a part of your wedding day. It's been my pleasure getting to know you and photographing you!

Dziekuje!

Magdalena & Derek - St. Margaret Mary Church wedding ceremony and Bridgewood Resort reception photographer - Neenah, WI

The majority of my bridal couples hold their weddings in Fox Valley but reside elsewhere; Magdalena and Derek are one of those couples and they came all the way from sunny California. 

Bridal details...

I love photographing first look -- bride and groom or bride and her bridesmaids. It's always a fun moment!

The ceremony took place at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Neenah. What a beautiful place for a wedding mass.

A sweet moment between newlyweds... 

Friends and family :)

Magdalena and Derek took their out-of-state bridal party to Riverside Park in Neenah. 

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Magdalena, my second Polish bride to photograph (the first was my sister, also a Magdalena).

The ever so sunny Riverside Park in Neenah.

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The reception took place at Bridgewood Hotel Resort in Neenah.

The sharing of the bread, salt and wine is an old Polish tradition. At the wedding reception, the parents of the bride and groom, greet the newly married couple with bread, which is lightly sprinkled with salt and a goblet of wine.

With the bread, the parents are hoping that their children will never hunger or be in need. With the salt, they are reminding the couple that their life may be difficult at times, and they must learn to cope with life's struggles. With the wine, they are hoping that the couple will never thirst and wish that they have a life of good health, and good cheer and share the company of many good friends.

The parents then kiss the newly married couple as a sign of welcome, unity and love.

Madzia and Derek's first dance before their delicious dinner.

Thank you, Magdalena and Derek, for making me a part of your beautiful wedding day. And, I have to say, it was fun talking to my bridal couple in Polish!

Dziekuje!

A year in review - 2015 wedding photographer - Gosia's Photography

This year has been amazing. My bridal couples have taken me from Green Bay, to Oneida, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Oshkosh, Chicago, Minneapolis, Neenah, Clintonville, Menasha, New London, Neenah and of course Appleton. It was fun revisiting known venues such as Lambeau Field and exploring new ones like Timber Rattlers' and Oshkosh Country Club.  From deep snow, to sunny days, to rain (and even tornado warning), to super windy to just plain freezing, 2015 has been a blast. And, I wouldn't change a thing!!

Thank you to all! I feel honored that you picked me to capture your beautiful moments!

Dziekuje!

Oshkosh Country Club wedding ceremony and reception - Oshkosh, WI - Jennifer & Ryan

After many rainy days, the sun decided to make an appearance and stay for the whole day. One couldn't ask for a better weather for Jennifer and Ryan's wedding day. 

Their wedding ceremony and reception took place at the Oshkosh Country Club.

Bridal bling

Jennifer and Ryan wrote their own vows. It was very lovely moment.

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One of my favorite photos from the day... the cathedral length veil gives photos a timeless look of elegance. 

Thank you, Jennifer and Ryan, for making me a part of your beautiful wedding day celebration!

Dziekuje.