RACHAEL & JASON - ST. JOHN SACRED HEART PARISH CEREMONY & BRIDGEWOOD RESORT HOTEL RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - SHERWOOD AND NEENAH, WI - GOSIA'S PHOTOGRAPHY

I met Rachael and Jason for the first time just four days before their wedding day... and they are absolutely awesome! Fun, funny, totally in love with each other, in other words, an ideal couple! And, let's not forget to mention their family and friends!

Each wedding I try to come up with a 'different' way of photographing wedding details. St. John Sacred Heart Church has beautiful windows... I used them as the backdrops. 

Rachael seeing herself in the mirror for the first time :)

A sweet moment with parents and her sisters.

Rachael and Jason wanted to do a 'corner shot.' That's when the couple are in the same room, but choose not to see each other. The bridal room didn't have any good corners ;) so I had to get creative and use closet doors as the divider.

Adorable flower girl!

I have been photographing weddings for thirteen years and this is the first time when the bride and the groom sat in two different aisles. Although a little bit different, it created a different point of view during the ceremony.

This sums it up... I love this photograph!

The bridal party took a short drive to High Cliff State Park in Sherwood. The portraits turned out beautifully. 

It's their college tradition...

The reception took place at the Bridgewood Resort Hotel. From vintage cake topper to flowers from Phase2 Floral to the music band, The Presidents... it was a perfect night!

Thank you, Rachael and Jason, for making me a part of your wedding day. It was perfect!

Dziekuje!

SHELBY & RYAN - FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH CEREMONY/HOLIDAY INN RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - FOND DU LAC, WI - GOSIA'S PHOTOGRAPHY

I really have the best bridal couples! I mean it!!

To date, Shelby is the most super prepared and organized bride I have ever had the pleasure photographing! At the same time, Shelby and Ryan were also completely laid back, fun and so easy to work with. 

Because all of that, I was able to capture lots of beautiful moments... from getting ready, to bridesmaids, to seeing her dad, to the ceremony and beyond... their day was filled with them!

Bridal details

Shelby's mismatched socks represented 'something borrowed and something blue.'

I love capturing sweet moments... and symmetry. This photo has both aspects :)

I don't think I have to say much about the next three photos... the bride with bridesmaids; with her father; and a moment ('corner shot') with her husband to-be.

The 'I-do's' in the simply beautiful Faith Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac.

Ryan and Shelby ventured out to the Lakeside Park... we had an exceptionally beautiful day (unlike the weather on their engagement session)

Fun Wisconsin Fact: A week before their wedding, we were knee-deep in snow aka Winter Storm Evelyn... but you wouldn't be able to tell that from these photos :)

I heart any and all conifers. 

They thought I was testing the light ;)

Not pictured in the next photograph: my assistant running down the dock making sure that sitting seagulls are scared enough to fly away... the result: a great photo (thank you, Rachel)!

Tables' gold details. 

And, a golden sunset.

Thank you, Shelby and Ryan, for making me a part of your beautiful wedding day. It was my pleasure photographing your family and friends, and especially you two. 

Dziekuje!

TIFFANY & TYLER - CLINTONVILLE CHURCH CEREMONY & KI CONVENTION CENTER RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - GREEN BAY, WI

When Tiffany and Tyler contacted me, I was so excited. I had photographed Tyler's older brother's wedding six years ago. It's such a privilege and honor to be asked back!

The wedding was gorgeous. Surrounded by friends and family, Tiffany and Tyler's celebration was one for the books. 

Bridal bling... 

Betsey Johnson shoes... need I say more?

When in Tundraland 

Too sweet!

Tiffany with her mom.

This little one was so taken by Tiffany's dress that she wanted to make sure that hers also drags down the stairs :)

Moments before the ceremony... 

The ceremony took place at Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville.

Since Tiffany is a school teacher, it was only appropriate to ride the bus to the next location. The bridal and family photos were taken in Tiffany and Tyler's backyard! They have a great place!

I saw them running, excited, in the corner of my eye... 

A stop at Korth's Badger Tap in Embarrass.

Snuck out for sunset photos right outside the KI Convention Center in Green Bay.

Tiffany's grandpa's school desk was used to hold cards... and they had a beautiful 16x20 print from their engagement session framed and nicely displayed. 

The wonderful bridal party!

The ever-so-awesome Joe from Sound Dimensions Disc Jockeys provided the entertainment for the night.

Thank you, Tiffany and Tyler, for making me a part of wonderful wedding day. It's been my honor to photograph another wedding in the same family. 

Dziekuje!

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. 

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

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 :)

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

The most laid back day of wedding attitude. ever. 

The bridal bling...

Groom's details... 

A moment before heading out to the Riverview Gardens.

Stacey with her mom.

Gorgeous and timeless reception space at the Gardens.

Another wedding dress, another portrait session. 

More sun rays and reflections. 

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!

SHELBY AND RYAN - GREEN BAY BOTANICAL GARDENS ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER - GREEN BAY, WI - GOSIA'S PHOTOGRAPHY

On the day of Shelby and Ryan's engagement session we had a huge storm. The Green Bay Botanical Gardens were soaked in the warm rain, but Mother Nature did not disappoint... we had three minutes of a wonderful partial rainbow! 

As soon as I saw the rainbow, I asked them to run to the edge of the sidewalk and 'just kiss.' That was their first kiss of the session... first kisses are usually uncomfortable since the couples don't really know me yet, but I must say that Shelby and Ryan had a perfect kiss!

The flowers were in full bloom at the GBBG.

I had an awesome time photographing these two... cannot wait for their wedding in April!