ELAINE & ZACH - ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH CEREMONY AND ST. NORBERT BRIDAL PORTRAITS PHOTOGRAPHER - DEPERE, WI - GOSIA'S PHOTOGRAPHY

Elaine and Zach’s wedding day makes another first one (see previous post). This time it’s a quarantine wedding. After picking a back up wedding date, this sweet couple decided to go on with their May wedding ceremony. Family and friends joined them in a streamed mass.

Bridal bling… natural in nature.

Zach’s mom helped Elaine get ready.

Elaine and Zach didn’t opt for a first look, but I found a way to have them be in one photo without seeing each other.

Zach’s dad walked Elaine down the aisle.

Refractions.

A sweet surprise for the bridal couple… their families.

Six feet apart and wearing mask… the unfortunate reality… but everyone was happy for the newlyweds!

We ventured onto St. Norbert College grounds for a short bridal portrait session.

Thank you, Elaine and Zach, for making me a part of this beautiful wedding day… although short it was definitely a sweet one :)

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!

BARBARA AND ALEC - SAINT MONICA PARISH CEREMONY PHOTOGRAPHER - WHITEFISH BAY, WI - GOSIA'S PHOTOGRAPHY

Barbara contacted me about six weeks before her wedding. She said she would like me to photograph the ceremony and portraits afterward... and if I were willing to travel to Milwaukee. We spoke on the phone two times and she settled on meeting me for the first time on the day of her wedding. I couldn't stress more how awesome Barbara and Alec are. They make a great couple and a lovely family!

Bridal details...

If I were to tell you that this photo was taken in the church basement, you wouldn't believe me, would you? St. Monica Catholic Church in Whitefish Bay (near Milwaukee) has the best church basement I have ever seen!

A sweet moment with her daughter. 

Lovely bride with her as much lovely mom. 

Just look at Barbara's daughter's expression. The best bride reveal photo. ever.

A first look...

Right before ceremony, Barbara's parents welcomed Alec's parents... it was a very nice moment. 

Sibling pic :)

Barbara and Alec decided on walking in together to the ceremony. I just love how Barbara's face lights up when she looks at her groom (in every photo!). 

The blessing of the rings.

I usually don't photograph Communion during any Mass, but due to the size of the side chapel, I was able to capture this moment. 

Mr. and Mrs. 

Thank you, Barbara and Alec, for making me a part of your beautiful wedding ceremony. It was one of the most intimate and spiritual ceremonies I had pleasure photographing. 

Dziekuje.

DAVID & SUE - THE PAINE ART CENTER AND GARDENS WEDDING CEREMONY & RECEPTION PHOTOGRAPHER - OSHKOSH, WI

I had met Sue a couple of months ago and was instantly drawn to her great personality. Since she and David live out of state, it wasn't until just a few days before their wedding, that I had the pleasure of meeting the groom. After talking with them for about forty minutes, I could not help noticing what a great couple they make!

Living out of state, Sue worked closely with Johanna of Witt & Co. Events, on her wedding which took place at the Paine Art Center and Gardens.

Bridal details.

A sweet moment between Sue and her mom.

The first look.

The couple was married in a lovely outdoor ceremony surrounded by family and friends. 

Can't you feel the love? :)

Zuppas Market Cafe and Catering provided quite the spread for Sue and David's wedding. 

Thank you, Sue and David, for making me a part of your beautiful wedding day. 

Dziekuje.