{ Michelle + Patrick = MARRIED ! }

I cannot say enough about how gorgeous Michelle and Patrick’s wedding was!  We met Michelle at her parents' home in Green Bay where she was about to get dressed in the most stunning gown with the best bunch of bridesmaids swarming around to help, teasing her to lighten the mood, and serving up a little bubbly to celebrate.  Michelle wore her grandmother’s ring and vintage earrings to compliment it.

With Michelle done up and ceremony-ready we drove to a local park to meet Patrick for the first look.  Here we got to see the most humbling expression on his face when he saw his bride-to-be - beyond priceless.  Everything about Michelle and Patrick’s day had this genuine and free-spirited feeling to it; there was nothing but joy expressed from every guest and every family member (including the sweetest daddy ever, waiting to walk his baby girl down the isle).

As the ceremony ended, we did a few photos at Heritage Hill, before heading over to Green Bay’s main attraction for some fun photos showing how excited everyone was to be celebrating with the newly married couple.  It was a pleasure being a part of your day; congratulations and a toast to many years, Michelle and Patrick!

{ Rachel + Ken = MARRIED ! }

Rachel and Ken’s wedding was beyond amazing.  I found myself talking about it with other clients, friends and family for weeks afterward which tells you that it was our very favorite kind - simple, playful, intimate and elegant.  The ceremony took place at the Gates of Heaven in James Madison Park - a beautiful little venue.  The officiant spoke about marriage in a way I have never heard someone speak before - he said that every day since the day this couple met they have made little promises to stand by one another, to be there when they are needed, and to love one another.  Those little promises, the officiant stated, were the vows of their marriage, and that day was just an official stamp to celebrate all they had promised one another.

The couple had just two people in their wedding party and the six of us plus the immediate family headed up the road to a little community garden to take some formal photos and enjoy the beautiful weather.  The mood was relaxed and joyous - so much laughter.  The reception was picnic-themed with luxurious blankets and pillows, long tables covered in white linen, burlap and tiny vases filled with locally-grown flowers.  The food was delicious comfort food - perfect for a picnic: macaroni and cheese, chicken, cheese curds, baby red potato salad and Door County cherry pie.  Every part of the day felt natural and every person there seemed so incredibly happy to be able to celebrate with the new Mr. and Mrs. Rachel and Ken Geller.  Congratulations; and cheers to many happy years together!

Notes:
We had the pleasure of working with some wonderful people at Rachel and Ken’s wedding and would like to say a special thank you to Sarah Sarbacker at Cherry Blossom Events who was a pleasure to work with.  Also a thank you to the other vendors:

Catering: Brocach www.brocach.com
Florist: Daffodil Parker www.dafodilparker.com
Rentals: Event Essentials www.eventessentials.com
Event Planner: Cherry Blossom Events www.cherrybevents.com

Personal Post: My Brother Got Married!

This past weekend I was blessed to be a part of my younger brother’s wedding as he married his fiance, Arlyn.  It was a stunning outdoor ceremony over the lake in Manitowish Waters with many handmade details, and little touches to make the day feel special.  The weather could not have been any more perfect and it was such a joy to celebrate with all the family and close friends that gathered together.

Josh and I are our parents’ only children, and so we grew up as close as anyone could imagine.  We shaped one another’s personalities, we were each other’s constant playmate, and we fought daily like all close siblings do.  I feel beyond grateful to have a family I am so close with and a brother who is also a friend and confidant.  This wedding was a chance for Josh and Arlyn to express the love they have found together, but also for us to welcome Arlyn to the family.  With that, I would like to say so many congratulations to the both of them, and we wish you all good things!

Professional photography was done by April Zelenka of Madison.  I brought along my film camera and limited myself to just a single roll (true self restraint) to share my very favorite things about the wedding day. :)