Another couple we have the honor of capturing in just a few weeks! After this session with Michelle & Dan, we are over the moon about shooting their wedding. It’s sure to be fantastic as they are such naturals in front of the camera!
Author Archives: Sarah
Catherine + Nick
We were delighted to work with this lovely couple in Tosa’s village. We started off at Cafe Hollander where we got to know the couple a little better and then made our way around the village. After capturing Catherine and Nick’s session, we are sooooo excited to work with them again in a couple of weeks on their wedding day. Outdoor weddings are our favorites!
Dani
When I think of a word to describe little Danielle, the first thing that comes to mind is SUNSHINE! Much like her parents, she is just so bright and cheerful. Her blonde locks and beautiful blue eyes had all of us swooning. We especially enjoyed watching her interact with the family dog. She loves him so much that she even has her own little version of him as a stuffed animal! It was precious to watch her hug the mini pup. As always, we are so honored to be the ones to capture moments like these for couples. Especially when we were the ones fortunate enough to also capture their wedding. One of the many reasons we love this job so much! Thanks to Michelle & Tony for inviting us into their home and allowing us to share in a little piece of their sunshine. Happy Summer 🙂
Kelly + Andy
When a couple brings along props to help enhance their session, it always gives us a sense of who they are as a couple and inspires us to truly capture that. From the books cut into letters (Andy is an English teacher) to the hand made baby’s breath hair piece Kelly wore, they brought out all the stops. Since the couple is going with a more rustic theme for their wedding, we thought Sarah’s mom’s house in the Kettle Moraine country side was the perfect setting. Kelly and Andy were so comfortable in front of the camera they needed no direction at all. All of us had a great time getting to know each other and sharing a few laughs during the slightly rainy afternoon. The whole experience has Steven and I even more excited for their big day. We can’t wait! Thanks to Kelly and Andy for coordinating so well.
Brittany + Matt
When we got a chance to work with Brittany & Matt on their engagement session last year, we knew that everything about their wedding would be fantastic – and it was. Brittany beamed in the Pnina gown she and her Mother bought at Kleinfeld’s in NYC. She literally said ‘yes to the dress’. It was perfectly accented by a pair of Kate Spade gold mesh heels and a jaw-dropping jeweled belt. A very dapper Matt went with the classic black tie tux and couldn’t have looked more handsome. This classic couple complemented each other beautifully and even threw in a few small touches to personalize their day. Even Brittany’s wedding gift to Matt, an incredible set of golf clubs, was adorned with a life-like (as life-like as stuffed animal club covers get) club cover of their pup Lily. The heart touching ceremony held at the historic Old St. Mary Parish had everyone sharing the love and joy as well as a few laughs. Matt’s best man Brent kept his duty of protecting the rings very seriously. Even to the point of reluctantly allowing the priest to bless them before the exchange. The Joan of Arc chapel on the Marquette campus set the perfect backdrop for family formals and intimate portraits after the wedding. With all the formalities involved with tying the knot over with, what better to do next than head over to the Mackie Building’s Grain Exchange room for the evening’s celebration. As with everything incorporated into their day, their choice of room decor, food (of course you can never go wrong with anything Bartolotta), and music was beautifully thought out and executed. And, as with anything baked and frosted by Aggie’s Cakes, the taste is just as incredible as the appearance. The night was topped off with one of our favorite wedding bands – Dynasty. Brittany and Matt danced to a great cover of Jennifer Hudson’s “Love You, I Do.” Truly a day to remember. Congratulations to such a wonderful couple. Brittany & Matt, you are both such a delight to know and work with. We can’t thank you enough for allowing us to share in this epic event. Special thanks to Sara and her fabulous team from Golden Chic Events for perfect planning and great execution of this wedding!
VENDORS
Wedding Coordinator: Sara Dahmen – Golden Chic Events
Ceremony: Old St. Mary Church
Reception: The Grain Exchange
Florist: Mayflowers
Invitations & Papergoods: Wedding Paper Divas
Cake: Aggies Bakery
Dress Designer/Bridal Shop: Pnina Tornai – Kleinfeld Bridal
Shoes: Kate Spade
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo – Bella Bridesmaid
Hair: Neroli
Makeup: Tayla LaMacchia
Transportation: Riteway
Band: Dynasty
Videographer: David Schulta Videography
Katy + Bob
Summer sessions officially kicked off with Katy & Bob and they were naturals in front of the camera. The pair were perfectly coordinated. Katy even matched her nails to her scarf – loved it! Their big day is sure to be eventful, so we really cannot wait to work with them again!
Sharon + David
Ceremony: St. Francis Borgia South
Reception: Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Park Place
Florist: Bank of Memories (Menomonee Falls location) – Melissa Maas
Invitations & Papergoods: MW Designs – Mindy Warren
Cake: Simma’s Bakery
Dress Designer/Bridal Shop: Brides by Demetrios
Shoes: Aldo
Bridesmaid Dresses: Amelishan Bridal
Hair: Be-YOU-tiful Salon – Kayla Kiesl
Makeup: Mary Kay – Melanie Veldhouse Vandenberg
Transportation: Midwest Fun Bus
Music: Double Platinum DJ
Videographer: Final Project Productions
Today was a special day for us. Not only did we celebrate our eleventh anniversary we also witnessed Sharon and Dave tie the knot and thereby putting themselves into the coolest anniversary date category ever (at least in our opinion). The couple pulled out all the stops to make their wedding perfect. Simple details coupled with personal effects gave a distinct ambiance to the entire event. With a common love of all things Brew Crew and enough jerseys for a team, why not get the bridal party in on the fun as well? It really tied in the engagement session theme. After a touching ceremony and beautiful portraits in Cedarburg the couple threw on the boots and kicked back for a few drinks at one of their favorite saloons. The evening’s festivities started with one of the liveliest grand march champagne toasts. A sparkling shower of sudsy surprise greeted many guests as one couple entered the hall. Sharon’s sister, and maid of honor as well, gave up receiving her master’s degree in person to share in Sharon’s special day. Needless to say, she was speechless when Sharon and Dave performed a mock graduation ceremony to honor her awesome achievement. Guests even threw grad caps while the deejay played the graduation march. Our hearted melted when Sharon and Dave took time out of their wedding celebration to wish us a happy anniversary in front of their guests. It was extremely thoughtful and special – but, that’s just the type of people Sharon and Dave are. Congrats to such a great couple!
7190 Maple Lane
I’m so excited to announce that my Mom’s newly updated estate in Hartford has just hit the market – check it out! This property is absolutely AMAZING! So if know anyone looking OR just happen to fall in love with it like Mom did, contact her to set up a showing asap. (info below)
8.6 Acres
2850 sq feet
3 Bed/ 2 Bath
Pegged Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
2 Natural Fireplaces
Tile Baths
Maintenance Free Brick
Multi-Level Patio
3.5 Car Garage
NEW Barn
Favorite Amenities:
Views of Holy Hill
Built in cabinets/bookcases
Big Bedrooms with ample closet space
Gutter Helmets for virtually maintenance free gutters – hooray!
Panoramic Views of wooded property for close encounters with wildlife
Restaurant Quality Ice Maker in Kitchen perfect for entertaining
FANTASTIC light fixtures throughout
4 Seasons Cedar Room is the ultimate place to curl up with a book
Forest & Trails on premise great for hunting Morels, snow shoeing in the winter, or bonfires in the summer
Huge Barn that would make an excellent workshop OR can be converted into a stable!
At $399,900 it won’t last long so call Patricia Sessions directly for more info: 262-269-6340
Interior Design by Casa LaBella
Miss Ruby
We were so delighted when Miss Ruby Boutique asked us to shoot their new editorial. The team they pulled together to style the shoot was great and the dresses were amazing (of course). All of us had a ball working together! Special thanks to everyone involved:)
VENDORS
Models: Jennifer’s Talent
Hair: Mallory Granrath– mcgranrath@gmail.com from Studio 890 http://www.studio890.com
Makeup: Lauren Doss– laurenedoss@gmail.com from Studio 890 http://www.studio890.com
Staging: Tiara Gamez– http://www.eventstoatmke.com
Flowers: Lorena – The Flower After — designer@theflowerafter.com
Props: Relics Vintage Rentals– http://www.relicsvintagerentals.com
Megan + Sam
Working in Door County is always a dream, but working with such a lovely couple is even better. For years Megan’s family vacationed in the area so it was only appropriate to include such a special event to a long list of amazing memories. The ceremony took place at the historic United Methodist Church in Jacksonport. Megan’s DIY polishings to all things ‘wedding’ were the icing on the proverbial wedding cake in creating a custom event not long forgotten. From the invites, to the centerpieces, to even her own wedding cake – Megan made her vision come to life. Her short flouncy dress showcased the fantastic stems. Seriously, those are fabulous shoes! Since Megan is an avid baker, why not make her own wedding cake? It was hands down some of the BEST cake we have ever tasted. Friends and family kicked the celebration off with lake view cocktails followed by a fantastic dinner. A stunning sunset and s’mores welcomed the night. With all the love shared and memories made we couldn’t be happier to have been a part of Megan and Sam’s day.
VENUES/VENDORS
Ceremony: Jacksonport United Methodist Church
Reception: Horseshoe Bay Golf Club
Florist: Alfa Flowers
Invitations & Papergoods: Michael’s and Hobby Lobby
Cake: Homemade by Bride
Dress Designer/Bridal Shop: Galina
Shoes: Badgley Mishka
Bridesmaid Dresses: White House/Black Market
Suit: Burberry
Hair & Makeup: Spa Verde
Transportation: Door County Trolley
Music: Sound Fire
