{"id":11077,"date":"2014-05-08T16:49:22","date_gmt":"2014-05-08T20:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.spottswoodphotography.com\/wordpress\/?p=11077"},"modified":"2014-05-08T17:38:31","modified_gmt":"2014-05-08T21:38:31","slug":"brooke-ryan-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spottswoodphotography.com\/wordpress\/2014\/05\/08\/brooke-ryan-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooke + Ryan"},"content":{"rendered":"

We love when our couples not only share a special connection with each other but also with the places that hold a significant history that have shaped their lives and continue to do so.\u00a0 Last year we traveled to Brooke & Ryan’s farm in the Kettle Moraine area to capture their engagement session.<\/a>\u00a0 The farm has been in Ryan’s family for years.\u00a0 We had a blast and were even more excited when we learned that their wedding would take place in the church that borders the southern part of their fields.\u00a0 Their big day did not disappoint.\u00a0 A relaxed beginning for the gents at Ryan’s farm and a gathering of the lovely ladies at Brooke’s parents home started the day off right.\u00a0 Yes, we expected warmer weather, and though we didn’t get our wish, we did receive an overcast sky perfect for our family formals.\u00a0 There is always a silver lining.\u00a0 The ceremony was extremely memorable.\u00a0 The history of the church is tied to Ryan’s own history and the history of many of their guests.\u00a0 Ryan patiently waited for Brooke to walk up the aisle as their amazing soloist\/guitarist serenaded the two with Train’s “Marry Me”.\u00a0 After the knot had been tied and family formals conquered we escaped, albeit slowly, to the farm with Brooke and Ryan leading the way in what must be the awesomest John Deere tractor we’ve ever seen.\u00a0 The green and yellow definitely beats our those red sub-par tractors (inside joke).\u00a0 Though we weren’t able to shoot the dynamic of the farm’s fields flush with crops, we were able to capture the two and their wedding party in their remodeled hay barn (more on that later).\u00a0 And though the wedding party was a little larger than we typically work with, they were easy going, fun loving, and a blast to watch as they interacted with each other and the couple.\u00a0 Before they headed to the reception, the couple made a stop at Ryan’s father’s grave with a heartfelt wish he was there – it was very touching.\u00a0 Then wedding celebration found it’s way to the Colombian for the evening’s festivities.\u00a0 The large dining tables were adorned with center pieces including the salvaged barn wood from Brooke and Ryan’s barn.\u00a0 Beautiful speeches and much food and grog were followed by the sweet sounds of Saving Savannah.\u00a0 It was great working with Brooke and Ryan again as well as all of their friends and family.\u00a0 We wish them the best in their life together.<\/p>\n

VENDORS
\nCeremony: St. John of God<\/a>
\nReception: The Columbian<\/a>
\nFlorist: Groths Country Gardens<\/a>
\nInvitations & Papergoods: Etsy<\/a>
\nCake: Audras House of Cakes<\/a>
\nDress Designer\/Bridal Shop: Mori Lee\/Bliss Bridal<\/a>
\nShoes: Betsey Johnson<\/a>
\nBridesmaid Dresses: Ediths Bridal<\/a>
\nMakeup: Laura Hiatt<\/a>
\nTransportation: Four Star Limo<\/a>
\nMusic: Midwest Sound<\/a>\/Saving Savannah<\/a><\/p>\n

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