Category Archives: Wedding

Colleen & Matt's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Colleen & Matt’s Milwaukee wedding

It all started at Christmastime, when Colleen and Matt met for a blind date at a coffee shop. “As weird as it sounds, as soon as I saw him, I felt like I recognized him and that he would somehow be a big part of my life,” says Colleen.

Abby & Joel's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Abby & Joel’s Milwaukee wedding

Fans of history and culture, Abby and Joel found the perfect spot for their wedding reception right in Downtown Milwaukee. “The Milwaukee Public Museum is a place that brought us both great childhood memories,” say the couple, who have been friends since high school.

Kiley & Mike's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Kiley & Mike’s Milwaukee wedding

Sure, lots of couples meet at bars, but how many can say they connected when she “bounced” him? Mike (the unsuspecting patron at Flannery’s) and Kiley (who was playing security guard) are a pair who can, and two years after she checked his ID, they were planning a wedding as unique as their story.

Brooke & Steve's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Brooke & Steve’s Milwaukee wedding

Brooke and Steve became fast friends in their first job out of college. “We bonded over a love of Downtown, the Brewers, margaritas and staying physically active,” says Brooke. The more they discovered they had in common, the deeper their feelings for one another grew.

Nikki & Simon's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Nikki & Simon’s Milwaukee wedding

From the locales and food to the music and décor, Nikki and Simon wanted their wedding to thoroughly reflect their everyday lives. “We didn’t want to make decisions because ‘that’s what people do for weddings,’” says Nikki.

Mandy & Alex's Hartland Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Mandy & Alex’s Hartland wedding

For to-be-weds Mandy and Alex, it was a relief to see that the Milwaukee-area forecast would be blizzard-free for their February wedding. “You never can count on Wisconsin weather!” Mandy exclaims. Though freezing, the sunny day was picturesque—a fitting tribute to this outdoorsy bride and groom.

Jessica & Eric’s Brookfield Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Jessica & Eric’s Brookfield wedding

Rain showers could have put a serious damper on Jessica and Eric’s wedding day—they’d booked a friend’s apple orchard for their ceremony. Instead of marrying out in the elements, Eric, the first to arrive, decided that they’d say their vows in an apple barn.

Emily & Jerad's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Emily & Jerad’s Milwaukee wedding

Guests must have known they were in for a treat when Emily and Jerad’s wedding invitation arrived in the mail—these two know how to throw a party. “Jerad and I love to have a good time and be surrounded by our loved ones,” Emily says.

Kelly & Tim’s Grafton Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Kelly & Tim’s Grafton wedding

Some couples meet in bars, at work or online, but not Kelly and Tim. They met at Storm the Bastille! After a few months of emails and phone calls, Tim took Kelly sailing on Lake Michigan. “It’s been fun and adventure ever since!” they say. Their church happens to be blocks from where the coupl...

Kim & Tom's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Kim & Tom’s Milwaukee wedding

Tom and Kim have a website to thank for bringing them together, but it isn’t the dating type. She and her roommate had posted on roommates.com, hoping to fill the third bedroom in their Milwaukee apartment. Meanwhile, Tom had just landed a job here. “He responded to our ad, and I set a time to show ...

Mitra & Dean's Shorewood Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Mitra & Dean’s Shorewood wedding

An outdoor ceremony site was a top priority when Mitra and Dean began planning their wedding. They didn’t need to look far: Hubbard Park, which is complete with a cozy, rustic lodge, is practically in their backyard. “It’s beautiful and private,” Mitra says, and on their wedding day, “Dean walked th...

Rachel & Noah's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Rachel & Noah’s Milwaukee wedding

When Noah first met Rachel while the two were living in New York City, he took advantage of something they share in common when he asked her out: their height. “He said, ‘Hey, you’re tall….I’m tall…we should go to dinner sometime!’ It worked!” the couple recalls. Clearly, they hit it off, and when i...

Alyssa & Adrian's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Alyssa & Adrian’s Milwaukee wedding

It’s not every day that tourists in Milwaukee see a bunch of guys walking down the street in kilts, so when Adrian and his entourage did just that, people sure took notice.

Megan & Christopher's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Megan & Christopher’s Milwaukee wedding

Fans of all things Mickey Mouse, Megan and Christopher initially wanted to marry at Disney World. But plans changed, and they found themselves putting together a laid-back and intimate gathering for 70 in their own city. Bonus: At their new locale, Figment, the pair’s Shorkie (a Shih Tzu-Yorkie mix)...

Annie & Rich's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Annie & Rich’s Milwaukee wedding

It was no accident that, when Annie and Rich were choosing a wedding date, the weekend of Milwaukee Irish Fest prevailed. “It was only fitting that we used that weekend to introduce the Davidson family (who hail primarily from Ohio) to one of Milwaukee’s best weekends of the summer,” explains Annie,...

Michelle & Anush's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Michelle & Anush’s Milwaukee wedding

If people hear that Michelle and Anush met at Froedtert hospital, they may assume the worst. Luckily, both were in good health—in fact, it’s their job as medical professionals to make sure others are, too. As the pair started planning their colorful Milwaukee wedding, the main goal was clear. “We we...

Brittany & Erik's Elkhart Lake Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Brittany & Erik’s Elkhart Lake wedding

It was raining when Brittany and Erik woke up on their wedding day…and they’d planned an outdoor ceremony. Luckily, Mother Nature was on their side. “The rain let up just in time,” says the bride. Then, as soon as everyone was inside for cocktail hour, the skies opened. “I got the best of both...

Michelle & Andy's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Michelle & Andy’s Milwaukee wedding

Little did their friends realize that, when they introduced Michelle and Andy at their church’s 20-somethings group, one day they’d walk down the aisle.

Carrie & Lyle's Sheboygan Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Carrie & Lyle’s Sheboygan wedding

When young Carrie first watched the Prince of Thieves marry Maid Marian at the end of Robin Hood, she knew that’s exactly how she wanted her wedding to be. “Literally, it took my breath away—relaxed, outdoors, in the fall and one where the center of the day and the core of the marriage is simply [&h...

Alison & Michael's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Alison & Michael’s Milwaukee wedding

The day she and Michael fell for each other, Alison says, “the stars aligned.” The two had met several times before, but one day, they just clicked. “We went to La Merenda on our first real date around Valentine’s Day,” she remembers. “One year later, we visited again when Michael proposed!”