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Megan & Matt's Milwaukee Engagement

Danielle Nicole Barr

Megan & Matt’s Milwaukee engagement

Give a girl a ring and they're happy. Give a girl a ring, tied around her adorable dog's neck and she's ecstatic. That's exactly what happened when Megan came home from work to find a ring box tied around the neck of her dog, Jax, and her now-husband, Matt, dressed to a tee.

Tiara & Torie's Mequon Engagement

Danielle Nicole Barr

Tiara & Torie’s Mequon engagement

I'm going to go ahead and assume that many brides-to-be have seen the movie Dirty Dancing (maybe even a handful of their grooms have too!). After all, who isn't a sucker for classic love stories? While couple Tiara and Torie were amidst a dreamy, romantic setting, in an open field next to R...

Katy & Derrick's Wauwatosa Wedding

Danielle Nicole Barr

Katy & Derrick’s Wauwatosa wedding

Katy and Derrick met in La Crosse during undergrad. Coincidentally Katy lived in an apartment with five other girls, right across the hall from Derrick, who lived with five other guys. The best part? Three of the guys in the one apartment married three of the girls in the other. Sounds like a fairyt...

DIY Engagement Photos

Danielle Nicole Barr

DIY Engagement Photos

Before you get ahead of yourself and fall down a never-ending hole of wedding bills, think of the areas of your wedding that you can cut back on. Bride-to-be Megan estimates she saved over $500 on her engagement photography with this creative idea.

Jen & Matt's Okauchee Wedding

Danielle Nicole Barr

Jen & Matt’s Okauchee wedding

Both Jen and Matt agree that having organized vendors made their wedding day as perfect as could be. "The day went well because of how organized and prepared our vendors were," Matt said. "But the day will always be special to me because I got to marry my best friend who has shown me what unconditio...

Jen & Matt's Eastside Engagement

Danielle Nicole Barr

Jen & Matt’s eastside engagement

Although Jen had a slight hunch that her hubby-to-be, Matt, was going to soon pop the question, their proposal story is still as romantic as they come. It involves a fireside proposal, after their power went out.

Lindsay & Patrick's Milwaukee Wedding

Danielle Nicole Barr

Lindsay & Patrick’s Milwaukee wedding

The weather couldn't have been more perfect for Lindsay & Patrick's August wedding. The couple planned their day to be fun and festive blended with traditional, and it was just that.

Chris & Sarah's Milwaukee Wedding

Danielle Nicole Barr

Chris & Sarah’s Milwaukee wedding

We love couples who have fun with their photography! While most couples who choose Christmastime for their weddings are doing so because they love the holiday, Chris and Sarah chose December because they wanted to do something different.

Cassey & Josh's Milwaukee Loft Engagement

Danielle Nicole Barr

Cassey & Josh’s Milwaukee loft engagement

Perhaps it was the fact that Cassey and Josh enjoy similar activities, or perhaps it's because the two of them kept coming back to the same bar; either way, one thing is for certain, it's that very word "perhaps" that brought the two together.

Kathy & Kevin’s Franklin Wedding

Danielle Nicole Barr

Kathy & Kevin’s Franklin wedding

If there’s one thing couple Kevin & Kathy are, it’s fun. And that’s the exact vibe they created for their July 2012 wedding. With creative, silly photography (cue photo above), each inch of their summer wedding brought out the best of them.

Chelsea & Aaron's Milwaukee Engagement

Danielle Nicole Barr

Chelsea & Aaron’s Milwaukee engagement

While they both attended UW-Madison, and many of the same science classes, Chelsea and Aaron first met through mutual friends much later in their careers. The couple now jokes, "we wouldn't have been ready for each other" prior to meeting, proving timing truly is everything.

Danielle & Alex's Franklin Engagement

Danielle Nicole Barr

Danielle & Alex’s Franklin engagement

Allow me to introduce myself. That’s me, in the photos, along with my wonderful fiance, Alex. And it’s with great joy that I’m able to announce that I’m the newest contributor for Wed in Milwaukee.

Andrea & Chris’ Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Andrea & Chris’ Milwaukee wedding

Glance at Andrea and Chris’ outdoor wedding photos and guess what month they married in. You may not believe the answer.

Jessica & Matthew's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Jessica & Matthew’s Milwaukee wedding

At first glance, Jessica and Matthew’s cold-weather wedding was a traditional and romantic affair. But up close, guests realized the classic navy blue color scheme contained an entertaining twist.

Josie & Joe's Grafton Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Josie & Joe’s Grafton wedding

If it weren’t for skydiving, Josie and Joe’s relationship may never have begun. Mutual friends had invited the two to jump with them one weekend, and by Sunday evening, there was no turning back!

Loretta & Andrew's Slinger Engagement

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Loretta & Andrew’s Slinger engagement

For Christmas, Andrew, a volunteer firefighter in Slinger, gave Loretta exactly what she’d asked for: a date night. But it didn’t turn out at all how she’d expected.

Alissa & Jacob's Milwaukee Wedding

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Alissa & Jacob’s Milwaukee wedding

Sometimes, kids seem wise beyond their years. “At the age of four, I told my mom I was gonna marry Alissa, and no one believed me,” says Jacob of his childhood friend, “but I’m proud to say, mission accomplished!”

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.

Meghan & Marco's Spring Green Engagement

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Meghan & Marco’s Spring Green engagement

Known to celebrate “silly milestones,” Meghan didn’t think anything of it when, one night over a dinner he’d made, Marco handed her a card commemorating their 19-month anniversary.