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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.

Kate & Mike's Milwaukee Engagement

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Kate & Mike’s Milwaukee engagement

A seemingly ordinary Sunday afternoon turned out to be anything but for Milwaukee couple Kate and Mike. They’d taken their dog, Jameson, for a lakefront walk and were passing the art museum when they began reminiscing about the good times they’d shared nearby.

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.

Tonya & Josh's South Milwaukee Engagement

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Tonya & Josh’s South Milwaukee engagement

Sometimes, it’s hard for a guy not to pop the question as soon as the ring is his. Not so for Josh, who was able to wait almost an entire vacation. He and Tonya were touring Portland and Seattle, spending lots of time outside—something they both love to do.

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.

Kristina & Brandon’s Johnson Creek Engagement

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Kristina & Brandon’s Johnson Creek engagement

One night, seven and a half years after she started dating Brandon, Kristina came home after a long day, thinking he’d have dinner ready for them. He directed her to the fridge, and when Kristina opened it, she saw a sign asking her to marry him. An arrow pointed to the ring box nearby.

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...

Melissa & Nate’s Sheboygan Engagement

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Melissa & Nate’s Sheboygan engagement

Ten years after they parted ways, Melissa gave in to her co-worker’s coaxing and asked Nate on a date. And he said yes! “We spent the entire night catching up, and talked to the morning hours,” says Melissa, who’s mom to daughter McKenna. “We have been together ever since, and feel so blessed that w...

Julie & Kweku's Milwaukee Engagement

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Julie & Kweku’s Milwaukee engagement

A Walgreens bag containing orange juice, cough drops and Sudafed proved to Julie, who had a bad cold, that her UW-Madison classmate Kweku was a super-sweet guy. Years later, on Julie’s birthday, Kweku gave her another Walgreens bag. This time, the Sudafed was missing, and in its place, an engagement...

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 ...

Emily & Jerad's Milwaukee Engagement

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Emily & Jerad’s Milwaukee engagement

“When you know, you know.” It’s how so many couples, including Emily and Jerad, sum up their love story. The Milwaukee pair had been friends for several years before they started dating in 2010. “At that point, we had built a great friendship and everything else came so easily and naturally for us,”...

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...

Erin & Matt's Stevens Point Engagement

Ellie Martin Cliffe

Erin & Matt’s Stevens Point engagement

The mercury hovered around 105 degrees on the day that Erin and Matt ventured outdoors for their Steven’s Point engagement shoot. “It was brutally hot, but we still had a lot of fun,” says Erin. “We were able to take photos in places that have meaning to both of us.”

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,...