Keywords Archives: Midwest Sound

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!”

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.

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.

Milwaukee wedding trend: uplighting

There’s no doubt that weddings have evolved radically over the past generation. These days, a lighting company is frequently among a couple’s team of professionals.

Kari & Dave’s Franklin wedding

A matchmaking sister and a case of mistaken identity on Facebook brought Kari and Dave together, but it wasn’t until the two met in person—and she saw his Harley Fat Boy—that Kari “fell head over heels in love with him,” she admits.

Danelle & Lane’s Menomonee Falls wedding

When they met at the UW-Whitewater TV station, Danelle and Lane hit it off, and soon their friendship took a romantic turn. Two years and one proposal later, as their wedding day approached, Lane took a job in Rhinelander, while Danelle stayed in Mukwonago to arrange the finishing touches.

Shallece & Dheren’s Milwaukee wedding

Milwaukee bride Shallece will be the first to tell you, her rustic fall wedding day didn’t come together the way she’d envisioned. “As the planning evolved, it slowly morphed into something that looked very different from my original idea,” she says. But there’s a twist.

Alice & Jim’s Waukesha wedding

During their wedding ceremony, guests literally watched Alice and Jim tie the knot. The two took part in handfasting—an ancient Celtic wedding ritual where a bride’s and groom’s hands are bound—performed by a friend, who also happens to be a Scottish priest. “The ceremony was the perfect way to start our marriage,” says Alice.