Keywords Archives: wedding photography

Laura & Dan’s Pier Wisconsin Wedding

Laura & Dan’s wedding day style was the epitome of classic elegance topped only by their seriously sweet personalities and fun-loving family. Their details were crisp, clean, a little sparkly and individually simple but as an aggregate experience it all felt so lush and lovely that I can’t stop thinking about it. They were married in the simple, bright nave of my new favorite Milwaukee church and whisked off in a white Rolls that I now want to photograph every Saturday.

Milwaukee wedding photographer: Laurelyn Savannah Photography

Laurelyn is a fine art film wedding photographer based in Milwaukee, and travels all over the state (and beyond) to document engagements and weddings. She specializes in authentic, organic, simple imagery that portrays all the love and candid emotion that exists on a wedding day.

Top 10 bridesmaid moments

To celebrate the incredible ladies in your life, we’ve rounded up the 10 bridesmaid moments sure to warm even the hardest of hearts. In fact, they’re so lovely, you might end up stealing a few ideas for your own special day (we hope you do)!

5 heartwarming father-daughter wedding photos

To honor the man who loved you first, we’ve gathered 5 father-daughter photos that never fail to bring a tear to our eye! (Really, you might want to have the tissues ready).

5 photography tips for wedding guests

Save-the-date? Check! Dancing shoes? Check! That can only mean one thing — you’ve landed a spot on a wedding guest list. Between sips of champagne and the Electric Slide, you’ll want your camera at-the-ready to capture memories you can share after the wedding has come and gone.

Top 5 first look photos

Remember the magic you felt on your first date together? Or maybe the first time you noticed that spark was there? The “firsts” you experience in your relationship are truly once-in-a-lifetime. And the first time you see one another on your big day? That’s no different! The moment you and your significant other lock eyes for the first time on your wedding day is a memory that’ll last forever, and one that deserves to be documented!

How to incorporate man’s best friend into your wedding

Who says your wedding guest list has to be humans-only? If your loyal companion (of the four-legged variety, that is!) has stuck by your side from the beginning, then it’s a great idea to consider making your pet part of your wedding festivities, heeling at the altar as you say ‘I do’!

Wedding shoe photography

Shoes are a girl's best friend. So a girl's wedding day is an ideal time to showcase not only her tootsies, but her bridesmaids' - and groomsmens' - shoes, too. We rounded up some of our favorite shoe shots that we've come across.

Danielle & Alex’s wedding + traveling vendors

As the editor of this blog, I see an endless amount of gorgeous weddings. My heart belongs in Milwaukee, but for our wedding, we chose a very mini destination wedding location in Lake Geneva. Still, I was lucky enough to have a few amazing Milwaukee-area vendors as a part of my day.

Chris & Valerie’s Milwaukee wedding

Valerie and Chris knew 1451 Renaissance Place was their venue the moment they stepped inside. From the beginning, they set out to have a vintage/elegant/shabby chic wedding, and 1451 Renaissance Place offered just that.

Jordan & Joe’s Milwaukee wedding

Newlyweds Jordan and Joe wanted their friends and family to say, "yep, this is totally Jordan and Joe," when they celebrated their wedding. And they did just that. With a modern Harley Davidson Museum reception, coupled with an outgoing and fun atmosphere, they day was perfect.

MJ & Pete’s Milwaukee wedding

MJ says she's loud and outgoing, while her groom, Pete, is more shy and quiet. Yet together they planned a beautiful, contemporary wedding at the Milwaukee Art Museum that they'll never forget.

8 ultra-romantic first looks

A wedding day has many sweet and heartfelt moments, but few are as romantic as the first look. Since you’re likely by yourselves or accompanied by only a few loved ones, the pressure’s off and the two of you can connect before you enter the spotlight.

Milwaukee wedding trend: trash the dress

We’ve all watched them…those YouTube videos of a bride accidentally falling off a pier or tripping into a mud puddle. From the look on her face, it’s clearly not the destiny she’d envisioned for her gown. But we’ve also seen images of a bride who’s filthy or soaked, and she’s grinning. Either she’s a great […]

How to tame your inner bridezilla

It happens across the country, and we aren’t immune. Countless brides-to-be promise their friends they’re not the bridezilla type. But that’s before they discover just how stressful planning a wedding really is, whether it’s due to family pressures, budget woes or absolute wedding overload.

Shannon & Adam’s Milwaukee wedding

Ask this recent bride about her wedding inspiration and she won’t miss a beat: “Classic old-school romance meets Wuthering Heights…a wedding where people got dressed up, were aglow in candlelight and danced the night away.”

Photography hot spots

With its rich history, stunning landscapes and modern showpieces, metro Milwaukee is a gold mine when it comes to wedding photos that really show off your location and your personality as a couple.

Lindsay & Tim’s Waukesha wedding

When planning their wedding, this bride and groom wanted to put a special focus on their ceremony, a full Catholic Mass. A priest friend from the University of Notre Dame, where they met, was an officiant, and they asked the church children’s choir to sing.

Nicole & Brian’s Mequon wedding

This Mequon pair’s fun, classic style shone through in every detail of their wedding day, from the white buttercream-frosted cake and quirky hypericum-berry boutonnieres to the reception band and homemade caramel corn (her mom’s recipe!) they gave as favors.