ross & nicole

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.” ― Charles Dickens If there is one thing I love most about Nicole and Ross it is their laughter. They are always happy together, always doing whatever they can to serve the other one and bring a smile to their face! I still think back to both of them braving the negative 30-degree wind chill during engagement pictures, and if they can get through that with a smile on their face I think they can get through anything!

Nicole and Ross’s wedding took place in Ross’s parent's backyard, his childhood home, the home of his great-great-great-grandmother! What a more perfect spot to get married then someplace that has been a part of your history for so long! The Kaat’s have a beautiful property filled with flowers and beautiful rolling meadows! It was the perfect backdrop for our portraits! We were able to incorporate their family’s barn which Ross spent a lot of time in during his childhood, working with the animals for 4-H. I absolutely love incorporating memories like these that you will remember and be able to reflect on for the rest of your lives!

I also need to take a minute and give a HUGE thanks to Buechler Farms for being so kind and compassionate towards Nicole and Ross. Nicole and Ross’s wedding venue burned down only a few weeks before the wedding leaving some big shoes to fill. Buechler Farms came in and saved the day and all of us could not be more thankful! The reception was again beautiful and filled with lots of love laughter and dancing!

Thank you, Nicole and Ross, for everything and for this opportunity to share in these precious moments with you! You too deserve all the happiness in the world and I pray God blesses you as you begin your life together!

Reception | THE BARN AT BUECHLER FARMS

Hair | SHEAR IMAGINATION

Second Shooter | AMY ELISE PHOTOGRPAHY

ben & paige

It has always been my experience that good things happen in July. Summer is in full swing, there's enough time before school starts that you feel like you can really relax, and some of the most beautiful summer light is to be had, and Saturday was no exception. I wait all year long for the summer sunshine like we had on Saturday because frankly there's nothing quite like it! I am in love with all of Ben & Paige's portraits from Saturday and ever since their same day slide show at the reception I have been dying to share them with all of you!

Saturday's wedding may have been a little warm but they had a beautiful ceremony outside given by one of their dear friends. I loved that the guests blew bubbles while they recessed back down the aisle as husband and wife.

We were able to use Laak's as the backdrop for a lot of our shots, their beautiful riverfront property was perfect. However, we were also able to use River Park in Falls to capture some more amazing portraits.

Ben & Paige are one of the nicest couples you will ever meet! They meet in high school and have been together ever since and their love for each other shines through in everything they do! Thank you Ben & Paige for asking me to be a part of your wedding day, it was truly a blessing and an honor to document this day for you!

Ceremony & Reception | LAACK’S TAVERN & BALLROOM

Band | COLD SODA CLUB

Second Shooter | MERISA LYNN PHOTOGRPAHY