“May it be your journey on to light the day. When the night is overcome, you may rise to find the sun. A promise lives within you now.” May It Be by Enya From The Lord of the Rings

Getting to photograph my brother’s wedding on Saturday was one of the happiest things I have ever done! It was such an honor to stand beside Dan and Stephnie on such a beautiful day and to capture their smiles and laughter and each perfect moment! I still remember the first time I met Stephanie and Analia, I remember thinking to myself, this is it. This is who Dan is going to marry! They complete each other so perfectly and the joy that Analia brings to Dan’s life is unmeasurable! Seeing their relationship grow over the last few years has been amazing and I could not be happier for their new family!!

Saturday’s ceremony was so beautiful! I cried before I even walked down the aisle! Between the wonderful homily shared, the planned ring mix-up, and Dan writing “Help Me” on the bottom of his shoes, it was one of the most fun ceremonies I’ve witnessed!! Plus I don’t think there was a dry eye in the church when Dan gave Analia her own special necklace to remember the promises made that day!

After the ceremony, we headed off to the Walderhaus in Kohler for our portraits!! At this point, I need to recognize and thank the wonderful Sylvia of Sylvia Damaris Photography & Design! She was our associate shooter of the day and helped with shooting the ceremony and bridal party portraits so that I could participate and be part of the fun! She did such a wonderful job and we had a great time!!

We then proceeded to dinner and dancing and enjoying the rest of the night at The Village at 170. Zach and I had our reception there 5 years ago and it was so fun to be back for another chapter of our family’s wedding history!! From the Hamster Dance to icing Dan for the garter toss, cigars, sparklers, and everything in-between it was a night to remember and one that will not be easily forgotten!!

Dan and Stephanie, you had an incredible wedding day and I am so honored that we got to be there not only to stand beside you but to capture the moments as they happened!! I pray that God would continue to bless your family as you begin this new chapter and I hope you know how much Zach and I love you guys!!

“I have just met you and I love you.” –Dug, UP

Coming to the tail end of wedding season is always a bittersweet thing, I’m always so happy that all my couples are married and had such beautiful wedding days but it also means one of my favorite parts of the year is over! Thankfully we still have one more wedding left this year but man these couples are making me wish this year wasn’t quite done!

The morning started off with this perfect haze and crisp Fall air and quickly turned into a bright sunny Fall day! We have been so lucky in Wisconsin to have had such a beautiful Fall so far because sometimes all we get is rain and 60 degrees! The Bull was the perfect setting for Amber and Michael’s big day and everyone working there was so extremely helpful and gracious, what a treat!

Their ceremony was performed by Amber’s uncle and what a fun ceremony it was. The perfect celebration of their love! After the ceremony and some family formals, we took to exploring the golf course a little bit and having some fun with the bridal party! Every spot we found was so pretty, I could have shot there all afternoon!! However we had to get the party started at some point and I am so glad we did because let me tell ya, these people know how to have a good time!!

Amber and Michael, your wedding on Saturday was so beautiful! Being a part of each and every moment was such a special thing for us! Thank you for including us in your day and letting us tell your love story through our lens! We wish you all the best and crazy adventures that life can provide as you begin this new chapter of your story! Congratulations!!