About Thyme Farm Door County Wedding | Margaret & Patrick

Kelsy & Butch McCartney April 9, 2022

Margaret & Patrick were married the summer prior in a private ceremony, and afterwards they dreamed of a warm, intimate vow renewal in Door County. They were so excited to start their family and were anticipating the arrival of their first baby the day of their About Thyme Farm wedding celebration! Imagine the outpouring of love one feels on their wedding day, then times that by 100 because the pending addition of their first little one added so much sweetness to the day!

xx, Kelsy & Butch

Door County barn wedding at About Thyme Farm, Sister Bay, WI. Photographs captured on Contax 645, Pentax 67, Hasselblad 500cm, Nikon F100 with Fuji Pro 400H & Ilford 3200 films. Processed by Fast Foto Film Lab.

HORSESHOE BAY FARMS DOOR COUNTY WEDDING | RACHEL & CHARLIE

Kelsy & Butch McCartney August 25, 2015

When you think about a wedding in Door County, Wisconsin, you think of a few things: effortless natural beauty, water, and romance. Rachel & Charlie's wedding celebration at Horseshoe Bay Farms was all of these things and so much more! Those familiar with Horseshoe Bay Farms know that no wedding has ever taken place there before. Rachel & Charlie are truly lucky to have the fortune of having their wedding at this incredible property. With Carrie at Door County Event Planners at their side, they took on the giant slice of charm the Farms has to offer and turned it into the wedding of their dreams!! Where do we even begin?! :)

Rachel and Charlie started their wedding day at Grey Logs, a bayside property between Ephraim & Sister Bay owned by Charlie's parents. With a view of the water the ladies got dolled up while the guys went boating and eased into the day. Rachel & Charlie's first look took place on a twisty boardwalk leading from a house in the woods to the shore and, from this point on, smiles never left their faces!! These two have an ease about them that feels like you have honestly known them for years & years, and photographing them along the bay was like a dream!! After portraits they arrived to their ceremony on the water where some of the most authentic words of wisdom and advice about marriage were shared by their officiant as he pronounced them husband and wife. A table overflowing with glasses of champagne awaited all of their guests to keep their hands happy as they crossed the street to the reception at Horseshoe Bay Farms. Rachel and Charlie welcomed each loved one to cocktail hour under the most stunning floral arch we have ever seen, and from there the celebration began!!

Guests mingled and enjoyed passed appetizers while the Allegro String Quartet serenaded them before entering a stunning Sperry tent decorated to the nines! Helene at Flora Flowershop created a unique centerpiece for every single table and with evening light fading to candle light, it made for the most elegant and romantic evening! Deliciousness served by Mission Grille & live music from Dynasty brought the house down as Rachel & Charlie's guests piled onto the dance floor immediately!!

It was the kind of evening we could have photographed forever. We feel incredibly lucky to have been Rachel & Charlie's photographers. Thank you two so much for trusting us to capture your once in a lifetime day.

Love, Kelsy & Butch

ROMANTIC DOOR COUNTY BEACH WEDDING | BECKY & JACK

Kelsy & Butch McCartney August 24, 2012

After debating between a destination or Door County wedding, Becky & Jack dove head first into planning from their home in Virginia. It is safe to say that we were ecstatic when they reached out to us for their wedding photography!! We knew of a few pieces Becky planned to make for their wedding day, but were genuinely blown away when their big day arrived. She not only created personalized hangers for each of her bridesmaids, but went on to decorate a beautiful ceremony site on the beach at her Aunt's house on Lake Michigan, as well as every inch of their reception at the Landmark Resort! Becky & Jack's wedding day was filled with emotional moments that left us feeling distinctly honored to photograph them. From the thoughtful "something's" Becky's bridesmaids gifted her just after she slipped into her dress to the sand mixing ceremony with Jack's (and now Becky's!) children that united them as a family of five and the surprise release of butterflies, Becky & Jack's wedding day was truly a family affair! :)

To Becky & Jack and your adorable, welcoming family: Thank you so much for the privilege of allowing us to photograph such a passionate wedding celebration!

Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H // Cameras: Contax 645 / Nikon F100 / Nikon D800 //

DOOR COUNTY BRIGGSVILLE GARDEN WEDDING | AMY & JESS

Kelsy & Butch McCartney July 30, 2012

Jesse waited patiently for his beautiful bride to make her way through the gorgeous landscape at Briggsville Gardens and tap him on the shoulder. Walking the gardens transports you to a place that's romantic, peaceful & secluded - the perfect place for Amy & Jesse to have a moment all to themselves and see each other for the first time on the day that they were to be married. Jess' dad provided the words that would bond them for a lifetime, and their closest friends & family collectively promised to support the vows A&J were professing to each other.

Together, Amy & Jess sealed their promise with a kiss followed by a monarch butterfly release! Rain showered them with luck & love as they wiggled through Briggsville Gardens, and then north to Cave Point to take in the beautiful county with each other, before arriving at Leatham Smith Lodge to celebrate.

Amy & Jesse, from the moment we spoke, and especially after spending time with you on your engagement and your wedding day, we knew that we were lucky to be able to photograph your wedding! We are so happy for the two of you and are beaming with excitement as we share the images we created with you on your wedding day!!

Love | K&B