ROTHSCHILD PAVILION WEDDING | MELISSA & BRANDON

Fun, romantic, rustic, and filled with DIY elements! Melissa & Brandon planned a wedding that not only fit their style, but also shared so much of who they are with every guest who brought joy to their wedding day. A sweets table, the most creatively flavored cupcakes we've ever heard of (cardamom vanilla with honey buttercream – yum!!), and adorably named signature drinks were there to make sure that their guests were well taken care of and enjoying their celebration. Melissa & Brandon's passion for music also played a huge roll in personalizing their wedding from beginning to end with friends performing their ceremony music, a live swing band drawing their guests onto the dance floor, a rendition of the classic German Oktoberfest song "Ein Prosit", and a surprise performance by Brandon & his gentlemen for his beautiful bride!! You might remember the beer they worked into their engagement session last fall, so it was only fitting that they incorporate this element into their wedding day as well :)

After a cozy ceremony inside the Rothschild Pavilion, we were blessed with a gorgeous afternoon and enjoyed photographing Melissa & Brandon surrounded by the ones they love. As a couple they are thoughtful & genuine, and being around them made us feel both completely at ease and ready for FUN! We consider ourselves very lucky to have been chosen to document their wedding day! Melissa & Brandon just returned home from a two-week honeymoon in Italy (jealous!) and we are bursting with excitement for them to relive all of the wedding day moments that we captured on film!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

All images captured with Contax 645 and Pentax 67 on Portra 400, Tri-X 400, and Delta 3200.

ROTHSCHILD PAVILION WEDDING | ELIZABETH & CHAD

Elizabeth & Chad planned the wedding of a lifetime. With a rustic vintage theme, they thoughtfully planned every element of their DIY wedding. From countless window panes and doors to their family's barn boards and milk bottles from the bride's Dad's personal collection, it's clear that their wedding was a labor of love that came together seamlessly! They chose the Rothschild Pavilion as their canvas and splashed it with hues of orange & green, endless amazing appetizers from the Back When Cafe, and plenty of wine & cheese for their guests to enjoy all night long! Not to mention, gorgeous florals by Design Lab.

Being a part of this day was such a privilege and an absolute BLAST! Elizabeth & Chad have such a fun relationship and we immediately felt like we were photographing friends. Surrounded by nearly 300 of their friends & family, they were completely beaming all day long!!

Thank you so much for inviting us into your celebration, Elizabeth & Chad! We know the two of you have a lifetime of laughter, love, and fun ahead of you.

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Film: Portra 400, Tri-X 400, Cinestill 800, and Delta 3200 / Cameras: Contax 645, Pentax 67, Nikon F100 and Nikkormat 35mm

ROTHSCHILD PAVILION WEDDING | KATIE & KEVIN ON FILM

Welcoming, HAPPY, optimistic, easy-going, and genuine. Katie & Kevin are one of the most authentic couples we have had the honor of photographing!! Throughout their entire planning process, they wanted to create an experience for their guests that 110% reflected them and their relationship. With the help of friends & family members near & far, they designed, created, styled & assembled their dream wedding day (and we have no doubt that they had an absolute blast doing so!). Whether that involved traveling to a little farm to purchase vintage doors (and being invited in to chat & hear about the sweet woman's life experiences) or antiquing to find crates for their sweets table, they definitely dove in head first to wedding planning and created a million memories along the way. If you ask us, that's them as a couple. Together they love adventures, beer tasting, and escaping away to Lake Superior for hikes and real moments. Katie & Kevin share a happiness that we wish upon everyone we know!! We thank them from the bottom of our hearts for inviting us into their celebration. :)

Love | K&B

// Film: Fuji Pro 400H, HP5 & Delta 3200 // Camera: Contax 645, Hasselblad 500cm & Nikon F100 //

Ceremony & Reception: Rothschild Pavilion  |  Florist: Mary Vullings at Evolutions in Design  |  Hair: Amy at Studio E  |  Kevin's Ring: Bittersweetproject  |  Katie's Ring: Szabone Jewelry  |  Bride's Dress: Allure Couture from Brandi's Bridal Galleria  |  Bangles: Grace Hogan  |  Cowgirl Boots: Ariat  |  Bridal Veil: Simply Blue Bridal  |  Bridal Gown Hanger: LaCintreBoutique  |  Invitations: Woodchickstudios  |  Guestbook: Peachwik |  Escort Cards: KatsPaperTrail  |  Escort Card Holder: Made by the Groom  |  Memory Table: Garland Signs: Anyoccasionbanners  |  Head Table Glitter Garland: LePetiteFest  |  Bridesmaids Dresses: MeadowbelleMarket  |  Favor Seed Packets: AdorePaperDesign  |  Cake: Sarah Jo at The Main Grain Bakery  |  Bean Bag Toss Game: Made by Kevin's Dad  |  Norwegian Dala Horse Table Numbers: Made by Bride's Mom & Step-Dad  |  Stumps for Ceremony Aisle: Made by Bride's Step-Dad  |  Vintage Doors & Sweets Table Crates: Acquired by Bride & Groom from a farm/antique shops  |  Chalkboards for Drink & Dinner Menu: Created by Bride & Groom  |  Caterer: Sweet and Savoury  |  Minister-Reverend: Christine Weidner  |  Ceremony Guitar: Jeff Lamarche  |  Ceremony Singer: Kate, Bride's Step-Sister  |  DJ: Bob Holl Entertainment