Horseshoe Bay Beach Club Wedding | Angie & Mike

A wedding at the Horseshoe Bay Beach Club in Door County is among the most gorgeous places to get married in Wisconsin. A private club all to yourself with the sun dipping into the bay while you cheers the night away with your closest family & friends. Angie & Mike had just that & more on their beautiful May wedding day! Door County Trolley provided transportation for all of their guests to and from the Beach House and Blossoms Flower House complimented the ceremony & reception with beautiful greens & whites. Door County Event Planners of course planned the day to perfection and we aren't sure how they did it, but topped it all off with an absolutely stunning Door County sunset!

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Horseshoe Bay Beach Club wedding photos captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Rolleiflex 3.5c on Fuji Pro 400H, Porta 800, TriX 400 and Ilford 3200 films. 

North Shore Golf Club Wedding | Sarah & Paul

Sarah and Paul's wedding is one we looked forward to with excitement for months! Together with Andrea from Cherry Blossom Events, they planned a classic and elegant wedding at North Shore Golf Club in Appleton. After becoming husband & wife at Plymouth Congregational Church, their friends & family were welcomed to cocktail hour at North Shore. Its location right along the water, countless windows and charming architecture make it one of the loveliest venues in Wisconsin! Not to mention, Sarah & Paul planned for it to be styled to perfection by Andrea and decorated with beautiful florals by House of Flowers!! 

Upon arrival, Sarah & Paul's wedding party hopped into golf carts and we wiggled our way around the course for portraits with giant smiles leading the way on everyone's faces! Sarah & Paul are two of the most thoughtful, loving and generous people we know, and it was of no surprise to us that their wedding party was just as wonderful! :) Heartfelt toasts, a special musical performance, and the most joyful bride & groom imaginable made for an evening we couldn't be more thankful to have been a part of! Congratulations to you, Sarah & Paul! We love you both and cannot wait to see you soon!

xoxo, Kelsy & Butch

Getting Ready & Wedding Ceremony: Plymouth Congregational Church  |  Reception: North Shore Golf Club, Appleton, WI|  Wedding Planner: Andrea from Cherry Blossom Events  |  Makeup Artist: Liz Booth  |  Hair Stylist: Victoria  |  Florist: House of Flowers  |  Officiant: Pastor Rick  |  Cake Artist: Cake Anatomy  |  DJ, Uplighting & Photo Booth: Sound by Design|  Videographer: One Fine Day  |  Paper Goods: Minted  |  Bride's Engagement Ring: SimonG  |  Bride & Groom's Wedding Rings: Rummele's  |  Bride's Gown: 'Casablanca' by Enzoani, from Erika's Bridal  |  Bride's Veil: by Erica Koesler, from Erika's Bridal  |  Bride's Shoes: Kate Spade|  Groom's Suit: Custom made by Trunk Club

Elkhart Lake Wedding | Rachel & Chris

Rachel & Chris are one of the most welcoming and down to earth couples we've had the privilege of photographing. They met when they were young teenagers on a swim team, and without knowing, always had a crush on each other. When they both ended up attending the University of Illinois, Rachel & Chris started dating during during freshman year and have been together ever since. Their long-distance relationship endured semesters abroad, deployments to Afghanistan, and moves to New Mexico and Italy – where they currently live! Chris is in the US Air Force, and he & Rachel planned their Wisconsin wedding from afar. 

The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake was a perfect 'winter wonderland' scene for Rachel & Chris on their wedding day. The chilly air came straight from the Arctic Circle this particular Saturday, but no one noticed – smiles and happy tears were on every face in the house! Rachel & Chris' wedding was elegant and classic, with navy & gold laced throughout their celebration. After getting ready in a luminous, light-filled suite, Rachel & Chris shared a beautiful 'first look' before braving the outdoors for a few snowy portraits. Their loving family and wedding party joined them, then it was time to head to Sheboygan for their ceremony at  St. Mark Lutheran Church. They were pronounced husband & wife, hugged every one of their guests, and soaked in a few moments as Newlyweds before heading back to enjoy their reception in a beautiful new addition at The Osthoff! 

Rachel & Chris, thank you for choosing us to photograph your elegant wedding celebration! We're so happy for the two of you and are STILL talking about how every one of your family members + guests was so friendly to us throughout the day. We honestly felt like we were part of your wedding, and cannot thank you enough! 

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Elkhart Lake Wedding Photography captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Rolleiflex 3.5c and Nikon F100 on Portra 400, Portra 800, Ilford XP2, and Ilford 3200 film.

Getting Ready & Wedding Reception: The Osthoff Resort  |  Ceremony: St. Mark Lutheran Church, Sheboygan  |  Makeup Artist: Meg Griffin  |  Hair Stylist: Aspira Spa at The Osthoff Resort  |  Florist: The Osthoff in Bloom, Victoria  |  Officiant: Rev. Andrew Koschmann  |  Cake Artist: Bettersweet Bakery  |  DJ: Michael Barger  |  Paper Goods: Wedding Paper Divas, Parker Myers  |  Bride's Jewelry: Her Grandmother's ring  |  Bride's Gown: Enzoani Isla Dress from Crystal Bride, Geneva IL  |  Bride's Veil: Her Mother's  |  Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mischka  |  Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff from Crystal Bride  |  Men's Tuxes: Vera Wang from Mens Wearhouse  |  Welcome Bag: Made by Bride's Mom

Milwaukee Art Museum Wedding | Libby & Allen

Oh how much we adore these two! We've had Libby & Allen's wedding day on our calendar for over TWO years! From the moment Libby got in touch with us about being her and Allen's wedding photographers we knew we were going to fall in love with them! Their story is adorable, and seeing them together is even more adorable! 

Even though we had talked, emailed & snapped each other endlessly, the first time we actually met in person was their engagement session along the Mississippi River near Prescott, Wisconsin. Put simply, they are SO easy to photograph. They're best friends and their love for one another was bursting in front of our cameras. From then on, their wedding day at the Milwaukee Art Museum could not get here soon enough!

The white canvas of the museum complimented Libby & Allen's sense of amazing style beautifully. And seriously, those Louboutins were meant to be worn in that venue and on Libby's  feet! The Art Museum holds special meaning to Libby & Allen as that's where they went on their first date and on the day Allen proposed. Since they became engaged, the two of them collected vintage tea pots for their centerpieces to be filled with lilacs and spring blooms by Libby's Aunt. And did we mention Libby's mom, Kris, created the most gorgeous table linens as well as the bridesmaid dresses and Libby's sparkly reception dress & veil! 

As if we didn't have enough beauty on their wedding day, mother nature rolled in the perfect shade of fog that was thick enough to get lost in the sea of white! It was as if it was Libby, Allen, & their family and friends had the museum all to themselves and downtown Milwaukee was nowhere to be found (or seen)!

Libby & Allen, we adore you two, wish you were our neighbors, and are bursting with happiness that you now call each other husband & wife! Thank you for trusting us to document your marriage that was years-in-the-planning! Our hearts are full when we look at your photographs and how HAPPY the two of you were on your perfect day in Milwaukee :)

Love, Kelsy & Butch

Milwaukee Art Museum photos captured on film with Contax 645, Pentax 67 and Nikon F100 with Fuji Pro 400H, Ilford 3200 and TriX 400; developed & scanned by Fast Foto & Digital.

Venue: Milwaukee Art Museum  |  Hair & Makeup: Beth Haroldson, Bella Beau Salon/Spa  |  Florist: Bride’s Aunt, Beth Baumann  |  Donuts: Holey Moley  |  DJ: Sound by Design  |  Invitations: The Polka Dotted Bee  |  Rings: Kesslers Diamonds  |  Ring Boxes: The Mrs Box  |  Programs, Menus: friend, Lynda  |  Bride's Gown: from Posh Bridal, designed by Casablanca Bridal  |  Bride's Veil & Reception Dress: made by Bride's Mom, Kris  |  Bride's headpiece: Nina from Che Bella Bridal  |  Bride's Shoes: Christian Louboutin, from Neiman Marcus  |  Bridesmaid Dresses: made by Bride's Mom, Kris  |  Groomsmen Attire: Shirts & Ties from J.Crew  |  Archway & Monogram: Made by Bride & Groom

INDIAN WEDDING IN MADISON, WI | JEN & RAJ

After Day 1 of Jen & Raj’s wedding celebration in Madison came Day 2. The resounding agreement among many of their guests who hadn’t seen a Hindu wedding ceremony before was the feeling of being truly honored to witness and be a part of such incredible cultural traditions. And, we couldn’t possibly agree with them more!!

Raj’s family brought countless vibrant silk Sari’s and beautiful jewels with them from Hyderabad, India – all of which were custom-made for Jen & Raj’s loved ones to wear. A Henna artist from Chicago spent hours upon hours sharing her art on the ladies’ hands as the morning excitement swirled around their room at the Concourse Hotel. While Raj attended the Ganesha and Gowri pooja, a blessing that took place in his room, Raj’s sisters began dressing Jen. Each of them wore their own stunning color, and Jen was being draped in a rich yellow Sari. Photographing these moments where Jen’s parents and close friends were in awe of the transformation happening before their eyes was something we will never forget! After her Sari was styled just so, it was time for Jen to be dolled up in symbolic jewels Raj’s family had selected for her. With her dark hair and sparkly eyes, Jen looked like a queen! Meanwhile, Raj looked like a king in his traditional attire. Jen attended her blessing, the Gowri Puja, then it was time to make her way to the beautiful Mandapam in a grand room where all of her & Raj’s guests were seated. During the ceremony, Narasimha Chari Samudrala, a Hindu vedic priest from Chicago, made sure to tell everyone that none of the rituals happening were lost on Jen. He went on to say, she made sure leading up to the ceremony that she understood the reasons & history behind every ceremony ritual she would be a pet of with Raj. The two of them even created a detailed ceremony program so all of their guests would have a sense of the significance and meaning as well.

Jen & Raj's wedding truly was a whirlwind two-day celebration! The corners of our smiles hit our ears, and our eyes have never been wider. Much of that was due to the beautiful wedding Jen & Raj planned for their guests, but most of it was due to their kind hearts and wonderful family. We felt like special guests while photographing, and we are so thankful we were the ones capturing so many moments for Jen & Raj. Thank you from top to bottom and side to side of our full hearts!! 

Love,
Kelsy & Butch

Wisconsin Indian Wedding Photos captured with Contax 645, Pentax 67, Hasselblad 500cm and Nikon F100 on Fuji Pro 400H, Portra 800, and Ilford XP2 film. Processed by Fast Foto.

Venue: Madison Concourse Hotel  |  Wedding Invitation: Ajalon, Santa Rosa, CA  |  Hair & Makeup: Unit One Salon, Amanda  |  Eyelashes: The Lash Loft, Madison  |  DJ: Juke Box Bandstand  |  Rings & Bride's Jewelry: Jim Kyrshak  |  Henna Artist: Henna Services of Chicago, Zainab