On wedding day Laurelyn was absolutely amazing- she helped keep everything on track but never in a pushy way. She truly was a calming presence throughout the entire day. Our photos are everything we could have imagined & more – we are so impressed with how Laurelyn was able to take our loose vision/inspiration and execute exactly what we were looking for. Thank you again for everything!”

– Emily + Nate

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Kohler Straits Chapel and Whistling Straits Wedding

The bride and bridesmaids started the day by getting ready at a private home overlooking Lake Michigan. It was the best type of space for having a relaxing morning getting ready! After that, we hopped on their trolley to head to the Straits Chapel in Kohler for their ceremony. The space was stunning and so bright white, and the aisle was beautifully lined with baby’s breath for an airy look. Alisa + Conor did their First Look as she walked down the aisle for the first time, and it was an emotional moment for all. Conor was so sweet as she entered!

After their ceremony, we got to take some photos with their dog, Burton, between the ceremony and reception. We also got the rest of the family photos wrapped up before we traveled to Whistling Straits and the Irish Barn in Kohler. Then, we did bridal party photos and newlywed couple photos before A + C entered their reception party!

Congratulations again, Alisa + Conor, and thank you for hiring me to come along and document your special day!

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Horseshoe Bay Door County Wedding at the Beach Club

Josh + Emily’s day can hardly be summed up in words, but I’ll try. The day was a lovely, soft light kind of day that us photographers love. Beyond that, the anticipation in the air and the readiness to say their vows made the whole day relaxed. They both couldn’t have been more calm, even when the weather wasn’t cooperating, they didn’t let it dampen their joy.

Every detail of the day was expertly executed by Carrie of Door County Event Planners! The lovely florals were provided by the pros from Buds n Bloom.

These two chose to do a First Look in their gorgeous, black and white decorated tent. It was something of a reveal of each other, but also the stunning space where they would get to spend the evening! Then their ceremony was overlooking Lake Michigan as well, which was what they most wanted to share with guests. The picture-perfect view was one of the things that sold Emily + Josh on this venue. After dinner, they even treated their guests to a fireworks display!

Cheers and congratulations, Emily + Josh, and thank you for including me in your special day!

If like me you can’t get enough of this Door County wedding day, you can find more Door Co weddings on my blog here.

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Ivy House Wedding in Milwaukee

Their wedding day began with getting ready right at the Ivy House. Emily and the ladies looked so cute in their matching getting ready sweats, and got to enjoy a champagne toast. Nate and the guys also got ready at Ivy House, in the area where we later had the reception. Afterwards, Emily got into her dress, and it was time for the First Look!

Emily + Nate got to have their First Look on the patio, since the weather was perfect. They also took the quiet opportunity and private moment to exchange their vows.

The ceremony was at a gorgeous church downtown, surrounded by close family and friends. It was the perfect way to tie the knot! After family photos at the church, we headed a few blocks down to Lake Michigan and the Lakefront. With the Art Museum in the background, they got some group and newlywed couple photos.

Finally, it was time to get to the cocktail hour and reception with their guests at Ivy House. I loved getting to see them relax and enjoy the afternoon and evening together.

Thank you, Emily + Nate, for asking me to photograph your special day! Cheers to you both, and your marriage!

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Their wedding was an entire weekend-long celebration, and I got to join them for their welcome dinner the night before. Neely + Brian even did a few portraits with me that evening, sneaking away from their party just for a few minutes to get to know each other.

Intimate Gordon Lodge Door County Wedding

On their wedding day, I joined Neely + the ladies first in their cabin during prep time. They got ready together, and their family joined in and enjoyed the sunshine on the front deck facing the water. It was such a gorgeous start to the day!

Then I joined Brian while he put the final touches on his attire for the day, and prepped for the First Look. Neely got to see him for the first time, and vice versa, overlooking stunning Lake Michigan. After an emotional few moments, they also exchanged vows privately before the ceremony, so it was just the two of them. It was so special.

Neely + Brian’s ceremony was next, overlooking Lake Michigan. They both fell in love with Gordon Lodge the first time they visited, and knew they wanted to get married here. Especially in front of the lake!

After the ceremony and some bridal party portraits, they got to have cocktail hour and dinner with guests. It was the perfect setting to mingle and visit with everyone who joined their intimate day.

Brian + Neely, I’m so grateful you asked me to document and join your intimate wedding weekend celebration! You two, the day of joining your families, everything was perfect. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate you!

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These two have been together for years, and it showed how comfortable they are around each other! They took every chance to snuggle and be close to one another, savoring every moment of their special day. Their refined wedding at Lilac Acres was the best reflection of their personalities – laid-back yet elegant.

Rustic Refined Wedding at Lilac Acres

We started the day in the gorgeous farmhouse where the ladies and Emily got ready. It was perfectly set up to host, and the ladies had a blast there! Martin + Emily opted to have a First Look, which was lovely for photos as well as a private moment. I always love a First Look so that couples have a few minutes to themselves! A chance to read vows privately, or just soak in the view of each other.

With a First Look, they also got to do their bridal party portraits early on in the afternoon. They knew they wanted to spend as much time as possible with guests after the ceremony, so this helped them to do that! It was so much fun working with their bridal party, and everyone had a great time as we quickly worked through photos.

The ceremony was perfect, set in the ceremony barn on the Lilac Acres property. Afterwards, Emily + Martin joined guests for cocktail hour inside the ceremony barn and on the patio. Dinner and dancing was next, and all the guests seemed to have a blast, it was a gorgeous fall evening! We even got a sunset at the end for some sunset couples’ portraits, so as a photographer I was a happy camper.

Emily + Martin, thank you so much for entrusting me with your wedding day! It was such an honor to document your special day, and be alongside you the whole day. Thank you for making me feel so welcome!

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Jelena + Jimmy’s Classic River Club of Mequon Wedding was absolutely gorgeous! These two finally tied the knot, surrounded by close family and friends. I almost can’t begin to describe their special day other than it was a dream of a day! They also made the smart decision of hiring Events to a T to coordinate their day. I love when my couples work with a planner to coordinate their day flawlessly. It’s always a joy to work with Events to a T.

The Wedding Day

They got ready in different spaces, and it was such a joy to see them both feel the anticipation beforehand. Jelena and her ladies got ready at The Westin in downtown Milwaukee, and Jimmy and his guys were in a separate room there. It was even more special because they incorporated Serbian traditions before the wedding ceremony and vow exchange. I had never witnessed the “selling of the bride” tradition before, so it was a ton of fun. They basically had a small reception even before the wedding itself! The entire family got involved in the tradition, and it was beautiful and so energetic.

Then Jelena + Jimmy exchanged vows at a Serbian church in Milwaukee. It was simply stunning inside, with beautiful architecture from floor to ceiling. Guests were wowed as soon as they entered!

After they were officially married, we went to Lake Park on our way to Mequon for the reception. Their entire bridal party was having fun during their photo time, I loved the energy and excitement.

Their reception at the River Club of Mequon was our final destination for the day! These two had the most gorgeous black and white themed reception setup, complete with matching linens and cake. It looked so classic and gorgeous, just as Jelena imagined, and was executed perfectly by their planner, Emily of Events to a T.

Congratulations, Jelena + Jimmy, and thank you for asking me to document your perfect wedding day! Cheers and I wish you two the most wonderful marriage and future together!

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Michelle + David’s modern and elegant wedding at the Milwaukee Art Museum was perfect for them! They are both non-traditional and we talked about their specific wedding plans beforehand. They did a First Look (love this), walked down the aisle together, and spent as much time with guests as possible! These amazing ideas created the best wedding day. I love that they prioritized and enjoyed as much time with guests, and planned their day around this.

The Wedding Day

Sunshine, friends and family, and a lake Michigan view the entire day. We couldn’t have asked for more, it was stunning! Michelle + David treated their guests to the best view in the city, Lake Michigan and the city skyline. We had such a relaxed start to the day while they got ready at the Kimpton Hotel, and then had their First Look there, too. Next we hopped over to the Lakefront Path and that area for bridal party photos, ending at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Having them onsite well in advance of the ceremony was a must for them, and I’m so glad they planned that way. They got to relax before the “I Dos” and greet close family.

Every single moment of their day was perfect, and executed incredibly by Megan of Dare to Dream Weddings. Megan has lots of experience at this venue, so she was perfect for organizing their modern and elegant wedding day at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Michelle and David got to relax and truly enjoy the day while Megan handled the details! Each detail was meticulously set up, and the day reflected David + Michelle’s personality and style. It was the best combination of beauty and approachable style, and I’m pretty sure every single guest agreed.

Thank you so much, Michelle + David, for having me alongside you on your special day! Cheers to you both!

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She also ensured that she understood what was most important to us to be captured on our big day, and she went above and beyond to capture it all. We’ve gotten nothing but compliments from our friends and family on our photos. We are so happy with the investment that we made and if we were to do it all over again, we’d absolutely choose Laurelyn!”

– Danielle + Nick

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Carly + Nick planned a gorgeous, refined barn wedding at Fields Reserve, just outside of Madison. Carly and Nick met because both were coaching sports teams at the same school, and Nick couldn’t help but make a point to walk past her office MANY times every day. They got to know each other over the course of a few years, and they make such an amazing team! It was a huge honor to see them exchange vows and finally make things official.

The Wedding Day

With the help of their planner, Amy of Relax Event Planning, their day went very smoothly! Amy handled many of the behind the scenes tasks that make a wedding day flow effortlessly. The vision was an upscale, refined barn wedding, with a palette of powder blue, yellow, and soft oranges. It was perfect, and a refreshing color palette and yet so classic and gorgeous. They wanted guests to feel comfortable in the outdoor and indoor settings, so they tied in colors and feel everywhere in their day.

Carly + Nick and both of their wedding parties started the day at The Edgewater getting ready. It was the perfect spot overlooking the lake in Madison! Then they traveled to the ceremony and reception site, Fields Reserve. It was perfectly set up so that guests could enjoy the surrounding natural beauty of the landscape. Carly + Nick exchanged vows in an outdoor ceremony, complete with a live painting artist Kristina, who is incredibly talented!

Then guests enjoyed cocktails on the covered veranda, followed by dinner and dancing inside the large blue barn on the property. Amy and her team tied in all the stunning blue, yellow, and orange tones in florals, linens, and even the cookie favors. It was such a lovely guest experience and felt so full of personality!

Congratulations again, Carly + Nick, and thank you for hiring me to document your special day! Cheers to you both!

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