The Legends of Bristlecone: Nick + Katie's Wedding

It was one of the most perfect of all the Wisconsin summer days. Nick and Katie have been looking forward to their wedding day for so long.  All their hard work and planning reflected in the details and in the moments of their entire wedding day.

The sun rays beamed down majestic gem colors through the beautiful stained glass windows of the historic St. Mary's Parish in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.  Each Bridesmaid's dress hung on a white hanger with their names written on it by Katie. With the help of her seven Bridesmaids, Katie was calm and cool as she put on her wedding dress.   While Katie's Mom helped with her wedding day jewelry, the Flower Girl, Grandmas and Nick's Mom were present and excited for this moment. Nick arrived to the church with his manly crew, all in their coordinating tuxedos, looking so handsome and stylish.  Nervous and giggly, anticipating the moment he would soon see his lovely Bride, Katie.  This beautiful young couple promised to love and respect each, then sealed their promise with a kiss, while the love and support of their family and friends watched on. Now Husband and Wife, Nick and Katie performed their first duty as a newlywed couple and greeted their guest as they left the church.  The Groomsmen, Ushers, and Bridesmaids lined the outside steps of the church, hanging a high five to each person walking passed.  The day was so much fun and so lovely.  

Nick and Katie arrived their Wedding Reception at The Legends at Bristlecone in Hartland, Wisconsin .  They wedding party was introduced, then Nick and Katie were led perform the tradition of cutting their Wedding Cake.  The couple surprised their guest and choreographed their First Dance, which if I could describe it, are the characteristic of Nick and Katie as a couple. Their first dance would be described as very classy and graceful, thoughtfully placed footwork with constant movement, lots of face to face close moments with many twist and turns filled with lots of laughs and fun.  Katie's Father and Nick's Mom were also part of the surprise choreographed dance and the rest of the evening was consisted of a dancing the night away under a marvelous moonlight summer night. It was all the little details of the day and the people that surrounded this young couple that I know, Nick and Katie are in good company as they start their new journey as one.  

Nick and Katie, I just wanted to say 'THANK YOU".  I appreciate and adore you both, and your family and your friends.  You made me feel like the luckiest photographer to document your love and I'm happy to call you and your family and your friends...my friends.  I want to cheers to you both for good health, lots of joy and making lots of memories together!  Much Love and Appreciation! Jenna.

Wedding: Mike + Mary Hoague - Glacier Hills Chapel, Friess Lake, Wisconsin

“To love a person is to see all of their magic, and to remind them of it when they have forgotten.”

— unknown author

Mary wore a beautiful lace and chiffon wedding gown, straight from vintage GLAM accessorized classically with peep toe blush colored kitten heeled shoes, blush colored pedicure shining brightly and hair piece with netting.  Mike was ultimately G.Q.'d out wearing a full suit, with a long sleeve button down shirt, vest, tie and dress shoes in only one of the most humid summer afternoons in the Midwest.  The chapel was filled with one of the most yummiest and sweetest smells from all the hand-cut and homegrown floral bouquets created by family and friends.  

Mike and Mary were friends for a long time, but as Mary's roof was in need of repair, Mike was up for the challenge and just like an angel from heaven, Mike fell through the ceiling, head over heels for Mary.  These two share a deep love that I can only describe as the type of love Hollywood movies are created upon.  Mike and Mary, you two are incredibly amazing people to me and sharing in part of your wedding day was such an amazing gift for me and everyone witnessing your declaration of love and devotion to each other.  

Mike + Mary Hoague are filled with that kind of magical love.  Now that they are married, they will have each other to remind just how much magic they see in one another's love.  

Wedding: Chad + Stefanie Gscheidmeier - New Berlin, Wisconsin

Chad Gscheidmeier is an American Hero servicing our country in the United States Marines.  Chad and Stephanie know what life challenges & hards times are in a relationship.  What matters the most are the choices they made to be together,  the happy outcomes, reveling in the fact that, True Love WINS all! Because Chad could report for duty at a moment’s notice, the couple didn’t want to wait any longer to get married. Instead, they planned an small, intimate wedding with only their closest friends and family on the Guest List. No matter how small and intimate, the details and little touches were in large effect at Chad & Stefanie's Wedding.  Anyone can see that Stefanie and Chad are really happy together.  "Husband + Wife Gscheidmeier" is a really handsome look on them.  Congratulations on your marriage and finding true love.  Cheers for more happiness and good times to come.