Wedding: Dave + Tiffany Maryanov
The blue sky and warm weather sparkled against Tiffany's wedding gown. I could tell in Dave's eyes when he saw his bride to be, he was anxious and excited to marry Tiffany at that very moment. But Dave had to wait for the wedding guest before he could proclaim his eternal love for Tiffany.
“I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one’s wife happy. First, let her think she’s having her own way. And second, let her have it. ”
July 1, 2016 was one of the most perfect days I've spent in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tiffany and Dave prepared for their wedding day at the beautiful and historic Pfister Hotel. The amazing architecture was the perfect punctuation mark for the day and the warm ambiance and soft tunes coming from the grand piano set the mood for what was about to come. I met Dave, Tiffany and their children, for a lovely afternoon walk to the Milwaukee Art Museum for some family portraits. The blue sky and warm weather sparkled against Tiffany's wedding gown. I could tell in Dave's eyes when he saw his bride to be, he was anxious and excited to marry Tiffany at that very moment. But Dave had to wait for the wedding guest before he could proclaim his eternal love for Tiffany. Dave and Tiffany had an intimate ceremony with their closest family and friends at the very modern and amazing venue called The Garden. The atmosphere at The Garden felt as if we were inside a beautifully constructed modern nest. White wood was bound together in random formations. White chairs were lined with candles inside silver Morrocoan lanterns. A wedding cake and cupcakes were front and center. The marble bar top complimented the wedding cake and cupcakes in such an elegant way, helping to set the mood for a warm and loving atmosphere. This day could not have been spent in a more perfect way and I'm honored to have been able to capture Dave & Tiffany's wedding day moments.
Wedding: Brian + Jill, Silver Springs Country Club, Wisconsin
Chance of rain? Yup, you betcha! One hundred percent, mixed in with humidity so thick you cut cut with a knife, in addition to thunder and lightening that would make your house shake. However, the inside the white tented rooftop deck at Silver Springs Country Club offered a light and airy ambience with white chairs and a rustic wooden gazebo alter set up for the wedding ceremony Brian & Jill had planned and dreamed about.
Chance of rain? Yup, you betcha, one hundred percent! Mixed with humidity so thick you could cut it with a knife. Add to that concoction, thunder and lightening so loud it could make a home come tumbling down.
However, inside the white tented rooftop deck at Silver Springs Country Club, the scene offered a light and airy ambience with white chairs and a rustic wooden gazebo alter set up for the wedding ceremony Brian and Jill had planned and dreamed about. With the tented windows drawn back exposing the beautiful greenery of the amazing golf course, the view of Brian and Jill, along with the fourteen bridal party members, at the alter with was breathtaking and so romantic. The historic silo and beautiful terraces offered up the best background for some unforgettable moments of the bride and groom. Jill's white flowy wedding gown was elegantly designed with beading and her wedding day accessories included a pair of sapphire blue Kate Spade slingback heels with rhinestones designed in the shape of a bow. Brian and Jill's reception was a full night dance party celebration. Throughout the night, the couple danced and sang to the lyrics with each of their close friends and family. The night ended in a large singing fest with guests forming a large hand held circle surrounding the newly wed couple. Brian & Jill, your wedding day was amazing and was so unique, just like the two of you. Amazing and unique. Thank you for allowing me to capture your wedding day moments and I hope you enjoy this sneak peak... xo, Jenna!
Dad's are ordinary men, turned into HERO's
"DADS are most ordinary men, turned by love into Heroes, Adventurers, Story-Tellers and Singer of Songs."- Brown
A Father's Day Weekend Thought: Daddy's Little Girl...
It's funny how little girls grow up to become brides. It begins with complete dependence upon Daddy to help them survive (along with a lot of help from Mom). They're sweet and curious, days are long, but years fly by too fast. They loose a tooth and they're hair isn't brushed, yet THERE they lay. Still on top of Daddy's belly with their head under Daddy's chin, watching the sports event Daddy is watching. From infancy, they lay upon Daddy's belly, until their toes can reach Daddy's toes and they start growing long and lanky. Daddy helps them with homework, stays awake at night to read them story books and asks them how their day went. Daddy attends dances at school and takes them out for Daddy/Daughter Date night. Daddy attends every Theatrical Play and every Tae Kwon Do event, Daddy even signs up to coach T-Ball for his little girl. The new school year begins and the seasons blow on. They worry about fashion and friends, but still make time for Daddy. They leave home for college and make lunch dates with Dad. Until one day, a boy comes along. With one quick SWOOP, Daddy's little girl is putting on a beautiful bridal dress, wearing making, hair all fancy and done, holding a bouquet of flowers in her hand. She is all grown up, within a blink of an eye, Daddy is walking his little Princess down the aisle to become someone's, WIFE.
As a Wisconsin Wedding Photographer AND as a parent, I wonder where did all the time go? Although my children are six and seven years old, I consider myself very lucky, blessed and incredibly GRATEFUL! Every single day, I am with my children. Teaching them about consequences and appropriate behavior, giving them the opportunities I never had, watching them develop their own identity, training them to think for for themselves, to become smart, responsible, loving, giving, talented and AMAZING people.
At EVERY wedding event I capture, I tear up and cry (TRUE STORY, you can ask my bride's, even now, I've cried twice while writing this thought). It's all about the THOUGHT, behind the action, I'm capturing, at that VERY moment. This is why I love my job as a Wedding Photographer. It's the emotion I love to capture and help preserve one of the most important days of someone's life. My job of telling their story and how people in their life, interact with them. It is TRULY an honor to share in this event.
ONE DAY, I'll look at my adult children and view them as if their two years old self, remember my time spent with them -- two hour nap time in the middle of the day, lots of walks to the park with our dog Bailey, three different double strollers, one for traveling, one for running and one for every day at the mall, the many classes at MY GYM or YMCA, the laughs, the cute silly things they do and say--that is truly a gift from GOD! Amen.
I want to thank all the Father's in the world, for being present in their children's lives. This day is to honor you in helping to create a love and bond that is so unique and so sweet, no mom, no man, no sweetheart can compare, to that of a Daddy and his Daughter or Son. Good Daddy's give and they give of themselves and their time, all for the love and greatness of their children.