Luther Memorial Church & Memorial Union wedding in Madison, WI {Emily & Aaron}

Sometimes it rains on your wedding, and if you are Emily & Aaron, it rains at just the right times. Because, as far as I can tell, they lead an enchanted life together – always laughing and smiling, clearly so in love with each other, and surrounded by many people who care about them. This wedding is just the beginning of a long and happy marriage. Wedding planner: Cherry Blossom EventsBand: Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press Hotel: Mansion Hill Inn Trolley: Badger Trolley Ceremony: Luther Memorial Church Reception: Great Hall, Memorial Union Flowers: daffodil*parker Linen wedding album – Emily…

Like a tall glass of champagne – Colleen & Micah’s understated, elegant, wonderful madison wedding

When I arrived to take photos of Colleen and Micah, Jessica (Colleen’s sister-in-law) remarked that in her gown, Colleen  looks like a tall glass of champagne. What a fine description for the totally elegant but understated charm that was Colleen & Micah’s wedding. That same simple charm speak a bit also to their relationship – quietly steady, constantly classic. I was so fortunate to able to document their wedding in Madison. Ceremony: Allen Centennial Gardens Reception: L’etoile Restaurant Cake: Prairie Cafe and Bakery

Wisconsin Farm House Wedding of Friends {Ian & Liza}

Sometimes friendships just sneak up on you: I can’t really place when I became friends with Ian & Liza, but over the years of high school, summer camp, and then as adults, we just sort of fell into a comfortable friendship that I have grown to put the highest value on. I was honored when they asked me to photograph their wedding in Madison, but I also knew that a challenge was upon me: Ian doesn’t smile.  Luckily for me (and for Ian)  it turns out that when you marry your best friend, you are pretty happy, so he and Liza…