{Mr. & Mrs. N} Minnesota Wedding Photographer

Wow!  What a fun wedding weekend we had in Minnesota with this lovely couple!  They were so full of excitement and the day turned out very well!  Their adventurous spirits took them on a hike up above a waterfall - which lead to the stunning image above!  Then, we spent the rest of the time we had with them before their ceremony wandering around this gorgeous country property.  

Her bouquet was simply stunning!  It was a very full country style gathering, complete with sunflowers, roses, and many other lovely blooms, berries, pods, and grasses.  She definitely got her workout from carrying it around, but it made the perfect addition to her gorgeous gown!  Plus, it provided a great setting for a quick shot of their wedding bands.  

We always love getting to know a bride and groom and really get a great feel for their personalities when their wedding party is around.  This fun crew was no exception!  The guys inspired lots of laughter that day, cracking jokes every other second.  The ladies were also full of humor and good cheer.  The day went so smoothly because everyone was so open to photos and simply enjoying their time with the couple on such a big day!

Yes, you're seeing that right!  This beautiful bride is not afraid of slimy creatures and wanted to make sure she kissed her last frog before her wedding to her prince!  Her bridesmaids actually captured the little fellow with their bare hands - kudos to those daring gals!  After a few shots (including a real smooch on the frogs nose), they released him safely into the grass near the edge of the pond.  Definitely a first for us as photographers, but we loved the opportunity to catch such a fun and silly shot!

The groomsmen whisked the groom away before the ceremony in one of their favorite trucks, complete with a "burnout".  Then, after a lovely ceremony, the day concluded with a fun and relaxed reception.  We were so excited to have the chance to see this couple (who we've known for quite some time) tie the knot!  We spent some of the wedding as their photographers and some as their guests and we were so happy to be able  to join in the celebration!

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{Mr. & Mrs. A} Sparta Wisconsin Wedding Photographer

Mr. & Mrs. A were such a laid back and fun loving couple!  We had a blast capturing the memories of their gorgeous wedding!  First of all, how amazing is her dress?!  She got it from David's Bridal in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  It fit her wonderfully and really added to the romance of their big day.  With his attire from Men's Warehouse in Onalaska, Wisconsin, he looked just as dapper!  We even avoided the rain that the clouds were threatening to spill until the moment we walked into the reception - it was perfect!

The couple got his wedding band from Rodgers in Valley View Mall (Onalaska, WI) and her band from Zales (also in the mall).  Her engagement ring was from Kays.  Plus, she rocked the beautiful sparkles she wore around her neck!  They did a great job with their colors too - incorporating soft pinks and creams.  There was so much love and laughter this day - it's clear that everyone in attendance was quite happy to witness this couple join their lives together!

Their ceremony was at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sparta, Wisconsin.  We were able to use the church's lovely courtyard for some shots of the guys before the ceremony.  We also snuck the ladies out of hiding for some group shots of them too, after making sure the gentlemen were safely hidden away (no peeking for this groom)!  Plus, they skipped the florist and created their flowers - aren't they beautiful?!

We zipped over to a local park in Sparta for some wedding party and couple shots.  With wonderfully overcast skies providing an amazingly soft light and a very upbeat wedding party - we were able to capture some great shots!  Our bride specifically requested a twirl shot and they definitely knew how to rock it!  The friendship between these two is evident and that's one of the best things to see in a couple in love!

Her beautiful hair and make-up was done by tHairapy in Black River Falls, Wisconsin.  Barrel curls held up her hair in the back while soft tendrils framed her face.  Such a wonderful choice that accented her style perfectly!

They didn't use a caterer or decorator for their wedding and we were just amazed at what they created!  The beautiful cake was adorned with a custom "A" and it was set in front of a sweet, country styled bunting.  Set upon a wooden crate, the cake was surrounded by cupcakes to make sure everyone got their fill of sweets that night.  Add to that, the twigs and lights wrapped around the arch above the cake - it was a beautiful reception decoration.  And their cake feeding - hilarious!  Their reception took place at the American Legion in Sparta, Wisconsin.  Their first dance was full of love (with DJ services by Music Mix of La Crosse, Wisconsin).  

We wish these two a lifetime of happiness and all the best in their future together!

~Savanna & Trent La Crosse Wisconsin Baby Photographer, Baby Photography, La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer, Onalaska Wisconsin Photographer, Holmen Wisconsin Photographer, West Salem Wisconsin Photographer, west salem WI photographer, west salem baby photographer, WI, Endless Images, Photographer La Crosse, Photographer Wisconsin, Wisconsin Photographer, Minnesota Photographer, Winona Minnesota Photogrpaher, baby photographer la crosse, baby photographer onalaska, onalaska wi baby phtoographer, la crosse wi baby photographer, la crosse wisconsin family photographer, onalaska wisconsin family photographer, wisconsin family photographer, family photographer, la crosse wisconsin photographer child, child photographer, childrens photography, high school photography, senior photographer, Trent Wilder, Savanna Wilder, Tomah Wisconsin Photographer, Sparta Wisconsin Photographer

{Mr. & Mrs. K Wedding} Eau Claire Wisconsin Wedding Photographer

Congratulations to the very happy Mr. and Mrs. K on their marriage!  What a gorgeous day it was in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for their afternoon wedding.  We were so happy to have been able to take part in capturing the memories of their big day!

The bride, M, looked absolutely stunning!  With a gorgeous hair piece to accent a lovely undo, he styling was perfect.  She also wore a necklace with the rings of her grandparents.  Her grandparents passed before her wedding day, but she brought along their spirit and memory through their own wedding bands.  What a sentimental and beautiful action!

Plus, how absolutely amazing are their rings?!  They got their rings from Shane Company in Minnesota and they were absolutely the perfect accessory for this wedding!  And,  the groom, D, gave matching Relic watches to the groomsmen.  His watch accessorized his attire wonderfully!

Before the ceremony began, we spent some time at a local park in Eau Claire, WI with the wedding party, separately.  The guys were first, as gentlemen typically take less time to get ready.  Don't they all look quite debonair in their sunglasses?!  Then, the ladies arrive, keeping the bride hidden until the groom was wished away to the church.  The ladies definitely rocked their fierce poses!

Their ceremony took place at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI.  It was a lovely, emotion filled service.  Two performers sang beautifully to the couple and the crowd during their sand ceremony.  They even included a moment to greet, hug and thank their parents in the front row.

Afterwards, we visited another park in Eau Claire, WI where we created some lovely images with the wedding party.  The purple and grey tones worked very nicely with the bright outdoor light!  And those flowers - wow!  They were from Eau Claire Floral, Eau Claire, WI and complimented the entire color theme perfectly!  The bride's beautiful dress came from The Wedding Shoppe in St. Paul, MN and her ladies' dresses came from David's Bridal in Eau Claire, WI.  All the suave men's attire came from Men's Warehouse, Eau Claire, WI.  

With a coordinating pair of Air Jordan shoes, D & M were totally in sync for their couple photos.  After the park, the wedding party made a quick stop at a local bar, The Fire House, Eau Claire, WI.  It was quite fun photographing the group as they relaxed for the day in such a neat atmosphere.

Once we arrived at their reception location, we were stunned at how intricate all the fine details of their decoration had come together!  They were using a convention room at The Plaza Hotel and Suites in Eau Claire, WI and it was very well put together.  There were blue and purple tones lighting the room, with flowers, candles, and string lights setting the ambiance.  A candy bar satisfied everyone's sweet tooth craving and was especially frequented by the kiddos in attendance!  They even displayed a special shot from the engagement session we had done last year next to the cake topper that inspired it!  (Their delicious cake was supplied by Simply Cakes, Eau Claire, WI.)

There was just so much joy and merriment - it was clear that everyone was really having a blast celebrating the union of this great couple!  Plus, a very fun DJ (from All Occasions DJ Service in Eau Claire, WI) helped create a very entertaining garter retrieval, bride approved dance and all!  We wish D & M all the best in their future together!

~Savanna La Crosse Wisconsin Baby Photographer, Baby Photography, La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer, Onalaska Wisconsin Photographer, Holmen Wisconsin Photographer, West Salem Wisconsin Photographer, west salem WI photographer, west salem baby photographer, WI, Endless Images, Photographer La Crosse, Photographer Wisconsin, Wisconsin Photographer, Minnesota Photographer, Winona Minnesota Photogrpaher, baby photographer la crosse, baby photographer onalaska, onalaska wi baby phtoographer, la crosse wi baby photographer, la crosse wisconsin family photographer, onalaska wisconsin family photographer, wisconsin family photographer, family photographer, la crosse wisconsin photographer child, child photographer, childrens photography, high school photography, senior photographer, Trent Wilder, Savanna Wilder, Tomah Wisconsin Photographer, Sparta Wisconsin Photographer

K & A Wedding | La Crosse Wisconsin Wedding Photographer

 

What a fun couple we photographed a few weekends ago!  K and A were married in La Crosse, on the Jay Street Pier to be exact.  It was a warm summer day when they exchanged their vows right off the water.  There was just so much love surrounding this couple on their big day - it was such a wonderful thing to witness!

Their wedding sported a vibrant peacock theme, with feathers in place of flowers throughout the ceremony and reception.  While we created some photos with the couple near the fountain, their guests travelled into the Cargill Room of the Waterfront Restaurant.  The bride even wore a custom, handmade dress that was designed specifically for her.  Besides all the gorgeousness, the happiness was simply overwhelming and truly showed through in their photos!  

~Savanna La Crosse Wisconsin Baby Photographer, Baby Photography, La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer, Onalaska Wisconsin Photographer, Holmen Wisconsin Photographer, West Salem Wisconsin Photographer, west salem WI photographer, west salem baby photographer, WI, Endless Images, Photographer La Crosse, Photographer Wisconsin, Wisconsin Photographer, Minnesota Photographer, Winona Minnesota Photogrpaher, baby photographer la crosse, baby photographer onalaska, onalaska wi baby phtoographer, la crosse wi baby photographer, la crosse wisconsin family photographer, onalaska wisconsin family photographer, wisconsin family photographer, family photographer, la crosse wisconsin photographer child, child photographer, childrens photography, high school photography, senior photographer

A & T Wedding | La Crosse Wisconsin Weddng Photographer

Such a stunning wedding with such a stunning couple!  A & T said "I do" on a beautiful Saturday in late June and we were so honored to be able to capture the memories of their big day!  Their ceremony took place at a church in Halfway Creek Lutheran Church in Holmen, WI.  Surrounded by family and friends, they exchanged vows they wrote themselves with tearful joy.

After their ceremony, we all headed to a local park to take advantage of the weather, overcast and warm, without the rain!  A chose a beautiful color scheme for their wedding: black, white, and green (A's favorite color, as evident by her awesome green shoes)!  Things went so smoothly and there wasn't a hiccup, besides the bugs that followed us around the park. 

They had their reception at The Best Western in La Crosse, WI.  Their first dance was so wonderful to watch.  Cuddled close and gazing into one another's eyes, they were a real demonstration of happiness and love.  Photographing such special moments is one of our favorite things to do!  Just as we were finishing our services for the day, the DJ announced that a severe thunderstorm had rolled in, so luckily it missed all the important outdoor moments of the day!  All in all, it was a gorgeous wedding to celebrate the beginning of a wonderful couple's new life together!

~Savanna La Crosse Wisconsin Baby Photographer, Baby Photography, La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer, Onalaska Wisconsin Photographer, Holmen Wisconsin Photographer, West Salem Wisconsin Photographer, west salem WI photographer, west salem baby photographer, WI, Endless Images, Photographer La Crosse, Photographer Wisconsin, Wisconsin Photographer, Minnesota Photographer, Winona Minnesota Photogrpaher, baby photographer la crosse, baby photographer onalaska, onalaska wi baby phtoographer, la crosse wi baby photographer, la crosse wisconsin family photographer, onalaska wisconsin family photographer, wisconsin family photographer, family photographer, la crosse wisconsin photographer child, child photographer, childrens photography, high school photography, senior photographer





M & C Wedding | Minnesota Wedding Photographer

What a beautiful Minnesota day for a lovely farm wedding!  We had the honor of photographing M & C's big day and what a day it was!  With a beautifully overcast sky, complete with warm temps and no rain, their day couldn't have started any better!  The sun even came out right before their ceremony, casting it's golden afternoon light over the yard near the pasture where they were married.  With a herd of calves keeping an eye on the proceedings, their photos truly display the real life of this couple! 

  

 

  

 Bride C got ready in their home and they met outside for their first sighting of each other.  Then, it was off to the nearby pasture for a round of photos before the ceremony.  With a bouquet of gorgeous flowers, a handsome neutral toned suit, and a stunning draped dress, they were a couple full of style and love!

 

  

 After the ceremony everyone headed to another area of the farm where the couple hosted a dinner and reception.  The best man and maid of honor gave hilarious and sentimental speeches, which brought tons of laughter and a few tears of joy to the room.  The entire crowd gathered around to watch their first dance, which was extremely sweet and moving!  We had such a wonderful time capturing the memories of this happy day and wish M & C a lifetime of love!

~Savanna La Crosse Wisconsin Baby Photographer, Baby Photography, La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer, Onalaska Wisconsin Photographer, Holmen Wisconsin Photographer, West Salem Wisconsin Photographer, west salem WI photographer, west salem baby photographer, WI, Endless Images, Photographer La Crosse, Photographer Wisconsin, Wisconsin Photographer, Minnesota Photographer, Winona Minnesota Photogrpaher, baby photographer la crosse, baby photographer onalaska, onalaska wi baby phtoographer, la crosse wi baby photographer, la crosse wisconsin family photographer, onalaska wisconsin family photographer, wisconsin family photographer, family photographer, la crosse wisconsin photographer child, child photographer, childrens photography, high school photography, senior photographer



Sneak Peek - C & R Wedding | La Crosse Wisconsin Wedding Photographer

What a wonderfully nice couple we worked with the past weekend!  It was a beautiful Friday for an outdoor wedding over at Pettibone Resort (La Crosse, WI)!  C & R have known each other for quite some time and it was such a joy to watch as their families celebrated with them their official union!

Their wedding party was full of fun people as well!  Complete with a junior bridesmaid and a junior groomsman, they were all as happy as could be for the loving couple.  There was quite a bunch of laughing that took place during their photos as well; jokes, memories, it was all just a good time!

Their ushers appropriately donned security t-shirts (with the couple's last name), complete with faux tuxes printed on the fronts!  (They did an awesome job of keeping the peace!)  And, there is a unique story to accompany her ring:  the young ring bearer accidentally dropped her ring on the patio and it fell through the cracks onto the hidden pavement below!  Luckily, some power tools and very helpful people we able to retrieve it, not in time for the ceremony, but in time for the reception!

Despite a few funny hiccups along the way, the night came along beautifully.  There's just something so wonderful about this job; the chance to witness the joining of such awesome couples - it's truly a joy!  La Cosse Wisconsin Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photography, La Crosse Wisconsin Photographer, Onalaska Wisconsin Photographer, Holmen Wisconsin Photographer, West Salem Wisconsin Photographer, WI, Endless Images, Photographer La Crosse, Photographer Wisconsin, Wisconsin Photographer, Minnesota Photographer, Winona Minnesota Photogrpaher, la crosse WI photographer, la crosse WI photography, bridal photographer, groom photography, Onalaska wisconsin photographer, Onalaska wi wedding photographer, la crosse queen, riverside park, boat wedding, raspberry cake, Live Strong wedding