Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Jenny & Kory - Winter Wedding in Wisconsin

Jennifer and Kory are a super cool couple. You might remember their super romantic coffee shop engagement session. They tied the knot the second week of March on a bright and breezy cold day.

It was an honor to have photographed both the son (Andy) and daughter (Jenny) of the Lauer family. When I shoot multiple weddings in a family it is so special to see the parents and even the grandparents again.... and even new little babies! Congrats to Andy and Teresa on their second little miracle.

Now on to my wedding day favs....

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winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography

Jenny got the idea of having a special fragrance for the wedding from her maid of honor. I just totally love this idea and recommend it to every bride. Choose a special perfume and wear it on your wedding day, then every time you wear the scent you will instantly be reminded of your wedding and all the feelings and emotions you experienced that day.

winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography

The freezing wind and snow covered ground didn't hinder the ability to get beautiful and heart warming photographs.

winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography

I just LOVE this groom's cake - incorporating the Kory's love of camping and Van Halen....

winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography
winter wedding wisconsin,wedding photography

I think it is so neat when a DJ invites daughters and fathers and sons and mothers out on the dance floor during the dance. I love walking around on the dance floor with my camera and photographing all the different parent child relationships celebrating along with the bride and groom.

Congratulations Jenny and Kory - it was an honor to photograph your wedding day!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Dara and Tony - Winter Wedding in Wisconsin

This year is very special! I had three weddings in three weeks all in cold and snowy weather. Usually when a bride plans her wedding in Wisconsin they usually shy away from months like February and March. The weather can be such a toss-up. It can be 60 degrees and sunny one day and snow 8.5" the next.

Dara and Tony were married the first weekend of March in a Combined Locks Catholic Ceremony. Their wedding resembled their fun and laid back personalities.

Here are some of my favorites from the day:

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©2011 Ardent Photography
©2011 Ardent Photography
©2011 Ardent Photography
©2011 Ardent Photography
©2011 Ardent Photography
©2011 Ardent Photography
©2011 Ardent Photography

The reception was held at the Bridgewood Resort in Neenah. This little guy totally stole the show! He was only 5 or 6 but had the moves of a seasoned entertainer.

Congratulations Dara and Tony!

Friday, April 8, 2011

Featured - Emerie's 1st Birthday



Emerson's birthday party was featured on Pocketful of Dreams today. Thanks to my family for helping me with the food and not thinking I was too crazy to design such a lavish party for a one-year-old.

Visit the blog and read the story here

Contributing vendors include:
Custom Pie Cake - Cake Anatomy
Vintage Fabric Bunting - Jump Up and Down
Pink and White Straws - Hey Yo Yo
White Glass Food Stands - St. Vincent De Paul and Home Goods
Vintage Table Linens - St. Vincent De Paul
Pie Pop Maker - Drew Norbert 4 years old