Nikki & Brian | Married! | Winona, MN Wedding & Portrait Photographer

happy almost Christmas :)

I seriously cannot believe that it is december 22nd!

maybe it is because it has been 40* lately and there is no snow.

although, I can safely say that I am UBER excited that the days will now be getting longer.

getting dark at 5pm makes me not a happy camper.

anyway, today I have Nikki & Brian on the blog!

these two were married on a lovely October afternoon in Winona, MN.

I was super excited when Nikki emailed me asking if I would photograph her wedding...

for a few reasons....

one, I would get to visit my little sister

two, I would get to see Nikki & catch up on life

and three, the Winona bluffs in fall = <3

ohhhemmmmgeeee. the fall colors were just starting to peak out.

ahhh...heaven. loved it.

Nikki & Brian had a small bridal party, ceremony and reception.

I have to say that I totally loved it!

don't get me wrong, lots of people are fun too..but there is just something so wonderful about only a handful of people witnessing the first moments of a newlywed's first day as husband and wife.

here are some of my favorites from their day:

 the church...i kind of love big churches like this

 i just loved Nikki's flowers! the green was so unique!

 deeeeetails :)

 husband & wife :)

 after the ceremony & family portraits we went to the lake in Winona...which has a backdrop of the bluffs. :)))))))

 <3 favorite

 THEN...oh man...THEN...the reception was at the Winona Historical Center.

umm...old brick building CHUCK FULL of old vintage things. ohhh it was probably my favorite venue. :) just sayin'

 the brick of outside gave us the perfect backdrop for some photos as the sun was setting

 Nikki made all of her table decorations and even had coffee cups for everyone to take home. it was such a cute touch! i love it when brides get all artsy-craftsy!

and one last photo :)

Nikki & Brian,

thank you for letting me be part of your day! it was so much fun to be with you as you joined your lives together! 

xoxo,

Maggie

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Jenn & Joe | Engaged! | Milwaukee, WI Wedding & Portrait Photographer

today on the blog I have Jenn & Joe.

I met up with them back in September for their engagement photoshoot...

in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.

:))))))

I <3 the 3rd ward.

like...a lot.

there are SOOO many places and nooks and crannies to take photos.

amazing.

had it not been raining...I could have easily spent the entire day with these two

take a look at some of my favorites!

 kisses in the rain

 random fences & parking lots

 probably some of my favs :)

 I just love all of the old brick buildings down there

 we really only walked around the block by the public market...TONS of places! and despite the rain, these two were more than happy to do whatever I asked

and what would a photoshoot in the rain be without a dip kiss in the middle of a rainy street?!? :)

Joe & Jenn,

Thank you for being such troopers in the rain! it was a blast to capture your engagement photos! I can't wait to capture your wedding day!!

xoxo

Maggie

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Alexa & Jeff | MARRIED!! | Madison Wedding & Portrait Photographer

I have been so excited to be able to blog about this wedding!

these two were soooo much fun to work with!

it was so much fun to spend the day surrounded by their friends and family as they got married.

these two are cute, fun, and love to laugh!

it was so easy to take a TON of photos

and...not gonna lie...it was HARD to pick out favorites to blog about!

the best part about these two is that they are high school sweethearts :)

Kim & I started out by meeting the girls at the church so that they could get ready.

the boys came shortly after that.

so it was fun to flip-flop back and forth between the guys and girls

before the girls slipped into their dresses we took some photos of the guys.

and, if you remember from their engagement session, Jeff is a marine

and one of his groomsmen is a marine as well!

I just love this added element in weddings

I feel like it makes the groom pop just as much as the bride :)

after portraits with the guys, it was time to get the girls ready.

and let me tell you...Alexa's dress was GORGEOUS!

then it was time for a few quick shots and then ceremony time!

after the ceremony we headed over to the captiol.

and yes, this was my FIRST TIME EVER...driving to the capitol.

and my second time AT the capitol.

I know, I know....I need to get out more ;)

anyway, taking photos at the capitol was awesome.

but SUUUPPPPERRRR busy.

there were at least 3 other wedding parties there while we were there!

then it was back to Columbus to party the night away!

take a look at some of my favorites! 

 boys...getting ready :)

 loved the flowers! the pink roses matched the bridesmaid dresses perfect!

 the ladies...last minute touches

 alexa's dress was beautiful!!

 I just love this photo

 

the guys

 more details :)

 married!!!

 these two jumping photos are probably my favorite

 and this photo...ummmm....yea. love. it.

 two cakes! and..yummy cake too!

 and one last one...love it when a someone's flash works with my camera :)

Alexa & Jeff,

thank you so much for letting us be part of your day! we had so much fun capturing this huge day. I hope your new life in the big city of Madison is everything you want it to be!!

Stop by facebook to leave them some love! or leave it here on the blog ;)

xoxo

Maggie

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Amanda & AJ | GETTING MARRIED! | Sheboygan Portrait & Wedding Photography

wow...it has been almost a whole year since these two were on the blog :)

and now, it is finally time for their big day!!

amanda & aj are getting married today! 

I am excited to capture this backyard & camo-inspiried wedding

here are a few from their engagement session!

make sure to stop back to see photos from their big day!

xoxo

Maggie

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Carlie & Rory | GETTING MARRIED! | Sheboygan Wedding & Portrait Photographer

remember in March when I posted about Carlie & Rory's engagement photo shoot that we got to take photos inside the Harley dealership in town?!

weeeellllll.....

these two are getting MARRIED TODAY!!!

yay!!

I am so excited to capture their wedding day! 

here are a few images from their engagement session :)

stop back soon for photos of their wedding day!

xoxo

Maggie

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