What a gorgeous day for a wedding! It's Annie & Mike's turn at the altar today, and I'm so thrilled to be capturing all the moments that are ahead. You can follow along on insta stories of course. ⠀ ⠀ #mthreeweddings #instastory #sayingido ⠀
Real Moments. I've been saying it for years - they matter more than all the pretty. It's moments like this that are what a wedding day is all about. Truly. All the pinterest-inspired projects in the world can't make up for a lack of real connection, real love, real emotion. ⠀ Don't get me wrong - all that pretty can certainly set the mood and give energy to your day, pushing emotion to swell - for certain. But it has to be there to start with. So spend your time forging those relationships, making sure people are taken care of, and spending time with those the invitations are going to. ⠀ #mthreeweddings #momentsmatter #realmoments⠀
Today is Summer Solstice! It's the most perfect time of year in the Midwest because: THE LIGHT! Read all about how this also makes it the perfect time of year to get married on the blog (link in bio).⠀ ⠀ #solstice #summersolstice #perfectwedding ⠀
Tuesday Shoesday! This time I'm calling out all you silly shoe-renters. Get your own shoes. Rental shoes are for bowling alleys, not weddings. Plus, when you can have a pair this beautiful, why would you want something uncomfortable and rented?⠀ ⠀ #tuesdayshoesday #groomtips #mthreeweddings⠀
I'm late with the Father's Day post, but yesterday was also an anniversary, so you know...timing. ⠀ Father First Looks are easily my favorite new trend. Really anything that is father/daughter springs tears to my eyes now that I have a front row seat to this special relationship and what it means on both sides. ⠀ So HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to the man who always believed in me no matter how crazy the idea, who listens as if it's his only job, and who is the pillar I compare all fathers to. ⠀ And of course, another nod to the man who is my partner in parenthood, who raises our girls with tenacity, strength, joy and love. Our girls are so lucky to have you, may they grow to appreciate all you do one day. ⠀ ⠀ #fathersday #fatherdaughter #daddysgirl ⠀ ⠀
Happy First Anniversary Kyle & David! Your day was tremendous, beautiful, heartfelt and so full of energy, I hope you bring the same to your years ahead. ⠀ ⠀ Flashback and revisit their wedding day with all the incredible light, the stunning blue & white decor, the even more stunning Milwaukee Country Club and all the dancing, smiles, tears and joy with the link in bio! ⠀ ⠀ #mthreeweddings #marriage #firstanniversary ⠀ @tailoredengagements ⠀
This happens to me a lot. I can be overtaken by love for my husband (often in an ordinary situation) and think, 'I couldn't love him more'. And then, somehow, the next day, hour, minute - I always do. ⠀ ⠀ #mthreeweddings #mthreequotes #marriage⠀
Sometimes you turn around, camera in hand and it's the quietest, most ordinary moment that is the most striking. Christine was waiting for me to tell her how to stand, how to pose, she was chatting with Matt. But she didn't need me to tell her anything - she was radiant. So instead I said, You're perfect. Stay there. Click.⠀ ⠀ #mthreeweddings #realmoments #mthreebride ⠀
Saturday was spent laughing and crying with these two. I'm struck by this genuine joy on Matt's face. If you could have heard his toast to Christine later that night....you'd know that this is what he was trying to express gratitude for. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Congratulations to the new Crossons! It was an absolute honor to be your photographer. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #mthreeweddings #cheerstothecrossons #weddingdayphotos ⠀⠀
Christine is the only Bride I've ever had cry during an engagement session. What brought on the waterworks? A sensitive soul and the mention of becoming part of Matt's family. Which makes today one for stocking up on the kleenex. Because it's actually going to happen today - they will become each other's family (with little Bobert in tow), and Christine will be Matt's and Matt will be Christine's. I can't wait to capture all the tears, the smiles, the kisses and the laughs. Because she might be a cryer but Matt is by far a laugher and there will be an abundance of joy. ⠀ Follow along in InstaStories today as we capture this wedding day at St. John's Cathedral and @thepfisterhotel.⠀ ⠀ #mthreeweddings #momentsmatter #behindthescenes ⠀
