Megan and Matt are simply lovely.  Loving, kind, and sweet to each other and everyone around them.  Their wedding was held on the scenic Monona Terrace (my favorite spot in Madison, actually … I used to go there and read during the summers in college) on quite possibly the hottest day ever.  I was actually worried that I might see a groomsman or bridesmaid faint during the ceremony :)

Some of the day’s highlights included Megan and Matt’s “first look” before the ceremony, the best man’s ukelele performance (with audience participation), wedding party photos down by the Union Terrace (where the groomsmen accused me of staging a Backstreet Boys album cover shot ;)), emotional dinner toasts, and when Megan surprised her mom by giving her the bouquet, rather than tossing it.

Thanks, Megan and Matt, for being so awesome and nice.  I truly enjoyed photographing your day and being surrounded by you all.  Congratulations!

Vendor shout-out: flowers by the awesomely awesome daffodil*parker, ceremony, dinner, and reception at Monona Terrace, random photo extras courtesy of the Union Terrace visitors, DJ’ing by DJ Magic Enterprises.

Before the night was over, Megan and Matt wanted to get a photo with me.  Now, I look about as photogenic as a wet rodent after shooting a wedding all day long … but since I just love these two, I happily posed for a snapshot :)

Haley and Danny are beautiful, thoughtful, and so obviously & madly in love.  Their wedding took place at the rustic Coon’s Franklin Lodge … the perfect setting for the perfect day with the awesomely thought-out vintage details.  I loved all the table arrangements and the flowers by the talented Daffodil*Parker … the choice to have a Super 8mm videographer … and everything else … from Haley’s vintage accessories, to the stylish and varied bridesmaids’ dresses, and birdseed being tossed as the newly married couple drove off in a 1941 blue Lincoln.  Haley was a UW Singer back in her college days — so you can only imagine how incredible the ceremony music was.  I was blown-away and tearing-up.  But later, when Haley serenaded Danny at the reception … well, that was simply incredible.

Thank you Haley and Danny so much for letting me capture your gorgeous day!  I know you are still on your honeymoon and I hope it’s amazing.  Congratulations!

My friend Julie from Richmond, VA flew in to second shoot with me.  It was fun showing her around northern WI and Madison the following day.  I’ll post some behind-the-scenes shots from her soon :)