Justin Trails Micro Wedding // Luke and Ashley // Sparta, WI

Ohhhh My. This was my first wedding off a big break for me and it got me so excited to be shooting again. Elopement or as I call it a Micro Wedding! A Micro wedding is like an elopement except you choose a venue and invite a small group of close people and still have a dress and photographer and details….does it get any better than that?

I felt immediately bonded with Luke and Ashley. I spoke w/ Ashley on the phone but the moment I walked in I felt so connected with her which made shooting and editing this wedding extremely fun and enjoyable for me. I was only contracted for three hours (micro wedding! savings!) but I felt like I was there for much much longer and I delivered to them a comparable amount of photos. win win!

Justin Trails is an amazing place nestled into some beautiful country outside of Sparta, WI which isn’t too far from home for me. Another reason to love it. But the beauty of this place never seizes to amaze me. I actually missed it when I arrived and felt like this day, although short kind of grounded me back to my roots. Barn weddings, wandering open fields of wild flowers.

The moment I got home I had to start editing so the turn around for this one was quick ;) but that’s what happens when I LOVE the couple and feel inspiration pouring out me! Enjoy this sweet day with this sweet and amazing couple!

Vendor love below…

VENDORS:

Venue: Justin Trails
Dress: Designer: Stella York. Store: Bon Bon Belle Bridal in Burlington Wisconsin.
Shoes: J. Renee
Hair/Make-up: Orange Pearl Salon & Spa - Lacrosse
Dessert: Classy Girl Cupcakes Milwaukee WI.
Florals: Pam
Bridal Accessories Jewelry: Etsy.

Burlap and Bells Wedding// Caitie and Ryan // Black River Falls, WI

I didn’t meet Caitie and Ryan until their wedding day, which isn’t unusual for me. But I usually start to understand them as people and them as a couple as the day progresses. The first look was that moment for me when I seen who this couple was. Ryan’s reaction to his bride was the sweetest and they took a quiet moment alone in the beautiful backdrop of the woods. Burlap and Bells is the most incredible venue! And it’s practically in my backyard. Can you believe this beauty exists?! I remember this day just glowing, the warm sun and soft light made the perfect day even more lovely!

Jamie and Jordan // Rosthchild Pavillion// Rosthchild, WI

Ahhh! This couple! Such a sweet duo. When we met they graciously traveled to me and I felt so connected with then pretty quickly, everything was going great and then Jordan was stung by a bee during our session! Such a champ, we continued on but this little happenstance carried over into the wedding day when Jamie pointed out a tick on Jordans shirt during the ceremony. Its these funny little things and their reactions to them that made these two so fun to be around and work with. Like the universe was goofing with them and they laughed about it. Jamie, the gorgeous and sweet bride and Jordan her go with the flow handsome groom make the perfect couple, together with their babies! HOW cool is it that they brought them for photos?!?

On my travels to this wedding down every single backroad I think Wisconsin has to offer, which I love, the clouds were dark and the rain loomed over me. Once I met with Jamie, suddenly everything was sunny and beautiful and they got their outdoor ceremony they had hoped for.

Some extra special takeaways for me, Jamies shoes! The florals were amazing, Jordan’s stealing glances at his wife, BIg laughs, happiness. Super low key and fun wedding party and families. The location the couple chose for photos, this can sometimes be hit or miss but these two nailed it! and the warm breeze over the water and bridge on the walk to their ceremony on a small island. SO SO perfect. Enjoy the preview and scroll down for vendor love!

Wedding dress designer/store: Oleg Cassini/David's Bridal
Brides Shoes: Jewel by Badgley Mischka
Hair/Make-up: The Squire Salon- Hair, Vanexa Yang: V Beauty House- Airbrush Makeup
Bridesmaids Dresses/store: Azazi.com
Coordinator: Michele Tekler- weddingtekllc
Florist: Green Bee Floral Designs- Naomi Hartl
Cake/dessert: Family Friend
Band/DJ: Music in Motion
Caterer: Rockmans Catering
Invitations/designer: Carlson Crafts
Videographer: Petit Four Films- Minneapolis