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1 // Consider the surrounding environment. Keep in mind the natural setting of your wedding venue, whether it’s a vineyard, an open field or garden, a forest, or a barn, and try to blend the style with what is organic to that area. If you can, work with a stylist or planner to hone in […]

Sep 11, 2015

How to Select Decor for Your Elegant + Relaxed Outdoor Wedding

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How to Select Decor for Your Elegant + Relaxed Outdoor Wedding

1 // Consider the surrounding environment. Keep in mind the natural setting of your wedding venue, whether it’s a vineyard, an open field or garden, a forest, or a barn, and try to blend the style with what is organic to that area. If you can, work with a stylist or planner to hone in […]

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Sep 11, 2015

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  ABOUT  RACHEL + RYAN Dating: July 2011  //  Engaged: August 2013  //  Married: April 25, 2015 Rachel (from Ryan): kind, thoughtful, fun-loving  //  Ryan (from Rachel): compassionate, funny, affectionate Rachel: graphic designer  //  Ryan: application engineer Engagement story: (from Rachel) We got engaged August of 2013 after road tripping from Milwaukee to Santa Monica […]

May 14, 2015

Rachel + Ryan // Colorful Spring Milwaukee Wedding // South Shore Pavilion

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  More images of this lovely modern calligraphy shoot with Olive Branch & Co. coming very soon.  

Apr 22, 2015

Coming Soon

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  More images of this lovely modern calligraphy shoot with Olive Branch & Co. coming very soon.  

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Apr 22, 2015

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This year I have been so blessed to work with many couples of all kinds, each with their own unique story, and I LOVE when my clients infuse their personalities into their big day!! While this busy season continues on, I just wanted to share some of the wonderful weddings and couples that I have […]

Oct 28, 2014

2014 // Behind the Brand

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  Rachel + Bryan were one of the most down-to-earth, calm and collected couples that I have had the pleasure of working with, ever. Not only did Rachel offer/ask to get dressed outdoors (the lighting was wonderful, and her parents have a very private, fenced-in back yard), but when storms were on the radar she […]

Oct 13, 2014

Rachel + Bryan // Rustic + Outdoor Hubbard Park Wedding // Milwaukee Wedding

Rachel + Bryan // Rustic + Outdoor Hubbard Park Wedding // Milwaukee Wedding

  Rachel + Bryan were one of the most down-to-earth, calm and collected couples that I have had the pleasure of working with, ever. Not only did Rachel offer/ask to get dressed outdoors (the lighting was wonderful, and her parents have a very private, fenced-in back yard), but when storms were on the radar she […]

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Oct 13, 2014

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Jessie & Craig are high school sweethearts, and something tells me they always will be! Young at heart, SO fond of each other, and embraced with the love of their families – this is how they chose to spend their first day as husband and wife, and they were kind enough to ask me along […]

Aug 12, 2013

Jessie + Craig (Strawberry Creek Golf Club, Wisconsin Wedding)

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When I picture the perfect Wisconsin wedding (in my opinion) it involves an intimate, organic-feeling, outdoor setting that takes advantage of our abundant landscape! We live in such a unique state with invaluable resources, one of them being a bountiful summer growing season, so I adore the idea of incorporating produce from local farms into […]

Aug 8, 2013

Published // Farm to Table Rustic Wedding Inspiration on Wedding Chicks

Published // Farm to Table Rustic Wedding Inspiration on Wedding Chicks

When I picture the perfect Wisconsin wedding (in my opinion) it involves an intimate, organic-feeling, outdoor setting that takes advantage of our abundant landscape! We live in such a unique state with invaluable resources, one of them being a bountiful summer growing season, so I adore the idea of incorporating produce from local farms into […]

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Aug 8, 2013

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This mini-series has been both fulfilling and fun to write, and I just want to reiterate why I am sharing these lovely outdoor wedding venues with you all. I am a huge believer in love and doing what you love! If it just so happens that you’re as much a fan of the outdoors, relaxed […]

Feb 27, 2013

In search of a rustic, outdoor, or barn venue in WI? (Northern & Northwest WI)

Brule River Barn // rustic outdoor barn organic wedding locations in Wisconsin // Laurelyn Savannah Photography fine art wedding photography

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It’s already week 3 of my mini-series about Wisconsin’s outdoor wedding venues, and I’ve shared some of my absolute favorites in the state so far. However, this week’s section of the state has a special place in my heart, since I was born and raised just west of the Fox Valley area and was fortunate […]

Feb 20, 2013

In search of a rustic, outdoor, or barn venue in WI? (Central and Door Peninsula)

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In search of a rustic, outdoor, or barn venue in WI? (Central and Door Peninsula)

It’s already week 3 of my mini-series about Wisconsin’s outdoor wedding venues, and I’ve shared some of my absolute favorites in the state so far. However, this week’s section of the state has a special place in my heart, since I was born and raised just west of the Fox Valley area and was fortunate […]

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Feb 20, 2013

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This is it – week 2 of my mini-series sharing some unique outdoor wedding venues. Every Wednesday in February, I will be sharing some of my favorites in each region of Wisconsin, so be sure to follow along. And rest assured, if I haven’t gotten to your part of the state yet, I will eventually […]

Feb 13, 2013

In search of a rustic, outdoor, or barn venue in WI? (Southwest)

sugarland barn wedding wisconsin, rustic romantic organic wedding // photo by fine art wedding photographer Laurelyn Savannah Photography