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Fox Hills Resort Wedding: Christine & Paul

Blessed with bright blue skies, with wisps of horsetail clouds the day was perfect for Christine and Paul to say ”I will”.   Surrounded by love, in the spanning St. Peter the Fisherman’s Church in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, just a few blocks from the crisp magnificent Lake Michigan shore, Christine and Paul realized their dream.  Today they would become one.    The day was joyous, filled with laughter, hints of happy tears and most of all filled with love.   It was this love, the love Christine and Paul have for each other, of two amazing families and the love of amazing friends that shined bright.    Oh and yes, I have to give a shout out to one of the most fun and amazing bridal parties we’ve had the pleasure to work with.   This close group of family and friends were there for Christine and Paul in every way imaginable.   Ready at a moments notice to help, to support and most of all to celebrate with them.   It was a joy to see Christine and Paul surrounded by such amazing family and friends, surrounded by so much love.    To an amazing couple, thank you for having us capture your wedding day and in sharing your love.
Married:  Christine & Paul
Reception:  Fox Hills Resort
To see more of Christine and Paul’s Fox Hill Resort Wedding, click here or view the slideshow below.

Trisha Merris - These are so beautiful and that ring shot is sweet!October 12, 2011 – 4:21 pm

Becky Watts - OMG! I’m in love with this wedding. Your pictures are awesome. We are getting married at Fox Hills next August 18th…I would love to talk with you about being our photographer. :) October 8, 2011 – 9:10 am

Meet: Christine & Paul

So, here’s a lil’ preview of what we have in store for you tomorrow!!  First up, Christine and Paul’s romantic engagemet shoot.    Only to be followed up tomorrow with their incredible Fox Hills Resort wedding.  Stay tuned!

Meet:  Christine & Paul

Becky Watts - Amy, I just commented on their wedding shots above, and had to leave a note on these smokin images too. Love ‘em.October 8, 2011 – 9:13 am

Heritage Hill, Green Bay Wedding Photographers: Trisha + Cory

Happy Monday!

Today we have for you the sweet evening Heritage Hill Historical Park wedding of Trisha and Cory.   These two got the most perfect day, some of the most vivid and brightest blue skies we’ve seen.    They chose to do a First Look, which you know we love.  It’s always a special moment when a bride and groom see each other for the first time and it fit them because they wanted to do all their pictures before the wedding as they had to head off to their reception right after the ceremony.    The sweetest part of their wedding were the personal touches these two infused into their day and reception.    It’s what I love about these two.  From the guys wearing seriously cool Chuck Taylors, to their ”favorite movies” themed centerpieces, the PEZ thank you favors and more all capped off by the Grandest Imperial March a page right out of Star Wars complete with light sabers.    Trisha and Cory this day was perfectly you!

Married:  Trisha and Cory

 

Alicia - Great photos! It looks like it was a fun wedding.October 4, 2011 – 12:53 pm

Green Bay The Woods Wedding: Amanda + Ray

For her it was the perfect slam dunk, for him the perfect tee-off…a hole-in-one, this day was the dream shot, the day Amanda and Ray said “I do.”

We had the incredible honor to capture Amanda and Ray’s wedding.  Amanda is the Assistant Coach of the Green Bay UW Phoenix Women’s Basketball team and Ray a pro golfer.  Their sports careers keep them incredibly busy and when the sport schedules hit, they find they are often on the road in different cities , but seeing them together, you can tell their love is not bound by any distance.

Amanda  and Ray married at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in DePere, followed by a great reception at The Woods, golf club.    On our way out, we stopped at the picturesque Green Bay Country Club, where Ray was the resident golf pro in years past.    The best part, the crew there had a golf cart prepared just for them.   As they drove off down the path, none could miss the rattling clank, clink, clank … of the “Just Married” soda cans trailing behind.

Amanda and Ray, you guys are the best.  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to capture your wedding story.

Married:  Amanda + Ray

Carina Thomas - Awesome wedding! I love how you capture the emotion of the day great images!October 4, 2011 – 2:19 pm

AmyJ - Hi Laura, thank you, yes you will be able to view and order from even more pictures from their online gallery. I love them in the golf cart too, in the slideshow there’s one of them driving off with the cans trailing behind. One of my favorites…. Thanks – AmyOctober 2, 2011 – 11:11 pm

Laura - love the pictures! hope we can order some!!! was hoping to see the picture of them in the golf cartOctober 1, 2011 – 11:07 am

Kathy - I love these. Your pictures are awesome. Especially the sunset shot. Gorgeous!October 1, 2011 – 7:58 am

Bridgewood Resort Wedding: Cara + Kory

Alright!  Our blog is once again live and kicking.  It took a few tries, but alas we were able to defeat a rogue blog page that kept overriding our latest blog feed.  So as not to miss a beat and to spread the love, we will be posting several blog entries each day.   What better way to kick things off than with the re-post of Cara and Kory’s incredible Bridgewood Resort wedding.
Cara and Kory were blessed with big gray skies that made the beautiful pinks and the fresh citrus yellow-green accents pop.   The extra blessing came as we ventured out to Doty Park, the rain stayed away, not a drop until late into the evening.      From amazing details, to a party that rocked the night, to a bride and groom that exude fierce love and grace, this day was blessed.    Enjoy!
Married:  Cara + Kory
To see more images of Cara and Kory’s Bridegwood Resort Wedding, click here or view the slideshow below.
Vendors we love who helped make the day perfect!
Beautiful Wedding Decor by the fabulous team at Wedding Perfect
DJ/Band: Sound Dimensions

Kathy - Love all of them!!! Congrats to you both!September 30, 2011 – 7:51 pm

Jenna - Love everything about this, beautiful Amy!September 30, 2011 – 6:44 pm

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