Michelle & Scott :: Kenosha Wedding Photography

My neighbor, my friend and a beautiful bride.

Michelle's Dad made a beautiful speech at the reception, speaking to second chances...everyone deserves one, including these two!

There are a million cliches and analogies out there, but I'm not feeling particularly articulate this evening, so I will  just say - Scott and Michelle travelled the paths necessary to bring them together and while at the time, they may have preferred an easier route, it got them here - which is absolutely, without a doubt, the place they were meant to be. Together.

Since I have the inside scoop, I can tell you I witnessed them work, for weeks on all the little details that made this day special.  From the tea stained invitations that had a tiny sprig of baby's breath, all the way to the elaborate candy table and CUPCAKE STAND! DON'T FORGET THE CUPCAKE STAND!! (It was first-time-not-so-good-lets-make-another-one type project).

The ceremony was at Hawthorn Hollow  in Kenosha. While the bugs were a (little) pesty, the thoughtful duo had a basket of bug spray for guests to use before taking their seat - which was adorned with a raffia fan that could also be used to keep any bugs away.
Back to the ceremony - they included their three children in the ceremony with a rope braiding tradition. It was such a special moment for all of them, symbolizing the union of not just two people, but all five of them.

Following the ceremony, guests went to the Italian American Club in Kenosha; which was decorated with beautiful handmade centerpieces and a very popular candy bar.   A photo booth was available for guests to stay entertained (I LOVE these!) and each table had a bottle of syrup from Hawthorn Hallow for a lucky guest to take home with them.

All in all, it was a romantic, rustic, intimate and love-filled day!