It’s been a while since our last post and that is for good reason. We decided to finally take our honeymoon a few days after Emily and Tom tied the knot but now we are all caught up.
Facebook. Everyone loves to hate it. Everyone hates to love it. For Emily and Tom, I’m sure it will always be sweet spot in their lives. Emily and Tom went to high school together but just like many friends, post-graduation sent them on their separate ways. A few years later, Emily was browsing Facebook and came across Tom, now a Marine, and messaged him. And that was that. Years later, here we are photographing their wedding day and the union of their little family.
Emily and Tom got married at St. Martin of Tours in Franklin then, with tons of family and friends, migrated to the Milwaukee War Memorial Museum for the celebration. Especially being July 5, the War Memorial seemed to be the perfect spot for a Marine and his bride.
Here’s how we saw their day:
Vendors and all the sweet little details:
Photographers: TJ + Shannon Uttke // TJ Uttke Photography
Wedding Planner: Timeless Events // Milwaukee, WI
Rings: Kay Jewelers
The Dress: Eva’s Bridal // Oak Creek. Designer: Mori Lee
Bridal Accessories: Vera’s House of Bridals // Madison, WI
Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal
Hair stylist: Katherine at Vici Capelli
Make up artist: Shalisa Smith // MAC Cosmetics
Florals: Deb Donaldson of Petal Pushers Floral // Milwaukee, WI
Paper goods: Digi Buddha Paperie // Etsy
Disc Jockey: Al White + Jay Drews // Friends of the couple
Caterer: Chef Jack’s // Milwaukee, WI
Transportation: High Class Limousine // Milwaukee, WI
First Dance: Sixpence None the Richer – “Kiss Me”
Father-Daughter Dance: Tim McGraw – “My Little Girl”
Mother-Son Dance: Bob Dylan – “Forever Young”
Emily + Tom’s ceremony was held at St. Martin of Tours // Franklin, WI. The reception was at the War Memorial // Milwaukee, WI.
Emily’s advice for future brides:
1. Make sure you sneak away with your spouse for some alone time.
2. Thank everyone!
3. This will be the best day of your life and it will go by quick! So make sure you relax and enjoy it.
Milwaukee War Memorial Wedding Photography
