Megan and Ryan couldn’t have had a better wedding day. From our initial meeting, they were adamant about having a fun wedding. They planned the day to make sure nothing got away from them, too. While they kept the wedding party to one-each, they were constantly surrounded by friends. The whole day was a party celebrating their nuptials.
Also, selfishly, these two treated us like family. When I arrived at Megan’s aunts home, she introduced me to the whole family, welcomed me with coffee, wine, cinnamon rolls. It was so nice be included in the day like that. TJ got to hang out at AJ O’Bradys in Menominee Falls with Ryan all morning. Megan instructed TJ, “you’re one job is to make sure Ryan doesn’t have more than one shot.” After the one, they just hung out!
The dance floor at the Villa Filomina never stopped either. The day seemed to move quickly but fun was had by all.
Here’s how we saw their day:
Milwaukee Winter Wedding
Vendors and all the sweet, little details
Photographers: TJ + Shannon Uttke // TJ Uttke Photography
Engaged: April 2014
Ceremony: St. Anthony’s Parish // Menomonee Falls
Reception + caterer: Villa Filomena + Zilli’s // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Her rings: Lampone Jewelers // Hales Corners, Wisconsin
His rings: Lampone Jewelers // Hales Corners, Wisconsin
The Dress: Beratti Bridal // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bridal accessories: Etsy
Suits: Men’s Warehouse // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bridesmaid dresses: Stone Manor Bridal // Grafton, Wisconsin
Hair : Tara at Vici Capilli
Makeup artist: Kelly Bong (Independent)
Invitations + paper goods: Sammy Mueller at Signature Designs
Flowers: Jaimers Floral // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ceremony music: Amanda Niederehe – singer
Reception Music + lighting: A Personal Touch // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wedding Day transportation: Brew City Bus // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cupcakes: Stacy Hampton
First Dance: Just a Kiss – Lady Antebellum
Father-Daughter Dance: What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Mother-Son Dance: Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
What was their favorite part of the day?
“Walking down the aisle and seeing 200 people I knew and loved!”
Megan + Ryan’s advice for future couples:
-Give the groom water
-Take it all in, repeat.
-Relax, the only thing you have to do that day is get married!
