Jaime and Ryan. We’ve been excited for their wedding day since we met them. TJ did their engagement session solo but when he got home, he told me how great Jaime and Ryan interact. He was right. I could see it in our later meeting… when you’re with these two, you can’t help but laugh with them. They have energy that illuminates to everyone around them (I know this sounds cheesy but it’s true)!
Their wedding day was cold. Very cold. And rainy. That didn’t slow them down though. Ryan joked and Jaime laughed at him. The wedding party were extreme troopers in the weather, too! Everyone was smiles all day.
We’re excited to call these two our friends. Here’s a look at how we saw their wedding day…
Vendors and all the sweet, little details
Photographers: TJ + Shannon Uttke // TJ Uttke Photography
Engaged: March 17, 2013
Ceremony: South Shore Pavilion // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Reception Venue + caterer: Crown Plaza // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Engagement ring: Ryan’s great grandmothers ring
Her + His rings: Kesslers // Greenfield, Wisconsin
The Dress: Eva’s Bridal // Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Bridal Accessories: Family heirlooms from Jaime’s grandmothers
Suits: Men’s Wearhouse
Hair Stylist + Makeup: Freya Salon // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DIY Projects:
Invitations + paper goods // Created by Ryan
Tote + make-up bags for bridesmaids, decorations for arch, sewed & hand-stitched ring bearer pillows, centerpieces, favors // Jaime and Ryan
Reception Disc Jockey: Musicbox Entertainment // Greenfield, Wisconsin
First Dance song: Marry Song by Band of Horses
Father + Daughter dance song: When I fall in Love by Carmen McRae
Mother + Son dance song: In My Life by The Beatles
Desserts: Aggie’s Cakes // St. Francis, Wisconsin
Transportation: Andru’s Limousine Service // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jaime + Ryan’s advice for future couples:
“1. Do as much as you can ahead of time, especially if you’re DIYing.
2. Double the amount of time you think you’ll need between appointments. Also, verify that your appointments are correct a day or two beforehand to avoid last-minute issues.
3. Roll with the punches. Things may go off track from what you envisioned. Don’t lose sight of what the day’s really about.”
