Karissa and Pete kicked off our 2015 season and their wedding day couldn’t have been better. We’ve known them for a while and were honored when they asked us to photograph their wedding at Turner Hall. The weeks leading up to the wedding, Karissa joked she was going a bit stir crazy with the DIY projects. The hall itself doesn’t need much. I mean, can Turner Hall be more photogenic?! Add some a glowing bride and groom, their beautiful friends and family, perfectly planned DIY projects and the place was a photographers dream.
Since their ceremony was at 4:30PM, they opted for an First-Look to really extend their wedding day. Doing the first look early gave these two enough time to hang out with their wedding party, see each other for the first time and brave the cold January air for some outdoor photographs.
We had a blast with Karissa + Pete, their families and friends! Here’s how we saw the day…
Turner Hall Wedding Photography
Vendors and all the sweet, little details
Photographers: TJ + Shannon Uttke // TJ Uttke Photography
Engaged: October 21, 2013
Ceremony + Reception: Turner Hall // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Karissa + Petes rings: Jared // Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Karissas Dress: Bliss Bridal // Brookfield, Wisconsin
Designer: Watters Wtoo
Karissas accessories…
Lace bolero // Watters Harriet
Earrings + sash // Etsy
Suits: Jos. A. Bank // Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Bridesmaid dresses: H&M
Hair + Makeup: Beauty // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Invitations: Etsy
Flowers: Sendiks // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Ceremony music: Carolyn Wehner // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
Canon in D
Bridge Over Troubled Wate
Morning Has Broken
Reception Music + lighting: Double Platinum // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Caterer: Saz’s // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Desserts: Grebe’s Bakery // Milwaukee, Wisconsin
First Dance: I Love You But I Don’t Know What To Say – Ryan Adams
Father-Daughter Dance: The House that Built Me – Miranda Lambert
What was your biggest surprise on the wedding day:
“It was so overwhelming and awesome to have all of your loved ones in one room”
Karissa + Pete’s advice for future couples:
“Have a bottle of water handy (having pockets in your dress helps). Spend as much time as you can in your dress…you only get to wear it once!”
