Diane and Mike. January 7, 2006

Wedding: First Advent Lutheran, Cedarburg WI
Reception: Alpine Village, Mequon WI


This wedding is an example of why I truly love my job. I didn't know Diane well, but I know much of her family. And I knew a few things for sure going into the job: Her mom and her sister are crazy amazingly crafty/organizer people and are just those kind of people who make Martha Stewart look like a poser. So I figured that all of the "touches" of the wedding would be awesome...and I was right. From the way the church was decked out to the green velvet cloaks that Diane's Mom sewed for all the members of the wedding party, this wedding was picture perfect from the start. And Diane's gown...don't EVEN get me going on her gown. Now, let's just say I've seen a few wedding gowns in my time. This one, my friends, took my breath away. Everything was so lovely, so timeless...

And then I met Mike, the groom and his family. Can you say FUN? Yeah, I knew you could.
Mike's family is what I think of when I think of when I think of what real Wisconsin people are all about. Real. No pretentions. Friends from all walks of life. Traditions that mean something. My first clue was when grandma started doing shots :)

What a wonderful blend of families for them both. Diane looked happy and radiant...and like a bride should. You go, girl.

Kim