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Allison and Ryan an awesomely fun wedding day.  When planning the day, they made sure to do a few things.  One, plan for some fun between the ceremony and reception.  We knew we had ample time to adventure around the Third Ward so the wedding party set up camp on the Cafe Benelux roof top patio.  When we were done with portraits, we headed up there while the new bride and groom enjoyed a beer.  Everyone was so relaxed soaking up the last of the summer sun.

TJ and I often tell couples how important this is but when it comes down to it, there just isn’t time to sneak away.   However, before hitting the reception, Allison and Ryan took just a few minutes to get away.  No parents, no photographers, no wedding party – just the two of them.    Allison and Ryan were only gone for a few minutes but it was just enough time to soak in the day.

These two planned for an incredible day beginning at the Cathedral of St. John and ending at The Astor Hotel.  Here’s how we saw it:

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Vendors and all the sweet, little details

Photographers:  TJ + Shannon Uttke // TJ Uttke Photography

Engaged:  April 27, 2013

Ceremony:  Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist // Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Reception Venue + caterer: The Astor Hotel // Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hers + His rings: Kay // Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

The Dress:
[Boutique] Bliss Bridal // Brookfield, Wisconsin

Bridal Accessories:  All borrowed

Suits:  Men’s Wearhouse

Hair Stylist: Lisa at Vici Capilli // Brookfield, Wisconsin

Makeup Artist: Done by sister-in-law, Heather

DIY Projects:
Flowers // Purchased at Sams Club + arranged by a friend
Invitations // Allison

Reception Disc Jockey: A Personal Touch DJ // Franklin, Wisconsin

First Dance song:  Bridge Over Troubled Water by Johnny Cash

Father + Daughter dance song: My Girl by The Temptations

Mother + Son dance song:  God Only Knows by The Beach Boys

Desserts: Periwinkle’s Bakery // Waukesha, Wisconsin

Allison + Ryan’s advice for future couples:
“Get as much done as possible at least a week in advance.

Take a few minutes sometime between the ceremony and reception to be alone with your husband.

Dance as much as possible at the reception.”


Milwaukee Astor Wedding Photography

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