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Hanna + Kait: A Chic Meets Laid Back Downtown Madison Wedding

Kait + Hanna’s wedding day was full of smiles and joy and absolutely beautiful

Also, who doesn’t love a queer wedding during Pride Month? No one I’d want to be friends with, that’s for sure!

These two met during July of 2020 (what a time, right?) at Picnic Point for a COVID-cautious first date, and the rest is history! They returned to Picnic Point again for their engagement photos, which you can check out here!

The ceremony itself took place at the Madison Central Library (the fanciest of Madison libraries) and was bright, fun, and filled with music. I kid you not, as the wedding party members were coming down the aisle, the string quartet was playing a song I knew I recognized but couldn’t put my finger on, until at the very end, I realized it was an instrumental rendition of Fat Bottom Girls by Queen, and if I hadn’t been wearing a mask, you’d have seen me smiling ear to ear.

After the ceremony, we headed to the Capitol Building in downtown Madison for couples photos (Hanna + Kait were troopers through the heat though, which was considerable), and then off to State Line Distillery for the reception! And holy smokes, State Line Distillery was such a fun venue! We’ve never photographed a reception there before and it was awesome! Loved those Cicada murals too!

Enjoy the photos from this sweet and fun wedding day, and help me wish Kait + Hanna a big congratulations!

—Sam

Here are the vendors that helped make their wedding day awesome!

Ceremony Venue: Madison Public Library (Central Library)

Reception Venue: State Line Distillery

Officiant: Pat Werk

Hair & Makeup: Beauty Unveiled by Tia

Wedding Rings: Soha + Aubree

Hanna’s Suit: Bindle & Keep

DJ: Andrew Larson of Saturn’s 8 Entertainment

Florist: Robert Eimstad (family member)

Desserts: Bloom Bakeshop

Catering: Flour Girl & Flame

Wedding Coordinator: Sarah Robinson of OSO In Love Events

 
 

Daliah + Jakob: A Book Lovers Dream Wedding

There’s not much that is more romantic than a love of reading

Daliah + Jakob celebrated their union surrounded by friends and family from all over the world at the Madison Public Library central location (which as we all know is a place of wonder and beauty and knowledge!) and it was a perfect wedding day! The weather was gorgeous too, a happy bonus in an unpredictable Wisconsin spring!

Enjoy the photos of this amazing couple and help me wish them a BIG congratulations!

—Sam

Here are the vendors that helped make their wedding day awesome!

Ceremony + Reception Venue: Madison Public Library

Officiant: Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman

Hair & Makeup: Aniu Salon

DJ: Terrence with Kuhl Entertainment

Florist: DIY by Bride

Desserts: Madison Sourdough

Catering: Buck & Honey’s

Wedding Coordinator: Shannon with Simply Weddings

Decor Rentals: Velvet Rentals

 
 

Carrie + Tom: A Fun Library Wedding with Trivia!

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This wedding replaced first dances with some kickass Geeks Who Drink Trivia! 

Carrie + Tom have just about the greatest 'meet cute' story you've ever heard. They actually became roommates when they both moved up to Madison to work for Epic, and lived together for quite a while before they started dating! They bonded over Vincent Price movies, Edgar Allen Poe, wonderful Wisconsin beer, and surreal cartoons. They eventually decided to start dating (all while still being roommates)! 

How is that for a great way to start things off? 

For their wedding day, they definitely did it their way, including having Geeks Who Drink Trivia in place of dancing! (It was so fun to see the tables competing for first prize!) They also had a custom house crest (House of Crowlack) designed that combines their two last names into a SUPER sweet and mythical house beast! 

Congratulations to Carrie + Tom! It's been so wonderful getting to know you two and we are thrilled to have been able to celebrate your wedding with you! If you'd also like to check out their Engagement photos, click here

-- Sam 

Here are the vendors (with links!) who made their wedding day A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! 

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Madison Central Library

Officiant: Dr. Jo Carter (friend of the couple)

Wedding Dress: David's Bridal

Tux: Lucca Men's Clothing

Trivia: Geeks Who Drink (Hosted by Devin Renner) 

Florals: DIY! 

Cupcakes & Cake: Bloom Bake Shop

Catering: Willy Street Co-Op

Tea Favors: Matcha Tea Company

House of Crowlack Design: Rhea Ewing

 
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