Jenny is from Chicago.
Mike is from Green Bay.
Now if you are a typical Chicago native…you may wonder how such a pair could ever get together. =) Jenny is a Chicago Bears fan…Mike is a Green Bay Packers fan. For some that is like mixing oil and water. And yet these two were able to see through their football allegiances to developed a relationship here in Chicago.
We had a great time at their engagement session this past summer. If you haven’t seen their engagement photos, be sure to check them out at this blog post!
The American Club: Kohler, WI
Kohler, WI is conveniently located between Chicago and Green Bay. And so Jenny + Mike found a gorgeous venue with The American Club for their wedding ceremony and reception! Though a renowned Golf resort in its own right, The American Club, was a perfect choice for their wedding! We started in the bridal suite taking photos of Jenny’s details
A photo of her Enzonai wedding dress-
Her wedding shoes –
I went over to take a portrait of Mike getting ready…this was my favorite photo of him all ready to go-
Tania & Nevsy from Custom Hair Lounge came all the way from Chicago for their hair and makeup!
A creative photo with her wedding bouquet
A photo of the beautiful bride!
Had to take picture of this belt that added so much to her wedding dress!
Another photo of the bride in B&W
A lovely photo of the soon to be newlyweds!
Looking good! A classic photo and pose
Bridal Party Photo!
All the bridesmaids in their LulaKate navy blue dresses from Bella Bridesmaid
Groomsmen in their tuxedos
Love the moment!
The American Club in Kohler, WI
The wedding ceremony was held in one of the courtyards of the American Club resort- The wedding invitations, programs and other paper items were done by Jessica Creter from Tulaloo.com
A moment that Jenny and her dad will never forget- =)
The American Club courtyards gazebo all set up for the wedding ceremony!
Nothing says love like a little emotion-
A photo of the bridesmaids bracelets –
After the ceremony we skipped out to take a few more photos of the new bride and groom!
Since we were in Kohler, WI, we decided to take a few photos in front of the Kohler factory!
The Kohler factory was a perfect backdrop!
A water fountain at the American Club
And one last moment together before the reception starts!
Reception centerpieces
The wedding cake in one of the many American Club reception rooms.
I took so many photos of the first dance…here’s one with a different point of view-
Father of the bride giving his toast-
As the evening wore on…Jenny put on her party dress! Time to have fun w/her girls! Thanks to Eddie Butts Band for the great music!
And one last fun shot of the bride and groom dancing/jump roping! =)
Thanks Jenny + Mike for the privilege of photographing your wedding! As I said to you throughout the day- there were so many moments I will never forget! The weather was perfect and the vows…so memorable! Congratulations to you both!
with love,
your wedding photographer…
Kenny Nakai
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