Downtown Milwaukee Wedding at Charles Allis Art Museum – Kaitlin & Evan

Kaitlin and Evan’s Milwaukee Charles Allis Art Museum wedding hit home for many reasons. I get excited every time I travel to my hometown for a wedding… but this one was extra special. It’s not every day I get to photograph the wedding of an old friend!

As you may recall from their engagement session, Evan and I used to work together in high school. Since then, he has made a culinary career! Now Executive Chef of Easy Tyger Restaurant on Brady Street, he and Kaitlin met in culinary school. They have become inseparable ever since.

Family and friends traveled from around the world to celebrate with these two. Even though the forecast called for day-long thunderstorms, we were pleasantly surprised with sunny blue skies! Evan and Kaitlin were lucky enough to exchange vows on the museum’s lawn, exactly as planned. Afterwards, we took a stroll across the Brady Street bridge for wedding party photos and some sweet nostalgia 🙂 I’m not kidding: these two were all smiles all day!

Some of my favorite details include their wheel of cheese instead of wedding cake (you know you’re in Wisconsin when…). Kaitlin also kept the memory of her mother close by tying her antique wedding ring to her bridal bouquet. There is no doubt that both she and Evan’s late father were with us in spirit.

Kaitlin and Evan: I am so honored to have been a part of your wedding day. You two are clearly a perfect match, and I couldn’t be happier for you! Wishing you a wonderful future together.

Vendor Team

Venue: Charles Allis Art Museum/Dress: Robert Bullock from Miss Ruby Boutique/Suit:1905 custom tailored by Joseph A Bank/Bride’s shoes: Betsey Johnson/Florals: Mari’s Flowers/Caterer: Easy Tyger/Cheese: Pleasant Ridge Reserve from Uplands Cheese

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7 Replies to “Downtown Milwaukee Wedding at Charles Allis Art Museum – Kaitlin & Evan”

  1. What a beautiful day! Her earrings are stunning and I love the fun detail in his jacket.

    1. Emma says:

      Thanks Elizabeth!! Those are two of my favorite details as well. All of Kaitlin’s jewelry was antique!

  2. Wes J says:

    What a beautiful wedding! That first look though… Let’s not forget.. The cutting of the cheese, I mean COME ON! <3 Great stuff! 😀

    1. Emma says:

      I know!!!! The cheese cutting was almost my favorite part of the whole day 🙂

  3. Lisa-Marie says:

    Aww, their “fake” first look is so sweet and touching! You did a lovely job with their photos! 🙂

    1. Emma says:

      Thanks so much, Lisa-Marie!

  4. Laetitia says:

    Beautifully documented! They must be so happy! 🙂

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