I don’t even know where to start with Raisa and Brian. These two are just about the sweetest couple I’ve ever met, and I have had so much fun getting to know them. We met up for the first time over a year ago, and I knew right away that they were a special pair. Raisa had been doing some of her own wedding photography and also videography on the side while going to school when we met, so I was even more honored that they were considering me as their photographer. Working with a fellow photographer is always the best, because they know how to plan everything around getting the best photos. I even had Raisa along to second shoot with me on one of my weddings last year, and she did an amazing wedding video for another one of my brides in August (with Brian as her second shooter! They are an awesome team) so I definitely knew these two a little better than my usual bride and groom. It was an absolute honor to be there with them to capture all of the big and little moments with their closest friends and family. It was a perfect sunshiney day, hardly a cloud in the sky, and I’m so SO excited to share with you some of my favorites (hard to believe that I have more favorites than the ones in this post, it’s a little bit obnoxious how long it is haha!)

Congratulations again Raisa and Brian! Thank you for having me with you on your amazing wedding day!

Vendor Love!

Ceremony: St. James Catholic Church | Reception: Monona Terrace | Wedding Coordinator: Jenny Levin (cousin of groom) | Getting Ready Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown | Videographer: Vaughter Weddings | Florist: Daffodil Parker | Hair and Makeup: Alan Koa Salon | Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff | Rentals: Event Essentials | Ceremony Music: Yahara String Quartet | Cake Artist: Marissa Grzenia (Raisa’s Aunt) | DJ: Guillermo Contreras (friend/cousin of the bride)