Wisconsin Wedding On A Riverbank

Happy Monday everyone!! I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend. I’ve had a lovely couple of daysééò always love it when the weekend comes and I get to hang out with my husband and pup!! We’re starting off the week with this gorgeous Wisconsin wedding from ANNA PAGE PHOTOGRAPHY at the beautiful venue of RIVER WILDLIFE which is surrounded by nature. Gorgeous bride Becky tells us, ééòWhen we visited River Wildlife, we immediately knew it was perfect. As part of a wilderness preserve in Kohler, Wisconsin, it features a cozy lodge on the banks of the Sheboygan River, all surrounded by woodlands. The space is far removed from noise and traffic, and the peaceful tranquility feels organically intimate. Better yet, the chefs and staff at the River Wildlife are top notch, and we felt assured that we would be “in good hands”.

Once our venue was booked, we turned our sights to other details. An important priority for us was to find a photographer whose style matched our vision for the day. ANNA PAGE’S sophisticated and warm photos, and her use of natural light, had us hooked. We had confidence that the RIVER WILDLIFE and Anna would make our wedding flawless, so we were free to relax and enjoy each aspect of the day.

When we began planning our wedding, we decided right away that we wanted our “big day” to be an intimate celebration of love and friendship, filled with fun, laughter, and the people who are dearest to us. We wanted to create an experience that was classic and timeless yet relaxed and natural, with an understated elegance. Further, I was determined to enjoy the process, rather than stress or worry about every detail. So, with these guiding principles in our minds, we set about planning our wedding!

The wedding itself took place in a small clearing overlooking the river. We asked a close family friend, who has known me since I was born, to officiate our ceremony, which made it very personal and meaningful. Joey and I included a surprise reading of gratitude to our families, and Joey’s grandma read “Union” by Robert Fulghum, which was also really special. We also chose not to have a bridal party – we spent the day surrounded by our closest friends, and a bridal party seemed almost superfluous. The ceremony was followed by cocktails and appetizers on the lawn in front of the lodge, which was a great opportunity to mingle with our guests.

The reception immediately followed cocktail hour, and was in a tent on the River Wildlife grounds. The tent, linens, flowers, and accessories were predominantly white and understated, in an effort to allow the natural beauty of the venue to shine. The tent poles were wrapped in grape vines, and wreathes made of greenery and white candles were hung from the ceiling, which contributed to the natural feeling and warm lighting. Instead of a cake, we opted for a couple of the River Wildlife’s homemade desserts, which were outstanding. After dinner and toasts, the band started and the dance floor was full until the very last song.

Our wedding was exactly what we had dreamed, and such a special celebration of our love. We were truly able to “be in the moment” and appreciate the beauty and meaning surrounding us. We enjoy looking at the photographs often, and reflecting on what a perfect day we had with our friends and family. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to celebrate all the love in our lives with those who are dearest to us.