Where were your wedding and reception and how did you choose the venue(s)?
Our wedding ceremony was at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in North Lake, WI and our reception was at The Delafield Hotel in Delafield. We chose our church because it reminded Megan of the church she grew up going to. It’s cozy and beautiful. It really made our ceremony feel intimate and personal.
We picked the Delafield Hotel because of its old world/antique charm. Also, the on-staff wedding planner, Erin, was phenomenal to work with and she made planning our wedding reception so easy.
What memory stands out most from your wedding day?
Off the top of my head, my favorite memory was how awesome our dance floor was! There was NEVER a dull moment and everyone looked like they were having a blast!
What personal touches did you add to the wedding to make it your own?
We chose vendors who knew us personally and could customize their services to us. Our priest has been a friend of Megan’s since Kindergarten; our DJ was a friend of Megan’s from high school; Maureen has been our buddy/coach/photographer for a few years (and for many more to come)! We picked our favorite colors to decorate with and to base our floral choices around. We decided to have a bean bag toss game instead of glass-clinking as it’s one of our favorite tailgate games. The game had the logo of the gymnastics academy where we coach together on display. Jason also made a fantastic slideshow of photos of each of us growing up, us together, and our favorite people!
What was the most enjoyable part of planning your wedding?
Megan most enjoyed that we were able to work together as a team to make decisions. It wasn’t always easy, but we always figured out how to make a decision we were both excited about. It bonded us and brought us closer together.
So stinkin’ sweet- I love it when grooms want to take their own pictures of the beautiful bride!
What was your greatest challenge in planning your wedding? What did you feel least prepared for?
Wedding planning wasn’t too tough at all for us. We were extremely lucky. I would have to say that I felt least prepared for how difficult it was to try and see and speak to all of our wedding guests. I wish the night could have lasted longer so I could have connected with everyone!
What resources (blogs, friends, websites) helped you in planning your wedding?
I glanced at Pinterest to get some ideas, but not too closely. Pinterest pressure is a real thing! Etsy, however, became my best friend. I got lots of ideas from the site and found some great deals, too! Plus, I loved that most of the items I shopped for were handmade. I used theknot.com for the checklist. It helped me prioritize the order of our ‘to do’ list.
These ladies are some of Megan and Jason’s students so I did some fun shots of them at the venue.
What advice do you have for people planning a wedding?
Don’t be afraid to break the rules. While we followed many of the wedding traditions out there, you definitely don’t have to. Your wedding should reflect YOU!
Which moment(s) are/were you most excited to see in your wedding photos?
I’m most excited to see the moments that we were unaware Maureen captured! Candid photos are my favorite!
Why did you choose Maureen Cassidy Photography?
Because she RULES! DUH!
Wisconsin Wedding Vendors!
Ceremony Venue: Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish
Reception Venue: The Delafield Hotel
Hair & Make-up: Creative Flair Salon
Wedding Dress: Brandi’s Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: The Wedding Shoppe
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Catering & Bar-tending: The Delafield Hotel
Officiant: Fr. Jacob Strand
Wedding planner: Erin Neureuther (with The Delafield Hotel)
Flowers/Florist: Waukesha Floral & Greenhouse
Invitations: Minuteman Press (formerly R.B.’s Printing, INC)
Dessert (cake and such!): Our cake was from Piggly Wiggly
Photography- Maureen Cassidy Photography Like there would be anyone else?? 😉 & 2nd shooting-Sarah Maughan of Urban Anchor Photography
DJ: We used Sound By Design for our DJ and lighting services.
Maureen Cassidy is a Madison wedding photographer, Madison family photographer & Madison boudoir photographer who loves capturing connections, love and beauty in Wisconsin and around the world. If you would like to send her a message contact her {here}.
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