Myrick Park Autumn Wedding La Crosse, WI | Adam & Alex

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A long list of words comes to mind when I think back to Alex and Adam’s stunning fall wedding: magical, comfortable, personal, heartfelt. Take your pick, because they all describe what was a beautiful celebration. The day was as perfect as fall weddings get, and the scene mixed in bright leaves and soft, warm colors to liven the pictures. Groom getting haircut on wedding day at primitive parlour la crosse wisconsin downtown Our day started at Primitive Parlor in La Crosse, where Adam and the guys got their beards and hair trimmed. Levi at Primitive did a great job, and they even surprised Ben with a beard trim of his own! The wedding was at Myrick Park, where we headed next to capture the intricate details of the day. Those included some incredible and beautiful DIY programs, invitations, table numbers and tons of fun little pieces made by the couple. wedding invitations and details burgundy and kraft paper Detail was a big part of their day, and I always try to capture those sweet, precious pieces of a client’s day. That included a custom leather watch to include Adam’s grandfather and a keepsake veil that’s been passed through Alex’s family. wedding dress plus size vintage wedding watch and cuff links rings and ring box with burgundy velvet fabric Makeup by Sarah Koblitz, my talented sister, spent her time glamming up the women while Alex’s mom and aunt helped the bride prepare. makeup by sarah koblitz putting makeup on flower girl with bride looking and smiling bride getting dressed with mom on wedding day at myrick park la crosse wisconsin bride putting on earrings on wedding day at myrick park la crosse wisconsin bride with mom and aunt on wedding day getting ready room at myrick park wisconsin la crosse Alex opted into a first look with her father, and that was a tender moment too. After getting a first look at his mother’s wedding last year, Adam returned the favor for his mom also. first look bride and dad first look with dad myrick park autumn wedding mother and son moment at wedding myrick park la crosse wisconisn groom and flower girl first look myrick park ecocenter la crosse wisconsin The first look for the couple featured laughs, tears and sweet, tender looks as they read personal vows to each other. Adam shed tears throughout most of the day, and this moment was no exception.
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