The Haye's Wedding Day

Jack + Olivia got married on September 3rd at Country Reflections in Sparta WI and truly had such a beautiful wedding day. They spent the morning getting ready with their peeps and anxiously waiting for the walk down the aisle.

While Olivia and her girls were getting ready, Olivia’s mom brought out a very special gift for her. This was her great grandmother’s handkerchief, passed down through generations to be with her on her big day. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

Once Olivia was all ready to go, she shared a private moment with her dad before it was time for her walk down the aisle.

And I stopped over to Jack and his dudes to snap a few photos before the ceremony started.

Mr. and Mrs. Haye! Such a beautiful ceremony, with personal vows that left everyone sobbing.

We jumped right into family photos after the ceremony, and then spent some time with their crew! Jack and Olivia’s wedding party brought energy and laughs, and were truly so excited to be sharing in these special moments.

Jack and Olivia served wood fired pizzas for dinner, which was such a unique touch. Guests were able to customize their pizzas and watch them being made to order. Also, freaking delicious.

The grand march came after dinner, and the wedding party played a “friendly” game of flip cup to get the party started.

Olivia yelling “BOYS DROOL GIRLS RULE” after the girls kicked ass was a highlight of the evening. Jack and his mom shared a dance after flip cup ended, followed by Olivia and her dad.

And then Mr. and Mrs. Haye shared their first dance as a married couple before inviting their guests to join them on the dance floor.

We snuck away and sprinted out to the back for some golden hour photos of the newlyweds. This is so important to prioritize on wedding days because this was the only time they spent alone with each other for the entire day! Just soaking in the memories and the experience and the LOVE.

And then we walked back inside to dance and party!

My favorite part of the night was when the family/dj dedicated Sweet Caroline to Olivia’s grandma Caroline and the entire dance floor lost their minds.

As I was on my way out, we snagged these priceless shots. All the fun always happens after the sun goes down!

A huge congratulations and best of luck to Jack and Olivia as they begin their life together. Such a fun and down to earth couple, with so many people around them that love and celebrate them. I’m honored to have been able to capture this day for them!

Downtown Newlywed Session | La Crosse WI | Madison + Eli

Maddie + Eli had a rainy ceremony, so we met up that weekend to get some (sunny) photos of them all dressed up. We spent 2 hours walking through Downtown La Crosse finding perfect little love pockets hidden in the alleys and up in the clouds. The best day.

Intimate Elopement | La Crosse WI | Shayla + Tyler

I met Shayla at my first restaurant job about seven years ago. By that point, her and Tyler had been together for about a year (if I remember correctly) and we all knew, way back then, that they were a Forever Couple. They met their 8th grade year, and started dating their junior year of high school.

When I first started to pursue my photography career around 2018, Shayla + Tyler were one of my very fist sessions. I remember being new to posing couples and so so nervous that it would go badly - I was so wrong! They were so in love with each other, they barely even noticed me or what I was worried about. We had a blast running around town together, and I will forever be so grateful for their trust and support in me as a new photographer. I still have prints from their first session in my work space!

A couple years later, they welcomed a handsome baby boy into their lives. Baby Liam made their love even stronger, and I was through the roof when I got the opportunity to photograph them AGAIN. This time, with their little plus one. Watching their family grow over time has been incredible, and so heartwarming.

Our next stop is their Big (little) Day. Shayla and I went back and forth for a while, tossing around ideas for a small private ceremony for the two of them. When they got word that Tyler will be stationed in Poland, they kicked it into gear and created THE most beautiful intimate day I’ve ever seen. They rented an airbnb in La Crosse, put everything together themselves in SECRET, and invited only me (their photog), and their very close family friend and officiant, Steve + his wife. Steve’s wife was unable to make the flight from Arizona, but she sent with him the beautiful wall art sign you see above to commemorate their Love Day.

Hair and Makeup services done by: Lydia at Tease Salon and Barbershop

These little shoes were gifted to Shayla from her dad. They were his when he was a toddler. I loved the small ways in which Tyler + Shayla incorporated their families while keeping their day so private.

Before their ceremony, Steve prayed with Shayla + Tyler. This was so emotional and so perfect. They shared their first look afterwards.

One of my favorite parts of the day was seeing Tyler drown in awe of his bride. So many photos of him staring in admiration, or just seeing him watch her play with Liam and exist as a goddess. It gives me goosebumps to think about even now.

Their ceremony was short, sweet, and emotional. I doubled as photographer, child safety watcher, sobbing guest, and excited friend. Steve spoke from his heart, and gave advice that truly spoke to their relationship and their past together. Shayla + Tyler wrote out their vows and read them aloud to each other. We all cried the entire time.

The moment between the rings and the “I now pronounce you husband and wife.”

Congratulations, Mr. + Mrs. Lueth!

Shayla said she’s dreamed about Steve officiating her wedding since she was a little girl. He’s been in their lives since the beginning. This was her happily ever after - it could not have been more perfect.

They ended their wedding night with pizza by the water. I don’t think it could get any cuter.

“Hayley Perry is the BOMB. If you are looking to feel confident in a totally accepting and creative space, she is your girl! She is open to any ideas and will even taking it a step farther with her creative talent. I have never ever been let down my a photo session with her. If you’re thinking about booking, do it! I promise you won’t regret it.”