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Summer Wedding at The Carriage House Near Milwaukee, WI | Tina + Zach

One of my favorite weddings from the summer of 2024 has to be Tina and Zach’s at The Carriage House in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin ! Their day was one of endless happiness and celebration from start to finish. I seriously don’t think there was a single point where I stopped smiling from ear to ear during their entire wedding day. Check out some of my favorite highlights from their day, and see why The Carriage House was the perfect space for them to celebrate their love !

Getting Ready, First Look, and Portraits

Tina and Zach both kicked off their wedding day in the best way possible, in the company of their closest friends. Tina and her bridesmaids got ready together in one of The Carriage House’s on site getting ready spaces, meanwhile Zach and his groomsmen were sharing a drink at the bar on location. Having their favorite people around them meant Tina and Zach were able to keep their excitement high while also remaining grounded so that they weren’t too anxious going into their first look.

When it was time for Tina and Zach’s first look the two could NOT have been more ready for the moment, and they immediately were bursting with joy upon seeing one another. Having their first look on the gorgeous grounds of The Carriage House was the perfect way to officially kick off their summer wedding day ! We had some time for couples and wedding party portraits around the stunning property before it was time to head to the ceremony space.

Wedding details sit on a table with perfume for a wedding detail shot.

Bridesmaids in different style bronze dresses look emotional and surprised as they stand in front of a large vanity as the Bride walks in for a first look.

Groom with a short mohawk in a brown-green suit leans in to kiss bride in a white lace dress. They stand in a grassy park outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bride looks at Groom as they pose near a large lake during their summer wedding portraits in Milwaukee.

Bridesmaids and Groomsmen hold up their arms in celebration as bride and groom stand center smiling. They stand outside in a park underneath a tree for summer wedding portraits in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bride and Groom stand in the center as groomsmen and bridesmaids are blurred walking around them for a unique wedding party portrait.

Bride smiles as her bridesmaids in auburn colored dresses huddle around her and candidly laugh. They stand outside in a park with trees and clouds in the background for summer wedding portraits in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Groom stands center as his groomsmen stand on either side of him near the ceremony set up outside.

An Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at The Carriage House

There’s so much beauty to be enjoyed at The Carriage House, and one of my favorite spaces is the outdoor ceremony space of the wedding venue. The simple natural elegance of the space creates a setting that is effortlessly gorgeous, while also not being overbearing. This meant that Tina and Zach were the sole point of attention during their ceremony, and the two could not have been more radiant ! It was a ceremony of laughter, tears of joy, and an unconditional love that deserves to be celebrated. That celebration was soon to follow, as before long Tina and Zach were officially newlyweds !

After their ceremony it was time for cocktail hour and some family photos. With the perfect summer day we had, Tina, Zach and their wedding guests were able to enjoy both the indoor and outdoor spaces of The Carriage House for their cocktail hour. After some time catching up with their friends and family, Tina and Zach prepared for the reception to begin !

Guests sit at white chairs outside waiting for wedding ceremony to begin with a Carriage House in the background.

Groom hugs bride's father as he presents her at the end of the aisle, while the officiant holds onto a book.

Family members hold up head pieces for bride and groom during a traditional celebration during their outdoor wedding ceremony.

Bride and Groom smile candidly at each other during their outdoor wedding ceremony in a park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bride and Groom kiss in front of a hexagon arch with fabric hanging over it and bridesmaids clap in celebration after their outdoor wedding ceremony.

Bride and Groom walk towards the camera down the aisle as guests stand from their chairs and clap in celebration outside in a grassy field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bride smiles widely to her husband as they walk away from the wedding ceremony into the Carriage house after their outdoor wedding ceremony.

Groom holds Bride's face as they kiss and walk towards a Carriage House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin after their outdoor wedding ceremony.

Bridesmaid and Groomsmen look at each other and smile as they walk down the aisle after outdoor wedding ceremony in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bride hugs a groomsmen as they stand inside a Carriage House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Two older female guests hold each other while standing in a grassy yard and guests stand behind them chatting.

Bride hugs her mother as guests smile standing around them. They stand at an outdoor patio during cocktail hour at a Carriage House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bride hugs her father while holding onto a cocktail standing underneath an outdoor patio awning during cocktail hour as guests stand at tall banquet tables chatting and socializing.

Their Wedding Reception Inside The Carriage House

Much like the rest of the day, the evening of Tina and Zach’s wedding was SO much fun. The indoor space of The Carriage House has that same feeling of simple beauty that makes it an ideal space for a wedding reception. Combine that with the fact that the outdoor space was still easily accessible for guests to enjoy throughout the night and you can see why I love this venue so much ! The night was full of incredible moments, from hilarious speeches, to lovely first dances, everything felt just right for Tina and Zach’s celebration.

My favorite moment though had to be when the three of us snuck out for some sunset portraits, taking in the natural beauty of the venue one last time for the day. Tina and Zach ended the day celebrating into the night with their friends and family, the perfect way to cap off an already amazing wedding day.

A sign in a frame with an illustration of a german Shepard sits on a bar top for a signature drink menu.

Bridesmaids in bronze dresses raise their arms in celebration as they enter with Groomsmen into the reception room at a Carriage house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Groomsmen in khaki colored pants and burgundy suspenders dance as they enter the reception room.

Bride and Groom raise their arms in celebration as they walk through the front doors leading into the reception room at a Carriage house near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bride and Groom hold hands and raise their other arm into the air as they weave between reception table where guests are standing and clapping for them. Their reception room is a beautiful large carriage house with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

Bride gets teary eyed as she stand next to the Groom giving a short speech to their guests during their reception.

Bride and Groom kiss while sitting at their sweetheart table in front of large windows looking out onto the yard of a Carriage House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bride and Groom look at each other and giggle while sitting at a round sweetheart table while a man in a khaki suit gives a speech beside them.

Groom kisses bride's forehead as they sit at a round sweetheart table with greenery decorated on-top as a bridesmaid stands to the right of them holding a microphone giving a speech.

Bride and Groom touch noses as they stand outside on a balcony after their wedding ceremony at a Carriage House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Groom dips bride for a kiss in the middle of a tall grassy field as the golden sun sets behind them.

Groom leads his mother out onto the dance floor in a beautiful carriage house reception room with large chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

Mother smiles as the Groom dances with her and guests watch seated at reception tables in a carriage house room.

Bride smiles at her dad as they share a first dance and guests watch behind them during their wedding reception in a carriage house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Guests clap as they watch Bride and Groom sway during their first dance in a carriage house reception room near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bride and Groom sing to each other during their first dance as guests watch behind them seated at their reception tables.

Bride and Groom kiss as they do a slow dance and some seated guests behind them clap and other guests stand watching adoringly during their Carriage House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Bride holds onto her dress as she dances in the middle of the dance floor and guests hold hands to circle around her during their wedding reception in a carriage house near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

I’m so glad that Tina and Zach chose to have me document their wedding day at The Carriage House. These two are some of the most incredible people I’ve had the chance to work with, and I couldn’t be happier with how their day came together ! Check out my blog for more love stories, and if you’re looking to have me document your wedding day be sure to send me an inquiry through my contact page !