Western Lakes Golf Course Wedding
When I started thinking about how I was going to write this blog post, the marketer in me wanted to make sure I had the words “gay wedding” and “same sex marriage” in the post numerous times to help my SEO rankings. But then I started thinking about the day and which parts were my favorite. After a few minutes of thinking, I realized my favorite parts were just like my favorite parts of a “normal” wedding. What made this wedding different than any other wedding I have shot? Why should this blog post be about the gender or sexual orientation of the individuals getting married? I never post my other blog posts as heterosexual weddings, so why should this one be about being a gay wedding? It wasn’t. It was just a wedding. Two people who are in love, proclaiming that love in front of their closest family and friends. So no more talk about gender or sexual orientation….only about love.
Ricky and Tim were married at the Western Lakes Golf Course in Pewaukee, WI on July 15th. My favorite part of Tim and Ricky’s wedding was the time we spent out on the golf course together taking photos with the bridal party. It was so easy to see how great these two guys were together and how happy they made each other. They were joking around with their friends, having a good time and making great memories. Their friends and family in the bridal party were always right there to get the couple smiling so natural smiles in their pictures were a breeze. I could tell from the very beginning of the day that this was a tight group and I loved shooting with them.
Here are a few of my favorite photos from the day.
And one more special request by the grooms. I don’t normally spend the extra time to do things like this but it was kinda fun….so Ricky and Tim, here’s a special wedding gift just for you for being my first same sex marriage. Thanks for trusting me with your special day. 🙂
Congratulations Ricardo and Tim. Enjoy your photos!
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Love these pics! (Yes, I’m a Kelly Mottl fan) Congrats to the Grooms!
I love the pics!! The day & scenery were beautiful! The couple is very good looking too! So happy for you Tim & Ricardo!!
Awwww I love these! The last one is hilarious! They look so happy, beautiful photos. Congrats Tim and Ricardo!!
Beautiful day! Beautiful pictures! Beautiful couple!
I didn’t know this was even happening!!!! Congratulations Ricardo and Tim 🙂
It was a joy-filled day, which the pictures captivate well. Special touches throughout the ceremony all crafted with love and good intention.
So glad to have shared this day with everyone.
Love, love the dinosaur picture! Oh, the rest are great, too!
Looks like a fun party. Congrats to you both and every happiness!
Congratulations to you both! Awesome pix! Beautiful place for your wedding. Wishing you both the best!
Thanks Kelly you did a wonderful job. It was so easy to work with you. Very meaningful thoughts
You did a fantastic job! You were the best photographer and we appreciate you putting up with us!
It was a wonderful day and I love the T-Rex!
Loved the pictures. The Dino run was hilarious! Best of luck!
Kenna Roberts
(Your Block kin)
Very awesome work. The wedding was beautiful and these photos compliment it.
I haven’t seen Ricardo since we were both young kids, but it’s great to see these brilliant pictures. Congratulations to Ricardo and Tim for finding each other and making it official! Looks like you had a great fun wedding. Have to say also, I love the dinosaur pic!! What a great idea!
Kelly you were so much fun to spend time with. Thanks for capturing the love of everyone at the wedding.
Awesome photos! Kelly has done a great job capturing “the moment” in each image. I am excited to see more of her work. It was a very fun, loved filled day. Congratulations, Tim & Ricky! Excellent work, Kelly! (LOVE the dino pic!)
Awesome experience all around. Great couple, great wedding, great venue, great pictures!!! Thank you so much for thinking enough of me and my girls to make us part of your wedding and very special day!!! We lived it and had a ball!!! You two really are quite a “pear”!!!! Whoop whoop!!!
Great photos of a great couple:)
What a happy day it was. These pictures have helped to capture the love and joy of Ricardo and Tim as well as everyone who celebrated with them. Kudos to all.
Wonderful celebration! Congratulations again, and we wish you many happy years together!
Monica and Tom Diamond