A Western Wisconsin Barn Wedding

I'm going to preface this post by saying: This was my cousin's wedding! And it couldn't have been any more perfect. Ian and Crista chose the Barns of Lost Creek in Beldenville, WI for their venue. The grounds were beautiful - especially the smaller in barn in which dinner was held. The weather that day was not ideal - rainy, windy, and very cold for early October. So the ceremony was moved to inside the larger barn, which ended up being just as pretty as the original outside location. Since the weather was so bad, we ended up doing most of the photos inside the ceremony barn space, and it was soooo pretty. The warm wood colors and cafe string lights on the walls provided the best backdrop for wedding party photos, and especially Crista's bridal portraits.

Ian and Crista's first dance photos are some of my favorite that I've ever taken. You can definitely see the love they have for each other, as well as how much fun they were having. The last photos in this series show the prank Crista played on Ian during the garter toss - one the most entertaining things I've seen at a wedding!

Black and white portrait of groom buttoning shirt while preparing for wedding ceremony indoors.
Groom adjusts gold tie while getting dressed in warmly lit room before wedding ceremony.
Groom in a plaid vest and white shirt getting ready in a warmly lit rustic room.
Groomsmen toasting with beer cans in a rustic wedding venue with warm lighting.
Groomsmen posing together in a decorated barn with string lights and suspenders.
Groom and groomsmen in bow ties and suspenders smiling inside a rustic barn venue.
Groom in a grey suit stands confidently in front of groomsmen in a barn.
Groom walking confidently through a barn aisle with groomsmen standing behind him.
Groom seated in front of groomsmen in a rustic barn with string lights above.
Groom and groomsmen in white shirts and suspenders posing in a rustic barn.
Groomsmen playfully lifting the groom in a warmly lit rustic barn venue.
Bride in lace wedding gown being helped by a family member in front of mirror.
Helper fastening the back of a bride's lace wedding dress in black and white photo.
Bride in lace gown being helped with dress buttons reflected in ornate gold mirror.
Bride in lace cap sleeve wedding gown viewing reflection in vintage ornate mirror.
Bride in fitted lace wedding dress admiring herself in a vintage full-length mirror.
Bride in lace wedding gown putting on earrings surrounded by bridesmaids in black and white.
Bridesmaid in blue dress helping smiling bride with bracelet while seated on bed.
Elegant bride in lace gown reading a heartfelt letter while seated on vintage sofa.
Bride wearing embroidered blush cowboy boots with lace wedding dress hem on colorful woven rug.
Bride in lace wedding dress putting on decorative cowboy boots while seated on sofa.
Smiling bride in lace gown holding bouquet inside rustic barn with string lights.
Bride with six bridesmaids in emerald green gowns holding bouquets inside rustic barn.
Bride in white lace gown with six bridesmaids in emerald green dresses holding bouquets in rustic barn.
Bride and bridesmaids in emerald green gowns viewed from behind in string-lit wooden barn venue.
Bride in fitted lace gown surrounded by bridesmaids in dark green dresses holding fall bouquets in barn.
Bridesmaids in hunter green gowns lean in toward smiling bride holding bouquets in rustic barn.
Bride in white lace dress with six bridesmaids in emerald gowns holding bouquets in barn venue.
Smiling bridal party in emerald green dresses holding eucalyptus bouquets with bride in rustic barn.
Close-up of bride holding lush eucalyptus and peach rose bouquet surrounded by bridesmaids in green.
Bride in lace wedding gown holding bouquet standing alone in aisle of rustic barn with string lights.
Smiling blonde bride in fitted lace gown holding greenery bouquet in warmly lit rustic barn.
Six bridesmaids in emerald green dresses with white shawls holding colorful bouquets pose with bride outdoors.
Bride in white lace gown stands with five bridesmaids in green dresses holding floral bouquets near rustic barn.
Bride and groom share first kiss at altar while bridesmaid smiles during rustic barn wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride in lace gown poses with older man in gray suit holding green tie with heart message.
Close-up of green wedding tie with white heart-shaped message pinned to groom's gray suit jacket.
Blonde bride in lace dress adjusts boutonniere on smiling older man's gray suit lapel indoors.
Groom in tweed suit walks down barn aisle escorted by two older family members at rustic wedding.
Bride in lace gown walks down rustic barn aisle with older man past seated wedding guests.
Black and white portrait of groom in suit with boutonniere waiting at altar during barn wedding ceremony.
Father of bride kisses daughter in lace gown at barn wedding ceremony altar with string lights.
Guests watch as bride and groom exchange vows at rustic barn wedding ceremony with string lights and draped arch.
Smiling officiant in floral dress reads vows as bride, groom, and wedding party laugh during barn ceremony.
Female officiant reads from book during barn wedding ceremony with bridesmaids in dark green dresses behind her.
Bride in lace gown holds bouquet facing groom at rustic barn altar with bridesmaids in emerald green dresses.
Groom in gray suit stands at barn wedding altar with groomsmen in white shirts and suspenders lined behind him.
Bride in lace wedding gown exchanges vows with groom in gray suit at rustic barn ceremony altar.
Bride and groom hold hands laughing with officiant during joyful rustic barn wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share a joyful laugh while holding hands during rustic barn wedding ceremony with officiant.
Bride reads vows from paper while holding grooms hands at rustic barn wedding ceremony with draped arch.
Bride and groom laugh joyfully while holding hands during rustic barn wedding ceremony with smiling officiant.
Bride and groom exchange vows at rustic barn wedding ceremony with bridesmaids in dark green dresses.
Emotional bride covers her mouth while groom reads wedding vows inside a rustic barn venue.
Bride and groom share a joyful moment during rustic barn wedding ceremony with guests seated nearby.
Bride places wedding ring on grooms finger during intimate barn ceremony with officiant watching.
Bride and groom perform unity candle lighting ceremony inside a warmly lit rustic barn wedding venue.
Bride and groom participate in a unity ceremony at a decorated wooden altar in a rustic barn.
Black and white photo of smiling bride and groom holding hands at rustic barn wedding ceremony.
Groom dips bride for first kiss as smiling officiant watches during rustic barn wedding ceremony.
Newlyweds share first kiss under white draped arch at rustic barn wedding with smiling officiant.
Newlyweds walk back down the aisle smiling after barn wedding ceremony as guests celebrate around them.
Large wedding party standing together outside near a tree, bridesmaids in dark green dresses with bouquets.
Wedding party posing outdoors in fall, bridesmaids in emerald green gowns and groomsmen in brown suspenders.
Bride and groom lead wedding party across grassy field, attendants in green dresses and suspenders.
Wedding party walking on green lawn in autumn, bridesmaids in emerald gowns and groomsmen in suspenders.
Bride and groom share a kiss while wedding party looks on, bridesmaids in emerald green dresses.
Groom dips bride for a kiss as wedding party cheers on green lawn with autumn trees in background.
Wedding party raises bouquets to form an arch over bride and groom on a grassy outdoor setting.
Bride and groom pose with two attendants on green lawn, bridesmaid in emerald dress and groomsman in suspenders.
Bride smiles holding lush bouquet as groom kisses her cheek on a green lawn with autumn foliage.
Groom tenderly nuzzles bride while she holds a large eucalyptus and floral bouquet outdoors in fall.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing intimate moment outdoors, bride holding lush bouquet in lace wedding gown.
Smiling bride and groom pose outdoors on green lawn, bride holding colorful eucalyptus bouquet in lace mermaid gown.
Happy couple poses on green lawn, groom in plaid suit embracing bride holding vibrant floral eucalyptus bouquet.
Close-up of smiling bride and groom cheek to cheek, bride holding large orange and green floral wedding bouquet.
Bride and groom share romantic kiss outdoors, bride holding colorful bouquet with orange roses and eucalyptus greenery.
Bride and groom kissing on green lawn, brides veil flowing in wind while holding colorful floral bouquet.
Groom lifts and dips bride for romantic kiss outdoors on green lawn during fall wedding celebration.
Wedding couple poses with family of five on green lawn during autumn outdoor wedding celebration.
Wedding party group of six smiling outdoors, bridesmaids wearing emerald green gowns with white shawls on lawn.
Large extended family group portrait with bride and groom on green lawn during autumn outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss on green lawn with rustic white barn and silo backdrop at fall wedding.
Newlyweds kissing outdoors holding lush greenery bouquet with vintage red and white barn wedding venue behind them.
Smiling bride and groom embracing in front of rustic barn and silo, bride holding autumn floral bouquet.
Happy couple posing together at barn wedding venue, bride in lace gown holding greenery and orange floral bouquet.
Bride and groom smiling and embracing outdoors with rustic red barn and silo in the background.
Bride and groom touching foreheads romantically outdoors at rustic barn wedding venue holding lush bouquet.
Romantic black and white portrait of bride and groom touching foreheads tenderly at outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom sharing a passionate kiss on grass at rustic barn wedding venue in autumn.
Smiling couple embracing outdoors at wedding, man in plaid suit with boutonniere, woman in floral dress.
Elegant wedding head table centerpiece with pampas grass, eucalyptus, orange blooms, and candles.
Elegant rustic barn wedding reception with long white-draped head table, greenery garland, candles, and warm string lights.
Rustic barn wedding reception with string lights, long white-draped tables, and guests mingling in warm ambient lighting.
Two groomsmen in suspenders and bow ties laughing and celebrating at a rustic barn wedding reception.
Lively wedding reception toast with guests cheering in a warmly lit rustic barn venue with string lights.
Bridesmaid in emerald green dress holding flowers during a warm, festive rustic barn wedding reception.
Bridesmaid in emerald dress dancing with groomsman in suspenders at a cozy rustic barn wedding reception.
Excited bridesmaid in emerald dress raising bouquet during a lively rustic barn wedding reception celebration.
Wedding guests celebrating and toasting during a lively reception in a warmly lit rustic barn venue.
Groomsman in suspenders sitting and laughing with bridesmaid in emerald dress at rustic barn wedding reception.
Bride in lace gown and denim jacket dancing with guests at a rustic barn wedding reception with string lights.
Bride in white gown embracing guests during a joyful rustic barn wedding reception with string lights.
Bride in lace wedding dress and denim jacket raising a drink while celebrating at a rustic barn reception.
Bride and groom sitting together on a vintage floral sofa inside a rustic wooden barn venue.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing an intimate moment on a vintage sofa at barn wedding.
Bride and groom sitting closely on a vintage floral couch inside a warmly lit rustic barn wedding venue.
Black and white close-up of bride and groom sharing a tender moment on a vintage sofa at their wedding.
Smiling bride and groom sitting together on a vintage floral sofa inside a rustic barn wedding venue.
Groom kissing bride on the cheek as she smiles on a vintage sofa inside a warmly lit rustic barn.
Bride and groom laughing and smiling together on a vintage sofa inside a rustic wooden barn venue.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss on a vintage floral sofa in a rustic barn wedding venue.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss inside a warmly lit rustic barn at their wedding reception.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing an intimate moment during their wedding dance.
Bridesmaid delivers a heartfelt wedding speech with microphone at a rustic barn reception.
Smiling bridesmaid reads wedding toast from paper while holding microphone at barn reception.
Bridesmaid in denim jacket smiles while reading wedding toast from paper at barn reception.
Groomsman in suspenders and bow tie delivers a wedding speech at a rustic barn reception.
Smiling groomsman in suspenders and bow tie delivers a speech at a rustic barn wedding.
Groom laughs joyfully while seated at the wedding reception dinner table in a rustic barn.
Groom smiles warmly while holding hands with a guest at a rustic barn wedding reception.
Father of the bride delivers a heartfelt wedding speech to guests at a rustic barn reception.
Wedding guests laughing and smiling at a rustic barn reception with string lights.
Man in suit giving a wedding toast speech at a rustic barn venue with string lights.
Wedding party seated at head table in a warmly lit rustic barn reception venue.
Older man in black suit delivering a heartfelt wedding speech with microphone indoors.
Older gentleman giving an emotional wedding toast speech with microphone at barn reception.
Smiling wedding party seated at decorated head table in a rustic barn reception.
Emotional father and groom sharing a warm hug after wedding toast at reception.
Bride and groom standing and smiling at guests during rustic barn wedding reception.
Bride and groom giving a speech together at a warmly lit rustic barn reception.
Bride and groom sharing their first dance at a romantic rustic barn wedding reception.
Bride and groom share their first dance in a rustic barn venue adorned with string lights and wooden beams.
Newlyweds embrace during their first dance in a warmly lit barn reception with guests watching.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing an intimate first dance in a barn venue.
Couple shares a romantic first dance in a rustic barn with string lights and guests holding sparklers.
Groom smiles joyfully at his bride during their first dance in a rustic barn wedding reception.
Newlyweds share a romantic kiss during their first dance in a beautifully lit rustic barn.
Bride and groom share a kiss during their first dance surrounded by guests in a barn venue.
Bride and groom embrace during their first dance in a rustic barn with string lights overhead.
Groom tenderly holds his bride during their first dance in a rustic barn with string lights.
Bride and groom share a tender kiss during their first dance in a warmly lit rustic barn.
Couple shares intimate first dance in rustic barn wedding venue surrounded by guests and string lights.
Woman in black and red dress with red boots dances with partner at rustic barn wedding.
Black and white photo of couple dancing at barn wedding reception with guests watching.
Bride in lace gown shares father-daughter dance at barn wedding reception with guests.
Bride and father share emotional first dance at rustic barn wedding with string lights.
Father-daughter dance at elegant barn wedding reception with warm string light ambiance.
Bride and father dance surrounded by bubbles at rustic barn wedding reception.
Bride and father share tender hug during father-daughter dance at barn wedding.
Bride in lace gown shares playful moment with father on barn wedding dance floor.
Bride and groom share first dance in a rustic barn wedding reception with string lights and guests watching.
Couple shares romantic first dance embrace at rustic barn wedding with cheering guests.
Bride laughing during fun garter removal tradition at rustic barn wedding reception with guests watching.
Groom raises arm triumphantly during garter removal ceremony at rustic barn wedding with cheering guests.
Bride and groom share joyful moment during garter removal at rustic barn wedding with guests cheering.
Bride and groom laugh during lively garter toss tradition at a warmly lit rustic barn wedding reception.
Wedding guest kneels on dance floor holding garter at rustic barn wedding reception with guests watching.
Two men share an emotional hug on the dance floor at a warmly lit rustic barn wedding reception.