Kyslee and Nate kicked off their wedding weekend at the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum in Milwaukee. Although their wedding day was planned in Chicago, the couple chose the stunning Villa Terrace to kick off the weekend with their closest friends and family. The venue was steeped in history and elegance, with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. We started the evening with portraits of the couple, and then ascended a grand staircase to meet all of their guests for dinner. Every detail of the evening was special, from the Aperol Spritz signature cocktails (it felt like we were in Italy), to each guest giving a heartfelt speech.

I love capturing rehearsal dinners before the couple’s wedding, it’s a chance to enter into the heart of their world, meeting their dearest friends and family before the big day.