Just last month I had the honor of working with Kelsey and Matt Liggett for their wedding.

The ceremony took place downtown Madison at the Gates of Heaven Synagogue, a beautiful venue that lets the natural sunlight pour in. For photos we started at Gates of Heaven, then took off for the Capitol, the Memorial Union, Red Gym, and finished up at a baseball diamond in Stoughton before finally heading to the reception. We had an absolutely perfect day -- an April day with no showers, warm sunshine, and temps climbing into the mid-60's! (Which if you're from Wisconsin, you know how much awful weather we had put up with all winter to get here!!)

I had an absolute blast taking pictures with the bridal party. The bridesmaids were a spunky and fun group of girls and I loved that each of them and the bride had matching Chucks to wear for the big day! The groomsmen were just as fun and energetic to work with - and definitely enjoyed goofing off for the camera. 

One of the reasons I love weddings is that they are always so much fun - but it is especially during the dinner speeches that I'm reminded each time about what weddings are all about. Kelsey and Matt's friends and family spoke to how perfect a match Kelsey & Matt are for one another. They recounted stories of how kind, loving, and special each of them were growing up, and continue to be today. They reminded the guests of how supportive they are and how proud they are of the couple. They took time to remember the loved and missed family members who were no longer with us. All of this is what weddings are about, and what Kelsey & Matt's wedding perfectly embodied - coming together to celebrate the love and devotion of two people, and how that love extends to every corner of their lives.

Thank you Matt, Kelsey, and your families for including me in your special day. It was wonderful to get to know each of you more and spend the day capturing photos that I hope you will love as much as I do!

With that, here's a sneak peek from the Liggett Wedding - Enjoy! :)

-Abbe