I knew Hannah + Max’s wedding would be a heartfelt day after spending a chilly afternoon photographing their Christmas tree farm engagement session, and hearing the story of these high school sweethearts!

Hannah and Max are Chicagoans, but Hannah’s dad grew up in Lake Geneva, and so goes their family’s love for this charming escape-from-the-city city. Hannah has style for miles, and WOW, did her vision for her wedding day come to life and then some at the Grand Geneva ski chalet + with the overflowing organic blooms by Frontier Flowers of Fontana! Every last detail was perfectly executed (also thanks to her awesome godmother, a wedding planning vet who came out of retirement as a special gift!). Hannah’s smile lit up her entire wedding day…a clear family trait of this group of wonderful people. One of my favorite moments of their day was their mutual excitement and tears during their private first look. They even ended the night with sweetness at the make-your-own-s’mores spot around the campfire, overlooking the ski hill.

Additional personal touches included Lake Geneva necklaces for the maids (and seen on Hannah), the bride’s heirloom vintage fur, an heirloom handkerchief, and the bride and groom even honeymooned in family tradition, jetting off to The Royal Hawaiian hotel. I have way too many favorites to share here, and I even tried to control myself this post! I loved witnessing this wedding…thank you so much, Hannah + Max!  xoxox

 

Rustic Wisconsin ski lodge wedding venue: Grand Geneva Ski Chalet | Wedding planner: Hannah’s sweet godmother! | Bride’s hair + makeup: Lauren Purdom and Keia Drews | Floral design: Frontier Flowers of Fontana | Custom calligraphy + paper goods: Jenna Blazevich | Bride’s Dress: BHLDN / Watters | Veil + Fur: (vintage heirloom) | Earrings: Kate Spade | Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Groom’s bespoke suit: Zeglio Custom Clothiers | Bridesmaids’ dresses: Bella Bianca | Custom Lake Geneva necklaces: Kerry Gilligan | Groomsmen suits: Men’s Warehouse | Ties: The Tie Bar | Catering + Cake: The Grand Geneva Resort | DJ: Okyne Medialab | Boats: Lake Geneva Boat Tours