Michelle & Rickey had a golden wedding day.  Gold leaves on the trees, golden sunshine at their backs, and golden moments at every turn.  The lovely and stately Villa Filomena, tucked in the heart of Milwaukee’s east side was the setting for this gorgeous outdoor wedding.

An argument for the first look concept is this shot right here.  Moments like this don’t happen coming down the aisle.

Michelle was positively radiant on her wedding day, and my camera was stuck on her like a magnet.  This is my only explanation for a unbalanced number of pictures of her over Rickey.  I’m sorry Rickey, but you have a gorgeous bride!

The mansion inspired this more stately and traditional shot.  Somehow, it just really works for this couple.

Michelle and Rickey – I loved how your wedding day was tucked into the neat little pocket that is the Villa Filomena.  It’s no surprise that the mansion couldn’t hold it all in.  You are a uniquely sweet couple, and I know your marriage will be full of love and fun surprises.