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Eternal Vows: A Romantic Wedding Celebration at The Lageret in Stoughton Wisconsin

  • misskrause
  • Jul 1
  • 2 min read

 I met Bret and Rachel at one of my favorite restaurant jobs I don't even know how many years ago. Back then, it was late nights and a lot of fun, but we all grow up, and it's been amazing watching their love grow through the ups and downs of life. It was such an honor to be a part of their beautiful wedding day, and I can't wait to see what's in store for these two as their story is only just beginning!




Lets get this day started!

Bride and groom outdoors with greenery, groom holding bride's dress. She smiles in a white gown; he wears a black tuxedo. Romantic mood.
Man adjusting bow tie in front of mirror, wearing white shirt and suspenders. Background features dim lighting and a wall sign. Focused expression.
bride and groom standing together reading vows outdoors in front of large trees





The day kicked off hot and sunny as Bret and Rachel started prepping for their big day. Rachel was surrounded by her bridesmaids, while Bret was cracking open beers and jokes with his groomsmen in the Lageret's getting ready spots. Like many couples these days, they decided to have a first look after getting their suits, dresses, hair, and makeup just right. They each wrote personal vows, and I was trying not to tear up in the background. I like to keep a good distance while photographing personal vows, I aim for the couple to feel comfortable while sharing intimate words with each other.

A person in a suit reads a note dated 5.23 in a sunlit outdoor setting. Another hand is raised nearby, suggesting contemplation.
A woman in an off-shoulder floral dress sprays perfume on her neck. Another person is blurred in the background. Black and white image.






Formal photos at the Lageret

bride and groom with wedding party walking and smiling
Seven men in black tuxedos pose smiling in a sunny outdoor setting. They stand on grass, with a brick building and trees in the background.
Six smiling women in red dresses hold bouquets, posing outdoors by a brick wall. Bright, sunny day enhances their joyful mood.
Wedding party in formal attire poses with bouquets against a brick wall. A dog lays on the bride's white dress, adding charm.
Bride and groom kiss, surrounded by joyful wedding party; men in black suits, women in red dresses, two girls in white dresses. Sunny setting.

Bride and groom kiss a dog wearing a satin bow tie. They're kneeling against a brick wall, sharing a tender, joyful moment.


This group was ready to have a good time! It was extra fun for me because I knew a handful of the bridal party. The Lageret has some beautiful spots in the heart of downtown Stoughton for photos, although the sun made it a little difficult to get the group together due to lighting. We made it work and the bridal party were the best hype team through it all! I thought it was so fun that Bret and Rachel were able to bring their pup Willow to be a part of the Bridal party as well, she was such a good girl and looked so cute in her bow tie.

I took Bret and Rachel around the building to some old structures with lots of beautiful exposed brick for their formal couples portraits. We also used a leather chair in the lower level of the venue for some more romantic poses.





Bride and groom walk by a brick wall. The bride wears a floral gown, and both look joyful. Black and white photo with no visible text.
Man in a black tuxedo with a bow tie and white boutonniere stands against a brick wall, looking to the side with a serious expression.
Bride in a white gown and delicate earrings smiles softly, posing outdoors against a rustic brick wall. Peaceful and elegant mood.
bride and groom sitting on leather chair smiling at each other embracing
Diamond and gold rings rest on soft, green leaves. The background is blurred, highlighting the rings' sparkle and creating an elegant mood.
A couple shares a tender smile against a brick wall. The woman holds the man's arm, both dressed elegantly, evoking a romantic mood.
Close-up of intertwined hands with wedding rings. French manicure with gold text "R+B" on nails. Soft lighting, intimate mood.
Bride and groom smiling, holding hands, walking by a brick wall. She's in a white dress, he's in a black suit. Romantic, joyful mood.


Bride and groom kiss in front of a rustic brick wall and arched window. She wears a white gown; he’s in a black tux. Romantic setting.



I do

Man in suit crouches near a brown dog lying on a white cushion in a wooden-floored room. The dog looks at the camera, appearing calm.

A man in a black tuxedo walks with an older woman in dark attire down an aisle on wooden floors. Guests in formal wear sit in the background.
Bride in white gown holds bouquet, accompanied by man in tuxedo. They walk down aisle in rustic wooden setting with guests watching.
Bride and groom exchange vows in a rustic venue, surrounded by guests. Monochrome tones highlight emotional and intimate atmosphere.
Bride and groom smiling in a brick-walled setting with an officiant in a tuxedo. Romantic, joyful mood.
Bride and groom kiss under a floral arch with red and green accents, set against a brick wall. Romantic and joyful atmosphere.
Bride and groom kissing in a rustic venue, surrounded by seated guests. Black and white photo with a joyful, romantic mood.

Short, sweet and intimate are the words I would use to describe Bret and Rachels ceremony. Tears were shed and laughs were had. They had their ceremony in the very upper story of the Lageret with beautiful window light shining on them as they said "I do". Rachel's father officiated the ceremony which made it all the more special.






Let's party!!

Bride and groom kiss in rustic venue decorated with string lights. Bride holds a can; groom holds a glass. Warm, joyful atmosphere.
Bride and groom joyfully holding hands, walking in a rustic venue with string lights. Bride in white gown, groom in black suit with drinks in hand.
Bride in white gown holding a microphone and drink, smiling beside a groom in a black tuxedo. Background features a rustic brick wall.

Group of people in formal attire toasting with canned drinks, smiling in a brick-walled setting. Emphasizes joy and celebration.
Five men in tuxedos with bow ties, smiling and holding cigars. They stand together under string lights at dusk, radiating a celebratory mood.
Bride and groom in wedding attire feed each other cake, smiling. They're at a wooden table with white cake, against a brick wall. Mood: joyful.
Bride and groom kissing by a cake on a wooden table. She wears a white gown, he wears a black tuxedo. Joyful moment in a rustic setting.

Bride and groom dance closely at a wedding, surrounded by onlookers. Dim lighting with string lights above. Elegant and intimate mood.
A couple in formal attire dances closely at a wedding reception. The bride's white dress stands out in dim lighting. Guests watch and smile.
Bride in a white dress dances joyfully with a sparker indoors, while a young girl in a white dress observes. Blurred light trails create motion.

This group was ready for some fun! Cocktails were flowing, games were being played and of course the dance floor was hoppin. Bret and Rachel shared their first dance and then had their parent dances.

woman at wedding reception waving glow sticks in dark room with a drink in her hand
Large group photo indoors with people smiling, dressed in formal attire. Background features wooden beams and a brick wall. Festive mood.



 
 
 

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