Ridges Golf Course Wedding // Wisconsin Rapids, WI // Hollie + James

These two started out as just friends. They hung out in the same group and everything about their relationship was strictly platonic. Until one day, Hollie decided there might be something more to James than just a buddy. And well, of course, Jimmy wasn't going to put up a fight. Fast forward, and they already make the best team ever raising their son Jace so I have no doubt that these guys are going to kill that husband-wife game.
The morning ofJames and Hollie's wedding, I walked into a room filled with balloons and was greeted with a mimosa. So I already knew it was going to be a good day.

bride getting ready at the mead hotel in wisconsin rapids
mismatched bridesmaids dresses in neutrals

I helped the bridesmaids zip up their dresses and pick out their lipstick and they told me about how they all cried when Hollie found her wedding dress. And ummm it's easy to see why. Lord have mercy.

I pinky promised Hollie and Jimmy it wouldn't rain for their pictures and their outdoor ceremony. And I don't break promises.

bride and groom first look at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids

These reactions are exactly why I fucking love first looks!!

bride and groom first look at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
bride and groom first look at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
wedding party photos at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids

Can we have a moment of silence for how freaking good this wedding party looked?!?! Especially because these bridesmaids picked out their dresses all on their own. Mismatched bridesmaids dresses for the win always always always.

wedding party photos at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
bride and groom photos at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
bride and groom photos at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
outdoor wedding ceremony at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
outdoor wedding ceremony at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
outdoor wedding ceremony at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
outdoor wedding ceremony at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
outdoor wedding ceremony at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
outdoor wedding ceremony at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
outdoor wedding ceremony at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
outdoor wedding ceremony at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
bride and groom wedding photos at jennings and co in wisconsin rapids

I fully support bar hopping after the ceremony if it means cool photos in old buildings.

bride and groom wedding photos at jennings and co in wisconsin rapids
bridwedding party photos at jennings and co in wisconsin rapids
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wedding party photos in downtown wisconsin rapids
bride and groom photos in downtown wisconsin rapids
bride and groom photos in downtown wisconsin rapids

These two. Have mercy!!! I mean when you've got it, you've got it.

bride and groom photos in downtown wisconsin rapids
bride and groom photos in downtown wisconsin rapids
bride and groom photos in downtown wisconsin rapids
bride and groom photos in downtown wisconsin rapids
bride and groom photos in downtown wisconsin rapids
wedding reception at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids

Hollie and James entered their reception to The Rolling Stones. So you know they're good people. And you know they had one hell of a dance party.

wedding reception at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
wedding reception at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids

Pro tip: the best way to get killer dancing photos is to have a Jim Beam in hand and break it down with the wedding party.

wedding reception at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
wedding reception at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids

I know I said I promised it wouldn't rain for the ceremony and photos but I'm pretty glad that it showed up during dinner because look at those post storm skies! This little overlook at The Ridges makes for the perfect spot for bride and groom photos!

bride and groom sunset photos at the ridges golf course in wisconsin rapids
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