October 30, 2018
Katie and Zak officially met in 2008 during their freshman year of high school. One of Katie’s good friends started hanging out with Zak’s group of friends, and it turned into a regular weekend activity for them. Zak and Katie instantly hit it off. They quickly became best friends. They would watch scary movies, play Mario Kart, go on walks around town, and just hang out talking for hours. A year later, on March 5th, 2009, they officially started dating!
Zak proposed after they had been dating for about 6 years. It was June and they were in the process of slowly moving down to Madison because Zak was starting graduate school in the Fall. During a long weekend together in Madison, they went to the farmers market and picked up a few things for a picnic later that day. Around lunch time, they headed over to Picnic Point to have lunch and go exploring. After their picnic, they walked through the trails. When they reached the tip of the peninsula, Zak proposed! Surprised and excited, Katie couldn’t believe it was actually happening!
Of course, she said “Yes!” and now the happy couple got married! I was beyond honored to photograph their beautiful wedding at Gather on Broadway. They had only their closest friends and family members attend as guests. Katie’s sister (her maid of honor) and Zak’s brother (his best man) made up the entire bridal party. They wanted their wedding to be intimate, thoughtful, and completely romantic and I think they pulled it off perfectly.
Congratulations Katie & Zak! Here’s to a long and beautiful lifetime together!
Katie’s flowers were gorgeous! Buds ‘n bloom did an amazing job!
Katie made the most beautiful bride!
Zak’s mother gave Zak his father’s ring to wear! Aww!
I love a first look and I loved Zak’s reaction even more!
Goodness, these two are so cute!
I love how classic this feels!
Gather on Broadway looked stunning, as always!
Married! Woohoo!
More stunning work by buds ‘n bloom and the Gather on Broadway team!
Time to get the party started!
Thanks to all the amazing wedding vendors that helped make Katie & Zak’s big day wonderful!
Ceremony & Reception: Gather on Broadway // Catering: Chef Jyll Everman at Gather on Broadway // Officiant: Pastor Jonathan Pierce // Bride’s Hair: Village Mane Salon // Bride’s Makeup: Dana Michele Makeup // Florist & Rentals: Buds ‘n Bloom Design Studio // Wedding Dress Boutique: Vera’s House of Brides // Wedding Dress Designer: Pronovias // Bridesmaid’s Dress: Bill Levkofs // Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka // Bride’s Earrings: Givenchy // Men’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse // Rings: Kessler’s Diamonds // Invitations, Save the Dates, Thank You Cards: Designed by the Bride // Cake: Manderfield’s Bakery // DJ: Shaun Anthony Signature Entertainment // Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and First Dance Music: Greg McMonagle // Signage: Designed by Bride // Alterations: Monica Freng at Monirose Bespoke Gowns
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