Black Swan Milwaukee Wedding In January

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Winter wedding at the Black Swan and Journeyman Hotel in Milwaukee.

This was such a fun Black Swan Milwaukee wedding that I photographed this past January. We began the day at the Journeyman hotel to shoot the getting ready photos and first looks. Following all of the first looks we went straight into the portrait sections of the day since sunset was so early. It’s always a must to shoot on the top floor balcony of the Journeyman hotel. I decided to take the rest of the photos in the alleyways of Third Ward. Check out the photos and let me know what you think in the comment section below!

The front of the Journeyman Hotel.
Groom fixing his tie before the wedding ceremony.
Wedding detail shots at the Journeyman Hotel lobby.
Bride reading a letter from the groom before her wedding.
Candid photos of bridesmaids and the flower girl before the wedding.
Bridesmaids photo shoot in the prep room of the Journeyman Hotel.
Bride and mother of the bride checking out the wedding dress before putting it on.
Bride and mother of the bride checking out the wedding dress before putting it on.
Mother of the bride buttoning up the wedding dress.
Mother of the bride buttoning up the wedding dress.
Bride first look with her father outside of the journeyman hotel.
Bride and groom first look outside of the Journeyman hotel.
Bride and groom kissing in front of a weathered brick wall.
Bride and groom winter photo shoot before their wedding.
Bride and groom wedding photos on the rooftop balcony of the Journeyman Hotel.
Wedding party photos at the Black Swan in Milwaukee.
Wedding party photos at the Black Swan in Milwaukee.
Wedding party photos at the Black Swan in Milwaukee.
Bride and groom wedding photos at the Black Swan in Milwaukee.
Bride and groom wedding photos at the Black Swan in Milwaukee.
Bride and groom wedding photos at the Black Swan in Milwaukee.
Outside and inside of the Black Swan Milwaukee.
Bride getting ready to walk down the aisle at the black swan milwaukee.
Bride and groom holding hands and kissing for the first time as husband and wife.
Wedding reception details and setup at the black swan milwaukee.
Wedding reception details and setup at the black swan milwaukee.
Wedding grand march and party at the table clapping.
Bride and groom cutting and eating their wedding cake.
Father of the bride giving the first toast and speech of the night.
Bride and groom first dance photos at the black swan in Milwaukee.
Wedding reception at the black swan milwaukee.

If you are planning a winter wedding, then you will have to pay big attention to the sunset time. Plan to get all of the photos done before the ceremony if at all possible. This may even mean getting dressed three or more hours beforehand to give your photographer enough time. I walk through these details with all of my clients beforehand!

One of my favorite things about shooting at this wedding venue is all of the options or wedding party and couples photos. You can take advantage of the Riverwalk and Milwaukee city skyline, or head into the alleyways for a super industrial feel. Your dress will get dirty if you shoot in the alleyways, but in my opinion, if the dress doesn’t get dirty you aren’t doing it right!:)

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The AWESOME vendors and locations from this wedding!

Prep: Journeyman Hotel

Ceremony/Reception: The Black Swan

Dress: Miss Ruby’s

Flowers: Jess Fluer Fun

Reception Music: Milwaukee Airwaves

Baker: Sally’s Sweet Spot

Videographers: Memento Video & Design

Forte Films and Stills

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