When I first saw Rochelle + Josh’s wedding inquiry email, I was psyched. Cuvee is one of my favorite Milwaukee Wedding Venues and their wedding day plans and aspirations sounded so relaxed + fun. Then, after I met them, I was so much MORE excited to work with them because they were such a fun-loving couple.
I was so glad they decided to do a first look because the Iron Horse Hotel is beautiful EVERYWHERE and I wanted to make the best of the time we spent there.
R+J: Thank you for being such a wonderful couple to work with. I feel like we became good friends in the short amount of time we have chatted/emailed/skyped and I am truly sad that we can not hang out more because you do not live in Milwaukee! Please come visit me and my fluffy doggy, Leo!
Your wedding, your family and friends, the ceremony and the reception – – EVERY BIT of it SO good.
Thank you for making my job easy and throughly enjoyable, xo.
Special thanks to Rochelle’s mom, Cynthia Affias, for the awesome apple butter!
ALSO – – check out what one of the groomsmen did/made.
Details + Vendors:
Colors: Blushes, Neutrals, Golds
Wedding Dress Designer + Store Bought: Alfred Angelo, The Wedding Connection // http://www.alfredangelo.com // http://www.weddingconnectionmn.com
Cake/Desserts: Joey Buona’s // http://www.joeybuonas.com
Catering: Joey Buona’s // http://www.joeybuonas.com
Bride shoes: Nina New York // http://ninashoes.com
Bride veil/head piece: Etsy – Bella Bridal Veils // http://www.etsy.com/shop/BellaBridalVeils Bride jewelry: Ann Taylor Loft // http://www.loft.com
Bridesmaid jewelry: Anthropologie // http://www.anthropologie.com
BM dresses: Mixed Neutrals, Blushes, Golds
BM Shoes: Mixed Nude
Groom Suit: Hugo Boss // http://www.hugoboss.com
Groom Shoes: Cole Haan // http://www.colehaan.com
Groom Accessories: (watch, special belt, cuff links, special socks?): Skagen (watch) // http://www.skagen.com
Groom Tie: J.Crew // www.jcrew.com
GM Suits: Mixed
GM Ties: Express // http://www.express.com
Hair Stylist: Salon Nova // http://www.salonnovaonline.com
Makeup Artist: Salon Nova // http://www.salonnovaonline.com
Music (DJ/LiveBand): Lakhpreet Kaur (Ceremony music – on violin), Double Platinum DJ // http://www.doubleplatinumdj.com
Flowers: Sendik’s Market – Franklin (bouquets and boutonnieres), center pieces DIY // http://sendikshome.com/flowers.html
Videographer: N/A
Photographer: Studio 29 // www.foto-29.com
Ceremony: Cuvée Champagne Lounge // http://cuveemke.com
Reception Hall: Cuvée Champagne Lounge // http://cuveemke.com
Decorations: DIY
Chuppah: DIY, Dan McCarthy
Ketubah: Ruth Mergi // http://www.ruthmergi.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=27416&Akey=73E3P9FT
Rehearsal Dinner: Shorewood River Club // http://www.hubbardlodge.com/Weddings— Private-Parties.html
Rabbi: Rabbi Andrea Steinberger, UW-Madison Hillel // http://www.uwhillel.org/home.aspx Any other details or unique elements: Homemade Apple Butter by Rochelle’s Mom, Homemade cookies by Josh’s Nana, Resident Graphic designer – Rochelle’s sister, Anna, Violinist – Rochelle Stand Partner from UW-Madison (Lakhpreet Kaur), Homemade Chuppah
I was so glad they decided to do a first look because the Iron Horse Hotel is beautiful EVERYWHERE and I wanted to make the best of the time we spent there.
R+J: Thank you for being such a wonderful couple to work with. I feel like we became good friends in the short amount of time we have chatted/emailed/skyped and I am truly sad that we can not hang out more because you do not live in Milwaukee! Please come visit me and my fluffy doggy, Leo!
Your wedding, your family and friends, the ceremony and the reception – – EVERY BIT of it SO good.
Thank you for making my job easy and throughly enjoyable, xo.
Special thanks to Rochelle’s mom, Cynthia Affias, for the awesome apple butter!
ALSO – – check out what one of the groomsmen did/made.
Details + Vendors:
Colors: Blushes, Neutrals, Golds
Wedding Dress Designer + Store Bought: Alfred Angelo, The Wedding Connection // http://www.alfredangelo.com // http://www.weddingconnectionmn.com
Cake/Desserts: Joey Buona’s // http://www.joeybuonas.com
Catering: Joey Buona’s // http://www.joeybuonas.com
Bride shoes: Nina New York // http://ninashoes.com
Bride veil/head piece: Etsy – Bella Bridal Veils // http://www.etsy.com/shop/BellaBridalVeils Bride jewelry: Ann Taylor Loft // http://www.loft.com
Bridesmaid jewelry: Anthropologie // http://www.anthropologie.com
BM dresses: Mixed Neutrals, Blushes, Golds
BM Shoes: Mixed Nude
Groom Suit: Hugo Boss // http://www.hugoboss.com
Groom Shoes: Cole Haan // http://www.colehaan.com
Groom Accessories: (watch, special belt, cuff links, special socks?): Skagen (watch) // http://www.skagen.com
Groom Tie: J.Crew // www.jcrew.com
GM Suits: Mixed
GM Ties: Express // http://www.express.com
Hair Stylist: Salon Nova // http://www.salonnovaonline.com
Makeup Artist: Salon Nova // http://www.salonnovaonline.com
Music (DJ/LiveBand): Lakhpreet Kaur (Ceremony music – on violin), Double Platinum DJ // http://www.doubleplatinumdj.com
Flowers: Sendik’s Market – Franklin (bouquets and boutonnieres), center pieces DIY // http://sendikshome.com/flowers.html
Videographer: N/A
Photographer: Studio 29 // www.foto-29.com
Ceremony: Cuvée Champagne Lounge // http://cuveemke.com
Reception Hall: Cuvée Champagne Lounge // http://cuveemke.com
Decorations: DIY
Chuppah: DIY, Dan McCarthy
Ketubah: Ruth Mergi // http://www.ruthmergi.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=27416&Akey=73E3P9FT
Rehearsal Dinner: Shorewood River Club // http://www.hubbardlodge.com/Weddings— Private-Parties.html
Rabbi: Rabbi Andrea Steinberger, UW-Madison Hillel // http://www.uwhillel.org/home.aspx Any other details or unique elements: Homemade Apple Butter by Rochelle’s Mom, Homemade cookies by Josh’s Nana, Resident Graphic designer – Rochelle’s sister, Anna, Violinist – Rochelle Stand Partner from UW-Madison (Lakhpreet Kaur), Homemade Chuppah
Any special credit or a special thank you to family members/friends?
We’d really like to thank everyone for celebrating along side us! A special thanks to:
- Our parents for the support and advice
- Rochelle’s mom, Cynthia Affias, for the awesome apple butter
- Rochelle’s sister, Anna Affias, for the graphics and design
- Josh’s Best Man, Dan McCarthy, for building our Chuppah
- Josh’s nana, Gloria Bristol, for the homemade cookies and treats
- Josh’s aunts, Lauri Streeck and Leslie Cummins-Colten, for making sure everythinglooks perfect the day of
- Our good friend, Lakhpreet Kaur, for her talented violin skills
Favorite part of wedding planning?
- The weekly road trips back and forth to Milwaukee searching for a venue – we were so excited about the process and getting up early for those Saturday drives were fun
- Planning the honeymoon… of course that was fun!
- Looking through baby pictures and realizing that we’re starting the next chapter in our lives, together
- Talking about the future and getting excited because it is actually happening!
What you are most looking forward to?
• Being surrounded by our closest family and friends. Hoping the day doesn’t go by in a blink….
Advice for other brides planning their day?
• Just have fun and remember that while details do matter, you really can’t get caught up in them
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