Spooky season is officially here, and with Halloween right around the corner, we’re SO excited to feature Brad and Ryan’s dark and dramatic October wedding on the blog. 🎃🪶👻💍
Brad and Ryan’s Friday the 13th wedding was a bold, spooky celebration filled with meaningful, personal touches that honored their love story and celebrated the LGBTQIA+ journey of resilience.From a surprise on-stage proposal to creating a new last name symbolizing unity, their fall day was everything they envisioned—complete with dark elegance, raven motifs, and all-black attire! 🖤
Head to wedplan.com to see how they brought all the eerie elegance to life with the help of talented vendors, stunning decor, and unforgettable moments. 🍂🍁
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Photography: Codi Shandel Photography
Videography: Impulse Productions
Venue: The Swan Barn Door
Floral: Melody Rose Designs
Stationery + Signage: LK Bridal Studio
Cake: Cowboy David's Bakery
Fashion: INDOCHINO, INDOCHINO Weddings
Rings: Brody Designs
Rentals: D&S Party Tent Rentals
Music: DJ Felix Entertainment (DJ Ackatz)
Caricature Artist: Bernie Tennis
pov: you find the one you’re going to spend the rest of your life with and plan your dream “old money aesthetic” wedding day together. 🥹💍🎲🍸
Tag your partner down in the comments if this elegant inspiration is the vibe you’re going for on your special day!
See even more stunning details from this sophisticated style on the blog at wedplan.com created by the incredible vendor team below. 🤍
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Publisher + Concept: WedPlan Madison
Coordination + Design: OSO IN LOVE
Venue + Cake: The Madison Club - Madison, WI
Photography: Twig & Olive Photography
Videography: Larissa Marie Photography
Stationery, Signage + Projection Graphic: Heartily Design
Floral: Hy-Vee
Bridal Fashions: Vera's House of Bridals
Hair + Makeup: Melissa Ann Makeup Artistry
Casino Tables, Uplighting + Projector: Celebrations Entertainment
Rentals: Event Essentials
Models: Anesa Zabar + Garrett Michael (Privileged Model Management)
Elegant.
Sophisticated.
Timeless.
Embracing the refined Old Money aesthetic with a touch of equestrian flair, get inspired by all the stunning details this incredible group of local vendors created over on the blog at wedplan.com! 🥂💍🐎
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Publisher + Concept: WedPlan Madison
Coordination + Design: OSO IN LOVE
Venue + Cake: The Madison Club - Madison, WI
Photography: Twig & Olive Photography
Videography: Larissa Marie Photography
Stationery, Signage + Projection Graphic: Heartily Design
Floral: Hy-Vee
Bridal Fashions: Vera's House of Bridals
Hair + Makeup: Melissa Ann Makeup Artistry
Casino Tables, Uplighting + Projector: Celebrations Entertainment
Rentals: Event Essentials
Models: Anesa Zabar + Garrett Michael (Privileged Model Management)
There are a variety of styles and shapes when it comes to ceremony backdrops and installations, so here are a few to get you inspired! 🤍💍
Check with your venue to see what may be available onsite, with local rental companies and stationers, or consider creating a custom design of your own! Depending on the desired vibe, you may also want to work with your local florist or balloon artist to adorn your backdrop or for a full breathtaking installation.
Vote for your favorite, or tell us what YOU plan to do for your ceremony backdrop down in the comments. ⬇️
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Photo 1: Larissa Marie Photography, River House at Odettes
Photo 2: Anya Kubilus Photography, The Tinsmith
Photo 3: Larissa Marie Photography, The Eloise, Flower Girls, LLC
Photo 4: Copper Antler Photography, Vennebu Hill Event Venue
Photo 5: Twig & Olive Photography, Harvest Moon Pond, Melody Rose Designs
Photo 6: Anya Kubilus Photography, Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Sunborn Gardens
“I was enchanted to meet you.” ✨💍
Comment down below if this would be your dream fairytale wedding too! 🥹🌲
Find even more sparkling details from this magical wedding look on the blog at wedplan.com!
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Publisher + Co-Coordination: WedPlan Madison
Concept, Co-Coordination, Design, + Florals: B-Style Floral & Gifts
Venue: Caribou Bay Retreat
Photography: Bobbi Petersen Photography
Videography: Food + Cake Wedding Films
Stationery + Signage: LK Bridal Studio
Cake + Desserts: Cowboy David's Bakery
Fashion: Bridal Boutique
Formal Wear: Men's Wearhouse
Hair + Makeup: Beta Blue Beauty
Rentals: Event Essentials
Step into a fairytale with this enchanting woodland wedding design, where dreams come to life under the canopy of towering trees and sparkling lights. 🌲✨
Who else is ready to say "I do" in a magical forest setting like this? 🙋♀️💍
From the soft, neutral palette to the whimsical details around every corner, see all the breathtaking inspiration from this incredible team of vendors over on the blog at wedplan.com now!
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Publisher + Co-Coordination: WedPlan Madison
Concept, Co-Coordination, Design, + Florals: B-Style Floral & Gifts
Venue: Caribou Bay Retreat
Photography: Bobbi Petersen Photography
Videography: Food + Cake Wedding Films
Stationery + Signage: LK Bridal Studio
Cake + Desserts: Cowboy David's Bakery
Fashion: Bridal Boutique
Formal Wear: Men's Wearhouse
Hair + Makeup: Beta Blue Beauty
Rentals: Event Essentials
Very WedPlan Madison. Is there really any other way? 👀
Head to wedplan.com to browse our website, magazine, and other resources to plan your perfect day! 💍✨
Nostalgic 80s vibes 🤝 modern elegance
For the couples looking for a mix of both, we’re pretty confident you’ve found your perfect match!
Take a trip down memory lane with this retro-inspired wedding design we’re showing off on the blog at wedplan.com! 🥂✨
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Publisher: WedPlan Madison
Concept, Coordination, Design, Florals + Rentals: Melody Rose Designs
Venue: The Eloise
Photography: Rhonda Rogers Photography
Videography: Paul F. Gero Photography
Stationery + Signage: LK Bridal Studio
Cake: The Knock Shoppe’s Country Cakes
Bride, Groom + Ring Bearer Fashions: Brides N' Belles
Reception Dress: Thrifted Gown
Balloons: Aerial Balloons & Backdrops (www.aerialbackdrops.com)
Hair + Makeup: Beta Blue Beauty
When a childhood friendship turns into a lifelong love. 🥹🌸💍
See more from Sydney + Jaden's romantically rustic wedding day on the blog at wedplan.com!
Even Bucky Badger himself made an appearance for the party for these UW-Madison alumns. 🦡❤️
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Planning, Coordination, Florals + Rentals: Signature Events
Venue, Catering + Bar Service: Vennebu Hill Event Venue
Photography: Tara Draper Photography
Videography: Taylor Media
Bridal Gown: Vera's House of Bridals
Bridesmaid Dresses: AZAZIE
Groom + Groomsmen Attire: Brides N' Belles
Hair: Harmony Boutique & Beauty Room
Makeup: TrueToYou MakeUp Artistry
Rings: The Diamond Center
Cake + Desserts: Craig's Cake Shop
Live Artist: Your Live Wedding Artist
Ceremony Music: Pecatonica String Quartet
Cocktail Hour + Reception Music: Sound Solutions Mobile DJ's
Bucky Badger: Buckingham U. Badger
Accommodations + Transportation: Dells Hotels
Did you know that many of our local Madison vendors will travel with you or provide their services for your destination wedding?! ✈️✨
Whisk yourself away to the mountains for a dreamy winter wedding 🌲 or head to the beach for a sunny seaside celebration 🌊 like these couples captured by Copper Antler Photography did.
Visit wedplan.com/vendors to browse our top recommended wedding professionals, and ask your preferred vendors if they’ll be a part of your special day somewhere far away! Be sure to check out Blissful Honeymoons & Destination Weddings/Blissful Vacations -Wisconsin for expert destination wedding and honeymoon travel planning. 🏝
PLUS you can totally throw a local reception to party with the rest of your favorite people when you get back.
Comment down below if you’re heading somewhere other than Wisconsin for your wedding day, or would want to! ⬇️💍 Where are you going?
Photography: Copper Antler Photography
Forget the usual bachelor and bachelorette party cliches; if you’re looking for a unique theme for your pre-wedding festivities, this immersive, darkly mysterious live role-play celebration is ENTIRELY unforgettable! 🖤
Click to see more inspiration from a team of talented Madison area wedding vendors on the blog at wedplan.com now!
Think you can solve the mystery? 👀🔪 🩸
Send this to someone who needs to do this for their own bach party, or hit save for yourself!
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Publisher: WedPlan Madison
Coordination, Design, Photography, Stationery & Signage: LK Bridal Studio
Venue, Charcuterie, Drinks & Vintage Car: Iron Amethyst
Videography: Hello Darling Films
Florals: B-Style Floral & Gifts
Cake + Desserts: Sunny Celebrations
Hair & Makeup: AB On Site Beauty
Rentals: Event Essentials
Fog & Dry Ice Machines: Celebrations Entertainment
Dry Ice: A+ Heler's Dry Ice & CO2 (aplushelers.com)
Models: Brad Branwell, Ryan Branwell, Savana Martens, Dylan Gee, Kimmy Schwarzenbart
Till Death Murder Mystery Bach Party
Till death do us part. 💀🍷🖤
Embrace suspense, secrets, and sinister surprises at the murder mystery party we're featuring over on the blog! Tag the bach party crew YOU would celebrate with down below!
Find even more blood-curdling details to inspire your own pre-wedding celebration at wedplan.com.
P.S. Shoutout to the incredible vendor team who KILLED this design. (Pun most definitely intended. 🔪)
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Publisher: WedPlan Madison
Coordination, Design, Photography, Stationery & Signage: LK Bridal Studio
Venue, Charcuterie, Drinks & Vintage Car: Iron Amethyst
Videography: Hello Darling Films
Florals: B-Style Floral & Gifts
Cake + Desserts: Sunny Celebrations
Hair & Makeup: AB On Site Beauty
Rentals: Event Essentials
Fog & Dry Ice Machines: Celebrations Entertainment
Dry Ice: A+ Heler's Dry Ice & CO2 (aplushelers.com)
Models: Brad Branwell, Ryan Branwell, Savana Martens, Dylan Gee, Kimmy Schwarzenbart
How do YOU enjoy WedPlan Madison’s FREE magazine? 💍✨ Print, digital, or both?
Vote in the comments! 👇
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ON THE COVER
Publisher + Concept: WedPlan Madison
Coordination + Design: Orange Door Weddings
Venue: Ludlow Mansion Events
Photography + Videography: Larissa Marie Photography
Florals: DaffodilParker
Stationery: Lettered by Shi
Cake + Desserts: Creative Confections by Alicia
Bridal Fashion: Vera's House of Bridals
Groom Fashion: Men's Wearhouse
Hair + Makeup: ANiU Salon
Rentals: Event Essentials, Velvet Rentals
Linens + Rattan Chargers: BBJ La Tavola
Dee Dee the Dog: Iris Scully
We’re setting sail for a full look at Becca + Mitch’s timeless summer wedding in downtown Madison. 🌊💍🤍
Head over to the blog at wedplan.com to climb aboard and see all the stunning details!
Coordination: Cherry Blossom Events
Ceremony Venue: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Reception Venue, Catering, Cake, Desserts + Bar Service: The Madison Club - Madison, WI
Photography: Anya Kubilus Photography
Videography: SRT Films
Bridal Gown: Anne Barge
Groom Suit: Max Custom Tailor INC.
Hair + Makeup: RefEYEance
Floral: Sunborn Gardens
Stationery + Signage: Lettered by Shi
Rentals: Velvet Rentals, Event Essentials
Entertainment: Funktastic Productions LLC.
Transportation: Gallant Knight Limousine
Top Wedding Florists in Madison, WI
You’ve already found your perfect match for a life partner; now it's time to find your perfect match for a wedding florist! 💐💍
Here in Madison, Wisconsin, we have a vibrant community of creative and talented florists ready to bring your wedding vision to life.
Head to wedplan.com to browse our TOP recommended local wedding florists now! 🌿
Photography: Whitney and Matsaya Photography
Floral: DaffodilParker
