Weddings by VIP: John and Ellie | Harbor Lights in Downtown Milwaukee

Well internet friends, it looks like January is going to be when I catch up with all of the weddings from this summer. But what better time to remember all of the great couples and great weather we have photographed this past year.

Not only did John and Ellie have their reception at the Harbor Lights room in downtown Milwaukee, their wedding ceremony was outside, overlooking the lake.

Ellie at her mom's house in Whitefish Bay before her wedding at Harbor Lights room

Ellie created her wedding bouquet with flowers from Sendik's

Ellie at her mom's house in Whitefish Bay before her wedding at the Harbor Lights room

John and Ellie opted for a First Look. Seeing each other before the ceremony is not for every bride, but it does provide a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a private moment together. Plus, with the ceremony and the reception at the same location, this gave them extra time with their guests because we took their portraits before everyone arrived.

John and Ellie share a First Look at the Milwaukee Transit Center before their wedding

Ellie approaching John for their First Look before their wedding in downtown Milwaukee

John seeing Ellie for the first time in her wedding dress before they exchange vows

John and Ellie laughing in the Milwaukee Transit Center before their wedding

Ellie and John kissing in front of the Calatrava before their wedding

Ellie laughing as John hugs her in front of the Calatrava before their June wedding

After taking some portraits with the Calatrava as a background, there's just a brief wait before John and Ellie exchange vows.

John relaxing before he gets married in the courtyard outside the Harbor Lights room

John's boutineer made by Ellie with a flower from Sendik's for their wedding

Ellie sitting inside the Harbor Lights room in downtown Milwaukee before her wedding

Ellie and John getting married on a sunny day in June outside the Harbor Lights room in downtown Milwaukee

Ellie and John exchanging rings during their wedding vows at the Harbor Lights room

Ellie kisses John at their Harbor Lights Room wedding in downtown Milwaukee Wisconsin

Ellie and John in the receiving line at the Harbor Lights room in downtown Milwaukee with US Bank building in the background

Table settings for John and Ellie's wedding at the Harbor Lights room

John and Ellie had a traditional Danish cake called a kransekage at their wedding in downtown Milwaukee

Instead of a wedding cake, John and Ellie shared a Kransekage, a traditional Danish cake, with their guests.

Riley giving a toast for John and Ellie's wedding at the Harbor Lights room in downtown Milwaukee

Ellie is brought to tears by her brother's toast at her wedding in the Harbor Lights room

Ellie and John laughing during their first dance after their wedding in downtown Milwaukee at the Harbor Lights room

John dipping Ellie during their first dance at their wedding at the Harbor Lights room

Ellie dancing with a friend at her wedding in downtown Milwaukee where Sound by Design was the DJ

Sound by Design did an excellent job and kept the dance floor busy the entire night.

John and Ellie kissing at sunset during their wedding by the Calatrava Art Museum

John and Ellie holding hands outside with the Calatrava Art Museum as a backdrop

Being able to step outside and enjoy a fantastic view of downtown Milwaukee makes the Harbor Lights room a great location for a wedding. John and Ellie not only had awesome weather for their wedding, they got to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display in the middle of their reception.