Bride and groom standing in crosswalk in the middle of a city street holding hands and embracing.

Phalen & Oi

08.31.2024

every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.


Phalen and Oi's wedding was held in the heart of downtown Waukesha, WI. The city had an electric vibe which complimented their special day so well. This wedding was grounded in the rich traditions of both the bride and groom. Phalen and Oi's family and friends were part of the most incredible celebration of two families becoming one. From the traditional Samoan dances to the freshly prepared BBQ dinner, the two went together so beautifully. Capturing them in the most authentic way was the highlight of my summer.

Wedding invitation laid out with jewelry and shoes the bride will be wearing on her wedding day.
Black and white empty ceremony space with a chandelier hanging high above the space.
Black and white flower with a brides wedding band and engagement ring nestled down inside near the center.
White rose with purple flowers surrounded by green foliage. A brides wedding bouquet.
Wedding dress hanging to the side of a small window in black and white.
Make-up artist applying the brides make-up in black and white.
Close up of the side of a brides face and hair, emphasizing the rose gold earrings she just put on.
Bride getting ready for the ceremony preparing to put on her earrings in black and white.
Close up looking down on a bride sitting in a chair getting ready for the ceremony. She is calm and serene.
Brides wearing her white wedding dress looking down softly over her shoulder at her train.
Groom looking up at the shirt he is about to wear for his ceremony. The lighting is very strong in black and white.
Groomsman helping button the grooms shirt and preparing him for the wedding ceremony in black and white.
Man laughing away from the camera in a genuine and candid way.
Letters on a counter spelling out the grooms last name at his wedding with two heart balloons in black and white.
Bride peeking out of the door for the first time just before she meets her father to walk down the aisle.
Groom walking down the aisle pointing at the camera smiling big and showing his personality.
Groom standing at the alter seeing his bride for the first time. He is holding back the tears of happiness.
Bride and her father walking down the aisle towards her groom smiling out at her guests.
Bride at the alter laughing out loud in a very candid way at the story being told by the officiant.
Wide angle of the inside of the ceremony space with the bride and groom standing at the alter in black and white.
Bride and groom laughing with each other during their wedding ceremony looking each other in the eyes.
Bride and groom standing at the alter after they have been announce husband and wife cheering with their hands up.
Bride and groom dancing down the aisle with their hands in the air after being pronounce husband and wife.
Bride and groom kissing in front their bridal party. The flower girls are covering their eyes embarrassingly.
Bride and groom with bridal party standing in front of a set of stairs in an urban city setting.
Bride and groom walking and laughing with their bridal party in an outdoor urban setting.
Bride and groom walking and laughing with their bridal party outside in an urban city setting.
Groom and his groomsmen smiling proudly standing on stairs outside an urban city building.
Groom and his groomsmen sitting on stairs outside an urban city building smiling proudly.
Bride with her bridesmaids smiling softly outside an urban city building.
Bride and her bridesmaids sharing a group hug with a big smile standing outside an urban city building.
Groom is nuzzling into the brides neck.
Bride and groom on a set of stairs outside an urban city building holding hands walking up towards the door.
Bride an groom embracing and sharing a loving gaze outside in the balcony of an urban city building.
Groom embracing bride outside in the balcony of an urban city building in black and white.
Groom sitting and bride leaning again a motorcycle smiling comfortably.
Groom sitting and bride leaning again a motorcycle smiling comfortably.
Bride and groom kissing in sidewalk on a city street with an urban feel.
Bride and groom walking in the door excitedly for their grand march.
Bride smiling as the groom gets low while dancing their first dance as husband and wife.
Bride with a big smile dancing with her groom at their first dance in black and white.
Bride dancing with her father on her wedding day. She is beaming and looking up at him.
Back of bride's head watching the traditional dances being performed on her wedding day.
Bride and groom dancing as they enter the reception room during their grand march in black and white.
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