The Stella Hotel in downtown Kenosha is pure elegance, and our Milwaukee wedding photographers were thrilled to be there. This boutique hotel sits just minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan. It blends old world charm with modern comfort in a way that feels special the moment you walk in. For a romantic celebration, it is hard to find a more beautiful setting in southeast Wisconsin.

The Stella Hotel began as a historic building that is now about a hundred years old. It was carefully restored into a full service luxury hotel. Its two story ballroom is the star of the show. It features dramatic twenty foot ceilings, vintage chandeliers, tall windows, and an outdoor balcony that looks over downtown Kenosha. A private bar in the ballroom keeps the party close.

Couples love how easy The Stella makes the whole weekend. A bright bridal suite with lots of mirrors and natural light makes getting ready comfortable. Guests can book rooms right in the hotel, so no one has to travel far after the last dance. The wedding team helps with every detail, and celebrations can be custom designed. For our team, the chandeliers, tall ceilings, and big windows create stunning backdrops for photos.

From a High School Crush to Forever

Natalia and Daniel met in high school, and one of them had an instant crush. A couple of years later, they started dating, and the rest is history. They love doing anything and everything together. Video games, crafting, and visits to aquariums are some of their favorite ways to spend time. We love a love story that grows from a sweet school crush into a lifetime together.

Their vision was a romantic fairytale fall wedding. Deep olive green led the palette, with rusty orange, burgundy, and gold mixed in. They wanted it to feel like an overgrown castle, inspired by Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast. A grand historic ballroom is the perfect stage for that kind of magic, and as a wedding photographer team, we adore a theme this dreamy.

We love weddings with a strong theme, and a fairytale fall celebration is pure magic to photograph. Rich colors, candlelight, and soft fabrics all come alive in the right light. Our team plans portrait time carefully, using window light inside and golden hour light outside when we can. Historic ballrooms give us so many options, from wide shots that show off the grand space to close portraits full of emotion. We also photograph the details that bring a theme to life, like florals, table settings, and little touches inspired by favorite stories. These images help tell the whole story of the day. Every wedding photographer on our team works to make couples feel comfortable, celebrated, and completely themselves. We want every couple to look back and see the love and joy that filled the room.

Original Weddings is based in Milwaukee, and we proudly serve couples throughout the entire state of Wisconsin. Our photographers and our Milwaukee wedding videographer team work together, so the day feels relaxed and fun. If you are comparing wedding photography packages, you can explore our prices and read reviews from happy couples. For more real weddings, visit our blog. We would love to hear about your plans!

Original Weddings is a team of Milwaukee wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our Milwaukee photography and videography services. This wedding was edited in our Timeless editing style. We offer three different photography editing styles: Timeless, Airy, and Rustic. Please click here to learn more about our photography styles. You pick the style you love for your photos.

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Natalia and Daniel also chose to have their wedding filmed, and we are so glad they did. A wedding film lets you hear every vow, every laugh, and every heartfelt toast again. Our videographers focus on telling your story with natural moments and beautiful sound. A romantic ballroom with vintage chandeliers and tall windows gives a film so much warmth and glow. We love how movement and music bring a fall fairytale theme to life in a way photos alone cannot. Years from now, you can press play and feel the excitement of your day all over again. Your film becomes a keepsake to share with family and friends, and something to watch together on every anniversary. Press play below to watch the highlights from this beautiful celebration in Kenosha. We hope it makes you smile as much as it made us smile while editing it. It is truly one of our favorite films this season.

Milwaukee Wedding Photographers at Stella Hotel

Original Weddings is a team of Milwaukee wedding photographers who love capturing real emotion and romance. We watch for the tender moments, the happy tears, and the details you spent months planning. Before the wedding, we get to know each couple and what matters most to them. That helps us plan the day so it feels smooth and natural. We welcome every couple with warmth and respect, and we keep the mood relaxed so you can enjoy every moment. We also enjoy meeting family and close friends early in the day. That makes group photos quick, so you can get back to celebrating. Our photographers stay calm and flexible, which keeps the whole day feeling easy and fun.

Our team travels from Milwaukee to Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, Madison, and towns all over Wisconsin. Wherever your wedding takes place, we bring the same care and creative energy. We blend candid storytelling with elegant portraits of you, your family, and your closest friends. Every gallery is edited by hand in the style you choose. Original Weddings wants your photos to bring back every feeling from your day, and we would be honored to capture your Wisconsin wedding. We also love sending a few sneak peeks shortly after the wedding, so you can relive the magic right away.

Milwaukee Wedding Videographers at Stella Hotel

Original Weddings creates wedding films that feel cinematic and personal. Our Milwaukee wedding videographers capture vows, toasts, and dance floor moments in a natural way. We focus on clear audio and lovely light, so every scene looks beautiful and every word is heard. We plan our coverage around your timeline, so we never miss the vows, the first dance, or the toasts. We also catch the quieter moments in between, which add so much heart to the final film.

Our videographers travel from Milwaukee to Kenosha, Racine, Waukesha, and across Wisconsin. They work hand in hand with our photographers, so the day stays easy for everyone. Each film is carefully edited and set to music that fits your story. It becomes a keepsake you can share with loved ones for many years. Our team would be honored to film your Wisconsin celebration next and help you treasure every minute of it.