Hannah & Kole’s Lake Wissota Golf & Events Wedding - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Wedding Photographer

A Summer Wedding Full of Laughter, Love & Lake Views

Some wedding days feel like a party from the second you arrive — and Hannah & Kole’s August 22nd, 2026 wedding at Lake Wissota Golf and Events in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin was exactly that.

There was excitement, laughter, happy tears, gorgeous summer scenery, and a whole lot of celebrating. From getting ready in the morning to the packed dance floor later that night, Hannah and Kole’s wedding day was filled with the kind of moments that make you wish you could hit pause and stay there a little longer.

And there was one very important part of their family who absolutely had to be included — their three fur babies, Rufus, Sunny, and Turkey Bird! 🐾❤️

Because let's be honest, for couples who consider their pets family, a wedding day just wouldn't feel complete without them.

As a Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin wedding photographer, these are the days we love most at Chasing Lilies Photography. The days where couples stop worrying about whether everything is perfect and simply enjoy being married.

Hannah and Kole did exactly that.

They laughed. They soaked it all in. They celebrated with their favorite people — and their beloved pups. And they gave us plenty of unforgettable moments to photograph along the way.

Lake Wissota Golf and Events | A Beautiful Chippewa Falls Wedding Venue

Set in the beautiful Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin area, Lake Wissota Golf and Events was the perfect backdrop for Hannah and Kole’s summer wedding celebration.

The scenic surroundings and beautiful Wisconsin landscape created plenty of opportunities for romantic wedding portraits, candid moments, and photographs that truly captured the feeling of their day.

As a Lake Wissota Golf and Events wedding photographer, we loved being able to photograph the variety this venue offered — from quiet moments between Hannah and Kole to the energy of their wedding reception.

And of course, having Rufus, Sunny, and Turkey Bird as part of their wedding day made their celebration even more personal and meaningful.

For couples searching for a Chippewa Falls wedding venue, Lake Wissota Golf and Events offers a beautiful Wisconsin setting for celebrating with the people — and pets — you love most.

And for Hannah and Kole, it couldn't have been a better place to say "I do."

Getting Ready for the Celebration

Before the ceremony, the excitement was already building.

Hannah and her bridal party spent part of the morning getting ready for the big day, surrounded by the people closest to her.

Her bridal hair and makeup were beautifully done by Wildflower Beauty Eau Claire, creating a polished bridal look while still allowing Hannah to look and feel completely like herself.

Her wedding gown came from The Wedding Shoppe, adding another beautiful detail to her bridal look.

Meanwhile, the guys were getting ready for their own big moment, with suits from Muldoon's in Eau Claire.

And somewhere in the middle of all that wedding-day excitement were Rufus, Sunny, and Turkey Bird, making sure their humans had all the emotional support they needed before saying "I do." 🐾

These getting-ready photographs are some of our favorite images from a wedding day because they capture so much anticipation. The laughter with friends. The final touches. The happy nerves. The moment everyone realizes, This is really happening.

Those moments deserve to be remembered, too.

A Wedding Day That Felt Completely Like Hannah & Kole

Hannah and Kole's wedding wasn't about putting on a show.

It was about being together.

Their favorite people were there. Their three fur babies — Rufus, Sunny, and Turkey Bird — were part of the celebration. The laughs came naturally. The emotions were real. And there were plenty of moments that couldn't have been planned even if they tried.

Those little in-between moments are some of our absolute favorites to photograph.

The look between the two of you when nobody else is paying attention.

The laugh that happens when your best friend says something ridiculous.

The giant hugs.

The happy tears.

The people — and pets — who traveled to celebrate with you.

The moment you look around the room and realize all of your favorite people are actually there.

That's the good stuff.

And that's the stuff we want you to remember.

Romantic Lake Wissota Wedding Portraits

Of course, we made time for Hannah and Kole to step away from the celebration for some newlywed portraits around Lake Wissota Golf and Events.

There is something magical about taking a few quiet minutes after the ceremony to simply be together.

No timeline.

No guests.

No distractions.

Just the two of you, soaking in the fact that you're officially married.

And when your pets are part of your family, those moments can include them, too.

Rufus, Sunny, and Turkey Bird were an important part of Hannah and Kole's story, making their presence on the wedding day an especially sweet reminder that their family includes four-legged members, too. 🐾

Hannah and Kole's portraits captured the natural connection between them while showcasing the beautiful scenery surrounding their Lake Wissota wedding in Chippewa Falls.

At Chasing Lilies Photography, we don't want your portraits to feel like a photoshoot you have to survive.

We want them to feel like you.

I'll give you direction when you need it, keep things moving, and make sure you look amazing — but I'll also give you space to laugh, interact, and actually enjoy being together.

Because your wedding photos should look beautiful and feel like your relationship.

The Little Details That Made Their Day Special

Every wedding has those little details that make it uniquely the couple's.

For Hannah and Kole, one of the sweetest details was making sure their fur babies — Rufus, Sunny, and Turkey Bird — were part of their wedding celebration.

Your pets are family, and when they're part of your everyday life, it makes perfect sense that they would have a place in your wedding story, too.

For Hannah and Kole, having their pups there added another layer of personality, joy, and genuine emotion to their day.

Even dessert was part of the fun. Their wedding desserts were picked up from Sam's Club, proving that you don't need an elaborate wedding cake to have a sweet ending to an amazing celebration.

Sometimes the best wedding details are the ones that simply feel like you.

And that's something we believe strongly at Chasing Lilies Photography.

Your wedding doesn't have to look like everyone else's.

It should look like your wedding.

When the Reception Turned Into a Party

And then came the reception.

Let's just say Hannah and Kole's guests understood the assignment.

Adam Krajnikconde kept the celebration moving as their DJ, bringing the energy and music that helped turn their Lake Wissota reception into one giant party.

Once the dance floor filled up, the laughter got louder and the entire room felt like one giant celebration of Hannah and Kole.

There is something so special about watching a couple's favorite people celebrate them. It's loud, emotional, hilarious, and sometimes completely unpredictable — which is exactly why we love photographing it.

From heartfelt toasts to big dance moves, candid hugs, and all the moments happening between the planned events, the reception was the perfect ending to an already incredible day.

Hannah and Kole didn't just have a wedding.

They had a celebration.

They had their favorite people.

They had their beloved fur babies.

And everyone there was determined to make it count.

Wisconsin Wedding Photography That's More Than Posed Pictures

At Chasing Lilies Photography, we believe your wedding gallery should tell the whole story.

Not just the perfectly posed portraits.

Not just the first kiss.

Not just the details.

The whole thing.

We want you to be able to look through your photographs years from now and remember the feeling of your wedding day.

Remember who was there.

Remember Rufus, Sunny, and Turkey Bird.

Remember the ridiculous dance moves.

Remember the way your spouse looked at you.

Remember the people who were cheering the loudest.

Remember how it felt to have everyone you love — including the furry members of your family — in one place.

That's what wedding photography is really about.

Congratulations, Hannah & Kole!

Hannah & Kole, thank you for trusting Chasing Lilies Photography to document such an incredible day.

Your Lake Wissota Golf and Events wedding in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin was full of everything we love about weddings — genuine connection, big laughs, beautiful scenery, happy tears, your favorite people, your sweet fur babies Rufus, Sunny, and Turkey Bird, and a whole lot of celebrating.

We hope married life brings you just as much laughter, adventure, and joy as your wedding day did.

Here's to the two of you, to Rufus, Sunny, and Turkey Bird, to all the adventures ahead, and to a lifetime of reasons to keep celebrating!

Wedding Vendors Who Helped Make Their Day Special

A beautiful wedding day takes an incredible team, and Hannah and Kole had some wonderful Wisconsin wedding professionals helping bring everything together.

Venue & Catering: Lake Wissota Golf and Events — Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

DJ: Adam Krajnikconde

Hair & Makeup: Wildflower Beauty Eau Claire

Bridal Gown: The Wedding Shoppe

Suits: Muldoon's — Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Desserts: Sam's Club

Additional Wedding Details: Momentotrunks

Wedding Photography: Chasing Lilies Photography — Appleton, Wisconsin

Looking for a Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Wedding Photographer?

Planning a wedding at Lake Wissota Golf and Events, another Chippewa Falls wedding venue, or somewhere throughout Wisconsin?

Chasing Lilies Photography specializes in fun, natural, romantic wedding photography for couples who want photographs that feel genuine, timeless, and completely them — including the furry members of the family.

Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Chasing Lilies Photography photographs weddings throughout the Fox Valley, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Oshkosh, and destinations throughout Wisconsin.

From the emotional moments to the ridiculous ones, the carefully planned details to the things that happen when nobody is looking — I'm there to capture it all.

Because your wedding day goes by ridiculously fast.

Your photographs shouldn't just show you what happened.

They should take you right back to how it felt.

Chasing Lilies Photography

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