Lillie & Steven’s Rondele Ranch Wedding - A September Wisconsin Celebration

Lillie & Steven’s Rondele Ranch Wedding | A September Wisconsin Celebration

A Relaxed, Joy-Filled Wedding Day in Harshaw, Wisconsin

Some weddings feel less like an event and more like a giant gathering of the people who matter most.

Lillie & Steven’s September 26th, 2026 wedding at Rondele Ranch Weddings in Harshaw, Wisconsin was exactly that kind of celebration.

With their ceremony and reception both taking place at Rondele Ranch, the entire day unfolded in one beautiful Wisconsin setting — from the excitement of getting ready to the ceremony, newlywed portraits, dinner, dancing, and all of those in-between moments that made the day uniquely theirs.

As a Wisconsin wedding photographer, these are the wedding days I love most.

Not because everything has to be perfectly planned.

But because there is room for the real stuff to happen.

The laughter.

The happy tears.

The hugs.

The unexpected moments.

And the people who make your wedding day matter.

A September Wedding at Rondele Ranch Weddings

Rondele Ranch Weddings in Harshaw, Wisconsin was the setting for Lillie & Steven’s entire wedding day, providing a beautiful backdrop for both their ceremony and reception.

Having everything happen at one location allowed the day to flow naturally. There was no rushing everyone from one venue to another. Instead, Lillie and Steven could stay focused on what their wedding day was really about — celebrating their marriage with the people they love.

For couples searching for a Harshaw, Wisconsin wedding venue or a unique Wisconsin ranch wedding location, Rondele Ranch offers a setting where the celebration and scenery become part of the story.

And for Lillie & Steven, it became the backdrop for the beginning of their next chapter.

The Details Before the “I Do”

Before the ceremony, the day was filled with anticipation and all the little details that make a wedding feel personal.

Lillie’s bridal look came together beautifully, with hair by Katy Schneider at Looks Unlimited and makeup by Nicole Trumblay at Lueur Aesthetics.

Her bridal gown from Davinci added another beautiful element to her wedding-day look.

Steven and the wedding party were dressed through Generation Tux, creating a polished look for the celebration.

And then there were the details that showed just how much thought and personality went into the day.

The floral arrangements were created using Sola Wood Flowers and assembled personally, adding a meaningful handmade element to the wedding decor.

These are the kinds of photographs that help tell the story beyond the ceremony itself.

The dress.

The flowers.

The rings.

The little details.

The people helping behind the scenes.

All of it becomes part of the story.

A Wedding Ceremony Surrounded by the People They Love

Eventually, all of the planning led to the moment that mattered most.

Lillie and Steven standing together.

Ready to become husband and wife.

There is something about photographing a wedding ceremony that never gets old. Every couple brings their own personalities, history, relationships, and emotions to that moment.

And even though I've photographed many weddings throughout Wisconsin, no two ceremonies are ever the same.

The reactions from family.

The smiles from friends.

The nervous excitement.

The moment they see each other.

The promises.

The first kiss.

And then that incredible walk back down the aisle as newlyweds.

Those are the photographs that freeze a moment in time.

When the Ceremony Is Over… Let the Fun Begin

One of my favorite transitions during a wedding day is the moment immediately after the ceremony.

The pressure is gone.

The vows have been said.

The couple is officially married.

And suddenly, everyone can breathe.

Lillie & Steven took time for photographs together while surrounded by the beautiful setting at Rondele Ranch.

This is where I love blending natural direction with candid moments.

I'll help you know what to do with your hands, where to stand, and how to feel comfortable in front of the camera — but I'm never interested in making you feel like you're posing for hours.

Instead, I want you to interact.

Look at each other.

Take a breath.

Enjoy being married.

Because the best photographs often happen in the seconds between the poses.

A Wedding Gallery With More Than One Perspective

Lillie & Steven's wedding day was photographed by Chasing Lilies Photography, with Maggie from ML Photography and Design, LLC joining us as the second shooting photographer.

Having a second photographer means there are even more opportunities to tell the complete story of a wedding day.

While one photographer can focus on the bride getting ready, another can photograph the groom.

While one person is documenting the ceremony from one perspective, another can capture the reactions happening throughout the room.

It's another layer of storytelling.

And I loved having Maggie from ML Photography and Design, LLC alongside me to help document Lillie & Steven's celebration from an additional perspective.

The Handmade & Personal Touches

There was something especially personal about the details of Lillie & Steven's wedding.

Their Sola Wood Flower arrangements were self-assembled, adding a handmade touch to their wedding day.

Their desserts included cheesecake cupcakes from Beez Neez, while their wedding cake was created by Ben Salonek.

These are the details that make wedding photography so much more than simply photographing a couple.

Every choice tells a little bit of the story.

The things you made yourselves.

The people who helped.

The vendors you trusted.

The details you spent time choosing.

Years from now, those photographs will help you remember all of it.

Dinner, Dancing & a Whole Lot of Celebration

Once the formalities were finished, it was time to celebrate.

Julie Kay’s Kitchen provided the catering for the day, giving everyone plenty of opportunity to gather around, enjoy good food, and celebrate Lillie & Steven.

Then Logan Walter Music helped bring the party to life.

And this is where wedding receptions really become their own thing.

The dance floor starts filling.

People who were sitting quietly during dinner are suddenly dancing.

Friends are laughing.

Family members are celebrating.

And the couple gets to look around and realize:

All of these people are here for us.

Those candid reception photographs can become some of the most meaningful images in a wedding gallery because they capture people exactly as they were.

No perfect posing.

No retakes.

Just joy.

Telling the Story Beyond Photographs

Lillie & Steven also had NCL Productions there to capture their wedding day through videography.

Wedding photography freezes moments.

Wedding videography brings those moments back to life through movement, voices, music, and emotion.

Together, photographs and film create an incredible way to remember a wedding day.

Years from now, Lillie & Steven will be able to look back not only at what their wedding looked like, but experience pieces of how it sounded and felt.

The Vendors Who Helped Make Their Day Happen

A wedding day takes an incredible team, and Lillie & Steven had a wonderful group of vendors helping bring their celebration together.

Wedding Venue & Coordinator: Rondele Ranch Weddings — Harshaw, Wisconsin
Wedding Photography: Chasing Lilies Photography
Second Photographer: Maggie — ML Photography and Design, LLC
Caterer: Julie Kay’s Kitchen
Cheesecake Cupcakes: Beez Neez
Wedding Cake: Ben Salonek
Florals: Sola Wood Flowers — Self Assembled
DJ: Logan Walter Music
Videographer: NCL Productions
Hair: Katy Schneider — Looks Unlimited
Makeup: Nicole Trumblay — Lueur Aesthetics
Bridal Gown: Davinci
Tuxedos & Suits: Generation Tux

A huge thank you to every person who helped make Lillie & Steven's Rondele Ranch wedding in Harshaw, Wisconsin such a memorable celebration.

Lillie & Steven — What a Day!

Lillie & Steven, thank you for trusting Chasing Lilies Photography to capture your September 26th wedding day.

Your wedding was filled with so many of the things that make a celebration unforgettable — genuine emotion, beautiful details, family, friends, laughter, and a whole lot of love.

It was an honor to be there.

I hope when you look through your photographs years from now, you don't just remember how everything looked.

I hope you remember how it felt.

The excitement.

The anticipation.

The laughter.

The people.

And the feeling of becoming husband and wife.

Congratulations, Lillie & Steven!

Here's to a lifetime of adventures, ridiculous laughter, quiet moments, and a whole lot of love.

Looking for a Harshaw, WI Wedding Photographer?

Planning a wedding at Rondele Ranch Weddings or searching for a Wisconsin wedding photographer for your upcoming celebration?

Chasing Lilies Photography specializes in fun, natural, emotional, and timeless wedding photography for couples who want their photographs to feel genuine and personal.

Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Chasing Lilies Photography serves couples throughout Wisconsin, the Fox Valley, Northeast Wisconsin, Northern Wisconsin, and beyond.

Whether you're planning a ranch wedding, barn wedding, outdoor Wisconsin wedding, elegant venue celebration, or an intimate gathering with your favorite people, I'll help you feel comfortable in front of the camera while capturing the moments you'll never want to forget.

Because your wedding day happens once.

Your photographs let you relive it forever.

Chasing Lilies Photography

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