Our hometown party took place one week after our Vegas wedding. I had debated back and forth about whether I wanted to bring my wedding dress again to this event. It had gotten pretty trashed by the end of the wedding. Ironically, its condition is what helped me make the decision to bring it to Milwaukee. Many brides have done such beautiful “trash the dress” photo shoots. I figured that I might as well trash my trashed dress some more—or, at the very least, rock the frock around the city.
Our photographer arrived at 3:00 PM, and we started by taking some pictures in the lobby of the Intercontinental Milwaukee.
The lobby was pretty crowded, though. The Chicago Bulls were in town and people were hanging out, waiting for the chance to get autographs. We missed our chance at scoring a collectible; we shared an elevator with Joakim Noah, but none of us had a good idea as to who he was!
We decided to head outside to Milwaukee’s lakefront and Art Museum campus.
We started taking photos by Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin. Mr. Mole assumed that Discovery World was like Discovery Zone, complete with indoor mazes and ball pits. I don’t know if he was disappointed or relieved to discover he was mistaken.
We then walked across the muddy ground toward the Milwaukee Art Museum.
We saw another wedding party taking photos, but otherwise the area was pretty empty. We had the patio of the museum almost entirely to ourselves.
We then made our ways up the stairs and over the bridge to get a different angle.
We posed near “The Calling” (or the Sunburst). There was a lot of hand rubbing since it was so cold.
We then gave the jumping shot a good, college try. I think I should go back and show Joakim Noah this film. I bet I will get an offer from the Bulls to play.
After our last attempt, when Mr. Mole psyched me out and didn’t jump, we made our way back to the car.
At this point, I think we both broke into a sprint to the car. The cold had gotten to us.
We made our way back to the hotel and warmed up in the lobby bar.
An hour later, we were at Roots and ready to celebrate with family and friends!
All photography in Milwaukee by Gavin Gould, unless otherwise noted.
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You guys did a good job of pretending you weren’t cold for pictures! 
I love the difference between this and the Vegas pictures. This shoot looks laid back and casual, contrasting with the fancy Vegas ones.
I like rock these frock pictures a lot…. you got gorgeous photos in your wedding dress in not so traditional wedding day spots! I have to say, I like the visual of trash the dress images, but I don’t think I could EVER do that!!! Rock the frock…. I could definitely do!!
Wow, these are such awesome photos Mole!! Love the jumping shot, hehe!
These are gorgeous! And, I love the jumping shot, it looks like you had so much fun 
You two look amazing, and never cold! You look like two people who are in love, wandering around in fancy clothes, just being happy. I love that!
These are gorgeous!
May I ask where you got the necklace you’re wearing in these? It’s beautiful and I’ve been looking forever for something like it!
Thanks everyone!
@jenbob555: I am actually wearing two necklaces here! The first is a strand of pearls that I got from my grandmother. The second is a monogrammed heart charm on an 18″ chain from Tiffany’s.
You got some wonderful shots and I’m super jealous you rode in an elevator w/ Noah!
I love the “Rock the Frock” idea. It’s great to have wedding day pics, but also great to get pics in locations you don’t have time to visit on your wedding day. I will have to keep it in mind for sure!
@Mrs. Sunhat: I wish that we would have known who he was! My only thought was, “Wow. That guy is tall, so there is a chance he is one of the Bulls.” Haha.
@Blonde17Jess: It was definitely fun to try a slightly different look with the dress as well.
Mrs. Mole, Los Angeles/Las Vegas Age and Occupation: 29, Test Prep Instructor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, User Experience Architect Engagement Date: April 2011 Wedding Date: January 2012 Venue: Wynn Las Vegas/Bouchon Bistro About Me: I’m a Wisconsinite-turned-Angeleno who is planning a destination wedding in Las Vegas. I am passionate about education: I spent 23 (!) consecutive years in school, and now I work to help other people get into graduate programs. I love running on the treadmill, buying bath products from Lush, learning new moves in step aerobics, and exploring my neighborhood on foot. I am sometimes snobby about food, but I am rarely snobby about books. I read everything from Geoffrey Chaucer to Iris Murdoch to Chuck Klosterman to Candace Bushnell. My fiance and I are getting married on our third anniversary!
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