A Purple Suit & Bluff-Side Vows: Jordan + Abigail’s Magnolia Sunset Wedding
There’s a specific kind of energy that happens when a couple leans entirely into who they are. For Jordan and Abigail, that meant a wedding day at Magnolia Sunset in La Crosse, WI, filled with “white hot intensity,” a move to Oregon on the horizon, and a purple suit so soft even the photographer had to touch it.
As a La Crosse wedding photographer, I’ve seen my fair share of ceremonies, but Jordan and Abigail’s day was a masterclass in staying present. From the nervous laughter while getting ready to the quiet “we finally did it” moment post-ceremony, every second felt earned.
The Venue: Magnolia Sunset in La Crosse
If you’re scouting Wisconsin wedding venues, Magnolia Sunset is a hidden gem tucked into the bluffs on Keil Coulee Road. It has that perfect “country-chic” balance—industrial beams meet rolling hill views. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite La Crosse wedding venues because the light hitting those bluffs during the ceremony is a documentary photographer’s dream.
The Story: “Choose to Love Every Day”
The ceremony, officiated by Abigail’s brother-in-law, was less about rigid tradition and more about the “deep textured kindness” Jordan brings to the table. We heard about flooded train tracks in North Dakota, the adventurous spirit taking them across the country to Oregon, and a love that survived living together in Rochester.
The officiant shared a powerful sentiment that stuck with me: Love is a choice, not just an emotion. It was a choice they made when they started dating, and it’s a choice they’ll keep making—even when life gets as messy as a flooded train track.
Documentary Moments: Real Life > Posed Perfection
Whether I’m shooting as a La Crosse wedding videographer or photographer, my goal is to stay out of the way so the real stuff can happen.
- The Humor: Jordan quoting the “I love you, bitch” meme during their quiet moments.
- The Chaos: Nearly stepping on the dress while playing giant Connect Four during social hour.
- The Tech: Coordinating “six angles” to make sure we didn’t miss a single glance or the shimmer of that “blingy” dress.
Planning your own Midwest Celebration?
If you’re looking for a photographer who values the “silly days” as much as the “big days,” I’d love to chat. I split my time between the mountains of Denver and the bluffs of the Midwest, and I’m always ready to head back to a Midwest vineyard wedding venue or a bluff-side sunset in Wisconsin.
Jordan and Abigail: Thanks for letting me into your world for a day. May your move to Oregon be your greatest adventure yet, and may your five cats always have room for one more (eventually).
