Emily Schmidt Photography: confessions of a second shooter

Josie + Eric's day was gorgeous...hot, but gorgeous. I was so stoked to be joining Krystal Muellenberg Photography for another wedding {I must be doing something right if I haven't got kicked to the curb yet, haha}! This one was held at the lovely Glacier Canyon Lodge that's part of the Wilderness Resorts in WI Dells. And you know what else is in WI Dells?!?! ....Dunkin' Donuts! OK, so I'm a bit obsessed but their caramel lattes are my absolute fav. It was a MUST that I make a pitstop for a tasty beverage on the way home. So....back to Josie + Eric. They made such a gorgeous couple and I had a total blast helping document their day. Their dance party was the biggest, baddest, and bestest I have ever seen. I have never seen so many people on the dance floor before in my life. Kudos to Screamin' Scott for keeping the party rockin'. If you're looking for a DJ and non-stop action, seriously check him out!

Funny story of the day: well, not really funny, just a story...but I like to tell stories. So, the day before the wedding I usually look through the couple's engagement session photos (if they had any) that were taken by Krystal. I did the same for Josie and Eric and thought to myself, "man, Eric really looks familiar....and I swear I know some Ramirez's." So, did a bit of facebook stalking (yes, I admit to it) and looked up mutual friends. Then it dawned on me that I actually knew Eric's grandma and some of his aunts & uncles and cousins. Many of them live around Gays Mills/Soldiers Grove which is my hometown. His grandma Ramirez used to serve me food at school and I worked for a few years with his Aunt Tammy when I was in high school and college and was in the same class as his cousin Miguel. So, although I didn't actually know Eric...I did get this vibe that I somehow strangely knew him. What a small world. Ok...I'm done with my ramblings...onto the picture show :)