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Katie and John ~ A Wedding in Madison

By Ron James Propri | Published June 21, 2012

If you’ve ever flipped through a book of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, chances are you’ve seen pictures of his First Unitarian Meeting House in Shorewood Hills, WI, a suburb of Madison. Not only were Katie and John married in this beautiful church, but John’s grandfather, Max Gaebler, was a minister of the church, where Wright also attended as a member. Now 91, Max Gaebler serves as minister emeritus and the family was honored to have him in attendance. We enjoyed an absolutely beautiful day on Saturday, June 2nd, first at the historic church, and then at Quivey’s Grove for the reception.

First Unitarian Meeting House

Frank Lloyd Wright’s First Unitarian Meeting House

Groom learning to tie a bow tie

We learned how to tie bow ties that day… for about 45 minutes :)

Max Gaebler

Max Gaebler in the First Unitarian Meeting House

Bride walking down isle with parents

Wedding ceremony in Frank Lloyd Wright's First Unitarian Meeting House

Bride and groom walk down isle together as husband and wife

Guests mingle in the Gaebler Living Room

Max Gaebler and grand-daughter sitting on a bench

Portrait of bride and groom

Wedding cake topped with flowers

Bridal party laughs at best man toast

Guests laugh at best man toast

Bride and groom kiss under a tree

Groom spins bride in first dance

Wedding tent at dusk

Groom dips bride

Groom dancing with mother

Wedding tent at Quivey's Grove with full moon

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