Krissy and Keanen Kopplin wanted a low-key, no-stress vibe for their wedding day. The night prior, the couple checked into The Iron Horse Hotel. They took a stroll to the Milwaukee Public Market, picking up cheese, charcuterie and wine that they snacked on the next day as they got ready for the big event. “We were able to relax, eat food and dance. It felt so natural,” Krissy says of the hours prior to the wedding.
They swapped vows in front of 15 guests – including Krissy’s son and Keanen’s two children – in the hotel’s intimate Library, then enjoyed tapas and sangria at Movida. “It was important for us that [our three children from previous marriages] were a part of the ceremony,” Krissy says.
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The hotel held special meaning for the couple, as it was where they reconnected after first meeting in 2013 and later falling out of touch. Keanen was director of rooms (he’s now general manager at Brewhouse Inn & Suites), and Krissy, who has her own photography business, was doing a shoot. “He ended up texting me, and our first date was on Valentine’s Day,” Krissy says. “During the pandemic, our relationship grew astronomically – because we were forced to stay in and cook meals together.”
They decided to get married in 2021, while on vacation to see Keanen’s family in Hawaii. “There was no down-on-the-knee thing. We’ve both been married before,” says Krissy. Two pieces locked into place quickly: Krissy’s friend, Cassie Rosch, for photography; and a sweet deal on plane tickets to Italy for their fall honeymoon.
Invites were printed by Peach Wolfe Paper Co. in the United Kingdom; and flowers – neutrals with pops of fall-inspired oranges and yellows – came from Barb’s Green House in Hales Corners. “I have known Barb my entire life,” says Krissy. “She did my parents’ wedding.”
Couple’s Questionnaire
Bride’s Outfit
Satin Pleated Wide Leg Pant Suit from Express in Swan
Most Romantic Moment
“Spending time with Cassie [taking photos] between the ceremony and dinner, just being 100% ourselves. We were on cloud nine.”
Best Splurge
“Worth every penny was the photographer. That’s all you have to remember that day by. I’m a photographer – pictures are very important to me. I also gave our kids disposable cameras so we could get those developed and see it from their perspective.”
Best Advice for Brides-to-Be
“Don’t focus on place settings or the font size for the invites. At the end of the day, your marriage lasts longer than the wedding.”
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