From City Streets to Sunset Dreams: Dakota & Bailey’s Downtown Mayville to Horicon Marsh Engagement Session


There’s something magical about love stories that blend the energy of the city with the serenity of nature—and Dakota and Bailey’s engagement session did exactly that. We kicked things off in the heart of downtown, From brick alleys, and rocky stones next to the water, every stop along the way captured their fun-loving, easygoing vibe.

Downtown gave us texture, movement, and a little edge—an ideal backdrop for the beginning of their story.

As golden hour started to glow, I took them out to the marsh, trading city streets for open skies, boardwalk and long grass. The shift in scenery was almost symbolic—calm, peaceful, and wildly romantic . together they soaked in the view as the sun dipped low on the horizon. The marsh sky lit up with warm tones of golden sunset.

But one of our favorite parts? Dakota’s truck, when I asked him if he wanted to use it he said no, but Bailey was quick to chime in and let me know that even though he said that he secretly wants some.

From the vibrant downtown energy to the golden calm of the marsh , Dakota and Bailey’s engagement session was the perfect blend of adventure, romance, and real connection. These two are the kind of couple that make you believe in forever. I am So excited for their fall wedding!

A couple walks hand in hand along an urban alleyway with rustic brick walls and industrial details.
A romantic couple stands close together on a small town sidewalk, with her in a white dress and him in casual attire.
A romantic couple stands close together in a sunlit garden with evergreen branches in the foreground.
A couple dancing on a sidewalk near a brick building, with the woman wearing a flowing white dress.
A couple sits together on rocks by a river on a winter day wearing cozy sweaters and jeans.
A couple shares a romantic moment on rocky riverbank with calm water and forest in the background.
Romantic couple embraces by lakeside in autumn setting with trees and water in background.
Romantic couple sharing intimate moment by lakeside during golden hour in natural outdoor setting.
A couple in casual attire sits together on a fallen log in a rustic outdoor setting during golden hour.
A couple poses together on a rustic wooden boardwalk at sunset in a natural outdoor setting.
A romantic sunset moment captured on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by tall autumn grass.
Small delicate white wildflowers with blurred brown background in soft natural lighting.
Romantic couple embraces while watching a vibrant sunset over rural grassland during golden hour.
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Intimate couple sharing a romantic moment at sunset against a dark skyline.