{Suttons Bay Elopement | Tatum + Josh}

{suttons bay, michigan | september 2020}

Tatum + Josh

Tatum’s favorite memory of the day: My favorite part of the day was hearing Josh’s wedding vows. His love language is definitely not “words of affirmation” so I know it took him some time and thought to write them and I just loved hearing them. I will cherish those words forever.

Josh’s favorite memory of the day: Seeing Tatum walk out in her dress for the first time. This was a moment I had waited over a year for and she looked absolutely stunning. I couldn’t control the smile on my face as the most perfect bride walked towards me.

Honeymoon location: We went on a mini-moon to Elk Rapids due to travel restrictions with Covid. We stayed at a beautiful house on the water and had a very relaxing trip. We still plan to do a more tropical honeymoon once travel limitations are lifted.

{West Michiagn Wedding | Brittany + Hayden}

{zeeland, michigan | august 2020}

Brittany + Hayden

Brittany’s favorite memory of the day: Finally walking down the isle with my dad towards Hayden!! Celebrating with family and friends who love us, it meant the world to us!

Hayden’s favorite memory of the day: Seeing Brittany for the first time in a gorgeous dress and dancing with my wife for the first time.

Honeymoon location: To be determined! Was supposed to be Hawaii but due to COVID plans have changed. We may bypass a honeymoon and buy a house!!

Ceremony Venue: Private Barn | Reception Venue: Private Barn | Getting Ready Location: Private Residence | Officiant: Tom Grabill | Florist: Our Flower Shoppe | Dessert: Holland Cakery ‘n’ Sweets | Hair: Cassie Otten | Makeup: Marie Snyder | Bridal Gown: Spring Sweet | Groom Suit: Combat Gents | Rings: Kessler’s Jeweler | Invitations: Magnet Street |

{Bridge Street Chapel Wedding // Erin + Steven}

{lansing, michigan // june 2020}

Erin + Steven

Erin’s favorite memory of the day: Taking off that heavy and hot dress at the end of the night! (Kidding! ... mostly.) In addition to the entire ceremony, I loved hugging each one of our guests afterwards while dismissing rows, my cousins' baby blowing me kisses during dinner, and doing The Twist with my Grandpa on the dance floor!

Steven’s favorite memory of the day: Standing at the altar, the double doors open, and I see Erin standing there.

Honeymoon location and activities: We spent three days in the Traverse City area, spent 4 days with Erin's family at the cottage in the UP, and spent 2 days on Mackinac Island. Highlights were lots of time on the beach (with killer sunburns), tubing with family, biking, kayaking, wineries, breweries, a hot air balloon ride, parasailing, and lots of great food!

Ceremony Venue: Bridge Street Chapel | Reception Venue: Hope Sports Complex | Getting Ready Location: Private Residence | Florist: WoodlandFlowerCo | Reception Music: Music Unlimited | Dessert: CortneyGirls’s Cake Closet | Bridal Gown: The Dowry Bride | Groom Suit: The Black Tux | Shoes: Kate Spade | Rings: Sweet Custom Jewelry | Invitations: Zazzle

{Northern Michigan Wedding // Tia + Patrick}

{mio, michigan // october 2019}

I’ve known Tia + Patrick for a while. They were both just 2 grades below me in school. I was excited when Tia reached out to me to photograph their wedding. Come to find out that it was on my birthday! Fast forward a couple months to their big day, I drove up from downstate as I had a wedding the day before. Luckily Mio is my hometown and my grandparents still live there so I had somewhere to finish getting ready before heading out for the day.

I pull up to the hair salon and the girls are raring and ready to go! It was a bit chilly out so we tried to not spend a lot of time outside. After a couple photos with the girls, we headed to the venue. The ceremony was small but very personal. The giant fall tree as their backdrop was gorgeous. Then they became husband and wife.

The reception was when the crazy fun started to happen. Scott, the best man, and Patrick used to wrestle in school so obviously you can’t not have fake wrestling at your wedding. I felt like almost anytime I turned around, someone was fake kicking or punching someone else. But that’s what boys do. And that’s what makes the best memories.

{Graham Banquet Center Wedding // Emily + Bradley}

{laingsburg, michigan // october 2019}

Emily and Brad are the cutest high school sweethearts. They ran cross country together and even played in the band together. Watching marvel movies and documentaries are what they like doing in their free time. They absolutely love Qdoba and chips and salsa in general.

Brad proposed in the sweetest way. He decided to take her disc golfing where they grew up. When he dropped her off, they said goodbye and she started to walk up the driveway. But little did she know that what he was about to do next would change her life forever. He yelled “Emily, you forgot something!” so she turned back around the corner and he was down on one knee. She couldn’t believe what she was seeing. And of course she said YES! And in that exact spot was where they had their first kiss exactly 6 years before.