The Cheney Place Wedding - Melanie and Dustin

THE CHENEY PLACE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Congratulations Melanie and Dustin! What a beautiful celebration! These two met in college, living on the same floor in the dorm, which was mostly guys. They have been together for 13 years!!

Dustin proposed after dinner one night, walking around downtown Grand Rapids.

Both Melanie and Dustin are very laid-back souls, which is why this day was so easy-going. The whole chi-bang was in one spot. I ADORE this venue! The Cheney Place is full of vintage chic finds, from furniture to chandeliers, to little touches. Guests chatted upstairs for cocktail hour on beautiful couches, with old colorful pianos, dressers, and unique touches. Sippin’ cocktails underneath chandeliers and lanterns. It was so beautiful.

My favorite part of the day was when everyone rushed to dance! I have never seen a better reception! Everyone was so calm and collected throughout the day and then it was like an explosion hit and people had to MOVE! I think everyone was out on the dance floor. It was so much fun.

Melanie and Dustin, thank you for choosing me to document your story. I am honored.
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STUDIO D2D -LISA AND JEFF

STUDIO D2D EVENT CENTER
GRAND RAPIDS, MI


Congratulations Lisa and Jeff!  What a beautiful day in downtown Grand Rapids! This was such an elegant and laid back celebration! Lisa and Jeff met at a construction management class. They were together for two and a half years before Jeff and the kiddos proposed. They bought land for their new house and while taking the kids there to check things out, they all got on their knees and asked, "Will You Marry Us?"

My favorite parts about their day... Definitely the humorous poses that both Jeff and Lisa would surprise me with, making me laugh the whole day. Jeff's face when they entered the reception to celebrate with their nearest and dearest was hysterical.  I loved the closeness of the families. It was a mish mash of little girls with grandmas and grandpas, uncles, aunts... I LOVED that they somehow got The Killer Flamingos to play! How cool was that?! That was a blast from my past, on the east side. I also was bent over laughing at the uncles dancing. The couple at the end of this preview... Their faces! Fearlessly gettin' down! It was hilarious.

Since I gotta give it to amazing women entrepreneurs, please make sure you check out Lisa's shop, https://www.ellembee.com for creative fashion and jewelry finds! 

Best wishes to your wonderful new family! Thank you so much for choosing me to document your story. 
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