The Cheney Place - Lydia and Will

The Cheney Place

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Congratulations Lydia and Will!

These two met through a church friend at Aquinas College. For their first date, they got lunch at the Grand Rapids Brewing Company and explored the city. While sitting on a bench at school, someone almost stole his wallet!

Will proposed in the Japanese Gardens inside Frederick Meijer Gardens last December, while a friend was hiding to take photos. They have been together for about three years, and now will be together for the rest of their lives, watching Marvel and Star Wars movies.

They became Mr. and Mrs. right before Christmas. It was a beautiful celebration with nonstop smiles! What a great tribe this couple has too! Family and friends were just as sweet and fun as these two.

This has to be one of my favorite west Michigan wedding venues to photograph. I just love the mix of vintage and modern decor and including it in the images.

Please enjoy the preview of their big day…

Backyard 70's Themed Wedding- Amy and Steve

Cedar Springs, MI

Congratulations Amy and Steve! This fun and very colorful couple had a 70’s themed wedding right in the comfort of their backyard. The big day was actually their 4yr anniversary.

Amy and Steve were set up by an internet friend, and pushed to be together by her kiddos. They went to Beltline Bar for wet burritos and drinks. Since that first date, each proposed to each other at different times. They both love to read, watch TV, play games, and they love color and unusual things.

In case you missed their winter engagement session, you can see it here:
https://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/grand-rapids-engagement-amy-and-steve

The ceremony was funny and light, with comedic devotions and vows. Promises to love each other even when the cat litter box pushes the point of health code, even when they use each other’s dentures… It had the guests laughing through it all.

Thank you, Amy and Steve, for choosing me to document your story. Enjoy the preview:

Matthes Tree Farm Wedding

MATTHES TREE FARM
Ida, MI

Congratulations Tim and Kayla!! What a cool, laid-back couple. They’d have to be, because it was pouring on the big day, AND the power went out for a bit, and these two just kept laughing and smiling. They definitely have the right perspective already and look at the bigger picture of things. Whatever happens, they’re laughing side by side.

Tim and Kayla met in high school, through family and friends. They were together for about 5 years as a couple before Tim proposed up north, just the two of them.

Mr. and Mrs., thank you so much for choosing me to document your story! I can’t wait for our winter session!

Special thanks to Keriann Nicolson-Brent, of With Love Events, LLC for being such a kick-arse wedding coordinator, and handling everything with positivity and warmth! So fun to work with you, even when the power goes out.

Here is a preview of the day: