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:

Millenium Park Grand Rapids Engagement - Sarah and Aaron

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Millenium Park

Congratulations Sarah and Aaron!! These two came to the session full of energy and smiles.
They met online (Bumble) in August of 2019. Their first date was at Zoobies, in Lansing. They had some drinks and then had so much fun talking they forgot to have dinner. Now they talk about how it was the fastest 3.5 hours ever and that they knew within 15 minutes that they had found something different and special. Sarah broke all the "be cool" rules and told him about things like the Scandinavian cookbook she picked up at the library before they met. They set up the second date before they even left. She texted her best friend from the car, "Now THAT was a first date!" They had three dates that first week. They finally ate dinner together (sushi - one of their favorite meals) on Tuesday, and did an escape room and Italian on Friday. Sarah says that falling for Aaron was truly the easiest thing she’s ever done.

Aaron proposed this past July (7/30/2020) and they will get married one year to the day (7/30/2021). He had asked her stepfather for permission before he passed away in March. With Covid shutting everything down, he had a really hard time getting a ring and keeping Sarah from finding out that he was looking for one. Her sister and best friend helped him find the perfect vintage inspired ring. He asked permission from her mom and dad too. He got the ring on a Wednesday afternoon and had to ask as soon as possible. They went to Tunnel Park, in Holland, on Thursday for a picnic dinner after work. She may have known it was coming, but it didn't make it any less perfect. They ate on the beach and watched the sunset over the water. When no one was around (he knew she would hate an audience), he got down on one knee and asked Sarah if she would marry him. She said yes four times! Then came a wonderful night of calling family and friends and a champagne toast when they got home.

Things they like to do together… Everything. They love cooking, watching TV, spending time with family, and going on walks together. Pre-covid, they have gone to Les Mis, Phantom, Hamilton, Harry Potter Orchestra, Trans Siberian Orchestra, took several cooking classes, trips to Chicago and DC, skiing, shopping, mini golfing, trips up north, cider mills, Michigan football game, and celebrating Christmas outrageously, including three trips to Bronner's Christmas Wonderland.

Stay tuned for the big day at Grand Rapids Public Museum!
Please enjoy the preview of their fun engagement session, photographed on the last week of good weather here in Michigan…

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: