Grand Rapids Engagement- Shanna and Chris

Congratulations Shanna and Chris! These two met at karaoke night at Kale’s, when Chris was hosting. He kept asking Shanna out and she kept blowing him off, until the day she didn’t… He proposed on their three year anniversary. It was a complete surprise when he got down on one knee, while they were cooking tacos at home in sweatpants.

Celebrating their engagement was so fun. We started casually at home with their doggie, Finn. Then we went to Kale’s, where they first met (and is unfortunately closing now, so those photos will be extra special), and The Blue Bridge.

I noticed while shooting this session that Shanna’s tattoo of the arrow on her arm now points straight to her ring. “An arrow needs to be pulled back before it can soar... “ I thought it was so meaningful. So happy for my friend. I hope these two soar into new wonderful adventures! I am ecstatic that I get to document their big one, coming next year…

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THE FELT MANSION WEDDING- LeAnn and Dan

THE FELT ESTATE
HOLLAND, MI

Congratulations to Leann and Dan! What a beautiful ceremony at The Felt Mansion, surrounded by water at the fountain, and surrounded by the bridal party of Dan and Leann’s daughters, son, and daughters’ boyfriends. It was very relaxed, from getting ready all the way through to the end of the partying. The rain even held off until we were all inside for dinner! Rain is good luck for a wedding, so it was even better luck that we still got to have the ceremony outside right before the downfall.

These two met through an internet dating service in December 2012. For their first date they saw a jazz Christmas special concert and had dinner at the Knight Cap in Lansing. They took things slowly and Dan proposed in December 2018 during dinner out with LeAnn’s daughters. It was a complete surprise. They had planned a September 2020 wedding, but Covid-19 had other plans and they postponed until 2021.

LeAnn and Dan bought their first house together in November 2020. They both like to take walks, ride bikes, play golf, and win money at the casino together! Their honeymoon was spent in Costa Rica!

Dan and LeAnn, thank you for trusting me to document your story. I hope you two keep having wonderful adventures together. You have a beautiful family.

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Downtown Grand Rapids -Brad and Allison

Grand Rapids, MI  

Congratulations to Brad and Allison on their engagement!! These two were soooo hilarious!! They kept me laughing through my camera. Even editing these photos, I was still laughing. I am so glad they found each other-- they definitely make a great couple.

We met at the blue bridge downtown, and Brad hobbled up with hurt achilles tendons. What a trooper! We had to park it for a while at Ah-Nab-Awen Park, but the best photos came out of it!!! He was just being silly with Allison and I just kept shooting. Those photos will probably always be included in my favorites… I loved this session!

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