Rockwell Lake Lodge - Ali and Shawn

Rockwell Lake Lodge
Hillsdale College Research Center

Luther, MI

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Zillmer!! What a fun and laid-back celebration, even with the added “good luck fortune” of some rain on the big day.

Shawn and Ali met at work, when Shawn re-trained Ali at Hopcat, after she returned from the Peace Corps. They hit it off immediately and for their first date they went to Wealthy Street Theatre to see Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom. Shawn likes playing video games while Ali likes to read, and they both enjoy going to the beach, camping, and having a cold beer on the deck in their backyard.

Shawn proposed on a trip to Florida with friends. They were walking on the beach alone, and Ali thought it was coming, but he didn’t do it. Then, later… she was taking pictures of the sunset and he got down on one knee.

My job was pretty easy because Shawn and Nicole, the Matron of Honor, kept making Ali laugh. I just love her animated faces!!

Thank you so much for choosing me to document your story. Keep making each other laugh. Enjoy the preview of your big day…

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…