The Grand Volute Ballroom and Fallasburg Park -Amy and David

St. Edward's Catholic Church
Lowell, MI
Fallasburg Park ceremony
The Grand Volute Ballroom
Lake Odessa, MI

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Place! This couple definitely meets everything in life with smiles, laughter, and warmth. You just want to be around them. Smiles so bright and constant laughter. I loved documenting their story and getting to know them.

Amy and David met through mutual friends during school. They had been together for seven years when David proposed. He set up a tour guide on Mackinaw Island and did the bike tour... All prepared and romantic, he started to propose and Amy was taking a picture and not really paying attention. Ha! Very sweet.

In case you missed their date night engagement session, you may view it here: 
https://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/amy-and-david-grand-rapids-engagement-session

Thank you so much for sharing you story with me. I wish you the best in all your future adventures together!

Enjoy the preview of your big day:

Special thanks to my second photographer, the lovely and very talented Caedy Convis. Thank you so much for your hard work and sticking with me!!

San Chez Grand Rapids-Laura and Chris

San Chez
Grand Rapids, MI

Congratulations Chris and Laura!! What a laid back, cool couple. Just so cool. These two met about two years ago at an ultimate Frisbee match. Match? Game? I don't know. They had to explain it to me. Anyway, afterwards, Chris asked Laura for a date and have been together since. A little while ago, they caught a show downtown. It was cold and snowing. Walking through the streets at night, Chris pulled out a small black box... It was very romantic, just the two of them, and she said yes. Laura had to ask to see the ring again later, as she remembered her glasses were all fogged up and she could hardly see anything that night, due to the excitement as well as the cold.

The wedding day was such an bright, intimate affair. It was the first wedding that Sanchez has hosted in their newly redecorated venue space for events. Friends and family sipped cocktails and chatted about for hours. It resembled the couple's personalities, as it was cozy, laid back, cool, and fun.

Thank you so much for choosing me to capture your story. You two are so warm, caring, and just plain lovely! Enjoy the preview...

EGYPT VALLEY Country Club and MCKAY TOWER-Maryann and Joe

Egypt Valley Country Club, Ada MI
McKay Tower, Grand Rapids, MI

Congratulations to Maryann and Joe!! What a glamorous, elegant, and happy celebration of this couple's love and dedication to each other.  I loved this day. There was an abundance of happy friends and family, as well as the silly and goofy couple.

The two met at school, Grand Valley. Seven years later, Joe proposed to Maryann while on a weekend trip in Chicago in front of The Bean.

Just in case you missed their engagement session that we shot in the frigid winter, you can view it here:
https://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/engagement-session-maryann-and-joe

I knew from that session that this couple was going to be loads of fun on their wedding day, but also that they would keep the fun and laughter going throughout the years together. I can't even narrow down my favorite part of their wedding day, there were so many special incidents. Something different that everyone enjoyed, was when the best man and groomsman stole Joe's old journals from his old room. As they were reading a few embarrassing entries, the entire venue roared with laughter. Eventually, they got to some entries about Maryann. Sweet thoughts for a truly sweet couple. But, seriously... hilarious. I think that should become a tradition in receptions... Another favorite part of mine was all the fabulous dancing- on the bus, off the bus, on the way to the bus... For their first dance, Joe and Maryann twirled about in a fancy number that I couldn't really edit down! I'm showing a lot of dancing shots here. They took up all my space for this post. Ha!

Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Harre, for choosing me to capture your big day. I am honored. Here is your preview...

Special thanks to Portraits by Mandy, for the awesome second shooting! I had so much fun with you, and your talent abounds.