Blue Dress Barn Wedding, Rebecca and Jessica Roost

Blue Dress Barn, my new favorite venue! Benton Harbor, MI

Congratulations Mrs. and Mrs. Roost!! Whooo hoooo!! I have been so excited for this wedding. I have known Rebecca for years and I am so ecstatic that these two found each other. These two just fit and make sense. Both Jessica and Rebecca are completely out-of-this-world-gorgeous, both inside and out. They make your day better by just being around. Both personalities bring light to the room.

Rebecca proposed to Jess while picking apples at a local orchard. These two are so so fun. Lots of giggling. The Roosts had moved away to New York and lived out there for a bit, but a whole lot of people are glad they made the move back to Grand Rapids (including me!).  They have a huge circle of close friends and family. Amazing people, seriously. Dan, a good friend of the girls, made his debut as Dan the DJ/MC. How fun was that?!! He did a fabulous job and kept everyone dancing all night.

I had so many favorite parts of the day! One was the getting ready part. The room was divided by a sheet and the girls were not to see each other. Twenty people getting ready in one little divided room- super fun. Everyone was so excited! Another was how the sun rays kept falling right on the two of them during the ceremony, giving me goosebumps! Also, right after the ceremony, the entire bridal party ran to the bridal suite and we could hear them all jumping up and down and screaming. It was such a cool finish to the beautiful ceremony and a fun sign that the party was about to begin.

I am so honored that I was chosen to document their big day, and I am always honored to be called their friend!! Thank you, ladies. You're the best.

Enjoy the sneak peek!

Thank you to my second photographer, Lauren Nicole!!

Comerica Park- Kristen and Suzanne

Comerica Park
Detroit MI  

Congratulations to Kristen and Suzanne! These two were married in May in Chicago, after about twenty years of being together! I love the fact that they had planned on spending that weekend just the two of them and their family and friends said, "No way, we're coming too." It was a great group of people for the reception as well. It was a fun and laid-back event at the Tiger Club. We were fortunate to get the insider tour of Comerica Park. So cool!! We went into the dugouts, the visitor's locker room, the press box, among other "insider spots".  It was really something. My favorite part was walking out of the "tunnel" to the field. What an amazing experience. Go Tigers!

Thank you for sharing your story with me! I wish you many more years of happiness together.

Here is a little preview of the festivities:

St Andrews and Laketown Golf and Conference Center-Jenna and Jake

Cathedral of St. Andrew, Grand Rapids, MI

Laketown Golf and Conference Center, Saugatuck, MI

Congratulations Jenna and Jake!! What a beautiful day! September 19, 2014.

Jenna and Jake were actually a bridesmaid and groomsman in a wedding that I photographed years ago (Dave and Tara Bozaan! Yay!). They were super fun and goofy, so I was really excited when I was asked to document their big day! It was great to see the same friends and family for another wedding!!

The ceremony took place at the beautiful and inspiring Cathedral of St. Andrew (which happens to be my church!). It was absolutely GORGEOUS. The church bells and chimes sent the couple off, just like in the fairy-tales. From there we took a long, scenic drive through the countryside, stopping for some quick photos at the beach, and then heading out to dance, dance, dance.

Jenna and Jake have traveled all over the world together. There was a photo on each of the tables at the reception of the two of them in some exotic location looking tan, adventurous, and happy. I loved that.

Wishing you two many more adventures!

Enjoy the preview...

 

Special thanks to my talented second photographer, Kimburley Sue Timlin. Thank you so much!! Do you know what is better than having a great photographer for your wedding? Having two great photographers for your wedding. Ask me for details!