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...

The Bluff Banquet and Conference Center-Dennis and Wezi

The Bluff Banquet and Conference Center
Grand Rapids, MI

Congratulations Dennis and Wezi!! What a beautiful celebration for a beautiful couple!

Dennis and Wezi met at Grand Valley, where they were business majors and also worked together. They have been together for five years, most of it being a long distance relationship. Dennis has lived in South Dakota and Indianapolis, but they always made time to see each other. Dennis proposed on a rooftop at sunset. Now settled in Grand Rapids, the two are ready for the next adventure together. I am so happy for these two! So warm, friendly, and fun!

In case you missed their engagement session, you can view it here: http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/winter-engagement-session

The wedding was such an awaited celebration! With family traveling from Zambia, this has been a well-anticipated event. I had such a great time with this group! The Zambian presentation was a big hit. Everyone who spoke showed all the love and admiration for these two people, well-deserved, no doubt. There was so much love in that room. I definitely felt a bit sad at the end of the night leaving all of those lovely people. I just wanted to ask, "So, do you want to be friends? Can we get a beer sometime?"

Thank you so much for choosing me to capture your big day. I am truly honored and I sincerely wish you the best. Here is a preview of the day...