Blue Dress Barn- Amy and Sarah

Blue Dress Barn
Benton Harbor, MI

Congratulations Amy and Sarah! These two met online, and have been together for five and a half years. With their busy schedules, they made sure to make time for each other on Sunday and Monday nights, with wine. I knew I liked them right away with that tidbit.

Amy proposed on their balcony at home, in Chicago. Friends and family gathered below with umbrellas, with one bright red heart umbrella in the center. "I Choose You", by Sarah Bareilles, was playing in the background, and then everyone down below held up a sign asking, "Will you marry me?".

The wedding day was very laid back, at one of the best venues on the west side! My favorite parts of this day were the funnies that weren't expected. Their vows to each other, the dance that Amy and the fellas prepared for Sarah, and the costumes... An alligator dancing with the bride? Why not?

Thank you so much for choosing me to capture your story. You two are so much fun and easy-going!! Two traits to keep with you through all of life's adventures. Here is a sneak peek of the big day:

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...