Gaslight Village Engagement Session, Maryann and Joe

Grand Rapids, MI Congratulations to Maryann and Joe!! What an adorable, funny, and laid-back couple. I always like the silly ones. These guys were such a blast that I cannot wait for this wedding next year!!

The two met at school, Grand Valley. Seven years later, Joe proposed to Maryann while on a weekend trip in Chicago. They were in front of The Bean when it happened and some stranger on the street videotaped the whole thing for them. Now, I wish I could've photographed that! The Bean? So cool.

So, for this engagement session, we grabbed some coffee and trucked out into the super quaint streets of Gaslight Village.  It was downright chilly. They were troopers. I had so much fun documenting their date night.

Here's a sneak peek of their engagement session:

A Day In the Life, The Browne Family

Pinckney, MI "A Day In the Life"

Introducing Victoria Jean Jelly Bean to the Browne Family!! Oh so so so cute! Shanna Banana is a great big sister already! For this "Day In the Life" session, I captured Michelle and Dave and the two kiddos just hanging out together on a cozy Sunday. You may remember Mick's pregger pics and Shanna's first pics from a while back. How time flies!! I can't believe it.

I love documenting this family (not only because they always make me a fabulous dinner!), but because they are so comfortable and the closeness really comes through  in the images. Mick and I have been friends since preschool. I am so happy for my dear friend. What a fun, very cool family.  I can't wait to see you all again!

Enjoy the preview!

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!!