Cobblestone Farm Wedding - Bianka and Beth

Ann Arbor, MI

Congratulations to Bianka and Beth! What fun ladies! So laid-back and cool. They've actually been together for 20 years, so the declaration of their commitment and love for each other has already been there for two decades. They wanted to wait for the legalization in Michigan to legitimately tie the knot. 

These two met through work at a residential treatment center for children. Bianka said that she found herself looking forward to her shifts with Beth because of her sincerity, humor, and overall desire to help make things a little better for the children. Bagels turned into drinks, and twenty years later they are getting married!

In case you missed their engagement session with the doggies, you can check it out here:
http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/biankaandbeth

Well, we got rained out at the farm. Rain is good luck for weddings, though. It never broke anybody's spirit. I have to say, the ceremony was truly beautiful. They spoke of how, in a relationship, when you help make each other better people, you end up making the world a better place too. There was a period when they stopped the ceremony and everyone gave a sign of peace to each other. I, myself, am used to this in church, but I thought what a great breath to take right then. People were hugging and happy. This ceremony had a deeper meaning, as these two ladies act on their true deeper meanings to give to the world. Yes, I cried again.

Another favorite part for me was sitting at the "head table" with the ladies and their family! Wow! I'm never at the VIP table, so that was so nice! And, of course, Zingerman's food is THE best wedding food. Hand's down. It was a great time. 

Also!! I would love to point out that they got their flowers from Trader Joe's!! I commented on them, because I loved them so much and they looked so professional! Just a tip for my future brides out there. ;) 

I am honored that I got to document their story. Thank you, Bianka and Beth. Enjoy the preview:

Newborn Session at Home

Welcome Smith! I'm so happy for this adorable little family! I've known Karri for a while now, through old bar jobs and softball teams. Many tequila shots after a game with this lady. I was initially drawn to her Australian accent and found out that she had such a warm personality! Brett and Karri are such a cute, sweet, and funny couple. Now they have a new athlete on their team!

Thank you for choosing me to capture your new adventure. Enjoy the preview:

July 4th Up North

I was so grateful to take a break and head up north this past holiday weekend! With the to-do lists that never end, the anxiety of a busy season, more racing thoughts of that to-do list... Summertime goes by so fast here in Michigan, so it's imperative to take the time to do absolutely nothing. Laze around, listen to the loons, smell the fresh cut grass, just enjoy the sun... This was a weekend of fishing, kayaking, canoeing, ice cream, pancakes, coffee on the porch in our pj's reading magazines, the beach, campfires, marshmallows as big as your face... 

I did my best to create a Pinterest surprise for my niece and nephews, to no avail. Fail. The bubbles never glowed in the dark. But! The glow in the dark bowling was a hit! Until the mosquitoes swarmed. It was a really good five minutes, though.

I can't wait to get back to our little "vacation house" and do some more nothing.