monthly archives: August 2009

i do. | Ryan & Julie

Ryan and Julie were so much fun during their esesh earlier this year that I couldn’t wait for their wedding. After shooting outdoor ceremonies for a couple weeks it was soooo nice to be inside. Air conditioning? Yes please! The day started at Fair Haven Ministries in Hudsonville. Gorgeous. Then after they greeted their guests...

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i do. | Stan & Ashley

Stan and Ashley’s wedding day started with rain. Non-stop, over night, pouring, rain. When we arrived at Michillinda Lodge the families, staff, and anyone else with a voice were tossing out ideas on how to change this beach ceremony and tented reception. Final decision, move into the dining hall. What we didn’t know was that...

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yes! | Derrin & Ashley

It was great getting out and roaming the streets in Grand Rapids with Ashley and Derrin for their esession. Our meeting this past spring for their wedding almost felt like “speed dating.” *giggle* They knew exactly what they were looking for, our personalities meshed great, and a half our later our meeting was over. WOAH!...

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i do. | Micah & Jenn

Friday I met Jenn and Micah for the very first time. Both from Minnesota, all of our correspondence has been phone and email. They were just as relaxed as I had envisioned. The ceremony took place on the beach at Micah’s family beach house in Holland overlooking Lake Michigan with cocktails on the deck while...

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i do. | Jay & Shannon

Jay and Shannon said their vows overlooking Algonquin Lake in Hastings on Sunday afternoon. Once we arrived everything was immediately in full swing. Ceremony in 15 minutes! Their ceremony was focused on their family incorporating their three kids into the sand ceremony. VERY sweet. We were then headed to the Walldorff Ballroom at the Walldorff...

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i do. | Daniel & Laura

Laura and Daniel said their vows at Seymour Church in Grand Rapids on Saturday. I knew walking into their day it would be relaxing, everything would be perfectly organized, and it was. Perfection. These two have a sweetness about them that can not be express with words. Choosing to see each other before the ceremony...

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i do. | Matt & Tracy

There are times that I find myself speechless. Not because of lack of words, but because of all the beauty. Tracy and Matt’s wedding was breath-taking. I met Tracy at Chelsea and Josh’s wedding in 2008. The original date for her wedding was June 13th. Everything was set, well, till Tracy’s phone rang with bad...

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curtain call marathon | 08.30.2009

when: sunday, august 30 where: st. joseph/benton harbor area who: bride+groom cost: $200 What are we up to? We plan to assist you in rocking that dress one last time! A little urban grunge, play on the beach, swim in Lake Michigan. Two great locations with in minutes of each other. **Commitment deadline is Saturday,...

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