Remember these two cuties from their Horrocks Market Engagement Session earlier this year? Well on a beautiful sunny day in August, they tied the knot! That morning, we arrived at Hawk Hollow Golf Club and marveled at the blue sky, the bright green grass, and the flowers in the gardens. As the breeze glanced our faces, we knew we were in for a good day. And that was only solidified as we met up with Mike + Kara. They wed in the intimate wedding chapel right on the property and enjoyed a lovely dinner overlooking the water + golf course ..read more

From the moment we sat down with Sophia + Christopher, we instantly liked them! :) They are two wonderful souls. They are kind, sincere, and so fun. And we can relate to their journey in so many ways. It’s not often you meet a couple that have known each other since elementary school like us! But Sophie + Chris have known each other that long… and their senior year of high school they really connected. They became the best of friends… and eventually, that friendship turned to love. Today, in front of their nearest + dearest, they will become husband ..read more

Last summer, we met up with Kara + Preston in St. Joseph, Michigan for their engagement photos on the big lake! For weeks leading up to the session, we discussed the plan for an evening shoot to end with a sunset. Well the day of the shoot, the forecast was looking tricky – with definite rain + clouds until close to dinner time, or maybe longer. With a glimmer of hope, we decided to press on – and wouldn’t you know, Lake Michigan decided to show off just for these two in the knick of time! (see below!) As we ..read more

Remember this spring engagement session we shared a couple months ago? Well today, we are thrilled to share Spencer + Emily’s wedding story with you! I mentioned this on our Instagram account earlier this week – but this was literally THE happiest day! There were so many laughs, nonstop smiles, and happy tears… the joy was contagious all day long! But it makes sense, because Spencer + Emily are FILLED with joy + love for each other and for their people. It is evident in every interaction + conversation and it was a sincere honor to be invited to witness ..read more

Our last wedding of the year left us with nothing but smiles! Mike + Jen’s wedding day was intimate, fun and full of life. They celebrated their union at Cantoro’s Italian Market in Plymouth, Michigan. This venue provided a unique place for the entire event and was perfect for Mike + Jen, who appreciate wine. (They were even engaged on a vineyard in California!) Mike + Jen invited their closest friends + family to join them for the occasion. The ceremony was held downstairs in the vast wine cellar. Jen’s son-in-law officiated the ceremony, her girls sang as she walked ..read more

In September, we were honored to share in the sweetest, intimate wedding celebration with Brendan + Sarah. They gathered their closest friends + family and invited them to a grand, rustic log cabin on a lake, Sunset Cove. This bed + breakfast served as the perfect venue for these two to celebrate day one of marriage! The girls + guys could each get ready in separate wings of the cabin, the patio allowed for a beautiful garden setting for the ceremony, guests enjoyed lawn games + cocktail hour by the lake, and the delicious plated dinner was served under the ..read more

In July, we introduced you to this couple with their summer engagement session in Detroit! And today, we are thrilled to share their wedding celebration with you! The got married on a lovely September day… it was warm, the sun was shining, the skies were blue… you couldn’t have asked for a nicer day! The ceremony was held on the golf course where their love began – TPC Michigan in Dearborn. It was a sweet ceremony – with handwritten vows, a nod to their mutual love of college football + golf, and a unity ceremony that included Heather’s daughter. Afterwards ..read more

Michael is a guy from Ohio and Catherine a gal from West Michigan… but they met + fell in love in college at Michigan State University (Go green!). A mutual friend introduced them one evening and they were both smitten right away. They fell head over heels for each other – and the rest, they say, is history! These two adore each other, they share a genuine respect + care for one another, and they deeply love each other’s family. Their love is strong + sweet… and a gift to witness. After over 5 years of dating, Michael proposed on ..read more

One year ago today, was a sweet, sweet day. The sun was shining, the air was crisp… spring was just beginning in Michigan. But also – it was early April of 2020… which means the global pandemic had settled in and lockdowns were on the rise. Personally, we were new parents who hadn’t seen family in weeks. Professionally – our job was on the line… would weddings even happen this year?? There were a lot of unknowns, but one thing was certain… Cody + Julia were so in love and so ready to get married. As their friends, we were ..read more

There’s nothing quite like a wedding in December. The holiday glow, the crisp winter air, the twinkling lights… it’s all a little extra romantic! We were so honored to be invited to capture Chris + Hannah’s wedding in Lansing, Michigan a couple months ago. The church was decorated with all the Christmas decor, and family traveled from near + far to share in this intimate, cozy celebration with them. Chris + Hannah are surrounded by a beautiful community of family + friends. This was evident in all the laughter, smiles, happy tears, and kind sentiments shared throughout the day. The ..read more