Congratulations Lauren and Max! What a beautiful wedding for these two at The Loft at Luna, downtown Grand Rapids.
The day started with nervous butterflies, put at ease with their private first look. It was a beautiful and emotional ceremony. My favorite part was photo time at the bubbles! It was an ArtPrize installation by the river, and as packed with people as it was, everyone graciously moved aside for the bride and groom. Those photos are perfect for this celebration. We just needed the champagne. Back to the reception, where it was clear these two have such loving support from close friends and family.
It was so nice to see Sarah and Nate (I photographed the wedding of one of the Matrons-of-Honor two years ago!). I have a few adorable shots of Lauren and Max at this wedding, dancing and making hearts at each other. Who knew that, in time, I would be photographing their wedding day too?
Lauren and Max met while Max was a long term guest staying at the hotel that Lauren managed for work. Their coworkers would all hang out and Max and Lauren hit it off. They found out that they grew up a few towns over from each other in Indiana. He loved Japanese culture and had lived there, and Lauren had taken a trip there.
They both love animals, especially their cats and dogs. They moved in together after only a year of dating (give or take) and after around three years of dating, got their second puppy, Moose. While taking Moose and Mila on Moose’s first walk at the park, Max proposed with a puppy in one arm and a ring in the other.
Max is usually the interest seeker, always finding new hobbies. Lauren is always willing to try new things. Max has taken her “drifting” in his Japanese drift car, they’ve learned about guns and bow and arrows, kayaking, and they’ve taken on two puppies! Lauren has gotten Max in the pool for some laps occasionally, as well as introducing Max to reality shows like Love is Blind…
Thank you so much for choosing me to document your big day! You two are so fun and lovely. Enjoy your preview…
