Riverside Receptions- Chelsea and Andrew

Riverside Receptions Etc., LLC
Centreville, MI

Congratulations Chelsea and Andrew!! What a gorgeous celebration by the river! What a venue too! This place is amazing--- and it's all together in one spot!

Clesea and Andrew met while working together at Old Burdicks in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Both were attending Western Michigan University.  After a while apart from each other, they became friends, and their first concert was Coheed and Cambria at Pierre’s in Fort Wayne.  Their first dance is actually to one of their songs. In 2015, the couple moved to Austin, Texas and have recently relocated again to Stillwater, OK.

They were engaged at the Cliffs of Mohr, in Ireland, on May 2, 2016, during the middle of a two week European adventure. Due to its location, the weather at the Cliffs is normally very cold, rainy, and windy, but on that day , the sun was shining. However, it started pouring about 15 minutes after the proposal. It was perfect.

This day was absolutely gorgeous! A special thank you to Elyse, the wonderful wedding planner from Posh Petals! http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/posh-petals-grand-rapids

I love working with Caedy Convis, my second photographer!! She is brilliant, fun, talented, and a beautiful person. Thank you, Caedy, for the great photos and always supporting me during my crazy wedding seasons!

Enjoy the preview:

Spring Grove Park and Sunnybrook Country Club- Kristyn and Adam

Spring Grove Park, Grandville, MI
Sunnybrook Country Club, Grandville, MI

Congrats to KRISTYN AND ADAM! These two met trhough a mutual friend while working at Meijer. On their first date, Adam went over to Kristyn's and made her favorite meal, shrimp scampi, but left the shells on which made them both laugh. They have been laughing together for five and a half years. 
Adam proposed on their anniversary at his sister's house. He handmade a T-shirt for his nephew to wear, saying "Will you be my aunt?" When Kristyn turned around, Adam was on his knee.

In case you missed their adorable engagement session at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, you can check it out here:
http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/riverside-park-engagement

My favorite part of their day was when the sun made the perfect appearance at the perfect spot for their ceremony. It felt like the sun was washing them in warmth and good wishes. It looked amazing, sun flare streaming as they were at the altar.

I'm so happy for these two! Best wishes for your new adventures! Go Packers! Enjoy your preview:

The Bluff Banquet and Conference Center-Dennis and Wezi

The Bluff Banquet and Conference Center
Grand Rapids, MI

Congratulations Dennis and Wezi!! What a beautiful celebration for a beautiful couple!

Dennis and Wezi met at Grand Valley, where they were business majors and also worked together. They have been together for five years, most of it being a long distance relationship. Dennis has lived in South Dakota and Indianapolis, but they always made time to see each other. Dennis proposed on a rooftop at sunset. Now settled in Grand Rapids, the two are ready for the next adventure together. I am so happy for these two! So warm, friendly, and fun!

In case you missed their engagement session, you can view it here: http://lookatthebiggerpicture.com/blog/winter-engagement-session

The wedding was such an awaited celebration! With family traveling from Zambia, this has been a well-anticipated event. I had such a great time with this group! The Zambian presentation was a big hit. Everyone who spoke showed all the love and admiration for these two people, well-deserved, no doubt. There was so much love in that room. I definitely felt a bit sad at the end of the night leaving all of those lovely people. I just wanted to ask, "So, do you want to be friends? Can we get a beer sometime?"

Thank you so much for choosing me to capture your big day. I am truly honored and I sincerely wish you the best. Here is a preview of the day...