Thornapple River, Ada, MI
Covered Bridge

Congratulations to Lissa and Bryan! I’m so excited for my old friend, Lissa, and Bryan, on their new adventure. These two met sophomore year at Grand Valley State University, locked eyes across the room at a mutual friend’s house (who is now officiating the wedding) and quickly became friends. The first date was supposed to be the classic dinner and a movie, which never actually manifested. Instead, they went to the wooden bridge over the Thornapple River, in Ada. Lissa brought a disposable camera, and they spent the night taking pictures and hanging out around the water.

Fast forward 14ish years later, when the friendship started up again, spending nights walking through the woods, hiking trails, conversing on train bridges, and the occasional Mario Party and wine session. Lissa and Bryan quickly realized that they couldn’t just be friends any longer…

…Since then, they’ve loved each other, became a family, and made it through a pandemic with a newborn. They now often confide in one another that “it was always you” from the moment they first locked eyes.

They have been together for 2-1/2 years with a proposal just before midnight on 12/31/2021 at the park where they first rekindled their “friendship.”

Lissa and Bryan share a love for the outdoors, conversing about anything and everything while walking on a trail, Mario Party (especially Mario Party 2), the water, our children, adventure, and champagne.

So excited for their wedding in July! Please check out some of my favorites from the engagement session, at one of their favorite spots…