Janaye and Spencer had a wonderful sunny and crisp winter’s day for their intimate wedding at Stafford’s Bay View Inn in Petoskey. They were surrounded by their siblings as attendants, their parents, and closest family. The love between these two was more than visible. They shared laughter, adoring looks, and a comfortable ease with each other that just makes you happy to be around them.
Some days at work make me smile for days! Today I got to wear snowpants, go 4 wheeling on an unplowed country road, and freeze my butt off in 17 degree weather to be a part of Cass and Rod’s winter ski-in wedding. It was fantastic! Despite the cold temperatures, the winds were fair and the sun peeked in and out of the clouds; making for an ideal winter’s day. Lovely Cass and handsome Rod skied the few miles from the Homestead in Glen Arbor to the barn on Miller Road at Port Oneida to meet me and the officiant and commit their vows to each other. It is always quite an honor to be part of an intimate gathering and participating in a happy couple’s union.
Autumn and Michael had an unusually fabulous February day for a wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. They were blessed with crystal clear blue skies and upwards of 60 degree temperatures! A beautiful day for a beautiful couple!
Haley and Eric were married in the Kings Chapel at Castle Farms in Charlevoix on a very blustery November day. It’s so great to have a place like this where the entire event can be indoors and the guests can be totally comfortable, no matter the weather. Both ladies and gentlemen in navy tones with her light blue accents, made for a lovely combination against the Castle’s stone walls.
Emily and Eli had a glorious early November day for a wedding in Glen Arbor at the Glen Lake Reformed Church and then a beautiful reception at the Glen Arbor Town Hall. It isn’t often that we have 60 degree days this time of year and I should know, it was my birthday! I won’t tell you for how many years this day has been my birthday, but it’s been plenty, and I was lucky enough this year to witness the love between two people be declared before God, the Church, and the beauty of Leelanau County.
Kelly and Alex had a beautiful day for a wedding at Camp Firefly at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. The weather was perfect for our first look with their whole group. It was a great family gathering!
What’s faster than a two year old? A two year old on a bicycle! Wyatt is growing so fast and is a very happy little guy. After we dragged his attention from his bike, he really enjoyed watching the big tractor drive back and forth at the Commons. The driver was even nice enough to wave back!
Stephanie and Michael had an intimate ceremony at the Old Settlers Park Chapel in Glen Arbor and had great fall colors for their day. We made a stop at the Commons and then were off to a lovely reception at the Top of the Park at the Park Place Hotel in Traverse City.
Katie and Justin had a wonderful fall wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. They had lovely mild temperatures and finally NO rain!
Katie’s tea length dress, with it’s drop-lace top and stunning waist detail, just might take the top of my list for favorites of all time! It might even make it to my “someday” dress want list – – if only somebody made training heels for goofy types (aka me) that trip in flats. Gosh, I’d love to rock out those beautiful shoes she had, too. And look how cute the white Chuck’s look for after hours!
Sue and Jon were united with their families at Camp Firefly at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. They had a glorious fall day; complete with their children, grand children, some golfing, a bonfire, and a lovely Lake Michigan sunset.