David and Elizabeth were married at the Snow Moon Ranch in Glen Arbor on a beautiful summer day. We began on the beach at the Homestead for a first look and then went to the ranch for their ceremony. They were blessed with a gorgeous summer evening filled with dancing, sparklers, and fun had by all.
Kristy and Vince have made quite a splash with their wedding gift request for their wedding on July 2nd. Instead of regular wedding gifts, they requested that guests bring donations of school supplies. Giving to our youth is such a fabulous way to celebrate! Check out the 9&10 news feature and the post on TCAPS Facebook page!
Thank you Kristy and Vince for being AMAZING humans!
A newly married couple is giving a unique gift to a Traverse City school. Thursday Kristy and Vince Tomczak are dropping off their wedding gifts to . . . read more
Collen and Sean had all the best details for their farm wedding at the East Jordan Event Barn. They had great summer weather and a smooth day. We saw tears from Sean as Colleen walked down the aisle, escorted by her son. She was stunning in her dress that shimmered pale pink in certain light.
They had ordered and old Apache truck for a photo prop but it had to back out, having lost the fuel pump that day. Of course, needing no extra reason to drive my ’64, I rolled in with a backup. Funny thing is they ended up with two old trucks. Sean’s dad spotted a little red Ford on the way to the wedding and convinced the lady to stop by for a bit. #truckpeoplelovetoshowoff
Kristy and Vince and a fantastic summer wedding day on the Island Thyme patio. These two truly wonderful people, had summer sunshine, a lovey catch phrase between themselves, a dog as a best man, fireworks, sparklers, a stellar band, AND a s’mores bar! There is nothing else that could have made the day any better. Oh, wait, Allison’s puppy thought he needed to walk down the aisle, too – that was pretty funny. And then there is their custom wedding bands that were just out of this world – complete with engravings of water and earth for Vince and coffee and flatware for Kristy. AND let’s take a second to send a shout out the ENTIRE Tomczak family, including Dad, all the siblings (how many – 10 of you?), and all the nieces and nephews.
Kim and Nick had a fantastic day atop the Homestead’s Bay Mountain. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, perfect weather, and abundant smiles, they had a flawless wedding.
Jessica and Mike had a wonderful day for a wedding at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. They had a beautiful mountain top ceremony performed by their brother-in-law. Jessica’s dad cried as he walked his daughter down the aisle. I just love it when true emotion shows through in a day. Her reception room was dressed to the nines and they were graced with a glorious Lake Michigan sunset to round out their day.
Traci and Zach had a great day at Castle Farms in Charlvoix for a wedding. Lovely summer weather, a happy confidence between themselves as a couple and as individuals that just makes you smile to be around them. Traci had an emotional first look with her father and then with Zach. Zach’s grin as she walked toward him was so telling of the love he has for her.
TRUE HEART. True heart, are the words I would use to describe Helen and Sean’s wedding. Everything about their day was sincere and full of joy and excitement.
We started the day with something borrowed from the Matron of Honor. The ankle bracelet that Helen wore, was a gift that her Matron of Honor received on her first date with a boy (quite a story behind that one, too). A boy that became her husband, and today was also the Best Man.
Then we got a delivery from Sean to Helen. He had made a box of charms for her to put on her bouquet. The charms were photos of loved ones who had passed. It was a beautiful display and a very thoughtful gift.
Shortly after that emotional gift, we realized that Sean’s wedding band had been left at home, hours away. After the initial shock of “what do we do now” passed, a spectacular remedy was figured. Sean’s grandfather offered up his wedding band to be used for the ceremony. Sean’s grandmother had passed within the last year, and the look in Grandpa’s eyes when he told Sean that he had not taken that ring off in 63 (and a half) years, was just heart-melting. Sean’s crystal blue eyes became radiant with tears as he held that ring with his grandfather. Truly a moment to remember.
Continuing with the day, Linda, the owner of Castle Farms (the wedding venue) had just installed a butterfly house and let us play with her Monarch butterflies. And then we had a little rain. But rain is good when it rolls in after the ceremony and allows us to create some fun nighttime art.
All together, a wonderfully full wedding day.
And the award goes to . . . seriously, this group! The children were so well behaved, the fun-loving connection between all six of them was just wonderful, and the ease and joy of all involved made me so happy to be a part of their story.
It was a day that threatened rain, but we had perfect timing. We started with a first look on the beach, traveled to Krista’s family beach, stopped and played in a vineyard and then went for a ceremony in yard of the Boathouse on Old Mission peninsula. We made it through all of the outside things that were planned, with perfect weather. It wasn’t until we got in the car to leave that the rain came.
Excellent day, with happy people and flawless timing; there is nothing else I can ask for.
Angie and Brian were married and the Cedar Bend Farm in Mancelona. Surrounded by her daughters and family, they said their vows in the little rustic church at a morning ceremony. There was laughter, some tears, and a step stool for the first kiss!
The farm belongs to Alice, one of Angie’s good friends, and is a really cool location. If you are ever looking for a roaming farm-style venue, look Alice up.