These two love birds and their dog-boy Rogan, will be getting married later this year. They are a brave pair. Even with looming clouds and rain, they braved the potential weather to play on a Northern Michigan beach. We ran around downtown Charlevoix for a while and then went to the beach on the north side of town to let Rogan have a little run time. It was like watching the wind run – – that dog is fast!
Taylor and Ryan are the winners of the #MilitaryWedding giveaway for 2017 at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. If you’ve been following the story, you will understand the emotional first look between Taylor and her father (both of which are super cool humans). The day was really wonderful. Emotions, smiles, and just over-apparent joy was had by all. It was truly a privilege to be a part of this day.
Thank you to all of the vendors who gave back to people who stand for us all! You are amazing, and generous, and I love you for that!
Castle Farms, Paxton Photography, A Matter of Taste, DJ Ryan Rousseau, A Touch of Spring, ShutterBooth, Ken and Judy Grimes of Northern Michigan Ministers, Weathervane Terrace Inn and Suites, and 97 Films
Tara and Tyler had a beautiful day for a summer evening wedding in Charlevoix. We began our day with a first look at the lighthouse at the beach downtown and then went to Castle Farms for the wedding, joined by their most intimate friends and family.
Erica and Josh had a wonderful summer wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. The anticipation in Josh’s eyes was visible as Erica stepped out to walk down the aisle. It was beautiful to watch him light up the closer she got and how the world appeared to melt away as she took his hand.
Trevor and Steve celebrated their love among their closest family and friends at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan. They had a 20’s theme, adorned by highlights of peacocks and pearls. Everybody came dressed in pearls and fun colorful feather headpieces. The music was all period appropriate, too. It was really a great, laid back wedding day for two stellar cool cats! They love to travel and that amazing cake definitely says it all. I wish all suitcases looked like that and were filled with cake!
Mary and Tim had a wedding of all seasons at Castle Farms in Charlevoix on this late-May day. Thank goodness we omitted the snow portion of all seasons! We began the day with sunshine, progressed to comfortable overcast that lasted through our trip to the beach, and rain showers rounded out the day as we sat for dinner. Luckily, the rain didn’t stay long and they had a gorgeous evening to spend with their guests.
These two! Oh my goodness! The connection that exists here is visible to anyone near Abigail and Michael! It was such a pleasure being a part of their big day! Their wedding party, friends, and family were so gentle and kind. These days truly make me love what I do even more than normal.
Brea and Joe had a wonderful spring wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. These two and their crew had the best attitudes and smiles that made this day just beyond fantastic! We started the day with bride and groom letters to each other that showed the sweetest connection and then a first look with Brea’s dad that gave me a glimpse in to why that connection is so true. Good families, good people, and big hearts make for more than a perfect wedding day; this combination makes the foundation for a great marriage.
What can you say to a red, white, and blue attire themed wedding, highlighted by dress blues on a military man? And swords. And dragon’s fire. Well, YES, of course! And when the phrase “live long and prosper” is uttered in a wedding ceremony; you know it’s going to be a good day among like-minded people. The humor with this crowd and the easy-going nature of both Lisa and Morgan, simply made the day wonderful to be a part of.
Kallyn and Zak had a wonderful day for a wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix! We had a great sunny day for late March in Michigan. I really didn’t think we were going to get such perfect weather! It had been calling for solid rain the entire week! We made plans to dance in the rain if necessary, but nope, we ran around a beautiful facility under perfect skies. These two must have done something right!