Summer vacation at The Homestead means toes in the sand! This wonderful family had the resort beach to themselves for an evening on their summer vacation. The water was still a little chilly, but it sure feels good anyway!
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Twins are my favorite! And these two little bugs were fantastic! Their silly faces kinda stole the show!
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.
Paula and Chris might just be the happiest couple I have ever met! These two have an ease between them that is contagious! I can’t wait for their Homestead wedding next year!
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.
Fei & Hui had a wonderful fairy tale wedding at Castle Farm in Charlevoix, complete with perfect weather, horse and carriage, sparklers, and fireworks! It is now my firm opinion that every wedding should have fireworks! Fei had the most beautiful veil I have ever seen, and just when I thought this woman couldn’t be any more beautiful, she changed into her red party dress for the evening. Just stunning!
Megan and Steve were married at the Homestead in Glen Arbor on a beautiful sunny summer day. Her color choices were great for the season. And they had a gorgeous sunset to end their evening!
The DeWitt family has a great bunch of kids! These five may give their mom a run for her money but the subtle sweetness among them all was quite a gift to see.
This year I have donated photo sittings to adopting or foster families in the greater North area. The Thomas family is proud to announce that they have just legally adopted a wonderful young lady named Grace. This family was wonderful to work with. All of them with easy smiles, quick wit, and genuine enjoyment of each other. Congratulations Grace! You couldn’t have stepped into a better family!
Lauren and Josh have a way about them that brings you in and makes you feel like family in an instant. The way they are as individuals; solid in their self, giving in their nature, gentle in their soul, and commanding in their faith, makes being around them an absolute pleasure. To be a part of their marriage journey, has been a gift. We were given a perfect early summer day for a wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. Their attendants, family, and guests all had the best attitudes in anticipation for this union. Lauren and Josh took a moment to pray together (from opposite sides of a door) just before the ceremony, that took the anticipation to a new height and led to great emotion as Lauren walked down the aisle. Tears flowed. As soon as these two touched, you could feel the connection, the joy, and the love they have for each other. The rest of the day and into the evening echoed with happy laughter and touching family speeches. We rounded out the evening with a sparkler send-off and watched them drive off to begin their lives together.