Kalamazoo Wedding Photography| Hope and Sven are married!

On these chilly days that never seem to be ending here in Michigan, it's great to reflect on those warm, lingering days at the end of summer.  Hope and Sven were married in September and it was such a joyful wedding to be a part of.  For brides looking for unique vintage venues in Kalamazoo, Henderson Castle is it!  I was blown away by all the details in this bed and breakfast.  Plus, a rooftop view for sunset pictures? Yes, please! All of the personal details and sweet smiles and tears made this wedding perfect; it was such an honor to capture.

- Katie

Downtown Grand Rapids Wedding Photography | Summer and Ryan married

A downtown Grand Rapids Wedding at Bistro Bella Vita for Summer and Ryan. Summer and I go WAYYY back!! Like back before I started a business, and back before either one of us had met our future husbands, and we chatted about our future weddings from the beginning. Then there's Ryan, oh Ryan. How I loved to give him a hard time, you see Summer and I used to work together and Ryan was our boss. We were the best at "working"... while chatting and catching up on girl talk, picking on him relentlessly, and probably giving him migraines by the end of the day. Can you imagine being in charge of not one but two us, that are suppose to be working...together. Fond memories, Ryan, fond memories. When Summer told me they were finally a couple I couldn't be happier for them both. I was even more excited to be asked to photograph their wedding. Yes, I love Summer and as a friend it was incredible to be there for her on that special day....but best of all I got to give Ryan a hard time one last time. I had to wait a few years, but well worth the wait ;) Thanks Ryan, you are a trooper and when I photographed you two together I can just see how much you love her. It's truly beautiful and it made me smile, I'm so happy for you both.

Adorable Knitted Fox Suit | Woody Grand Rapids Newborn Photography

This knitted fox suit is the most adorable newborn accessory ever.  We are pleased introduce you to the newest addition to the Loeks family!! This is little Woody, such a sweet little precious life. Love seeing this family grow, it's already been over 2 years since I met big brother Leo for the first time. Love you guys, thanks for sharing these special moments with me!Hard to believe it's already been 2 years, here's big brother Leo as a newborn

Nate and Amy are married - Blythefield Country Club

I don't really know where to start because there are so many amazing things about this couple. I feel like I've known Amy for so long because I've had the greatest honor to photograph weddings for a few of these lovely ladies. Each of them bridesmaids at each others weddings, we've bonded through the years of wedding celebrations and emotions. Back then Amy was still waiting for God's perfect match, not yet knowing what God had planned for her down the road. I first met Nate at our engagement session and it was just so incredible to see how happy they were together. They had a beautiful sweet affection for each other that was simply a joy to photograph. Amy, I know that me being 9 months pregnant would have been reason enough not to take that gamble on me and choose someone else to photograph your day at Blythefield Country Club (and thank you to God for keeping Chaya in there, even if it was only for 4 more days). Thank you so much for giving me this chance to experience this special time with you! I hope that you find many cherished memories to keep for lifetime together.

Florals -  Gail VanderLaan

DJ: Moments in Time

Dress shop: Bridal Elegance

Cupcakes: independent vendor Kerry Matthysse. With Sweet Kerrykins Cupcakes

Hair & makeup:  Genesis Salon in Rockford

Venue: Blythefield  Country Club