Dan + Catherine Wedding Weekend | Crystal Lake
But what stuck out to us more than all the pretty views and gorgeous florals was Dan and Cath’s hearts. The kind of love Dan and Cath have—for each other and everyone around them—is the kind of love that slows you down, stops you in your tracks, and allows you to sit in every moment with intention.
Dan and Catherine’s entire wedding weekend was filled to the brim with sunshine and joy and all their favorite people together. They kicked off the festivities with a casual and intimate rehearsal dinner to welcome all their friends and family before gathering again the following day for their wedding.
Everything was beautiful and the weather was perfect, but what stuck out to us more than all the pretty views and gorgeous florals was Dan and Cath’s hearts. The kind of love Dan and Cath have—for each other and everyone around them—is the kind of love that slows you down, stops you in your tracks, and allows you to sit in every moment with intention.
It was evident throughout the entire weekend: shown in the way they laughed with their friends, cried during toasts, how Cath held Dan’s face during their first look, or when Dan simply reached for his grandmother’s hand to hold after dinner. The love and care these two have for all their people is so deep and genuine.
It was a joy to witness it all firsthand as we were invited into their celebration and welcomed as friends.
Venue | Crystal Lake Yacht Club
Event Design | Simply Exquisite by the Bay - Kristi Mills
Catering | Gabe’s Old Fashioned Foods
Floral Design | Victoria’s Floral Weddings
Hair + Make-up | Positive Image Salon & Spa
Musicians | Chris Smith & Mike Davis Trio
Wedding Dress | Laudae at Honey Bridal
Suit | Ralph Lauren
David + Christiana | Vineyard Wedding
“As every day passes, I love him even more…”
Surrounded by their favorite people in one of their favorite places, David and Christiana’s wedding day celebration was intentional, romantic, and so genuine
“As every day passes, I love him even more…”
Christiana shared these words about David with me on our very first phone call. She shared their story, from how they met, to their proposal, and shared the vision for her day. I knew just from hearing her on the phone that there day was going to be filled with so much love and joy.
Surrounded by their favorite people in one of their favorite places, David and Christiana’s wedding day celebration was intentional, romantic, and so genuine.
From a first look that calmed all their nerves, to mingling with their guests during cocktail hour, to kicking off the reception with a champagne tower pour, and finally running through the vineyard during golden hour: David and Christiana spend the day hand in hand, taking in every moment together. It was one of those weddings that we never wanted to end.
Photographed by Miles + Sarah
Venue | Ciccone Vineyard & Winery
Catering | Catering by Kelly’s
Floral Design | Bittersweet & Co
Hair + Make-up | Evergreen Bridal Co (formally K. Noelle Artistry)
DJ | Sound Productions
Cake Artist | Baking What Matters
Photobooth | Candid Coast Co
Daniel + Kylie | Old Mission Peninsula
We spent just a few hours with Daniel and Kylie on their wedding day, but even within that short span time it was evident the amount of thought and intention they had put into every detail. Full of color, joy, and thoughtfulness
We spent just a few hours with Daniel and Kylie on their wedding day, but even within that short span time it was evident the amount of thought and intention they had put into every detail. The sun was shining on this gorgeous August day at a family member’s property when they got married. Instead of traditional boutonnieres, Daniel and his groomsmen wore fishing flies to honor his late brother, an avid fly fisherman. Their entire wedding ceremony honored Kylie’s heritage and their precious pup even joined in the fun for their vows, finding a cozy spot to nestle in at the bottom of Kylie’s dress. Though the time we spend with them on their wedding day was short, it was oh so very sweet—full of color, joy, and thoughtfulness; it was a special one to witness and document. Congratulations, D+K!
Photographed by Miles + Sarah
Hair & Makeup | MI Day Beauty
Bridesmaid Dresses | Birdy Grey
Mens Suits | Suit Shop
Nolan + Emma | Glen Haven Engagement
From taking in the view from the old coast guard station and dancing down the sidewalks of the historic village to hiking the dunes and feeling like we were on top of the world, every minute with these Nolan and Emma was a blast. So thankful they were willing to climb the dunes, brave the wind, and trust the vision, because it ended up being the most stunning night on Lake Michigan.
It was all laughter with Nolan and Emma throughout their Glen Haven Engagement session.
From taking in the view from the old coast guard station and dancing down the sidewalks of the historic village to hiking the dunes and feeling like we were on top of the world, every minute with these Nolan and Emma was a blast. So thankful they were willing to climb the dunes, brave the wind, and trust the vision, because it ended up being the most stunning night on Lake Michigan.
We had met Emma a couple years prior as a bridesmaid for one our past couples. When she reached out about engagement photos, we were so happy to reunite with her and have the honor to photograph her own engagement season. Congratulations to these two!
Zach + Wendy | Maple Bay Engagement
It’s no surprise that Northern Michigan holds a special place in the hearts of many. For Zach and Wendy, Traverse City marked their very first trip together as a couple and it was a no brainer for them to have portraits in such a meaningful area. To celebrate their engagement, we explored Maple Bay Natural area, documenting on both digital and film as they traipsed through wildflower fields, popped champagne on the beach, and danced along the shoreline while the sun set.
It’s no surprise that Northern Michigan holds a special place in the hearts of many. For Zach and Wendy, Traverse City marked their very first trip together as a couple and it was a no brainer for them to have portraits in such a meaningful area. To celebrate their engagement, we explored Maple Bay Natural area, documenting on both digital and film as they traipsed through wildflower fields, popped champagne on the beach, and danced along the shoreline while the sun set. It was a joy to witness the kind of love these two shared—clearly smitten with each other and giddy to be together.
Dan and Lauren | Engagement
Sitting here in the middle of a winter storm, our minds are miles away dreaming about spring and summer, and all that inevitably comes with it. Golden sunshine and late sunsets, butterflies and blooming wildflower fields, our feet in the sand as waves meet the shore.
Sitting here in the middle of a winter storm, our minds are miles away dreaming about spring and summer, and all that inevitably comes with it. Golden sunshine and late sunsets, butterflies and blooming wildflower fields, our feet in the sand as waves meet the shore.
Dan and Lauren picked the perfect summer evening for their engagement photos at Maple Bay. Shot on a variety of digital and film, these photos tell a piece of their story that we are so honored to have been a part of. We get to celebrate them for their wedding later this year and we are counting down the days.
