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
Dane + Erin | Intimate Traverse City Wedding
Dane and Erin’s wedding was not a performance, but an honest and intentional celebration of everything and everyone they loved. We’re so honored when we are invited into weddings like theirs—so full of life and history. Every moment was thought out and intentional and every guest was someone who played a part in their story in some way or another. Congratulations to these two!!
From a wedding dress and veil that had been so lovingly passed down to her, to getting married in her grandparent’s backyard with one of their closest friends officiating: Dane and Erin’s wedding was not a performance, but an honest and intentional celebration of everything and everyone they loved.
The emotions were palpable as Erin got ready with her girls; nerves and butterflies and giddy excitement in the air as she whisked away her wedding dress to her grandparents house where she would finish getting dressed. It was here that we found Dane outside, greeting their guests with his characteristic smile and relaxed demeanor.
Nestled underneath a great willow in the backyard, chairs adorned the back patio facing the arbor where Dane and Erin said their vows. They practically flew back down the aisle as husband and wife, grinning ear to ear with so much joy and happiness.
Cocktail hour progressed in the front yard with everyone mingling while the backyard was being transformed into an intimate and beautiful reception scene. Tables lined the patio when everyone began to take their seat for toasts, dinner, dancing, ice cream, and quality conversation.
We’re so honored when we are invited into weddings like Dane and Erin’s, so full of life and history. Every moment was thought out and intentional and every guest was someone who played a part in their story in some way or another. Congratulations to these two!!
Photographed by Miles + Sarah
Venue | Family Property
Catering | Urban Roots Catering
Hair + Make-up | Kristen w/ Evergreen Bridal Co.
Floral Design | TC Floral Co.
Dessert | Moomers Ice Cream
Paul + Aleah | Traverse City Wedding
Settled in the woods overlooking the water sat the charming cottage home that Aleah grew up in. Every corner of the home was filled with character and intention. Curated with antique ornate frames, old books, and the most romantically decorated rooms, it was the perfect setting for Paul and Aleah’s wedding.
When Paul and Aleah reached out, their plans were coming together quickly with a date set only a few weeks out.
The had a dream and vision and it all came to life so beautifully.
Settled in the woods overlooking the water sat the charming cottage home that Aleah grew up in. Every corner of the home was filled with character and intention. Curated with antique ornate frames, old books, and the most romantically decorated rooms, it was the perfect setting for Paul and Aleah’s wedding.
Upstairs in her childhood bedroom, Aleah was a Jackie Kennedy inspired vision of a bride. After settling on the perfect earrings and grabbing her bouquet, she came out to the balcony where Paul caught his first glimpse at his bride. Later, beneath a colorful canopy of trees Paul awaited his bride. Her aisle: a stone archway seemingly straight out of a storybook and steps that led down the path to her groom.
To create thoughtful, artful portraits of the two of them in such a beautiful and personal location was a very special privilege. We are so thankful to have been invited to witness and celebrate and be a part of Paul and Aleah’s story.
Photographed by Miles + Sarah
Jay + Lainey Wedding | Timberlee Hills
On a vibrant summer day, Jay and Lainey were wed. Surrounded by all the love and laughter and tears the day could hold, their wedding day was filled with the sweetest moments from the very beginning all the way through the end of the night.
On a vibrant summer day, Jay and Lainey were wed. Surrounded by all the love and laughter and tears the day could hold, their wedding day was filled with the sweetest moments from the very beginning all the way through the end of the night. Their attention to detail (hello— the little portraits of their pets on the matchboxes—how cute!!) and the love and emotions from their friends and family carried the story of their day. From speeches that left everyone bawling to some epic moves on the dance floor, take a look through the special moments that reflected everything wonderful about Jay and Lainey’s wedding day.
Photographed by Miles + Sarah
Venue and Coordination | Timberlee Hills
Caterer | Uptown Catering
DJ | Northern Beat Entertainment
Florist | IndieGrow Flower Farm
Hair + Makeup | Alli Artistry
Bridesmaids Dresses | Show Me Your Mumu
Mens Suits | The Black Tux
Brad + Samantha | Intimate Traverse City Wedding
A quiet simple gathering is what Brad and Samantha chose for their wedding celebration. Nestled peacefully on Old Mission peninsula, they said their vows on the lawn overlooking the Lake before meandering inside for an intimate dinner and speeches later in the night.
A quiet simple gathering is what Brad and Samantha chose for their wedding celebration. Nestled peacefully on Old Mission peninsula, they said their vows on the lawn overlooking the Lake before meandering inside for an intimate dinner and speeches later in the night.
Photographed by Miles + Sarah
Venue | Mission Table
Musician | Adam Dennis
Jewelry | Consider the Wldflwrs
Florist | Hoopers Forever Florals
Jane + Ben | Romantic Traverse City Wedding
Their wedding day was an overflow of all these good things. Watching the two of them together and everyone surrounding them, it was clearer than ever that God brought them together and it was always meant to be, Jane and Ben.
I remember when Jane first told me about Ben.
Soon after, I had her over for coffee and we talked about the first time they met. Her eyes lit up as she described their very first date.
Later on, we had the two of them over and talked for hours over homemade pizza and wine. We bonded over our mutual love of coffee, people, and Jesus. Late into the night, as we sat around the dining table, they shared their story with us once again.
Their wedding day was an overflow of all these good things. Watching the two of them together and everyone surrounding them, it was clearer than ever that God brought them together and it was always meant to be, Jane and Ben.
Photographed by Miles + Sarah
Venue | Family Property
Day-of Coorinator | Kassidy Bower
Florist | Mack’s Floral Design
Videographer | Scott Berry Films
Hair Stylist | Leah Lane with Salon Saloon
Jewelry | P. Martin Jewelers
Wedding Dress | Lucy by L’amour - Calla Blanche
Bridesmaid Dresses | Billy J
Mens Suits | Paisley & Gray and StudioSuits