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
Luke and Alayna | Traverse City Wedding
The energy on the dance floor was electric—people were doing backflips (!!!) and pulling out all kinds of crazy moves. But in the midst of it all we were struck by the community, friends supporting one another, holding each other up (literally), laughing, hugging, and dancing nonstop til the end of the night.
At the end of the night everyone came together—bridal party, parents, cousins, friends—to dance with Luke and Alayna for one last song before sending them off.
On the way to the ceremony I asked Alayna what she was looking forward to most. She responded with two things:
1. Marrying Luke of course
2. Open dancing at the reception
Knowing this, I had so much anticipation going into the reception. And let me just say, this dance floor was one for the books: Luke and Alayna’s guests showed up big time.
The energy on the dance floor was electric—people were doing backflips (!!!) and pulling out all kinds of crazy moves. But in the midst of it all we were struck by the community, friends supporting one another, holding each other up (literally), laughing, hugging, and dancing nonstop til the end of the night.
At the end of the night everyone came together—bridal party, parents, cousins, friends—to dance with Luke and Alayna for one last song before sending them off.
Leo + Maya Wedding | Traverse City
Leo and Maya’s wedding day was so full of joy, color, and vibrancy. These two were intentional about every detail of their day, from a private ‘first touch’ in front of the church, to carving out space after the ceremony to slow down for portraits just the two of them beside the stained glass windows. We left with the fullest of hearts, so thankful to be invited into such special occasions such as these.
Leo and Maya’s wedding day was so full of joy, color, and vibrancy. These two were intentional about every detail of their day, from a private ‘first touch’ in front of the church, to carving out space after the ceremony to slow down for portraits just the two of them beside the stained glass windows. Colorful candles burned slowly during the night through emotional toasts, shared laughter, and a dance floor that was never not packed. Leo and Maya’s people sure do know how to celebrate them. As the night ended and Maya sent me home with some extra floral centerpieces, we left with the fullest of hearts, so thankful to be invited into such special occasions such as these.
Photographed by Miles + Sarah
Venue | Twin Lakes Park
Florals | Bride + Family
Catering | Family
Hair | Grace
Bridesmaids Dresses | Azazie
Mens Suits | Mens Wearhouse
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
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
Castle Farms Wedding | Connor and Christine
There the guests gathered in the shade of the courtyard in anticipation as Connor and Christine’s son toddled his way excitedly down the aisle to enthusiastic applause from everyone in the crowd. There, held in his dad’s arms, they watched together as the beautiful Christine was walked down the aisle by her own emotional father.
Connor and Christine’s wedding day was filled with raw emotions—from the first look, to the ceremony, to the speeches, and dances.
Set on what was probably the hottest day of the month, Connor and Christine stayed cool amidst the stone walls of Castle Farms to celebrate.
There the guests gathered in the shade of the courtyard in anticipation as Connor and Christine’s son toddled his way excitedly down the aisle to enthusiastic applause from everyone in the crowd. There, held in his dad’s arms, they watched together as the beautiful Christine was walked down the aisle by her own emotional father.
As the sun painted the tree tops with it’s golden light, Connor and Christine took the party inside the Castle with their guests. Here they dined, and danced, and laughed, and celebrated their love amongst their friends and family late into the night.
Photographed by Miles + Sarah
Venue and Coordination - Castle Farms
Catering - Grey Gables
Cake Artist - Small Batch Bakery
DJ - Party Down DJ
Florist - Thyme Hill Designs
Jewelry - Kramar Jewelry
Hair + Make-up - Vogue Salon
Wedding Dress - The Wedding Shoppe
Mens Suits - Men’s Wearhouse