Kenzie + Heather: Red River Gorge Wedding Day Film

If you are looking to have your spirits lifted, to make you reach for that box of tissues, or simply to remember that love and joy still exist, then you’ve come to the right place.

We could write you a book about how beautiful, heartfelt, and touching this day was. The truth though is that this is Kenzie + Heather’s story and they tell it best. Their vows fill us with so much light and hope every time we hear them and are the perfect reflection of how deeply these two complete each other.

Love is far too simple a word to describe the depth of how much they care for one another. It honestly is rare to find such devotion and commitment in this world these days, but if anything can give us hope for a better tomorrow right now, it is without question K+H.

Forever thankful for their example and the elopement adventure that they invited us to share in. All our love, now and always, to the Promers!

Contributing Vendors

Photography & Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Wedding Dresses: Madison James and Allure Romance

Floral Design: Blessings Floral Design

Wedding Bands: Herzog Jewelers

Officiant: Matthew Miller

Venue:  Sunset Gorge Lodge and Red River Gorge

Mackenzie + Curtis: Belding Wedding Trailer

There is indeed a season for everything, and while this year has felt like a long season of uncertainty, there have been moments that have reminded us that there is still celebration, hope, and light to be found in this world. Mackenzie + Curtis’s wedding was just such a reminder.

When we think about all the excitement, all the laughter, and tenderness that characterized this entire day, our hearts just about burst. From Curtis losing his mind after he saw Mackenzie for the first time, to their adorable and heartfelt handwritten letters they read to one another during first looks. From Mackenzie and her flower girl twirling away in the summer sun to Mr. and Mrs. VanderWolde’s song they sang during the ceremony—the same song, they sang together at their wedding. Everything about Mackenzie and Curtis’ day was a thoughtful, beautiful reflection of who they are and the love that they model to all of us.

In every season there is reason to be thankful, to take a moment and recognize the life and love all around us. We are thankful for these two and loved getting to celebrate them with all their family and friends. Here’s to the beautiful Mr. and Mrs. Dunkerely, and the brand new chapter that they’re starting in their story together!

Contributing Vendors

Photography & Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Wedding Coordination: Candlestone Events

Wedding Dress: Spring Lake Bridal

Floral Designer: Horrocks Market

Hair & Makeup: Riley Wyman

Officiant: CJ den Dulk

DJ: Ignite Entertainment

Wedding Cake: Maurene VanderWolde

Caterer: Candlestone Events

Venue:  Candlestone Golf and Resort

Aastha + Shalin: Dearborn Wedding Trailer

We love getting caught up in the celebration and excitement of a wedding. From all the laughter and joy to the tender and quiet moments, there is rarely a moment that we aren’t completely enraptured by. Aastha + Shalin’s weekend was exactly that for us.

In some ways, it went by so fast that it feels like a whirlwind of cheering, dancing, and all of the gorgeous colors you could imagine. Yet at the heart of it all, the thing that stands out in memory is just how much fun it was celebrating these two and the beginning of the brand new chapter in their story together. After seven long years, these two said yes to forever together and threw one heck of a party to commemorate it.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, the ideals of love, commitment, and adventure are the things that grow us, transform us, and bring us together. Aastha + Shalin model that so beautifully and for that, we will always be beyond thankful for them. Here’s to two humans who will always have our hearts!

Contributing Vendors

Photography & Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Mehndi Dress: Custom made in Mumbai

Garba and Sangeet Dress: Custom from Asopalav, Surat

Wedding Dress: Custom from Raas Boutique, Mumbai

Bridesmaid Sarees: Custom made from Hindmata, Mumbai

Reception Dress: Custom from Panihari Boutique, Mumbai

Menswear Sherwani: Custom from JadeBlue, Surat,

Menswear Tuxes: Ermenegildo Zegna

Hair Stylest: Aysha Riaz

Makeup Artist: Jahura Hobby

Mendhi Artist: Krupa Thomas

DJ: DJ Ice & Fresh Productions

Priest: Surendra Bhardwaj

Wedding Cake: Wisteria Bakehaus

Caterers: Rangoli Indian Cuisine and Krishna Catering & Restaurant

Venues: The Bharatiya Temple of Troy and The Dearborn Inn

Sarah + Dave: Greenville Wedding Trailer

We can all agree this is a SUPER weird time in all of our lives. It’s a mix of worry, precaution, and hopeful optimism that we’ll all get through this and be closer than ever before on the other side. But topping the list of weirdness from this season is having to stay inside as it gets nicer and warmer out! We’re over here wishing the outsider resembled more of a winter wonderland so that it would be easier to admire and appreciate from indoors.

And speaking of winter wonderlands — let’s talk about Sarah + Dave for a “hot” minute! Whenever we are able to celebrate two friends on the most important day in their lives we have a blast from beginning to end. But these two knocked it out of the park, and honestly, we shouldn't be surprised. If you know these two you know that they are incredibly sweet, compassionate humans, but they also will have you rolling on the floor laughing in no time!

It also doesn’t hurt that Sarah is one of the GREATEST wedding planners in the known universe and heaven help us, does she know how to throw one elegant and breathtaking winter wedding! Every moment of this day brings such a giant smile to our faces and a warm glow to our hearts. There was no better way to ring in the new year than celebrating these two, and if ever there were a couple that could help show us that we’ll all get through this together and come out stronger on the other side, it would be these two.

Sending all of the love, chic snowy vibes, and laughter to Mr + Mrs Hoger today and every day! 

Contributing Vendors

Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Photography: Rachel Kaye Photography

Wedding Design, Floral, and Coordination: Grand Occasions

Wedding Dress: Beckers Bridal

Wedding Alterations & Sleeve Design: Vue Design

Menswear: Dunhill Tuxedos

Hair & Makeup: KJ Hairspray & Emily Frew

Officiant: Rich Langton

DJ: Jon Coleman

Live Vocalist: Rachel Curtis

Wedding Cake: Rise Authentic Baking Co.

Caterer: The Winter Inn

Specialty Linen Rental: Special Occasions West

Dish Rentals: GiGi & LaClede 

Venue:  Camp Anna Behrens

Berenice + Francisco: Benton Harbor Wedding Trailer

You know those perfect weddings where everything just falls right into place? The venues are amazing, the sun is shining, the weather (surprisingly for Michigan) is on point, and the people you are spending the day with are full of nothing but excitement and laughter. It sounds too good to be true, but Berenice + Francisco’s day was exactly this — every moment.

There was nothing about this wedding that wasn’t jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Though the thing that floored us the most was watching these two best friends-turned-pup-parents become husband and wife. Berenice’s drive and passion are matched perfectly by Francisco’s caring and witty heart. Spend just a minute with these two and it’s clear to see how deeply and thoroughly they love one another. But that love overflows out onto everyone around them; their friends and most of all their family. Together they make one serious power couple that will rock this world.

Celebrating a love like these two is not just fun, it’s what we live for. Forever dreaming about #SummerofAlvarez!

Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Photography: George Street Photography

Wedding Planning and Coordination: 1928 Planning Co.

Floral Design:  Crystal Springs Florist and Grenhouse

Wedding Dress: Winnie Couture

Menswear: Ted Baker Groomsmen

Hair & Makeup: Ashley Wells and Melissa Marshall

Officiant: Father Richard Meyette

Wedding Cake & Desserts: Amanda Marie's Bakery

Caterer: CK Catering

Rentals: Signs and calligraphy by Melligraphy, lights by Event Lighting Plus, linens and table settings by CK Catering

Venue:  The Vineyard at 12 Corners

Allie + Zach: Grand Rapids Wedding Trailer

It takes courage and no small amount of faith to move across the country to chase your dreams — to leave home and the known behind for the exciting and hopeful horizon ahead. Little did Allie know when she left for LA, she would find more than just a wonderful new chapter in her teaching career, she would meet the man she would say yes to a lifetime of adventures and growth with.

If you’ve heard us talk about these two at all, you know that they are one of our favorites for a lot of reasons but their story is hands down one of those that makes you stop and realize that there really is something much greater at work in this world than just ourselves. These two grew up just minutes away from each other, went to the same music festivals as kids, most likely crossed paths a handful of times, but it took moving to one of the largest cities in the world to finally meet. 

Aside from having one beautiful story of “lost and found” these two beautifully reflect the true face of Christ in all that they say and do. Watching them get to celebrate their devotion and commitment to one another this summer, with all of their family and friends gathered together was a blessing to our entire team!   

We’ll be huge fans of these two and their story forever,  and we are just so thankful to have shared the beginning of this new chapter with them. Sending all our love and good vibes now and always to the coolest and kindest couple the West Coast has ever known!

Cinematography & Photography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Floral Design: Lyndsay Johnson

Rentals: Cades and Birch

Wedding Dress Designer: DaVinci Bridal, from Becker's Bridal

Menswear: Dolce Vita Suites

Hair Stylist: Hannah Johnson from Salon Citrene

Officiant: Rick Wood

Reception DJ: Ask Me Entertainment - Andrew Rounds

Wedding Cake and Cupcakes: Scrumptious Cupcakes

Venue: Grand Rapids Downtown Market

Graycen + Tom: Grand Rapids Wedding Trailer

Nothing gets us right in the feels like a good, classic high school sweethearts-turned-husband-and-wife story - and that our friends, is the story of Graycen + Tom. These two grew up just down the street from one another, went to school together, and Tom even says he knew Graycen was the one when they were only in second grade. Crying already!

These two have seen each other through a lot. Long-distance, career and education changes, national basketball championships - they’ve always been there for one another. A testament of what true and honest commitment and love are. Getting to be a part of their day was an honor that we cannot express how thankful we are for it. Celebrating these two—their long journey to their wedding day and the many adventures yet ahead—simply getting to pay witness to a great love story, hands down, was one of our top moments this summer.

We love these two so much, and we cannot imagine a more perfect wedding for two more deserving people in the world. Here’s to the Hamiltons!

Cinematography & Photography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Floral Design: Christine Harned (Lasting Memories)

Rentals: Events By iCandy

Wedding Dress: Becker's Bridal

Menswear: Mens Warehouse & Kohls

Hair & Makeup: Hair Technique

Officiant: Ethan Ezikian

Reception DJ: Darren VanMeekeran

Wedding Cake: Nothing Bundt Cake

Caterer:  West Michigan Caterer

Venue: New Vintage Place