Scott + Jackie Wedding | The Ridge at Verterra | Northport

Jul 10

The scene was set. Bright blue skies against the dark blue Lake Michigan backdrop. The Ridge at Verterra was the perfect venue to showcase that Northern Michigan beauty that Scott and Jackie wanted to highlight on their wedding day. For their vows, Scott and Jackie met on the lawn in front of the serene pond with their guests in amphitheater seating to witness the scene unfold.

Immediately after the ceremony, Scott and Jackie snuck off to the shade to enjoy a few moments to themselves and soak in all the little joys of the day. There they were met with their choice drinks before Jackie shared a little secret she had been keeping—

She had hired a hot air balloon for their reception to surprise Scott!

Later on in the night, Miles went up in the basket with the two of them as they ascended high above the venue to take in the spectacular views. As the rest of the evening went on, their guests took turns riding up in the balloon themselves. Finally as the sun set below the horizon and painted everything a vibrant orange, Scott and Jackie took to the patio for their first dance with a hot air balloon backdrop.

Everything about this wedding screamed Scott and Jackie, from their spunky adventurous personalities to the wild creativity (ahem Scott building the photo wall HIMSELF) to the bright colors and scenic setting. We had so much fun with these two and were honored to photograph a few parts of their love story for both their engagement and wedding.

Congratulations once again to THE COOPERS!