Matt + Rachael | Jacob’s Farm | October Wedding
Jacob’s Farm was the perfect setting for their October wedding. Hints of Fall were beginning to show through the few trees that’s leaves were just starting to turn. Nestled in the woods under a canopy of trees, Matt and Rachael’s guests eagerly awaited the start of their wedding ceremony.
We became quick friends with Matt and Rachael after spending a day with them in Ann Arbor for their engagement photos. We adventured together through Nichols Arboretum and they gave us many restaurant and coffee shop recommendations to try while we were there. It was special to capture them in the city where they lived for their engagement session, knowing they would be traveling up for their wedding the following year in Traverse City. When they two of them first met, they realized that both of their grandparents had cottages in Northern Michigan, within 30 minutes of each other. Being such a special area to them, they just knew they wanted to get married up North.
Jacob’s Farm was the perfect setting for their October wedding. Hints of Fall were beginning to show through the few trees that’s leaves were just starting to turn. Nestled in the woods under a canopy of trees, Matt and Rachael’s guests eagerly awaited the start of their wedding ceremony. Matt’s reaction to his beautiful bride walking down the aisle had all of us in tears. After they were pronounced husband and wife, Matt and Rachael were showered in lavender buds by their friends and family.
Later in the evening, we escaped with the happy couple to admire the sunset casting a golden glow across the entire venue. Their guests welcomed them back into the reception with a sparkler re-entrance and the two of them spent the rest of the night on the dance floor with their loved ones.
It was such a joyous celebration and we feel so honored to have photographed the love between these two. Congratulations Matt and Rachael!
Photographed by Miles and Sarah
Venue | Jacob’s Farm
Wedding Coordinator | Jeremy Smith - Jacob’s Farm
Caterer | Steven Przedwojewski - Jacob’s Farm
Videographer | Chris Kaufmann
Cake Artist | Nancy Collard - Top Tier Cakery
DJ | Isaiah Nelson - 2Bays DJs
Invitations | Sincerely, Enza
Hair and Makeup Artist | MI Day Beauty
Wedding Dress | The Brides Project, Ann Arbor
Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Men’s Suits | Jos. A Banks
Florist | Samantha Hendrickson - Protea Rising
Aurora Cellars Wedding | Bryan and Melissa
This Aurora Cellars Wedding was a day to remember. Located in Suttons Bay, the drive up to the vineyard is a breathtaking one. With bright sunshine, blue skies, and a warm breeze, Bryan and Melissa's Aurora Cellars wedding was a near perfect October day.
Aurora Cellars Wedding
This Aurora Cellars Wedding was a day to remember. Aurora Cellars is one of our favorite locations. Located in Suttons Bay, the drive up to the vineyard is a breathtaking one. Winslow the Willow stands tall and proud in the center of the yard as a beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies. Just beyond its gently swaying billows sits a pretty pond and great location for beautiful golden hour photos. Aurora Cellars' farmhouse serves as the perfect area to get ready. Those final details, touch ups, and getting into the dress are made even more special as you look out the window to your ceremony setup on side and the green vineyard stretching over the hill on the other side.
Bryan + Melissa's Day
With bright sunshine, blue skies, and a warm breeze, Bryan and Melissa's Aurora Cellars wedding was a near perfect October day. In the morning, Melissa had a first look with her brother and father, the latter who walked her down the aisle soon after. The ceremony was full of jokes and laughter, perfectly matching the light-hearted happy attitude of both Bryan and Melissa. Before the reception, the couple took a quick trip with their bridal party to Hop Lot Brewery just around the corner. They toasted to the new couple and enjoyed their drinks under a canopy of the prettiest Fall colors. We returned to Aurora Cellars just in time for the reception. With a fun and energetic couple like Bryan and Melissa, their reception was bound to be a riot, and we were not disappointed. The night ended in an awesome dance party!
Congratulations Bryan and Melissa! We had a blast celebrating you!
Venue | Aurora Cellars
Wedding Dress | Renee Austin
Bridesmaid Dresses | Renee Austin
Men's Suits | The Black Tux
Hair Stylist | Kate Birdsall
Makeup Artist | Calla Good
Florist | Hooper's Farm Gardens
Cake Artist | Sweet Tartlette
Catering | Catering by Kellys
DJ | 2Bays DJs