Heath and Emma | Traverse City Wedding

I've known Heath and Emma individually for quite some time. I was so happy when they first started dating -- they are the perfect match. So you can imagine my excitement when Heath eventually popped the question and shortly after we received an inquiry from Emma to photograph their wedding!

Because I have known Heath and Emma for years, it was no surprise that I knew most of their wedding guests as well. Even my own parents were there. They had offered to babysit our baby daughter for the night so we got to visit with them during dinner--so fun!

They were married at a family's property right on the water with a gorgeous view. We started with an emotional first look with Emma's dad. Their interactions had us tearing up. How sweet it was to see him look at his gorgeous daughter with such love in his eyes. From there, Emma moved right into her first look with Heath. Heath tried his best to keep it together when he saw his bride, but it didn't take much to get them both crying as well.

Heath and Emma, we were absolutely honored to celebrate your wedding day with you. We are so excited for what your future holds! Congratulations once again!

Wedding Planner | In The Details Wedding Planning - Emily Goward

Caterer | Catering By Kelly's

Videographer | Montage Media

Cake Artist | Cake Connection TC

Invitations | Invitations By Northwoods

Decorations | GJ's Rentals

Makeup Artist | Kennedy Eichstadt

Hair Stylist | Team Hair & Beauty - Shaelyn Bunner

Wedding Dress | Becker's Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses | Renz Bridal

Men's Suits | The Black Tux

Florist | The Blossom Shop

Glen Haven Engagement | John + Sarah

John and Sarah were true adventurers for their Glen Haven Engagement session last summer.

Despite having lived in Northern Michigan my entire life, the beauty of its landscape continuously blows me away. Glen Haven has a range of scenery to offer. Firstly, the quaint historic village itself. Secondly, the stunning lake and beachfront. And lastly, the well known Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes accessible just beyond the hill.

Together, hand in hand, John and Sarah made the climb through rolling hills of sand. At the top they danced and laughed and we got to capture them in love. The stunning view was just an added bonus. We couldn’t have asked for a better day or a better couple who were ready and eager to trek to the prettiest places.

When the sun began its descent in the late evening as it always does mid-summer, we left the dunes behind to make the quick trip down to the little village of Glen Haven. The iconic red Glen Haven Canning Co. building is unmistakable set against the deep blue lake behind it. Dune grass surrounding the entire village matches the pale green accents on the modest white buildings and homes. The beach itself was our last stop of the night, just as the sun began to dip behind the magnificent body of water.

Sessions like these, on days like this, with couples like John and Sarah make us feel so blessed to call this our career. What a lovely glimpse into the love story John and Sarah share during their Glen Haven Engagement session. It just made us all the more excited to celebrate their wedding the next year!