Ciccone Vineyard Wedding | Alex + Katherine
Witnessed by their closest friends and family on a beautiful mid-summer day at Ciccone Vineyard, Alex and Katherine were married by their friend and principal of the school where they both met as teachers. At the end of their vows, they released two beautiful monarch butterflies who gently flew off into the open sky of Ciccone. Later in the day we discovered even more monarchs around the property, hanging out about the vines and grapes–a special ode to Alex and Katherine’s love of butterflies.
Everything about Alex and Katherine on their wedding day radiated with joy.
Witnessed by their closest friends and family on a beautiful mid-summer day at Ciccone Vineyard, Alex and Katherine were married by their friend and principal of the school where they both met as teachers. At the end of their vows, they released two beautiful monarch butterflies who gently flew off into the open sky of Ciccone. Later in the day we discovered even more monarchs around the property, hanging out about the vines and grapes–a special ode to Alex and Katherine’s love of butterflies.
We have loved getting to know these two and their story over the course of time–from our initial call to their engagement session and finally to their wedding day–we feel very honored to have been witness to a small part in Alex and Katherine’s beautiful love story.
Photographed by Miles + Sarah
Venue | Ciccone Vineyard
Hair and Makeup | Up North Perfection
Wedding Dress | Watters Willowby
Suits | Suit Shop
Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Wedding Bouquet | Omena Cut Flowers
DJ | 2BaysDJ
Wedding Dessert | Peace Love & Little Donuts
Caterer | Chef’s Pride
Frenkli and Emily | Brengman Brothers Winery
Frenkli and Emily were surrounded by some of the closest family and friends that day who were so excited to cheer on and celebrate the couple. Everyone stood and whooped and hollered as they made their way into the reception for the cake cutting and first dance. After dinner, they transitioned into a surprise traditional Albanian dance for all of the Albanian guests on Frenkli’s side of the family.
We celebrated Frenkli and Emily on a gorgeous June day at Brengman Brothers Winery. The entire team of vendors did an incredible job setting up and making everything so beautiful. From the decorated tent, to the blue sky and crawling vines at the winery itself, we were practically speechless when we arrived and saw the stunning setting.
At the top of the hill, Frenkli waited eagerly for his bride. They opted out of a first look and instead chose to see each other for the first time at the aisle. As Emily made her way through the vineyard toward her groom, everyone collectively held their breath. A radiant sight, she glided down the aisle to say her vows. There was laughter and tears of happiness throughout and just look at the pure joy captured on their faces as they ran back down the aisle after saying 'I do'. After a few portraits, Emily changed into her second wedding dress to surprise Frenkli and he had the sweetest reaction. Aren't they just the cutest?
Frenkli and Emily were surrounded by some of the closest family and friends that day who were so excited to cheer on and celebrate the couple. Everyone stood and whooped and hollered as they made their way into the reception for the cake cutting and first dance. After dinner, they transitioned into a surprise traditional Albanian dance for all of the Albanian guests on Frenkli's side of the family. There was so much energy in the tent as everyone danced, even we couldn't resist dancing a bit while capturing all the fun.
Frenkli and Emily, it was an absolute blast celebrating your wedding day with you. May you never stop having fun together!
Venue | Brengman Brothers Winery
Coordinator & Decorations | Special Occasions - Jamie Carnes
Caterer | Uptown Catering
Cake | Top Tier Cakery
Paper Goods | Dreaming in Paper
Hair Stylist | Salon Moxie
Wedding Dress | Enzoani
Bridesmaid Dresses | Sorella Vita and Natalie Rolt
Men's Suits | Nordstrom and Macys
Florist | Posh Petals Grand Rapids