5/22/21 5/22/21

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

10/12/20 10/12/20

Dugan and Michelle | Aurora Cellars

Where to even begin? Dugan and Michelle's Wedding Day was nothing short of dreamy. They have this golden kind of love that makes your whole being glow--we just had the honor of capturing it.

Dugan and Michelle | Aurora Cellars Wedding

Oh. Where to even begin? Dugan and Michelle's Wedding Day was nothing short of dreamy. They have this golden kind of love that makes your whole being glow--we just had the honor of capturing it.

The day started in Suttons Bay at the ever beautiful Aurora Cellars. Michelle readied herself in the gorgeous white farmhouse with her bridesmaids and family. When she finished getting ready, Michelle was the picture of elegance in her classic, romantic inspired updo and sleek white dress. She was stunning, head to toe, as she confidently made her way toward the vineyard where she was to meet her husband-to-be for their first look.

Dugan says seeing his bride for the first time on their wedding day was truly indescribable. It is so clear to see from the look on his face as he turned around; he was speechless, completely overcome with emotion. When Michelle and her Father had their own first look a little later on, the emotions were no less sweet. These moments were so precious and such a nice prelude to the rest of the wedding day.

The whole celebration was teeming with such love, laughter, and friendship from everyone surrounding them. It was truly an honor to capture the beauty of the day: the scenery, the details, and the relationships. We whisked Dugan and Michelle away from the reception for a brief interlude for golden hour portraits. After those were finished and we were wrapping up for the night, Dugan swept his bride off her feet (quite literally) and carried her back to the reception underneath the rising moon. It was the perfect end to the perfect night.