Rainy Engagement | Adam + Laura

When Adam and Laura made the drive up to Glen Haven for their engagement session, the forecast threatened some light sprinkles but claimed it would all pass through before we began their session. However, as those who live in Northern Michigan know, living on the lake means unpredictable weather. We made the drive out anyway and met them at the beach to scope out the weather and see if it would hold off. Alas, the forecast now showed a promise of rain through the night.

We proposed the idea to Adam and Laura of postponing their main engagement session until later in the year. They agreed but since they had driven all that way, we still wanted to have some fun with the situation. We asked them if they would be up for playing in the rain with us for twenty minutes just to see what we could create.

This rainy engagement session turned into one of my all time favorites. We are so thankful for adventurous couples who trust our vision, despite what the circumstances might look like. Thanks to Adam and Laura for frolicking in the rain with us and being the perfect subjects for a moody, romantic engagement session. Scroll on through to see some of our favorites.

Marc and Isabel | Intimate Backyard Wedding

After a rainstorm the previous night, the drive out to Marc and Isabel's intimate backyard wedding was quite the adventure. Our little Honda Civic bravely made the journey through deeply flooded dirt roads leaving her mud-caked by the end of the night. But the drive was well worth it when we arrived at the beautiful property where Marc and Isabel were planning to say their vows. Flowing at the edge of the backyard was a sweet little creek, now almost overflowing because of the heavy rains from the night before. And just in the center of the creek, connected to the main yard by a little bridge, sat the sweetest little island. Here is where they gathered hand in hand, for their wedding ceremony to commit their lives to one another. They read their vows through teary eyes and were united as husband and wife before their closest family and friends. Marc and Isabel, it was an honor to be invited into such an intimate day and to celebrate and document the love you have for each other.

Wedding Dress | To Have and to Hold (no longer in business)

Suits | Natalie's Bridal & Tuxedo

Florist | Bittersweet & Co.

Decor | Élevé Events

Caterer | Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Cake | Torch Cake Bakery

Music | Northern Michigan DJ

Peter + Sarah | Creekside Acres

Everything about Peter and Sarah's wedding was dreamy. Colorful florals all around, a perfectly blue sky, and the couple themselves-- I mean, c'mon--we can't say enough good things about Peter and Sarah!

It was a mini road trip for us down to Creekside Acres, but it was a beautiful day for it. When we arrived, we were welcomed by both of them like we were old friends. Peter quickly had us laughing at his goofy faces and lighthearted jokes and Sarah was a kindred spirit. Both of them were grinning ear to ear all day.

I was shooting through tears during their first look because Peter and Sarah's emotional reaction to seeing one another had me choked up as well. Just look at how they look at each other!

Both Peter and Sarah are avid rafters so it only made sense they had their rafting instructor marry them. It was a beautiful and emotional wedding day all the way through. We were honored to capture their day and their love.

Venue | Creekside Acres

Coordinator and Decor | Sweet Rustic Charm - Olivia Osentoski

Caterer | Redwood Steakhouse Brewery & Grill

Cake | The Bakery Waterford

Music | DJ Nicole Myint

Stationary | Zazzle

Hair and Makeup | Lisa Stephens

Wedding Dress | Rebecca Ingram

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie

Suits | State and Liberty

Florist | Brumley and Bloom

Jon + Hannah | Ciccone Vineyard Wedding

Jon and Hannah were one of the many couples who had to reschedule their big wedding celebrations in 2020. The two of them decided to get married at the courthouse on their original date, but pushed back the party with all their friends and family until 2021. It was a long awaited day by many involved and we were so happy to be there to document it. From getting ready at the Park Place Hotel with a stunning view, to a perfect ceremony underneath a huge tree at Ciccone Vineyard. Everyone was so excited to finally celebrate Jon and Hannah.

Venue | Ciccone Vineyard and Winery

Coordinator | Fox + Fern - Kelsey Parker

Caterer | Raduno

Music | 2Bays DJs

Stationary | Minted

Hair and Makeup | The Hair + Beauty Lounge

Wedding Dress | Monique Lhuilliermo

Florist | Field of Flowers North

Perreault Family | Suttons Bay

It was an honor to photograph the Perreault Family in Suttons Bay. They were staying at a gorgeous property on the beach, and the kiddos enjoyed splashing in the water at the end of their session.

Whitbeck Family Portraits

It was a beautiful morning to wander down to the lake to capture the Whitbeck family. After some formal portraits, we stuck around as the family prepped their breakfast of chocolate chip pancakes outside. Little hands reached in to help their grandma stir and pour the batter while other hands snuck a few chocolate chips here and there. Meanwhile, a small game of kicking around a volleyball was happening along the shore and thankfully it only managed to splash into the water a few times. We packed up our gear, said goodbye to the family, and left as they all dug into a sweet breakfast together. We love capturing moments and memories amongst family.