What is better than one wedding? Why 2 of course! You may remember Dena and Poonam from their city hall wedding back in April (if you missed that you can see it HERE). We had a blast shooting in Chicago that day and I couldn’t wait until their party in Michigan.

Dena and Poonam are perfect examples of my theory that weddings just don’t have to be so stressful! They are so laid back and their wedding day reflected them 100%.

I met them at the house they were getting ready at near the distillery for some detail shots and getting ready photos. Usually when I walk into a getting ready room there is complete chaos happening,  there are clothes and people everywhere and waves of hairspray! It was a refreshing change to walk into complete calm. They ate lunch, played music, laughed and at some point the words “So should be get dressed now?” were spoken. The perfect wedding morning if you ask me!

After the sari ninjas (aka Poonam’s aunts) came over and worked their magic it was a short walk over to the distillery to get the festivites started. Family photos followed by greeting guests and sipping cocktails all happened before their sunset ceremony. Dena’s brother officiated and I love the integration of cultures and families into the ceremony.

After the “I do’s” it was on to dinner, a slideshow and dancing the night away!

Congratulations and thank you again to Dena and Poonam for allowing me to be a part of both days!

Here are some of my favorites!

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Journeyman Distillery – Three Oaks, MI (PS – they are re-doing the upstairs room into a larger wedding venue space and it’s going to be totally amazing! Just a hint for all my couples out there! )

Catering: Pleasant House Bakery

Time for the ceremony to start!

After dinner they played a slideshow of photos taken during their relationship.