You know the day is going to be good when you walk into the girl’s getting ready room and know basically everyone there! You may remember Katie & Jason from their epic engagement session (see HERE). The pressure was on after such amazing engagement session to top those photos and Icouldn’t rely on Blue’s cuteness since he didn’t make the trip to Michigan.

I drove over the day before and got to scout a bit and take in a gorgeous sunset over Lake Michigan. I prayed to the sunset god (is that a thing?) that we would get another great one for their wedding day and we did! Their ceremony was one of the most amazing ceremonies I’ve witnessed. Granted I know them and have been friends for years, but I still think I would have cried like a baby either way. Thank goodness I had my camera to hide behind. Jason’s vows were the most genuine, fantastic vows I’ve heard from a groom (well done Jason!). After we all tried to put ourselves back together and replied mascara we hit the beach for some photos.

From there it was onto Shadowland Ballroom at Silver Beach for cocktail and reception. Katie had been busy crafting away and put together all the centerpieces with the help of some of the girls. They did their own bouquets and bouts as well! Jason is a brewer and they both share a love for good beer so each table was named after a different brewery!

They rocked the house with their first dance and set the tone to get the party started. And what wedding would be complete without a carousel ride for the guests?! Such a fun and unique experience for all as they were able to take over the space for a few rides!

I was hot, sunburnt and covered in sand by the end of the night, but if I could shoot this wedding all over again I’d do it in a heartbeat!

Congrats to Katie & Jason and thank you for letting me be a part of the day!

Venue: Shadowland Ballroom at Silver Beach

Invitation : Spilled Ink Press

DJ: Style Matters

So for years Katie and her sister Julie have been recreating an old school photo of them from when they were maybe 4 &6? So Naturally we decided to do a wedding version of it as well.

There is a giant water playground right across the street from the reception and naturally Jason wanted to mix in with the kiddos for some shots!