Last month Jenn & Josh tied the knot on a lovely August day in Michigan!  Even though I was still technically on maternity leave, I was so excited to arrive and photograph the bride & groom and wedding party in the park!  The new Mr. & Mrs. Liske looked stunning, and it was such an amazing day! Here are some of my favorites! Enjoy, and congratulations to the newlyweds! 

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Artists & Vendors | Venue: The Cheney Place/Wedding Dress: Renee Austin/Florals: En Gedi Florals /Film Processing: Indie Film Lab/Invitations: /Dessert: Hudsonville Ice Cream/DJ: Curtis Avon/Invitations: Keel Designs

Planning the styled shoot portions for our workshops (The Bloom Workshop) is one of my favorite aspects of running this event.  My business partner, Michaela envisions the prettiest details and when it all comes together it takes my breath away. This past May, we hosted our workshop at the gorgeous Bieker Farms in Ada, Michigan.  Shelby of the Day's Design was on site and made us beautiful bouquets, a floral arch and a dreamy garland that ran the length of our table.  Rentals by Events by ICandy provided the perfect location to house the gorgeous cakes by Sweet Heather Anne.  The two piece gown, worn by Rhiannon of Hey Gorgeous Events was borrowed from Spring Sweet's in Holland.  Sweet touches like the bride and groom signs by Lumber Tacks, invitation suite by Estudio Rojo and ribbon and runners by Adorn Company tied the day together. 

This pretty shoot was featured over on Inspired By This a few months ago, and you can check out the full post HERE.  In the meantime, here are a few of my favorites! Thanks to Indie Film Lab for the film scans!

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I think I tend to get really, really lucky with the clients I work with.  Danielle and Ryan are among some of the sweetest, most laid back people I have ever met.  When the beautiful fall color in Michigan had all but gone away, Danielle rolled with it and we shot engagement photos with a different aesthetic. When we had to reschedule meetings, they were totally okay with it. And when I called to tell her I was due with my baby a mere two weeks before their wedding-- they basically shrugged it off and said "we trust you".  Talk about amazing (or crazy!) Either way, these two were a joy to work with from start to finish.  I even got to come for a few hours of their big day to shoot bridal portraits, first look, bride and groom and some details.  Another personally sweet detail was that my dad, a pastor in Grand Rapids, officiated their wedding and got to know them as well. We both agree that two more genuine people, you'd be hard pressed to find.

I am always struck by how beautiful a bride is on her wedding day, and Danielle was no exception. She stunned in a delicate lace gown (with a see-through back that was to die for!) and Ryan was smitten as they shared seeing one another for this first time.  The ballroom at City Flats served as the backdrop for ceremony and reception, and the gals at Events by I Candy knocked it out of the park with florals and decor.  

Thank you so much for trusting me with your wedding day and congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Niewoonder!

Artists |  Wedding Dress: Bridal Elegance/ Venue: City Flats Hotel/ Florals & Decor: Events by I Candy/Cocktail Hour: The GRAM/ Hair and Makeup: Salon Re/Cake: Desserts By Lori/Invitations: Printable Arts

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