Sometimes, wedding days just go off without a hitch. Jill & Avery’s was one of those wedding days where all of the pieces seemed to fall right into place. It was the most glorious end of summer warm-but-cool temperature, Aurora Cellars was beautifully green and humming with bees and the sound of rustling grape vines, and everyone was just plain happy. Maybe it was the fact that they were so ready to get married, or that their sense of humor was so wonderful that they pulled everyone around them right in see things with their sunny outlook. Whatever it was, it was the kind of wedding day that you want to repeat and definitely relive. I hope you can feel the joy, energy, and beauty through some of my favorite images below! And of course, congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Steinlage!

Vendors & Artists: Photography: Ashley Slater// Film Developed: The Find Lab// Wedding Planning & Design: Sincerely Ginger Weddings// Bourbon Bar & Bar Service: The Bartending Co.// Beauty: M.O. Hair & Beauty// Cake: Aunt B’s// Catering: Grandview Catering// Ceremony & Reception Venue: Aurora Cellars// DJ & Entertainment: 2 Bays DJ’s, Mike Davis Trio// Floral Design: Bloom// Rentals: La Tavola, 307 Events, Monstrey MacDonald, Serradella// Invitations: Kelsey Malie

I have so much to say about Courtney and Devin’s wedding! I was driving from up north to Grand Rapids the morning of their wedding and as I started stopping for gas and breakfast along the way I started noticing that power was out everywhere…. as I got closer to the city I started to get texts from friends about power being out in the entire city. I was praying our wedding venue would have power, but I arrived to the Cheney Place and found out they had also lost power and were on generators. Being the middle of summer, it was hot and humid and temperatures inside the warehouse quickly elevated and hovered in the 90’s. No air conditioner. Sparse lighting. For almost any bride, this would be worthy of 10 out of 10 panic… but not Courtney! In fact, the entire bridal party was in great spirits and just went with the flow. It was incredible, and a true testament that Courtney and Devin were the most concerned with their marriage and ceremony happening and not all the other details. Severe storms rolled through all day, and even caught the bridal party outdoors during their portrait time. All we could do was laugh, it was such a crazy day! But at the end of it all, they were married and that is really all that mattered. Somehow, Courtney still looked AMAZING after being in the hottest building and getting rained on! I was totally impressed with how everyone handled a less than ideal, but awfully memorable wedding day! I know that their marriage is going to be full crazy adventure and they will handle it the same way they handled their big day— with a smile on their face and their families to support them! I loved being able to be a part of their day and hope you enjoy some of my favorites!