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Taryn + Zak: Grand Rapids Wedding

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Taryn + Zak: Grand Rapids Wedding

A moody overcast wedding day never looked so good as it did on Taryn + Zak’s day. Yes, we got caught in the middle of a field during an intense downpour, but name us two people who you’d rather go running through the rain with - we’ll wait.

In all seriousness though we went into this day knowing we’d most likely get pretty emotionally wrecked, and starting with Taryn’s video message to her soon-to-be husband got the tears flowing early. Every moment and detail perfectly reflected a piece of these two and their story together. The intentionality, the focus, and the celebration that characterized this day from beginning to end was 100% Taryn and Zak and we could not have asked for a more amazing day for these two. Don’t mind us, we’ll just be crying and swooning over these two for the rest of the year!

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Graycen + Tom: Grand Rapids Wedding Trailer

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Graycen + Tom: Grand Rapids Wedding Trailer

Nothing gets us right in the feels like a good, classic high school sweethearts-turned-husband-and-wife story - and that our friends, is the story of Graycen + Tom. These two grew up just down the street from one another, went to school together, and Tom even says he knew Graycen was the one when they were only in second grade. Crying already!

These two have seen each other through a lot. Long-distance, career and education changes, national basketball championships - they’ve always been there for one another. A testament of what true and honest commitment and love are. Getting to be a part of their day was an honor that we cannot express how thankful we are for it. Celebrating these two—their long journey to their wedding day and the many adventures yet ahead—simply getting to pay witness to a great love story, hands down, was one of our top moments this summer.

We love these two so much, and we cannot imagine a more perfect wedding for two more deserving people in the world. Here’s to the Hamiltons!

Cinematography & Photography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Floral Design: Christine Harned (Lasting Memories)

Rentals: Events By iCandy

Wedding Dress: Becker's Bridal

Menswear: Mens Warehouse & Kohls

Hair & Makeup: Hair Technique

Officiant: Ethan Ezikian

Reception DJ: Darren VanMeekeran

Wedding Cake: Nothing Bundt Cake

Caterer:  West Michigan Caterer

Venue: New Vintage Place

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Taryn + Zak: Grand Rapids Wedding Trailer

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Taryn + Zak: Grand Rapids Wedding Trailer

Taryn + Zak’s story is one of friendship and grace, years of falling deeper, more madly in love with each other, and--above all--a story written by their Creator. Since middle school, they have been the truest of friends, there for each other through the ups and downs, there to celebrate the other in all their victories and to be a safe place during the storms of adolescence and adulthood. It doesn’t take being around them for long to see just how wonderfully and beautifully paired they are for each other.

From their killer shoe game, their contagious laughter, to their desire to always care for the other, this wedding day could not have better reflected who these two are, both as individuals, but also as a couple. All we can say is thank you, Taryn and Zak, for being such wonderful models of what a truly Christ-like love and devotion look like. You’ll always be our GOAT.

Cinematography & Photography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Wedding Event Coordination: Val Probst

Floral Design & Decor: iCandy

Wedding Dress: Becker's Bridal

Menswear: The New Yorker

Hair & Makeup: Linsey Sinnema & Whitney Kadau

Officiant: Brandon Williams

Reception DJ: Ask Me Entertainment - Andrew Rounds

Wedding Cake and Reception Dessert: Robbie Gill

Venues: Baker Lofts & Grand Rapids International Fellowship

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Rachel + David: Hilton Head Wedding

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Rachel + David: Hilton Head Wedding

When the opportunity to take a road trip down south to spend the day with two of the funniest, goofiest, and sweetest people you know comes calling, you grab your camera and your bag and you hit the road - even if that means you might be driving into a hurricane.

We’ve known Rachel for nearly ten years now, so when we first heard about this boy “David” that she had met at church we knew something was up! When we finally met this man that we had heard all about we were so excited because it took no time at all while driving around Charleston one fall afternoon with the two of them to see how incredibly happy he made Rachel; the way she just trusted him completely, loved him deeply, and laughed at all his funny faces and dad jokes.

As one might have expected, their day was the perfect reflection of who these two people are as a one: intentional, sweet, and joyous. We are so happy for Rachel and David, and all of their friends and family. The Lord has some big plans for these two, that we are sure of, and we cannot wait to see all of the adventures they are about to embark on together. Here’s to Mr + Mrs Eudy, may you two never lose that infectious, lovable, silliness that we all could use more of in our lives!

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Courtney + Chris: Frankfort Engagement

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Courtney + Chris: Frankfort Engagement

Lake Michigan, a late summer sunset, and Courtney+Chris: just a few of our favorite things!

Back in August we hopped into the car on a Saturday afternoon for a road trip up north to meet two people who we would later fall head over heels in love with. And yes, you guessed it. Those two beautiful people would be Courtney and Chris! While adventuring around Frankfurt, it didn't take long to realize that we had hit it big with this fun, adorable, and kind couple that we instantly became friends with.

Having to wait until next summer to see thee two again is a bummer, but we are so excited for them and beyond honored to be sharing in their wedding day!

Sending the soon to be Mr+Mrs Bowen all the love and summery beach vibes today on this bright and sunny fall day!

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Anna + Bryce: The Sack Wedding

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Anna + Bryce: The Sack Wedding

Oh man, where do I even begin with these two! Bryce and Anna are two incredibly special people in my life and having gotten to know them over the years leading up to this special day made being able to be a part of their wedding an unbelievable gift, blessing, and joy to be real.

I first got to know Bryce on a trip to Africa a few years ago and while I had known of him prior that trip since we attended the same university, it wasn't until that summer that I realized just how great of a man he was and truly got to see the heart he had for Christ. We went through a lot on the trip, experienced things that changed us both, arguably forever, and honestly he quickly became like a brother to me.

A couple months later once he and I returned state-side I officially met Anna on corporate shoot and while they had already been dating for sometime at that point I'm pretty sure one of my first things I told Bryce was how absolutely brilliant she was and how he needed to put a ring on her finger ASAP. We both laughed, he agreed, and sure enough a year or so later, these two were engaged and I was over the moon.

I've watched them grow together through the seasons of graduating, finding jobs that they loved, moving to a new city that they loved more, find newer jobs, organizing a huge and gorgeous wedding, and beginning the process of planning the rest of their lives together. There is no doubt in my mind that they are the perfect balance to one another, a blend of two similar yet complimentary persons and souls that lift one another up, sharpen the other daily, and care for each other on a deep level that I cannot put into words.

 

This wedding, their beautiful day, is one of those that I'll look back on with a giant grin for years to come; overwhelmed by pure joy and excitement for two of my dear friends, Mr+Mrs Sack.

-Matthew

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Aparna + Ankit: Novi Wedding Trailer

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Aparna + Ankit: Novi Wedding Trailer

There are some weddings that we truly wish would never end, and when we think back to the amazing, colorful, joy-filled weekend that was A+A's we have those exact feelings. By the time we got to their wedding weekend, they were already dear friends of ours—so obviously we got swept up in all the magic, the love, and every single second of celebrating these two.

Coming together with this close-knit community to cheer these two on as they entered into this new season was honestly indescribable. The shared experience, taking part in a moment that transcends all of us there. We've talked about that a lot over the last few years and the reality is that this feeling doesn't fade away in the least bit — it only grows stronger and for that, we are deeply thankful.

Heaven help us, this blog could be pages on pages long about everything that was so wonderful about this weekend. Really, all we can say is how thankful we are for these two beautiful humans. Their wedding weekend was more than an honor to be a part of, and to get to be a part of their story, and to call them friends, is more than we could ever ask for.

Wedding Planer: Rajul Pillai of Blissful Events

Photography and Cinematography: ShadowShine Pictures

Florist: Butterfly Flowers

Garba Hair and Makeup: Houda Hourani at Salon West Dearborn

Wedding and Reception Hair: Raimonda Gjekaj

Wedding and Reception Makeup: Tammy Pore

DJ: Umesh Manani

Wedding Cake: Sweet Dreams Bakery

Linens & Chivari Chairs: Modern Art Party Rental

Catering & Bar: Krishna Catering & Ashoka

Henna: Niki Patel

Henna Gown: Frontier Heritage

Grah Shanti Gown: Utsav Fashions

Garba/Sangeet Gown: Anushree Reddy

Wedding Gown: Raja Fashions

Reception Gown: Shyamal & Bhumika

Venues: Diamond Center, Patel Residence, & Shah Residence

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