Sukhi + Balraj: Grand Rapids Wedding Trailer

A lot changed this year. Adventures were postponed, plans redrawn, and dreams reimagined. We all felt this on a deep level and it’s no surprise that it greatly influenced how every wedding was approached this year. But regardless of the redesign, the shuffle, the last-minute change-ups, there was a profound sense of intimacy that we found this year unlike ever before. Sukhi + Balraj's weekend exemplified this perfectly.

This was a weekend when everything came down to the essentials, the pure essence of what this celebration was all about—two people and their commitment to choosing each other no matter what. Everything about these moments and their significance became so much more real. Sure, the venues looked a bit different, the guest list a bit smaller, but there was a magic to this weekend that engulfed all of us. The closest of the close family and friends gathered together to celebrate in the backyard, dancing under an open sky, drinking and cheering to a new chapter ahead, with the glow of party lights and fireworks all around us. There is nothing more that we could have ever dreamed for these two.

This is exactly how it was always meant to be. This most intimate of settings, this purest of joys. There's a long road ahead for our world. While we hope and pray we are out of this global crisis soon, we are also hoping that this sense of closeness, this magic that we found in weekends like this, never goes away.

Contributing Vendors

Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Photography: Inna Kova Photography

Wedding Planning and Coordination: Modern Day Collective

Jaggo, Wedding, and Reception Dresses and Outfits: Monga’s

Floral Designer: Modern Day Collective

Hair Stylist - Jaggo: Taylor of Design One Salon

Hair Stylist - Wedding Day: Unica Salon & Spa

Makeup Artist - Jaggo: Erick Gerson

Makeup Artist - Wedding Day: Beauty by Mariam and Nita Shkreli

DJ/Band: DJ Ice and Fresh

Decorations: Event Theory

Wedding Cake/Dessert: Amway Grand Plaza

Venue(s): Sikh Society of West Michigan

Elise + Tommy: Holland Wedding Trailer

It's a week for giving thanks. A time for reflecting on the things we've experienced, the people we've been blessed to meet, and the moments that made us laugh, cry, and beam with joy. Elise + Tommy are high on this list for us. They are two of the sweetest, most welcoming humans you can meet. From the first time grabbing coffee with them, we felt like old friends—and we were so cared for by them.

That’s the thing that stands out to us the most. These two love deeply and display grace and compassion to everyone they meet. It’s no wonder that their tribe adores them and so readily pours love right back on them. There’s nothing that could characterize this day better than that honestly. This was a celebration of two humans who do nothing but love others in all that they say and do.

We are so honored to have shared in their day, to have paid witness to all the joy and admiration, to document all the excitement and heartfelt moments. Thankful barely begins to describe how we feel about Elise and Tommy, but it’s a good start. Wherever you find yourself this holiday week, may these two remind us of all the ways to care for those around us. Here’s to Mr. and Mrs. Batts!

Contributing Vendors

Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Photography: Stephanie Lang

Wedding Dress: Bella Bianca

Menswear: Joseph A. Banks

Floral Designer: Posh Petals

Hair Stylist: Engedi Salon

Makeup Artist: Engedi Salon

Officiant: Matt DeHoog

DJ: Moments in Time - Mac Gannon

Decorations: Posh Petals

Rentals: Posh Petals

Wedding Cake/Dessert: Cakabakery

Caterer: Baker Loft Events

Venue(s): Baker Loft Events

Sydney + Jared: Gun Lake Wedding Trailer

High school sweethearts turned husband and wife, summer days spent by the lake, and families coming together to (safely) celebrate a new chapter in their shared stories. These are just a few of the things that will get our hearts a-fluttering and they are everything that was Sydney + Jared's wedding! 

Looking back on this year as a whole, despite a lot of ups and downs, there have been so many moments that have spoken truth and life into us. Spending the day with these two, their family and closest friends, and the amazing tribe of vendors that rolled with the Covid punches was one of them. Sydney and Jared are two incredibly intentional and sweet humans that we have loved getting to know over the last few months and being trusted to tell this part of their story has been an honor.

We are so excited for everything that is ahead of these two and will be continuing to cheer them on, through masks and all, for the many years to come!

Contributing Vendors

Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Photography: Lindy Beth Photography

Wedding Coordination: White Flamingo Events

Wedding Dress: Renee Austin Wedding

Menswear: Joseph A. Banks

Floral Designer: Glamour and Grit Floral

Stationary: Minted

Hair Stylist: Marie Savala

Makeup Artist: Allison Jenson

Officiant: Adam Burmeister

DJ: HotBeats Entertainment

Wedding Cake: CortneyGirl's Cake Closet

Venue:  Bay Pointe Inn

Kenzie + Heather: Red River Gorge Wedding Day Film

If you are looking to have your spirits lifted, to make you reach for that box of tissues, or simply to remember that love and joy still exist, then you’ve come to the right place.

We could write you a book about how beautiful, heartfelt, and touching this day was. The truth though is that this is Kenzie + Heather’s story and they tell it best. Their vows fill us with so much light and hope every time we hear them and are the perfect reflection of how deeply these two complete each other.

Love is far too simple a word to describe the depth of how much they care for one another. It honestly is rare to find such devotion and commitment in this world these days, but if anything can give us hope for a better tomorrow right now, it is without question K+H.

Forever thankful for their example and the elopement adventure that they invited us to share in. All our love, now and always, to the Promers!

Contributing Vendors

Photography & Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Wedding Dresses: Madison James and Allure Romance

Floral Design: Blessings Floral Design

Wedding Bands: Herzog Jewelers

Officiant: Matthew Miller

Venue:  Sunset Gorge Lodge and Red River Gorge

Katie + Luke: South Haven Wedding

Mackenzie + Curtis: Belding Wedding Trailer

There is indeed a season for everything, and while this year has felt like a long season of uncertainty, there have been moments that have reminded us that there is still celebration, hope, and light to be found in this world. Mackenzie + Curtis’s wedding was just such a reminder.

When we think about all the excitement, all the laughter, and tenderness that characterized this entire day, our hearts just about burst. From Curtis losing his mind after he saw Mackenzie for the first time, to their adorable and heartfelt handwritten letters they read to one another during first looks. From Mackenzie and her flower girl twirling away in the summer sun to Mr. and Mrs. VanderWolde’s song they sang during the ceremony—the same song, they sang together at their wedding. Everything about Mackenzie and Curtis’ day was a thoughtful, beautiful reflection of who they are and the love that they model to all of us.

In every season there is reason to be thankful, to take a moment and recognize the life and love all around us. We are thankful for these two and loved getting to celebrate them with all their family and friends. Here’s to the beautiful Mr. and Mrs. Dunkerely, and the brand new chapter that they’re starting in their story together!

Contributing Vendors

Photography & Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures

Wedding Coordination: Candlestone Events

Wedding Dress: Spring Lake Bridal

Floral Designer: Horrocks Market

Hair & Makeup: Riley Wyman

Officiant: CJ den Dulk

DJ: Ignite Entertainment

Wedding Cake: Maurene VanderWolde

Caterer: Candlestone Events

Venue:  Candlestone Golf and Resort

Kenzie + Heather: Red River Gorge Elopement