Savannah and Paul both agree; Mom knows best. Both of their moms, in fact.
After years at separate colleges, Paul and Savannah moved back home to be near their families. It so happened that they shared the same hometown of Traverse City, Michigan. The year was 2015. Paul was working for his family company, Britten Banner, and Savannah was working as a yoga teacher. As fate would have it, Paul's mom was a regular at Savannah's yoga class, and acquainted with Savannah's own mom. After some discussion, both moms agreed that their kids would hit it off, and encouraged Savannah to introduce herself to Paul. Savannah figured, with a mom like Darcy, Paul must be a pretty cool guy. Why not introduce herself?
Their first meeting was kismet: They spent the afternoon snowshoeing trails on Old Mission Peninsula, and warmed up with beers at the Jolly Pumpkin while catching up on all the years that led up to their coming together. They continued to share adventures over the following years while Savannah went to school to be a physician's assistant. One summer day, Paul had a captive audience with Savannah's dad while they fished together on West Bay. He decided that this was as good a time as any, so he steeled himself, and asked for the blessing to marry Savannah.
That same evening, Paul bought a ring, and took Savannah to the same place they shared their first date to ask her an important question. The rest, as they say, is history.
The wedding day was a flurry of warmth and laughter against a stunning backdrop of autumn color. For their reception, Savannah and Paul masterfully executed an elaborate Oktoberfest theme, complete with free-flowing beers and a traditional Bavarian Band for live entertainment. Midway through the night, a second live band (of the 90s cover variety), stole the show with their surprise entrance.
Venue: Bay View Weddings, Gallagher Farms
Hair and Makeup Styling by Alexis Micunek, Kristyn Noelle Taylor
Bride's Gown: Truvelle, One Oak Bride
Catering: Bayside Gatherings
Beer: Beverage Co.
Live Entertainment: Polka band, Box On. 90s Cover Band, Class of ’98
Floral Design: Rory O'Donnell at 307 Events & Tents