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Katie & David - A Fall Wedding in Traverse City, MI

Chloe Leach October 15, 2018

Katie and David are two of the kindest, most genuine people one could hope to meet. Even more special is the love that exists so tangibly between them. There is an infectious kind of joy that they share, bolstered by a deep and abiding respect for one another. The struggles and victories they've weathered together have forged a beautiful depth of admiration and love between these two special souls and their families that makes up the center of their universe.

Two years ago, Katie met David for their first date: A Michigan State football game at the beginning of the season. For U of M alum David, this was a sacrificial act in itself. But this girl was well worth it, as David would discover shortly into the evening. Both of them were instantly drawn to the humor and good nature they saw in each other. From that night on, it was a fact: They were happiest when together.

October 2018: On a cool Autumn day in Northern Michigan, in the same place where David spent his childhood, Katie and David exchanged letters and vows against the golden backdrop of a Grand Traverse Bay sunset. They spent the rest of the evening around a dinner table with the people dearest to them, with many laughs and happy tears shared. Such a beautiful beginning for two wonderful people!

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Tags Meridian Photography, traverse city wedding, Peninsula Room Wedding, Old Mission Peninsula Wedding, michigan wedding photographer, Vineyard weddings Michigan
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Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Peninsula Room, Traverse CityStyling: M.O. Hair and Beauty LoungeFloral: Hooper’s Farm GardensDJ: Lake Michigan DJsBride's Gown: Maggie SotteroCake/pies: Brulotte’s Cakery & Sweets

Alyssa & Matt - A Summer Wedding on Old Mission Peninsula, 8/13/18

Chloe Leach August 26, 2018

It was April of 2015. Alyssa was a Michigan girl living in small town Ames, Iowa to work on her Master's degree. Before that fateful spring night, she had no intentions of sticking around Iowa after school. But the handsome stranger she would meet at the bar that night would change the course of her whole life. Matt and Alyssa fell effortlessly into a relationship together, enjoying time together spent hiking, visiting breweries, and watching documentaries together. As it turned out, Alyssa did stick around, and they built a happy life together in Iowa. Over three years later, they would exchange vows in a destination wedding in Alyssa's native state. Michigan's northwestern shorelines are stunningly beautiful, but perhaps the most glorious views are found in Traverse City. Among the rolling hills of vineyards and surrounded by their closest loved ones, Alyssa and Matt celebrated their first day as husband and wife. The day began with a beautiful ceremony by the water, followed by an evening of games, great food, and lots of dancing.

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Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Peninsula Room, Traverse City

Styling: M.O. Hair and Beauty Lounge

Floral: Hooper’s Farm Gardens

DJ: Lake Michigan DJs

Bride's Gown: Maggie Sottero

Cake/pies: Brulotte’s Cakery & Sweets

Tags Peninsula Room Wedding, Traverse City wedding photographer, Michigan summer wedding, Vineyard weddings Michigan, Michigan wedding photographer, Michigan destination wedding
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