When I woke up on September 19th, the forecast for Clyde and Carolina’s wedding day was not looking promising. There had already been a thunderstorm that morning. Several inches of rain had already fallen, and the forecast was calling for more showers throughout the day. The couple originally planned an outdoor ceremony for their fall […]

A love story that began on a boat six years ago, a vineyard proposal, and finally—Maddy and Jack’s colorful summer wedding day at North Lake Events in Berrien Springs. I love when a wedding day feels unmistakably like the couple getting married, and Maddy and Jack’s day was full of those little details. The girls […]

Some couples make you feel at home almost immediately. That’s exactly how it felt being around Jacob and Cara. They’re the kind of people who make everyone around them feel comfortable—kind, down-to-earth, thoughtful in the quietest ways. And after spending the day with the people who raised and loved them, it all made perfect sense. […]

Some weddings are beautiful because of the venue or the details. Others are unforgettable because of the people at the center of them. Maddi and Trenton’s nautical-inspired wedding at Bay Pointe Inn was both. As both Maddi’s cousin and her photographer, I experienced this wedding from a uniquely personal perspective, and every moment meant that […]

Some wedding days have a certain energy about them from the moment you arrive. Tonya and Andrew’s lakeside wedding at North Lake Events was one of those days. Throughout the entire celebration, there was a feeling that was impossible to miss: joy. Not just from the bride and groom, but from every person who came […]

Stephen and Alexandria’s story proves that love doesn’t always follow a straight line; it often circles back when the timing is just right. They met in high school. Drifted. Grew up. Lived life apart. And then, years later, something brought them back. Not to who they used to be, but to who they’d become. Their […]

Lakeside Wedding Full of Rustic Charm & Fireworks I can’t think of a better way to spend a chilly, overcast Saturday than wrapped up in the joy of a lakeside wedding like Emily and Glen’s. These two are the kind of couple who make everyone around them feel instantly at ease—laid back, kind, and so […]

As we ring in the New Year, I’m thrilled to share an unforgettable celebration I had the privilege of capturing this past November: an elegant Etre Farms wedding that was as timeless & stunning as it was fun. This was my second time at Etre with Laurenda Marie Photography in 2024, and I’m confident in […]

Yesterday, I had the honor of photographing Tim and Mara’s classic October wedding, and what a stunning celebration it was! Mara put so much thought into every detail; it was fun to see it all come together so beautifully. The day began at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, where Tim and Mara exchanged vows […]

Being a wedding photographer and being asked “what’s your favorite wedding venue?” is like asking a parent “so which one is your favorite kid?” West Michigan has so many beautiful and unique spaces, and there’s something to love about all of them. But guys, I think I have a new favorite! This Felt Mansion wedding […]