The Grand Rapids Public Museum was the perfect venue for Eryn + Ryan to celebrate with their family and friends traveling near and far. While they were planning the wedding, Eryn and Ryan told me that they wanted to do their best to show off Grand Rapids because both of their families and many of their guests were traveling from out of town. The ceremony spot overlooking the river and the blue bridge was the perfect spot for their guests to soak in all of Grand Rapids and its beauty. Eryn and Ryan made sure that no detail was left untouched for their reception at the Grand Rapids Public Museum: from the handmade coaster favors with all different photos of Grand Rapids, to the delicious Michigan cookies, and even the personalized wedding koozies. I'm so glad I was able to witness and capture your wedding day, Eryn + Ryan!
- Alyssa
Vendors:
Venue: The Grand Rapids Public Museum
Hair: Lexi at Bottega Salon
Makeup: Grace Rogers
Farm table & chiavari chairs: Events by iCandy
DJ: Moments in Time
Cake: Home Bakery
Photography: Alyssa for Studio Phrené
Leah + Jonny are one of the sweetest couples I have ever met. You might remember them from their lovely Fall engagement. Their love is genuine and their happiness shines through in their actions. I absolutely loved photographing these two and all of their love and happiness that poured out in our time together. Oh.. and their first look... of course it was epic and beautiful and full of happy tears! Leah + Jonny had a little bit of rain on their day (and when i say a little rain it was actually a down pour), but it was at the exact perfect time. It rained right when we finished pictures and was over by the time guests starting arriving at the church. Thank you Leah + Jonny for having us capture your day and allowing us to celebrate with your family and friends, you truly are beautiful people inside and out.
I am going to start by saying that Christina + Brady had one of the most beautiful outdoor ceremonies I have seen, from the handmade wooden arch, to the custom large barn doors, in the middle of an alfalfa field (that was planted just for the wedding), overlooking Christina's families farm. It was just beautiful. Another favorite thing about the Fischer's wedding was that almost all of their vendors were people that they knew. Talk about shopping local when it comes to your wedding and supporting those you know; it makes your wedding even more special. Wait till you see the yummy desserts thanks to Wildflour Cakes + Pastry. Christina + Brady had the most beautiful... and most FUN day and I am so happy I was able to capture it! Congratulations to the new Mr + Mrs Fischer.
The Vendors:
Hair & Makeup: Chasing Vanity
Florals: Elaine Timm
Desserts: Wildflour Cakes + Pastry
Catering: Nighthawk Catering
Photography: Alyssa for Studio Phrené
Where do I begin? I don't think I have the right words to even explain how overjoyed I am for these two friends of mine to have found each other and to start their lives together. I have been friends with Nicole since we were in middle school and it is completely obvious that Nicole and Ben were meant to find each other at these exact moments in their lives. They compliment each other so well and have so many of the same interests... including both being teachers and soccer coaches (I think they will have some all-star soccer babies one day). Some highlights of the day included the truck that you will see in many of the photos; the truck belonged to Nicole's grandpa and was also in the first picture that Ben and Nicole ever took together. Nicole + Ben shared the most perfect no look right before the ceremony where they shared a prayer and letters to one another (I did all I could to hold back the tears). Nicole made her own yummy cakes.... I know... I am still wondering how she pulled all of that off! They had the cutest kiddos in their wedding and they were all their nieces and nephews. Nicole grew up visiting Bowens Mills and going on the swing and the slide on the grounds (and Nicole and I used to go on the rope swing together throughout middle school and high school, on the river that runs right behind the cider mill). Those are just a few of the highlights of their perfect day. I hope these photos show just how perfect these two are for one another and just how wonderful their day of love was. Nicole + Ben, thank you so much for allowing me to capture such an important time in your lives. Cheers!
- Alyssa
