Kendra& Matt=We look so pretty!

Kendra and Matt planned the most beautiful fall wedding.

It was another gorgeous fall day and colors in Michigan are at their peak! The day ran very smoothly and everyone had a great time. Me included.

When Kendra and her mom asked me if I had this day available, I will admit that I hesitated. It was my son's 2nd birthday and I really didn't know if I wanted to be gone. After talking with Ryan about it trying to decide what to do, I figured this is probably going to be the last year that I will ever be able to get away with it. He didn't even know! Anyway, I still had a heavy heart as I drove to the wedding that day but as soon as I got there I was surrounded by the most wonderful families. There were so many gorgeous details to photograph and I soon forgot about my heavy heart and had a good time. And, to top it off at the end of the night they surprised me with a gift for Carson. When I got home, he opened up his new tractor and book and was so very excited. Tractors are his favorite. The card read, "Carson, thank you for sharing your mommy with us for the day". Yeah, that made me cry. I have the absolute BEST families to work with.

Okay, back to the details...

Kendra was absolutely breathtaking. So simple, elegant, and a blast to photograph! Matt looked pretty darn good too!

One of the only requests that Matt made was to not see his bride before the wedding. Although he came close to seeing her at one time I would say that the wait was worth it. :o)

The wedding ceremony took place in Grand Rapids at the beautiful Third Reformed Church. Immediately following the ceremony, we did a few family portraits and then headed by Grand Rapids Trolley to Robinettes Apple Orchard to take some pictures. The reception was held at the Home Builders Association with Brann's Steakhouse catering. The flowers were done by Carol Geskus and they were gorgeous! I loved the orange. The cake was so cool. I haven't seen anything like that before. I do not have the name of the person that made it but if you would like me to get the info, I will.

It was really hard narrowing down my favorites so there are many more pictures to view on the slideshow.

Matt & Kendra, your families, and wedding party, thank you so much for a great day! I had a blast hanging out with you and love looking through your pictures. I hope you do too!


I showed Kendra this picture after taking it because I thought she looked so beautiful and she said " I look so pretty!" YES, you do!!!!!






My all time favorite ring shot!