Kara and Brian

Dogs, beer, and Pictionary. Kara and Brian’s wedding was one of the most fun days I’ve been a part of! Brian owns Sister Lakes Brewing so my day started with the guys drinking craft beer and then I met up with the girls who, instead of getting their hair and makeup done, were having a dance party in robes. We did a first look at Kalamazoo College where we did a ton of photos with their dog (who made it into the reception night as a cardboard cutout). After portraits we went to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts to get ready for their ceremony but by “get ready” I really mean a quick game of Pictionary. Their art gallery ceremony was concluded with a unity beer that was infused with basil grown in their back yard. The beer at the reception was flowing by none other than Sister Lakes and Kara and Brian’s intro and first dance was done as the Blue’s Brothers. I don’t know how they fit so much awesome into their day but I’m happy they chose me to capture it all!

List of vendors:

Ceremony and Reception - Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Coordinator: Laurel Day

Dress: BHLDN

DJ/MC - Two Producers

Hair and Makeup: Jessica Ann Bridal

Catering: Mangia Mangia Kalamazoo

Dessert: Edible Arrangements

Bar: Sister Lakes Brewing Company

Christina & Will

We’ve been doing lots of shoots with animals lately which is awesome! Christina and Will did their engagement session with their horse and their dog. I met up with them at the stable to get shots with Cashel who is an old gentlehorse and was quite pleased to have his photo taken. Then we went across the street into the woods to get photos with their St. Bernard Sofie. Sofie was one of our foster dogs and it was great seeing her again. She looked so good. Christina and Will are an amazing couple and I can’t wait to photograph their wedding next year!