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Wedding - Cody & Heather

 

This Venue, this Wedding, and this Couple… STUNNING. It was an honor to be a part of Cody and Heather’s Best Day Ever.

Heather’s dress and veil were dreamy. Cody’s reaction to seeing her walking down the aisle was a tear-jerker. They exchanged vows in front of a stretch of sunflowers under the warm, September sun. Their loved ones and family witnessed their union with sunglasses on. My favorite kind of summer wedding for sure.

My favorite part of the day was sunset when we pulled the newlyweds outside for pictures. This Wedding Venue and golden hour were the perfect ingredients for their warm, sunset portraits. <3

 
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Vendor List

Venue: Rush Lake Memories in Hartford, MI
Dress: Caela Scott Bridal in Holland, MI
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Men’s Wearhouse
Rings: Helzberg Diamonds
Flowers: Stems Market in Grandvile, MI
Catering: Scott’s Pig Roast in Marcellus, MI
Cake and Cupcakes: Baker’s Rhapsody in Dowagiac, MI
DJ: John Correll Professional DJ Services
Videographer: Unnamed Films