{ Becca + Ian :: Married! }

Becca and Ian were married last Saturday, a very snowy day in Kalamazoo (unlike their sunny, warm engagement session this past summer!).  I felt like I was the only car on the road at 7:45am, it was almost a complete white-out as the snow poured down and swirled along the road. It would have been a good day for boots and mittens, but I had on my black patent flats, white knuckles and a backseat full of camera gear.  It was wedding day, and it was beautiful.  I arrived at Becca’s home, greeted by a table full of smiling girls, an adorable dog, hot coffee, and the lovely bride.  We chatted for a bit over coffee, and then the girls started getting ready for the big day.  Blanca from All About You Salon did an amazing job with their hair, and Becca’s friend Mac did everyone’s makeup – they all looked absolutely gorgeous!  Two of the girls rehearsed for the song they’d be singing in the church, Becca’s mom took care of some final details between doing her hair and makeup, and Becca’s dad smiled as he loaded up the vehicle with dresses. The big day had finally arrived, snow and all!




We arrived at the church, and the guys had just getting started getting ready themselves.


Time to put on the dress… is she the cutest mother of the bride, or what? :)



I love this image, one of my top faves of the day~

Last makeup touch-up…

And mom adjusting the bride’s veil before the aisle ~

Music started, guests and family were seated. As Becca walked down the aisle escorted by her mom and dad, Ian was all she could see.


Beautiful readings, incredible vocalists, a perfect ceremony.



… married! …


After formals in the church and a few quick (cold!) shots outside in the park, we headed over to the reception, which was held at Cityscape downtown Kalamazoo. It was GORGEOUS. Renee and her team were incredible, friendly, and so accommodating. The room looked absolutely stunning with tables perfectly set including a sweetheart table, lighting dimmed, a slideshow playing, and romantic jazzy music in the air.


A gorgeous cake by Continental Pastries, with a cherry cheesecake groom’s cake!  Beautiful flowers by Bloomers. Becca had her grandmother’s rosary and prayer book attached, and carried them down the aisle with her. Ian had his grandfather’s rosary tucked in his pocket.



While guests enjoyed the cocktail hour, the bridal party took a few moments to relax in the lounge while Becca, Ian and I got some fun and romantic shots outside and on the stairs. I LOVE this series! Becca is not only a gorgeous bride, but she’s totally fun and cute too. Love her!! :) You can tell how in love they are, they were totally being themselves, in love, soaking up their day. *swoon!*




… love! …

I have SO many more favorites from this part of the day, I wish I could post them all! Bride & Groom portraits are always my favorite time of the wedding – couples can relax and be themselves without everyone else around, and I can have fun and be creative showing their love. I was really glad we had time to sneak away. But back to the reception – their bridal party made a fun entrance, and Becca and Ian went right into cutting the cake. They were good to each other! :) Then the servers came out with a wonderful dinner, Monte from Wiser Productions played great music, there were beautiful speeches and toasts, smiles, tears and hugs. And then the first dance ~


Becca, Ian… congratulations! You are a wonderful couple with an incredible family and amazing friends. Thank you again for having me, I wish you both the very best in love and life, always. :)Kristen