A rose garden veranda overlooking the beautiful blue crystal clear waters of Lake Michigan was the scene of Stephanie & Paul’s Stafford’s Perry Hotel Wedding in Petoskey, MI. Their friends gathered from near and far in Northern Michigan for a destination wedding weekend of fun! Before Stephanie’s dad walked her down the aisle in her stunning Anne Barge lace gown from Sposa Bella, the day got started at the cutest cottage on the Perry Hotel’s property. Stephanie & her bridesmaids got ready for the day upstairs while Paul and his groomsmen got ready downstairs. After a tear filled first look her with dad, Stephanie walked along the side of the hotel to where Paul was waiting for her for their first look. When Stephanie called Paul’s name & he turned around he had the biggest smile on his face and when he hugged her for the first time, that smile changed to one of total contentment and bliss. Witnessing their first look was one fo my favorite moments on their wedding day! After taking pictures on the cutest corner of the hotel that overlooked the water below, the trolley filled with Steph & Paul’s wedding party picked us up and we headed out for photos. Stephanie & Paul chose to do all of their photos beforehand (including family photos!!) and that left them free to join the party & mingle with their guests as soon as their ceremony was over!! A quick rainstorm blew in at the end of portraits & forced their ceremony to be moved under the veranda, but as soon as the ceremony was over, the skies cleared and the sun came back out! Guests headed into the stunning reception space designed by Tableau Events with florals from Bloom Floral Design and toasts began. Stephanie’s Made of Honor & cousin gave the sweetest speech that had Stephanie in tears and Paul’s Best Men gave speeches that had everyone laughing! After a delicious dinner, Chateau band got the party started and a stunning sunset over Lake Michigan brought their Petoskey, Michigan wedding day to a close!
Stephanie & Paul, I’m so grateful that you chose me to document your wedding day! I absolutely loved celebrating the two of you with all of your friends and family and I hope you love reliving your wedding day through these photos! I can’t wait for you to see them all. Wishing you a lifetime of love & happiness!!! Much love, Jen. xx
