While you were all trying to stay dry from that crazy monsoon a few weekends ago, I was in Traverse City photographing Jen & Ryan’s wedding day. As I’ve talked about before, I’ve known Jen & Ryan for more than half of my life, but separately. I went to grade school with Jen and Ryan, I met through my best friend’s boyfriend. There’s even a chance that Jen & Ryan may have bumped into each other at parties when we were in high school. Small world, right?!
Jen & Ryan’s wedding was at the gorgeous Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City (if you haven’t been, you need to go!). Their day seriously felt like a fairytale. Everything was perfect and love radiated off of them.
There were two things I knew for sure going into their wedding day: 1.) It was going to be a ton of fun (because that’s just who they are) and 2.) It was going to be one heck of a dance party (there was even a reference to Theo’s on the ceremony program) and I was definitely not disappointed. It was such a good dance party in fact, they broke the dance floor!
Here’s a little more about Jen & Ryan’s day as told by them:
Jennifer Ward, Client Integration
Ryan Ward – Technical Recruiter
Wedding in three words: Incredible, fun, fairy-tale
Jen’s favorite memory of the day: I have way too many, but my favorites are walking down the isle, our vows, dancing to turn down for what (that’s when we broke the dance floor) , watching the flower girl dance, and of course the ranch dressing fountain.
Ryan’s favorite memory of the day: Jen walking down the aisle
Wedding planning advice for newly engaged couples: Enjoy every minute, the planning, the shower, the bachelorette parties, and the wedding, they all go by way too fast.
Honeymoon location: Maroma Beach Mexico
The Jams
Grand Entrance: Bridal Party- TI- Bring em out. Bride and Groom – Send me an angel from the grooms favorite movie Rad- his one request for the day (btw, excellent movie ;) )
First Dance: I don’t dance- Lee Brice
Father/Daughter: My Girl – the tempations
Mother/Son: What a wonderful world – Iz
Ceremony & Reception: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Florist: Liles of the Alley
DJ: Busch Entertainment
Videographer: 5th & Main (you guys, they are seriously amazing!)
Wedding Planner/Coordinator: Liz Brooks with Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Cake & Cupcakes: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Wedding Gown Designer: Mori Lee
Groom’s Suit: Sam Michaels
Hair : Alex Suzore
Makeup: Grand Traverse Resort Salon
Such a gorgeous wedding at a beautiful location! I love all the detail shots. The one were mom is hugging the bride – SO MUCH EMOTION. Lovely images, Erin!
So many wonderful details!!! You captured this wedding so beautifully!
That shot of her mom hugging her crying – oh my gosh! Perfection. These are all beautiful! Love all the portraits!
So lovely…wow! Love all the details and captured moments. You can feel the emotion of the day through these images! Beautifully done! I love her dress and that little girl? Priceless!
Wow, I LOVE all the outside portraits, what a beautiful location! I love every single one of these, you did an amazing job capturing their day!
that venue is spectacular!!!! :) :) great job friend!!!
Ahhh! You captured everything! These are so gorgeous! LOVE that very first image and the one of momma hugging her daughter. So sweet. Those bridesmaid and groomsmen images are perfect. Also, love the fact that this bride and groom took such good care of their guests – flipflops for example! Beautiful work, Erin. Congrats to the bride and groom!
wow!!! so many amazing photos!!! love the details and how you captured them!!! so much to love….the gorgeous couple, the portraits, the reception….all so gorgeous!
What a gorgeous day! I especially love the detail shots and the ones of the bridal party! Such a fun crew!
Erin, these are beautiful! I love every single image! I loved the bride’s dress and the coordination of colors throughout, everything was perfect. What a beautiful day to capture!
The awesome-ness jusssssst keeps going!!!! There isn’t a detail or emotion that isn’t captured! I love the wedding party and bridal portraits!! Awesome job Erin!!! Love it!!
I seriously love every single one! The details, the portraits, the moments…. THEY’RE ALL PERFECTION!!!!
these are just absolute perfection! Love the brides dress!!!!
You are a master of details! And what beautiful emotions you captured. <3