There's a reason I do what I do for a living...simply because I love my job. I love making dreams come true and adore watching the touching union of two people in love. However, there are some weddings that naturally touch me more deeply than others. This Sunday was one of those weddings.
Kirsten originally contacted me early in 2011 and inquired about having me help to plan her September 2012 wedding to her love, Brendan. The couple, both employed at The Golf Channel, live in Orlando Florida but wanted to share their nuptials near the bride's hometown of Clinton Township. From the first conversation I had with Kirsten, I could tell she was a fun-loving individual with a fantastic outlook on life and I was instantly drawn to her.
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| One of my favorite couples, Kirsten & Brendan |
Throughout the planning process I was blown away to see just how in love Kirsten and Brendan were. And their 8 year relationship hasn't been without it's challenges, including Brendan (a cancer survivor himself), standing by Kirsten's side as she fought, and beat, her own cancer. These two people have come through their struggles a stronger couple and as a couple that just truly loves living life. Their attitudes are infectious and I found every conversation, every meeting and every email a joy to partake in.
Given all of this, and the year plus that we spent planning the wedding, it is no surprise that I woke up on Sunday morning feeling that "Christmas Morning" like excitement!
The wedding was held at the beautiful Cherry Creek Golf Club in Shelby Township and attended by SO many of my favorite vendors! The attendants were the Groom's brother and five of the Bride's nieces. The wedding was held early in the day - an 11am ceremony followed by a 12-4pm reception, in order to accommodate the 11 nieces and nephews of the Bride and Groom. Complete with candy table and cake-pop centerpieces, the wedding was as "sweet" as it was touching.
One of my favorite highlights of the day was the "First Look". Because of the timeline, the couple decided to take pictures together before the ceremony. This gave them the opportunity for the "first look" - a private moment where the couple would get to see each other for the first time without all of the guests watching (just me... a photographer...and the videographer of course!). And even though I was a good distance back, and looking at both of their backs the whole time, it still brought tears to my eyes.
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| The "First Look" |
I must also recognize some other amazing vendors -
If you know me... you know just how I feel about Kevin Miller of Twigs And Branches Floral. He's an inspiration, a genius and does an AMAZING job with all of my clients! Thank you, as always Kevin!
A wedding is nothing without it's sweets! Thanks to Kathy from KJ Confections for providing the amazing cake-pops. The guests and the couple were blown away by how tasty they were!
Zara Creative for agreeing to provide the couple raw-footage only (they both do production for a living...they didn't need a videographer to edit their footage - just someone to capture it). Jason was great to work with and I can't wait to see what he got!
A new vendor to me - Jamie with Night & Day Productions who kept the ceremony running and the reception party going!
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| The slip was modified by the Bride's mother and the flowers were provided by Kevin Miller |
Jennie - we both love u and loved every moment of working with u. We can't even put into words how grateful we are. But...THANK U!!!!!! Love - Kirsten and Brendan Havens
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