Eric and Michelle Little 

Wedding

September 16, 2017

Eric and Michelle became husband and wife in Crystal Falls, MI.  It was a beautiful location.  Honestly, I have never stopped and taken in the sights in Crystal Falls - it was always just a town I needed to go through to get to my destination.  I was so excited when Michelle and Eric chose me as their wedding photographer!  I have not seen either of them since high school (which I would like to say was only a couple of years ago, but that would be a lie, ha).  

The wedding journey started at Crystal Cove Cottages with the bride and her family.  Michelle's mother assisted Michelle with the final touches of her getting ready.  

Oh how I love button up backs of wedding dresses!

Michelle's mother was assisting her with a classic pearl necklace and was so focused that I had to mention for them both to smile.  

It is hard to smile while you are focusing on a task, but mom did great!

Michelle had her twin sister, Diane and her long time friend, Megen standing in her bridal party.  Diane and Megen were both a ton of fun and were so helpful throughout the wedding!  It is always a relief when the bridal party is so awesome!

Look at how lovely the dresses and flowers went together.  Perfect fall coloring for the September wedding!

If you look closely on Michelle's flowers, you will see pictures of her grandparents that were not able to physically be here for the wedding.  Michelle did not forget to include them.  Her grandparents were with her in spirit the entire day!

Details, details, details...

Michelle's veil was so pretty with the lace border.

Michelle is so radiant!  I had the wonderful assistance of her bridesmaids to get her to laugh and smile, which sometimes were just simple sound effects.

I traveled a small distance down the highway to Michelle's family cabin to find the guys, of course with jackets off - mingling with the guests.  I do not blame the guys for trying to stay as cool as possible - it was an epic 80 degree fall day in the Upper Peninsula.  

Eric had his two brothers standing for him as his groomsmen, Tanny and Adam.

The ceremony - cute and elegant all in one.  Also with perfect lighting for the photographer, what more could I ask for?

I loved the arbor and the sunflowers, they added the ideal touch to the ceremony.

Eric attempting to place the wedding band on Michelle's finger.  Glad I was able to capture this real life moment for them, these are the moments you remember!  

Of course there was laughing during the ceremony, I wouldn't expect anything less...

And some more laughing...

Eric and Michelle finalizing their vows, awaiting to be announced husband and wife!

First kiss as husband and wife! 

Michelle's grandparents shared with me before the wedding that they were hoping the couple would stand up in front of everyone for a good portion of time to get "nice" photos of them after they said "I do."  Her grandparents stated that no one does this anymore.  I am not positive if Eric and Michelle knew about this, but they did stand in front of everyone after the ceremony for the guests to take pictures.

Diane helping Michelle bustle up her dress.  The dress went up and down with the bustle many times throughout the day.  All previous brides with trains on their wedding dresses can understand!

After their family and friends congratulated Eric and Michelle we went to Paint River Pier.  It was like something from a dream with the bridge and the leaves changing colors.

The entire bridal party following through on my request for laughing.  What's the fun in standing still smiling at the camera on picture after picture?!

I get so excited seeing images like this in my camera!  I try not to spoil it and show the couple all of them right away, I like it to be a surprise when their collection is complete!

The rings...

It was a rare spotting to see Eric on his wedding day not smiling, but I was able to get one picture!  He looks so sharp!

How do you not fall in love with the passion seen between these two?!  The best part is you don't even have to see their faces to feel it.

Thank you Eric and Michelle for letting me be a big part on your wedding day!  I loved being there and spending time with both of you and getting to meet your family and friends.  You two make an admirable couple!  I hope it will not be another decade to be able to spend time with the both of you...