Jeff & Katrina

August 18, 2018

 

 

This beautiful August day started off on the shores of Lake Superior...

 

 

The Bridesmaids and Groomsmen were in neighboring cabins.  The guys were the first to get ready, as you could imagine groomsmen are usually quicker than the bridesmaids.  

It was nice to meet Jeff and his family and spend some time talking with them!  Jeff is a nice and casual guy. 

One of the Groomsmen wanted to show the getting ready order, so of course I obliged with one exception - the groom must be the one fully ready on the end!

And of course we had to get their pup of honor ready!!!  Franklin is definitely is the most stylish dog I have ever met at a wedding.  It's hard not to say "Aww" when you see him!

I made my way back to Katrina finishing getting ready.  This girl did her own makeup, and it looked amazing!  I was also super jealous of her makeup collection.

Her bridesmaids were so thoughtful they bought her a personal embroidered robe.

Katrina and her Bridesmaids all wore cowboy boots.  These are the brides wedding boots!

When on the shores of Lake Superior, you might as well take full advantage and get ready outside!

The next stop the top of the Porcupine Mountains!  What a gorgeous Upper Peninsula backdrop for Jeff and Katrina's ceremony.  We all were trucked up the mountain because the chair lift was not cooperating.

The flower girls were one of the Bridesmaids and Groomsmen daughters.  Of course they had their little cowboy boots too!

Jeff standing, waiting patiently for his soon to be wife...

Katrina drove herself up the mountain in their Jeep!  And here she comes...

With her charming little smile

It's always a good sign to start off the marriage with laughing at the ceremony.

Katrina's father could not be with us for her ceremony.  In her bouquet she had him right by her side all day with his class ring attached.

I am sure he was looking down and smiling all throughout the day.

The ceremony was a success!  Jeff and Katrina are happily married!  Now to make the trek back down the mountain.  

Katrina is my kind of girl - she is the one driving!!!

Back to the shores of Lake Superior we go!  Lake Superior is one of my favorite places to take pictures and we could not waste this marvelous sunny day!

The wedding party was a perfect mix of friends and family!

Katrina, you picked quite the smart and witty bridal crew!

 

We had to show off the cute cowboy boots with the the most important ones in the middle.

We won't forget about the guys and their great personalities!  Thank you for allowing me to direct you guys around!

 

The next scene only took us a few tries to get it down. Ha.  Some of the guys didn't realize I wanted them to jump, but we finally got it!

Everyone was ready to relax and eat some delicious food at the reception!  So next stop, the lodge.  

As you can imagine it was decorated elegantly with just the right color palate.  You could spend quite a bit of time taking in all of the details Katrina put together for her reception area.

After the eating was complete, speeches were up next.  They were all quite entertaining and yet so sentimental.  Listening to their stories made it feel like I knew Katrina and Jeff for years!

The first dance as husband and wife...

Franklin wanted to be a part of the dancing too!

Cutting of the cake.  Katrina even cut the remainder of the cake for everyone and Jeff served it.  What better bride and grooms could you ask for?!

Franklin was stoically waiting for his treat by their side.

Hope you enjoyed your sneak peak of your extraordinary day!

I want to thank you both Katrina and Jeff for allowing me to photograph your special day!  Also for making me feel so included in your group!  You all are a lot of fun and are great people!  I wish you the best in your marriage!