Hello, soon to be bride or groom!

Heidi and Brett : Married!

October 29, 2009

I was super excited to make the drive to Michigan for Heidi and Brett’s wedding. Though the weather was less than ideal (cold and rainy) their beautiful and intimate wedding at the St. John’s Inn in Plymouth did not disappoint! It was impossible to miss the sincere yet easygoing emotion and joy the bride and groom shared with each other and their guests.

Heidi was one of the most relaxed, chill brides I have ever met. Here she is getting ready, just as I met her and her bridesmaids, Andrea and Jackie:

And their stylists. Yes, their stylists.

I would pay money to watch these guys perform at a comedy club. The pictures don’t begin to do their personalities justice, but they were really that funny.

And meet Brett … and his brother Clint.

Heidi made it a point to ask me if I would be sure to get pictures of Brett as she walked down the aisle. I asked Brett beforehand if he thought he would cry, and he just smiled and said “oh yeah.” To Brett and grooms everywhere who know they are the luckiest man in the world … and aren’t afraid to show it:

I love the emotion:

Heidi and Brett were married in the beautiful chapel.

When Heidi told me there would be a “log cutting” ceremony, I immediately thought “how cool!” As I understand it, this is a German tradition that symbolizes the couple’s first challenge together as husband and wife.

Looks like they are in for a successful marriage

After that, we headed out for a few portraits before the cold got the best of us. Didn’t stop Heidi and Brett from looking awesome though:

And a short time later, a first dance:

Heidi’s flair for the artistic was evident, particularly throughout the reception …

The food was phenomenal – a sample of one of many desserts …

I’m sorry … I couldn’t help myself Too funny!

And then the party got started …

A future photographer?

This guy had moves on top of moves. Occasionally he’d step out on the dance floor and it was almost as if all eyes on the room were on him. You’d really need a video to appreciate it, but he got some serious applause.

As Heidi and Brett hail from the Big Apple, everyone circled up for a ”New York, New York” finale …

Thank you, Heidi and Brett, for allowing me to share in and help capture your wedding day memories! You, your family and friends were a blast to meet and work with!