Katherine & Zach’s South Haven wedding

I first met Katherine & Zach last fall when we did their engagement photos. They were sweet, friendly, and totally in love with each other. By the time their wedding rolled around (August 24 in South Haven), not much had changed – they were just as sweet, even more friendly, and even more in love and eager to start their day of celebration!

The weather was perfect. The home (Zach’s parents) where Katherine was getting ready was lovely, and the flurry of bridal activity and Katherine’s excitement got us both excited for how fun this day was going to be. We also got to work with some favorite vendors – our own Dee Mitchell from Elements of Elegance, Allison Bower – the very talented makeup artist – and we finally got to work with friends Jamie & Ian Ball of Shutterspeed Productions. We were all in for a great day with a wonderful couple.

Zach and Katherine had their first look in the backyard at Zach’s home, and we quickly made use of the beautiful surrounding area for family & formal pictures before heading to Beeches Golf club for the wedding under a HUGE tree. I had looked at it ahead of time on line (thank you google maps) but had no idea how large and beautiful it was.

As part of their ceremony, they began the process of nurturing their own tree to plant together….so that as their relationship grows, they are reminded of strong roots, healthy growth, and the loving shelter they can provide for each other. Both the tree they were married under and the tree they will plant were beautiful expressions of Zach and Katherine’s relationship.

One of the most fun parts of the day for me was seeing Katherine’s excitement over everything – her vendors, her friends & family, Zach (obviously – and I mean, look at that face when she looks at him!), her flowers, and her DANCE FLOOR. She had a vision for what she wanted, and thanks to the talented Elements of Elegance – she got her open air lights over the dance floor. It was beautiful…and perfect.

We should probably end this blog post with an excerpt from a poem about a tree….

Deep in the earth today,
Safely the roots we lay,
Tree of our love;
Grow thou and flourish long!
Every our grateful song
Shall its glad notes prolong
To God above.

Katherine & Zach….grow and flourish long!

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