Jaclyn & Dennis | Intimate Lake Michigan Wedding

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Weber Photography

It’s always nice to see a beautiful example of a perfectly intimate wedding: Jaclyn and Dennis were wed on the shore of Lake Michigan, with eight of their closest friends and family to celebrate the day.

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Weber Photography
Weber Photography

Jaclyn wore a gorgeous vintage-inspired gown from BHLDN.

Weber Photography

Doesn’t this shot look like something straight out of a Virginia Woolf novel?

Weber Photography
Weber Photography
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Weber Photography

The table was decorated with blue, purple and white flowers, candles, and a blue toile runner.

Weber Photography
Weber Photography

Little wreaths in purple and white flowers added something special to the chairs of the bride and groom.

Weber Photography
Weber Photography

Why did you choose this location for your wedding?  We choose to have the wedding at this location because we got engaged while on vacation in Michigan. Since I had visited the Inn at Bay Harbor before, I knew it would be the perfect location for a Michigan wedding.

What was your favorite moment or part of the day?  My favorite moment of the day was at the reception. Everything was over, the stress was gone, and I finally got to relax. I think the whole family felt it too. We ended the day laughing and smiling while reliving the moments of the day.

Did you include any traditions in your wedding?  One important tradition that we included in our wedding ceremony was adding an excerpt from ‘The Prophet’ by Khalil Gabran. It was spoken at my parent’s wedding so I wanted to include this passage in our wedding.

What was the best advice you received as a bride?  The best advice I received as a bride is to always be honest with each other. Trust is key to great marriage.

What advice do you have for other brides?  The three pieces of advice I have for other brides is to plan for their marriage too, not just the wedding; keep the wedding about you (the couple); and don’t spend a fortune on the wedding.

Do you have any budget tips for other brides?  At first you’ll think to yourself, “A dress, suit, and cake…how much could that be?” But depending on the wedding you want, these details can really add up. All in all, the wedding is only one day, so be careful how much you spend. Remember: $20,000 is a great starting point for a down payment on a house! Also, check out Cost of Wedding to help you plan.

 

See more of this intimate lakeside wedding in the gallery!

Photography: Weber Photography / Venue, Catering: The Inn at Bay Harbor in Bay Harbor, Michigan / Floral Designer: Bloom / Officiant: Gayle Gennett / Dress: “Lita” from BHLDN / Shoes, Earrings: BHLDN / Groom’s Suit: Calvin Klein  via Mens Warehouse / Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas / Rentals: Taylor Rental / Cake: Bella e Dolce

*Wedding Paper Divas is a sponsor of Snippet & Ink

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There’s something really special about Super 8 films, so it’s easy to understand why a couple might choose a videographer to capture their wedding day in this nostalgic medium. But what about other important moments or events that you might want to keep between family and friends (meaning: without a professional videographer)? With a baby on the way, I imagine having her first birthday on Super 8 – what a wonderful memory that would be! Or what about a honeymoon or birth story or even a family vacation? I love the idea of capturing life in analog, which makes me super excited to introduce the Homemade Films kit from my buddies at A Bryan Photo.

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