Rustic Fall Wedding | Midland, MI

Melissa and Erik are some of the sweetest, most genuine people on earth. They are super fun to be around, really care about others, and are clearly the perfect match! Melissa & Erik’s October wedding day started out drizzly and gray for a few hours then turned into a beautiful fall day. This rustic fall wedding was perfect from beginning to end. And these two, along with their whole crew, radiated joy and excitement all day long.

The day started with prep and bridal party photos. The guys were out having fun and the girls doted on Melissa. She wore a beautiful lace dress that suited her perfectly, and she was stunning! The ladies wore a soft dusty lavender, a rustic backdrop to their deep purple florals. The fellas sported black suits and dapper lavender vest and tie.

The wedding ceremony was held at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Midland. It has this eye pleasing circular shape with a skylight in the center letting beautiful natural light pour in. They opted to not see each other before hand, but took some time to exchange gifts before the ceremony. We then stopped by the picturesque Dow Gardens for some adorable couple portraits of them before heading into their reception at the Bradley House.  It was personalized to who they are as a couple and their wedding party was fabulous and full of energy.

Melissa & Erik’s entire celebration was about their journey together, everything that led them to this moment, and all the people that have loved them along the way. This meant there were lots of laughs. From their sweet first dances with each and their parents to the never-ending dance party. And you can’t forget about Michigan versus Michigan State football game.

I can’t say enough good things about this duo and how incredible they are. Melissa and Erik, I adore both of you. Thank you for trusting me with your images and letting me be apart of your special day. I can’t wait for you to see the rest! Here’s to many years of incredible marriage filled with just as much beauty and fun as your wedding day!

 

Rustic fall wedding dress details

Rustic fall wedding bride getting ready

Rustic fall wedding bride getting ready

Rustic fall wedding church aisle

Rustic fall wedding church aisle

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography Bridal party at ceremony

Rustic fall wedding first kiss

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography couple happily married

Rustic fall wedding groomsmen portrait

Rustic Fall Wedding photography Dow Gardens groomsmen portrait

Rustic Fall wedding photography Dow Gardens bridesmaids portrait

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography bridesmaid portrait

Rustic fall wedding photography Dow Gardens bridal party

Rustic Fall Wedding Dow Gardens bridal party bridge

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography Bradley House Bridal Party portrait

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography Dow Gardens bouquet details

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography Dow Garden Bridal portrait

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography Dow Gardens bridal portrait

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography bridal portrait

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography bride & groom Dow Gardens

 

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography couple portrait

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography couple portrait

ustic Fall Wedding Photography couple portrait

ustic Fall Wedding Photography couple portrait

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography first dance

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography first dance

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography first dance

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography first dance

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography father-daughter dance

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography mother-son dance

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography Bradley House Couple Portrait

Rustic Fall Wedding Photography couple night portrait

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