Amanda + Sam
Downtown Grand Rapids Wedding
By Rockhill Studio, Traverse City Wedding Photographer
Amanda and Sam are those kind of couple that is just FUN. We had the best time on their wedding day in Grand Rapids. The day itself was rain, then sun, then cloudy, then rain….and more rain. And it kept going in that pattern the whole day it felt like. But despite dodging raindrops, these two made the most of their day with their family and friends and you can see below just how much of a celebration we had!
We started off with the girls at the Amway in downtown Grand Rapids, and the guys just around the corner at Amanda and Sam’s apartment.
Once we arrived at the church, we found a dry-ish spot for a few more portraits before the big walk down the isle.
Ok, so Sam has set the bar HIGH for any groom…he kept a daily journal of Amanda and his relationship together and gave it to her on the wedding day. ALL of us were crying and the letter had to be passed off to a bridesmaid to finish…it was just the most perfect gift!
…and first looks with Dad are always a favorite.
After the wedding, we happened to hit in a sun-to-cloudy-back-to-sun period with no rain and it was just perfect for exploring all around downtown Grand Rapids!
When flowers start wilting and falling out of bouquets, you accessorize the groomsmen.
Speaking of groomsmen, these guys were ever so helpful to their bridesmaid companions…this field was MUD and all those heels just sunk into the ground.
Reception time! As much fun as we had prior to this, things just kept getting better!
We had grand plans of sunset photos, but by this time the rain came back in and didn’t stop. So, we embraced it and said let’s get some photos anyways!
Congratulations to this amazing couple!!