A Michigan wedding full of love and umbrellas… prepare yourselves to smile. If you have a wedding dress with lots of buttons, a crochet hook will save the day. Also be sure to pack one in your overnight bag… they’re just as handy for un-doing the buttons.
Loved their yellow ties.
Her ring was absolutely beautiful!
Kimberly and Jason’s rain back-up plan? UMBRELLAS!
Mike, AKA Mr. Always Prepared, has like 20 umbrellas that he brings along whenever there’s a chance for rain… thank goodness he brought them… I think that half of the umbrellas that you see here were ours. Mike to the rescuuuuue!
Mike’s favorite
It really was the sweeeeetest ceremony!
Kimberly, I loved your hair! For anyone who’s been reading this blog for any length of time you know that I love me a hair-down bride.
They wanted pics with their pups (naturally!)… but the time the pups were designated to be there for pics we were in the midst of a full-on thunderstorm. The little guy on the left is clearly not a fan!
My favorite
I’m obsessed with her bouquet! I loooove me some dahliaaaaas!
When we arrived at the reception hall the sun miraculously made an appearance! We pounced!
Hey Kimberly, nice triceps.
Your arms are giving Michelle Obama a run for her money!
First dance time
HA!
A pizza truck showed up late… GENIUS!
Kimberly with her brother singing… uhm… was it Journey?
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Three Oaks, Mich.
coordinator • Mad Momma Events
hair • Elle Salon
makeup • Beauty Pros
florist • Sugarfield Flowers
ceremony • Warren Dunes State Park
reception venue • Journeyman Distillery
dj • Sound & Light Laboratories
cake • Wildflour
dress • Lillian West (purchased from Wedding826)
bridesmaid dresses • Amsale
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their songs
processional • I Can’t Wait (Be My Wife) – Ben Rue
wedding party introductions • Beautiful People – Marilyn Manson
first dance • You Are The Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
father/daughter • Just Fishin’ – Trace Adkins
mother/son • My Wish – Rascal Flatts
cake cutting • You’re My Best Friend – Queen
last dance • Last Dance – Donna Summer
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kimberly+jason
[br]What was the most memorable moment of your day? I
t’s got to be the rain… Of course the only time it rained (ALL DAY!) was during the ceremony!! We also remember taking a moment to look around at the reception and saw everyone that we love smiling… so awesome!!!!
[br] Any advice for future bride/grooms?
Don’t sweat the small stuff. The day goes by in such a flash… enjoy the amazing friends and family that are there sharing this special moment with you!
[br]Funniest memory from your wedding day?
The dancing… Our family and friends sure do have the moves! [br]If you could do it all over, would you change anything? Not a thing. Best. Day. Ever.
[br]Where did you go on your honeymoon?
No where yet but we’re headed somewhere warm & sunny (with a minimal chance for rain!) [br] [br] [br] Heeeeere I am! Mike always has to outdo me…!
[br] [br] [br] It was an honor and a privilege to have been asked to photograph your wedding.
Much love friends!
~bobbi+mike +
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Just when I think you can’t get any better, you do. Fabulous as always! I adore their bright yellow accents!
love these! i actually love the personality and uniqueness the umbrellas add. my fave are the beach portraits…gorgeous!
These are amaaaaazing! It should be raining for all of your weddings, because you guys killed it! The umbrellas shot of everyone at the wedding – so sweet! And the one of them on the barrels. Favourite, hands down.
yellow ties?!?! LOVE! and i’m obsessed w that shot of her ring, how beautiful is that?! love her dress, love that she seems totally unfazed by the rain, love those first dance shots.. so much to love about this. absolutely beautiful, friends! xx
I love their style!! And seriously, I don’t think any type of weather could stop you two from getting AMAZING images. I especially love the one of them sitting on the barrels! Gorgeous! <3
How cool to have all of those umbrellas on the beach! And wow, her hair stayed so pretty through all of that rain! That shot on the truck is GORGEOUS!!!
Beautiful pictures! Love when you blog!
I am short – 4’10”- and am wanting to order a Black Rapid Strap. Which one would you recommend?
I’m am just DYING over the umbrellas! I love that they just went with it! What a special and unique memory! Beautiful, images, as always! And as always, I can’t pic a fave, I love them all!
I think I would have a heart attack preparing to photograph a wedding in the rain (it just never happens here!), but you guys are pros at it. You nailed all of the portraits; I love every single one. Great job, guys!
Not to be partial or anything….but HEYYYY MICHIGAN!!!!! WAY TO BE BEEEE.UUUUU.TEEEE.FULL!!! Man, I love this wedding so much! And her hair?!?! How did it stay so fab through the rain? Jealous! My faves are on the Lake. That Lake is a beautiful backdrop and you guys showed it off perfectly. Gorgeous wedding and perfect couple! Congrats!
Sound and light labs had a blast at this wedding! There was so much love in the air it was contagious. Highlights had to be the bride singing Journey and the groom and best man’s shoes, they were rocking Vans!
Ugh… these images are so good it hurts. Brilliant job! LOVE all of these!!!
Those white umbrellas look familiar! Beautiful wedding in one of my favorite places
Oh Bobbi (& Mike) — these are wonderful. It’s the sign of true professionals that you are not only prepared for any weather situation, but still manage to take incredible photos! These are so bright and lovely, in spite of the gloomy weather. Wonderful, wonderful work!!
Excellent work pulling these beautiful photos out of the messy, rainy day!! You two are absolutely incredible! As per usual, I love every single shot, but my favorite is the tricep shot-I LOVE the way the greenery perfectly surrounds/frames that garage door and I LOVE the way you utilized it! SUCH amazing work friends! Keep rocking