phil & andrea’s cottage wedding in delton, mi
As I was working on the images from Andrea and Phil’s wedding I couldn’t help but think how cool it was that I got to hang out with them multiple times the week of their wedding. Because I got to photograph their engagement session only a few days before their wedding celebration I felt like I got to know Phil and Andrea really well last week and to experience this great couple in two distinct settings—first in a quite intimate way during their e-session and then again surrounded by the buzz and energy of their amazing friends and family in Delton, MI. The day started out with everyone getting ready at the Baypoint Inn on Gun Lake. Although it was extremely hot but everyone was in good spirits (helped in large part by the mason jars filled with drinks the groomsmen carried around throughout the day). From Gun Lake we headed to Delton, MI where Phil and Andrea got married at a family cottage that was built over a hundred years ago. The cottage was amazing as were all of the details that Andrea and Phil incorporated into their most special day. Even though Andrea planned the wedding from California she clearly put a ton of energy, thought, and love into all of the details and unique aspects of the day. I loved the candy bar and the homemade jam that each guest received. Thanks again Andrea and Phil for asking me to photograph your wedding!
Throughout the day there were lots of tears of joy–I love this moment when Andrea’s dad saw her for the first time.
Andrea (with the help of friends and family) brought together all the details of the wedding including wild flowers, homemade jam, and paper cut birds. But what I loved the best was the juxtaposition between the wedding details and the casual colorful style of cottage living–like the towels on the next door neighbor’s clothes line.
I love the contradiction in this image–the tie on the head screams party animal, but cleaning up after a minor party foul is the sign of a good and conscientious guest…
Wow pictures were so amazing! Looks like I was looking at a wedding magazine. Bummed I missed such a great party!
Andrea these pictures are wonderful.You were a stunning bride. Congratulations to you and I wish you and your honey a lifetime of joy and happyness.
ANDREA AND PHIL- I WILL TELL YOU WE THOUGHT YOU HAD ONE OF THE PRETTIEST WEDDINGS WE HAVE EVER SEEN. I KNOW A LOT OF HARD WORK WENT INTO MAKING IT SO SPECIAL BUT IT WAS WORTH IT. WE THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING US. LOVED MEETING ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. ENJOY GREECE!
Andrea and Phil - thank you so much for letting me be a part of your special day! Your wedding was gorgeous and so much fun! You two are amazing people and I wish you love and happiness forever!
Thank you again Melissa- I knew when we talked over a year ago that you would be amazing- and these pics prove that.
Thank you for capturing the feelings we felt that day
What an amazing day, everything was so beautiful and you would not think it was possible to capture how great it was in photo but these photos really do! How AWESOME! So happy to have been a part of it, amazing!
Congratulations Andrea and Phil!!!! You look so gorgeous and happy! The setting could not have been more perfect…Best wishes to you both!
These are beautiful! I had so much fun at the wedding. It was a magical evening, and these photos really capture that feeling. Andrea you are so beautiful and wonderful, Phil is a lucky man. Love you cuz! Best Wishes!! xoxo
Andrea and Philip, What a beautiful wedding. I truly believe it was the nicest wedding I have ever been to. You are both wonderful. Love, Mom Pappas
What a special day in the begining of your new life life together. Hey are you taking the “Hot Red” shoes to Greece? LOL….Lot’s of Love!
WOW! What an amazing wedding!!! I totally started got teared up! You look absolutely beautiful!!! Wish I could of been there… Can’t wait to hear all about you magical day