Sarah and Steve | 06.04.16 | Gaylord Michigan Wedding Photography

Sarah and Steve were married the first weekend in June up in Gaylord, Michigan. This couple was such a joy to work with! Their love and kindness toward each other made taking their portraits an absolute delight. The pretty coral details were perfectly planned and the whole day was just a bunch of smiles and pretties! Sarah found me through a few friends of hers that I also photographed their weddings, nothing makes me happier than getting referred and even better when those awesome familiar faces are at new weddings, I love it! Funny story from this wedding we were at this amazing private property for portraits and I was picking out some neat spots for us to use. While roaming around I spotted a small bird hopping through the grass…quite a ways away from me I should add. However Mama bird didn’t think I was keeping a safe distance and for the next 15 minutes she began circling my head and swooping down aggressively, it was both comical and terrifying. LOL. That was for sure a first for me! Luckily no bird impaled my head during this wedding. 🙂 Here are a few of my favorites from Sarah and Steve’s day! Congrats to the lovely couple!!

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Bride’s Dress: Maggie Sottero
Groom’s attire: Joseph Abood
Decor or rentals: BJs Restaurant and Catering
Cake: Sugar Me Sweet- Gaylord MI
DJ/band: Rusch Entertainment

Amanda Kamppinen:

West Michigan born and raised. I call Grand Rapids home but I make many excuses to be lakeside. I will always be trying to make you laugh. It's my way.

Fun Facts:

Favorite band:

The National

Favorite Food:

Mall Pretzels

Favorite Podcast:

The Neighborhood Listen

Favorite lake:

Superior

Arrae Photography is a West Michigan portrait, engagement, and wedding photographer with true-to-life color and posing.

Serving Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, Chicago, and beyond.