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I can’t say enough good things about Shannon + Brett’s wedding Friday in downtown Grand Rapids. I met Shannon over a year ago and when she told me they would be having their reception at the Van Andel Museum, I was so excited. And I have to say, it was an awesome place for a wedding. Very unique, just like Shannon and Brett. These two were a riot. They are so in love and have so much fun together. They’re a great couple. Heidi and I had a blast at this wedding! A perfect way to kick off the 2007 season. 🙂

Here are some pictures from the day ….. a lot of pictures. I just couldn’t narrow them down anymore, I just had too many favorites.

[ This is just after Shannon’s makeup was done and her veil put on. That was the point that she said it was starting to feel real. ]

[ details. love that she taped a penny to her shoe for good luck. ]

[ this is the vehicle that transported the bridal party to and from the church and museum. a big ol’ locomotive. very fun! ]

[ just after seeing each other for the first time ]

[ we walked around the museum and got some fun shots of the couple and the bridal party. there are so many great spots to take pictures there. this was a shot that I conceived a while ago – to have the bridal party walk quickly through the room as I photographed the couple, so it would appear to be a busy bus station. I told Shannon about it and she loved the idea. I really like how it turned out. ]

[ see what I mean … great picture taking opportunities … and it helps that the groom was such a funny guy, too ]

[ shannon chose tiffany blue and shades of brown for her colors. everything turned out really nice. ]

[ this little sweetie wanted to be part of the ceremony, too, and wandered out into the aisle. so many adorable kids at this wedding. ]

[ cakes on every table ]

[ the wedding cake ]

[ the flower girls were so cute ]

[ more great details. their seating chart was a bunch of old vintage postcards with everyone’s name and table letter. ]

[ the tables were all set up on the main level of the museum. nothing like eating dinner with a giant whale skeleton hanging above your head ]

[ another sweetie eyeing the candy table ]

[ making their grand entrance ]

[ dancing the night away. they were such fun to photograph. ]

[ fun on the carousel ]

CONGRATS, you guys! Have fun in the Bahamas!!!

People, places & things:
Church: Wallin Congregational Church, Grand Rapids, MI
Reception: Van Andel Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Wedding coordinator: Wendy Muller (museum coordinator), 616.456.4663
Caterer: Van Andel Museum Catering, Jim Ackerman, 616.456.3532
Cake: Adeline Leigh Catering, Wyoming MI, 616.452.1403
Florist: Decorations + More – Bonnie Bruursema, 269.751.8942
DJ: Moonlighting Professional Sound + Lighting, Richard Lee Swoveland, 616.447.2019
Videographer: J-Pro Video – Jennifer Van Hill, 847.426.8897