Elberta Life Saving Station/ Wedding J+J

Jaclyn and Jake had a beautiful outdoor wedding at the historic Elberta Life Saving Station (ELSS) in Elberta, Mi.

The venue has a park-like setting right on Betsie Lake. It made for a gorgeous celebration.

The two of them live and work in Traverse City but actually met in Ann Arbor on a night out. Jake was on a team playing pool and Jaclyn thought he was cute and challenged him to a game.  :)

They dated, moved in together, and then came lockdown. Life’s tests and joys let them know they were great together!

Jaclyn found me online and saw that I had photographed at Elberta Life Saving Station before. We planned to meet in the Spring for a quick couples session so we could get to know each other before the big day.

They were much more comfortable on the day of the wedding for photos after our adventure at the Boardman River Nature trails.

Jaclyn and Jake’s day was filled with laughter, joy, and love. Friends and family traveled across the country to celebrate!

a slip style wedding dress hangs in a modern bedroom in Frankfort Michigan airbnb rental.

 

 

a glass of champagne with a strawberry and an engagement ring in Frankfort, MI.

 

 

a bride and her friends sit on a bed in their robes

 

a bride in a slip gown gets ready with her friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a wedding party at Elberta Life Saving Station

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a couple laughs during a wedding ceremony at Elberta Life Saving Station

 

 

a bride gives a speech in front of Betsie Lake and an octagon arch with Victorias floral weddings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a couple's first dance at the Elberta Life Saving Station.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jaclyn and Jake, Congratulations!

Tracy was a true professional and did an exceptional job capturing our wedding and engagement photos.  While my husband and I are not naturally super comfortable in front of the camera, Tracy eased those nerves immediately and was able to capture our candid moments perfectly.  Would highly recommend KarunaPhoto to anyone having a wedding in Northern Michigan!

The photos are so unbelievably gorgeous! Thank you so much for being a part of our special day, you have truly captured it perfectly!”

~Jaclyn 

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Venue ~ Elberta Life Saving Station

Floral Arrangements~Victoria’s Floral Design

Officiant ~ Ryan

Planning and Catering were brilliantly done by Jaclyn’s MOH Rachel P.

Oh hey!Im Tracy.

My mission is to be open to your ideas and help you to relax and enjoy your time in front of the camera. Let’s laugh and explore together.I help make the experience personal and genuine, while paying attention to the smallest of details.

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