Wedding//Jackson Mi // S+R

Savannah and Raygan had an amazing wedding in Jackson, Mi.

Their day was filled with love, fun energy, and happiness.

Savannah told me that Raygan is her best friend. That he was her best friend even before they started dating!

They met in middle school band she played french horn and Raygan, trumpet.

They stayed friends in a big “friend group” for years. She didn’t realize that he had a secret crush!

After some time with Raygan in the “friend zone”.

Savannah decided it would be worth the risk since he was so kind and caring and they started dating.

And in her words, “The rest is history!”

outside of the American 1 event center

They had the ceremony and reception at the American 1 event center. The large space was a blank slate for their friends and family to create a beautiful mix of vintage and modern touches that reflected the style of Savannah and Raygan.

* full disclosure I am friends with Savannah’s Dad and his family. This wasn’t a guarantee that they would want me for their day!

I’m so thankful Savannah said that I was the best choice!

A little advice always be sure to do your research and that you like your photographer’s style, mannerisms, and even ethics, as well as their price.

You have to spend a lot of time with them!

a vintage guest welcome stand explaining cell phone useage at a wedding

Electic and vintage pieces were used beautifully throughout the spaces.

silk flower arrangement at a weddinga bride helps steam her vintage wedding dressa bride robea vintage long sleeve wedding dress being steamedthe vintage tail end of a chevy truck turned into a flower cart at a wedding

Raygan and Savannah’s gift to guests was a make-your-own bouquet.

a bridesmaid holds a hair dryera vintage brown sideboard stacked with antique tea cups

During the reception, coffee and tea were available with the desserts.

a close up photo of vintage tea cupsa vintage style sign encouraging wedding guests to sign a vintage couch and carpet for a wedding photobooth

Maria made this sweet backdrop for everyone to use.

a brides head piece includes white feathers

The ladies were getting ready.

a girl spins in a blue dress

Savannah’s sister, cousin, sister-in-law-to-be, and best friend were in her party.

a friends hand written note at a wedding

A gift of a vintage photo album from her friend.

a bride and her dress with a vintage mirrorbride wearing handmade floral head piece

Savanna’s mom helped her get her dress on.

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Savannah said she is very nostalgic and this vintage wedding dress she chose was just perfect.

bride in vintage wedding dress looks into mirrorclose up of bride at Jackson, MI wedding

Raygan wasn’t nervous. He was calm and super excited at the same time.

groom getting ready at American 1 event centercustom neon glass couples names at a weddinggroomsmen getting boutonnieres pinned on at American 1 event center

His friends were really excited for him.

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Raygan with his parents.

a groom in a blue suit with his mom

Savanah and Raygan wanted a couple of minutes just to themselves (me documenting) before the ceremony.

a bride and groom have a private moment before the ceremony but not seeing each other.

so much love!

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Pastor Tim made the ceremony sweet, fun, and moving.

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The metallic runner was so cool!
a little girl who is looking at her reflection in a metallic runner at a weddingbride and groom with pastor Tim Flickingergroup family photos atAamerican 1 event center

After group photos we head outside with the wedding entourage, then just S+R.

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Time for the party to start!

table seating windowsgift table at a weddingwide shot of American 1 event centerbride and groom arrive for the reception at american 1 event cenyterpizzas from tiki sams and Gravity BBQ in Holt

Savannah’s Dad is Tiki Sam (he had friends help) so there was excellent pizza to enjoy along with Gravity BBQ.

It was so good!

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pizzas from tiki sams and Gravity BBQ in Holt catering by wedding dessert table John Strodtbeck Cupcakes by Gillian Strodtbeck and donuts by Hinkley’s Bakerycupcakes at a wedding by Gillian Strodtbeck wedding cheese cake made by John Strodtbeck guests photobook having added polaroid photosguests take photos on the vintage couchBryan Foreman was the DJ for the day

Bryan brought all kinds of excellent albums!

Miki and Jason Arcer were the hosts at the wedding

Micki and Jason were awesome hosts!

first dance with bride and groom at american 1 event centerfirst dance between bride and Dad at a wedding

So many sweet moments!

grooms dance with his momdancing at the american 1 event centerbride laughing on the dance floorbride and groom cut their cheesecakefirst bite of the wedding cheesecake goes awry

So many people helped create a magical day.

the Durocher's are the best!Just married car decorated for the couple's exit

The big send-off!

 guests send off the couple to their honeymoonparents hugging the wedding couple as they exitgroom waves goodbye at the end of the wedding in Jackson, mi

Congratulations Savannah and Raygan!!

I hope the two of you can look back on these photos and reminisce on your fabulous day.

bride and groom outside with blurred lights

 

Venue ~ American 1 Credit Union Event Center

Wedding Planner/Floral Stylist ~ Maria Wilson

Officiant ~ Pastor Tim Flickinger

Catering ~ Gravity BBQ and Tiki Sams Pizza

Charcuterie ~ Janet Smoyer

Desserts ~ cupcakes- Gillian Strdtbeck, wedding cheesecake- John Strdtbeck,

donuts by Hinckley’s bakery

DJ ~ Bryan Foreman

 

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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