Union Pier, Michigan is absolutely amazing. Having lived in Michigan since the middle of fifth grade, I would consider myself well-versed in the Michigan "culture" and especially in the lakeshore of Lake Michigan. But, I had never been to Union Pier. I was thrilled to get in contact with Justin and Britt who planned a relaxed, fun, bohemian beach wedding on the shores of Lake Michigan.
I came down on the night before the wedding and stayed at the Lakeshore Inn (*it was the sweetest inn I think I've ever stayed at*). Britt and Justin were celebrating their rehearsal with friends and family at the Firefly Inn just down the road where they had basically rented out the entire place. The gingham decor and the personalities of the people made the day so festive! And WHO could resist gourmet pizza from the vintage food truck??? Amazing.
The wedding day was HOT. With Michigan, you just never know what kind of weather you'll be faced with, but the stormy forecast promised the rain would hold off until the evening. So we moved forward with our plans to get Justin and Britt together for their beautiful first look before their beach ceremony. Britt was amazingly gorgeous and I couldn't believe how perfect her craftiness was-- she literally made all the boutonnieres and her bouquet before she got dressed to meet her groom!
And that DRESS... so perfect.
Britt wore a handmade floral crown, with her grandmother's earrings, and her bouquet tied together with a bit of lace from her grandmother. Even their rings are bohemian and completely unique!
Yay for the first look! I scouted out some areas ahead of time, and we were able to get into a great little vineyard for the first look.
So the ceremony-- well, you just never know with Michigan. We could see the clouds far out across the lake to south. The wind shifted and up those rain clouds came- right in the middle of the ceremony! Britt and Justin raced back to the Firefly reception tent and after a period of drying time, we resumed their nuptials under the tent.
The rest of the night was spent with tears of joy, a change of clothes, and a party under the tent! Britt and Justin showed such grace throughout their entire day- and I kid you not, if you can weather the storms on your wedding day, you can weather any storm life may throw your way. Cheers to nothing but sunny skies from here on out ;)
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