Private Backyard Garden Wedding

Outdoors

Jan 20

5.30.2020

LAUREN + NATHAN

Basilica of St. Adalbert | Muskegon, MI

Lauren and Nathan’s private backyard wedding at a glance, looks like a gardenesque affair you would find between the pages of Vogue (and how could it not be with Arielle Teft Photography behind the lens!) You would never know the yo-yo of decisions that went on behind the scenes, and it just goes to show that no matter what, your love will always be the cover page in your wedding story.

I cannot get over Lauren’s aura as a bride. She was absolutely regal. Like a renaissance painting that will stand the tests of time (if you want this glow, get you an Arielle Teft!)

I’m so grateful they were able to have their grand church ceremony because that dress deserved that spotlight. I loved how her bridesmaids, in perfectly coordinated mixed + matched dresses were the best ladies in waiting before her walk down the aisle.

After stopping at Butcher’s Union for a blue door pic, the reception headed back to Lauren’s parents house, that was made for this day.

The gorgeous clear tent and hanging chandeliers from Alpine Events created a European style conservatory of elegance, topped off by the amazing white florals created by Skeeter at Wasserman’s Flowers. And if you peep our cover photo, you’ll see Lauren nestles amongst the pink petaled branches of her family home, like royalty in the south of France.

Lauren’s mom and I cried as she waved to friends parading by in their cars for their first dance, just feeling blessed that this couple and their family were able to celebrate (I’m tearing up now just thinking about it.)

I am so thankful to this couple and their entire family for going every mile to celebrate this love. Cheers to you both (clinking my Butcher’s Union drink to you both!)