Colette + Matthew { married! }

8-9-08
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Colette and Matthew were married on 8-9-08 on a gorgeous August morning in Kalamazoo. I remember the first time I met this great couple at Biggby, Colette had most of their plans set, but she was so worried that the weather would be bad! I assured her it wouldn't even matter if it was, and they ended up with the perfect day after all. Their wedding was held at their beautiful church, where guests gathered in the courtyard for cookies, and then made their way down to the hall for a reception.

















Before the ceremony, the bride and groom met in the courtyard, and we snuck away for a few portraits by the beautiful church doors.























Their ceremony was beautiful, and the reception was lively, fun, and full of conversation. But their siblings with their speeches definitely had the crowd's attention. They were some of the best wedding speeches I've ever heard. Colette's brother had an email that Colette had written him when she met Matt. It was so sweet, and amazing how she unknowingly spoke of what was yet to be. They had everyone in tears, and then in laughter, then tears again...

















After the reception, Jamie (my handsome assistant... okay, he's my hubby ;) and I got a chance to run around with the bride and groom downtown K-zoo. We all just let loose and had some fun before they headed to their after-party. We had an absolute blast! They were so funny, the four of us were cracking up the whole time :)









This is one of my favorites: "Great Catch"















Colette & Matt, I wish you two lived in Michigan! We would love to get together again! It was a pleasure to shoot your wedding, and we had a great time getting to know you! We wish you the best of luck with your new marriage - you two are perfect together!