Swartz Creek Michigan Wedding Engagement and Lifestyle Photography by Jeffrey Simms » Wedding

Fenton Michigan Wedding Photography

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:18:10 +0000

Here’s a few more of Ashley and Eli’s wedding in Fenton, Michigan. If you missed their First Look or Getting Ready and Details, be sure to check those out as well.

Book your Wedding With Jeff | View Photography Porfolio

Fenton Michigan Wedding First Look

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:48:37 +0000

Ashley and Eli decided to do a First Look Session. For those not familiar, that is when the bride and groom see one another before the ceremony. It’s a perfect way to spend a few minutes alone with one another before walking down the aisle. For may couples, this may be the most alone time they spend during their wedding day. The moment is just for the couple. No parents, no wedding attendants, nothing to worry about other than focusing on one another. I let couples enjoy the moment and talk, hug, and whatever else they want. This lets me step back and just shoot what happens. It also gives us a few moments afterwards to take a few relaxed shots before the wedding. Ashley and Eli’s First Look and ceremony were held on the beautiful Heavenly Scent Herb Farm grounds.

Book your Wedding With Jeff | View Photography Porfolio

Fenton Michigan Wedding Photography

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:21:01 +0000

Ashley and Eli were married this July and will be a multi-part blog post. Part one will focus on getting ready and Ashley’s details and will be followed by first look, bride and groom portraits, and everything else from their day. Ashely got ready with her bridesmaids in a big room. Everyone was putting on make up, doing their hair, and of course joining in the big day celebration. One of my favorite images of the day are of Ashley’s Mother and Sister helping with the wedding dress. Enjoy these and look for a few more posts in the coming days!

Book your Wedding With Jeff | View Photography Porfolio

Owosso Michigan Wedding Photography

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:00:16 +0000

Ashley and DJ were married on 9/10/11. Their wedding day was full of friends and family who fully supported these two starting a new journey as a married couple. We photographed at some of our favorite spots in Owosso, Michigan. Congrats and best wishes to you both!

Book your Wedding With Jeff | View Photography Porfolio

Grand Rapids Michigan Wedding Photograhy

admin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:56:54 +0000

Jennifer and Matt were last year’s Your Wedding Day Photography Free recipients. We photographer their wedding in Grand Rapids, Michigan on 7/23/2011. Enjoy a few of my favorites from their celebration. Congratulations, best wishes, and many years of happiness!

Book your Wedding With Jeff | View Photography Porfolio

White Lake Michigan Wedding Photography

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:24:59 +0000

Rachael & Jed
July 17, 2011

Rachael and Jed had their wedding during the July heatwave. Despite the heat and humidity, Rachael and Jed shared the day with all their friends and family. We had a great day laughing and taking relaxed pictures. Enjoy the pictures and may your life be blessed with happiness, laughter, and lots of love!

View all the images from Rachael & Jed’s White Lake, Michigan Wedding in their gallery.

Owosso Michigan Wedding Photography Sneak Peek 2

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:51:48 +0000

I saw this as I was editing Katrina and Tim’s wedding and wanted to share it.

Traverse City Michigan Wedding Photography

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:00:36 +0000

Brooke & Matt
May 14, 2011

Brooke and Matt had a beautiful May wedding. The day started with a quick stop at the guys condo as they ate breakfast then off to the salon for Brooke’s hair. After their ceremony we headed out to the coast of Lake Michigan for some relaxed group and bride and groom pictures. The final stop for pictures was a cherry tree farm that Brooke’s father owns. We had such a great day laughing and taking relaxed pictures. Enjoy the pictures and may your life be blessed with happiness, laughter, and lots of love!

View all the images from Brooke & Matt’s Crystal Mountain Wedding in their gallery.

Reception: Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa

Schedule Your Session With Jeff | View Photography Porfolio

Owosso Michigan Wedding Photography

admin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:12:55 +0000

SNEAK PEEK!
Katrina & Tim
June 18, 2011
Owosso, Michigan Wedding Photography
Leave a comment to congratulate Katrina and Tim.
===================================
If you would like to be emailed when Katrina and Tim’s wedding images are available online, sign up for an alert!
===================================
If you haven’t Liked our Facebook page yet, please do so!
facebook.com/jeffreysimmsphotography
===================================

Schedule Your Session With Jeff | View Photography Porfolio

West Michigan Wedding Photography Sneak Peek

admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 00:13:23 +0000

Frankfort, Michigan Wedding Photography Sneak Peek
Congrats Brooke and Matt!
Married May 14, 2011

Click here to be updated when Brooke and Matt’s wedding photography gallery goes online!

Farmington Hills Michigan Wedding Photography

admin — Tue, 10 May 2011 22:12:13 +0000

Sue and Dave were married on April 2, 2011. Before the wedding we took some relaxed portraits in their yard before heading to their ceremony and reception site at Cafe Cortina. Sue and Dave had an intimate setting which included their closest family and friends. Sue is the sister of previous client, John and Courtney. The day was threaten with rain, which it did, but only after a solid 1 hour of beautiful sun and blue sky. During the 1 hour of great light, Sue, Dave, and I ran around outside taking pictures of them together, enjoying one another. Enjoy the pictures and may your life be blessed with happiness, laughter, and lots of love!

View all of Sue and Dave’s wedding pictures in their online proofing gallery. You can also purchase prints and other products. All print prices for this event are listed at 10% off until Thu Jun 9, 2011!

Wedding Day Vendors
Kimberly R. Becker, Violinist
The Rev. Gary D. Friske, Officiant
Mike Staff Productions, Professional DJ Dave Meadows

John and Courtney were the first wedding Megan and I shot after we were married in September 2009, they are such a great couple! We were happy to catch up with both of them.

The sky cleared and the sun came out! Lots of great light and a relaxed couple, perfect situation.

Farmington Hills Michigan Wedding Photography

admin — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 03:29:04 +0000

Congrats on your marriage, Sue and Dave!

Schedule Your Session With Jeff | View Photography Porfolio

Bekka and Ryan Grand Rapids Michigan Wedding Photography Album

admin — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:00:20 +0000

Here’s the album layout for Bekka and Ryan’s wedding album. I love everything about their design and how it looks. Be sure to check out their engagement and wedding posts!

Contact Jeffrey. View Porfolio.

Bekka and Ryan Grand Rapids Michigan Wedding Photography Part 1

admin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:35:26 +0000

Here’s part one of Bekka and Ryan’s wedding in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This post includes the getting ready, first look, and bride and groom portraits. The next post will include the ceremony, bridal party, and reception pictures. I’ll also have a post of what their wedding album design looks like. Enjoy the wedding day of Bekka and Ryan! We wish you both the best and God bless you both in your life together!

Bekka got her makeup done at Tanaz Hair Boutique in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The makeup artist at Tanaz did a wonderful job and I wish I could have her with all my brides. Professional makeup artists are an essential component to a bride’s day. I recommend all brides have their makeup professionally done.

The bridesmaids got their hair did at S.J. Hair Design Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Bekka and her bridesmaids finished getting ready at the Hilton Grand Rapids before heading into the courtyard to meet her husband for a first look in his Marine Corps Dress Blues.

Following the first look the wedding party boarded a bus for some portraits around Grand Rapids before heading to the First Christian Church in Ionia, Michigan.

Contact Jeffrey. View Porfolio.

Caitlin and Eric Michigan Upper Peninsula Wedding Photography

admin — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:00:05 +0000

Caitlin and Eric were married on September 18, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Pickford, Michigan with a reception following at the Soo St. Marie Armory. Between the ceremony and reception the wedding party, Megan and I rode the yellow bus (yes, a tricked out yellow bus) around the Upper Peninsula to grab pictures by the water. It was a great day to be with Caitlin and Eric, although it was a tad windy near the water. Besides the slight wind, it was a picture perfect day in the Upper Peninsula. Caitlin and Eric, you both are such a fun couple who Megan and I adore! We wish you both the best and God bless you both in your life together!

See all of Caitlin and Eric’s wedding pictures by clicking here!

Here’s a few of Megan and I doing our thing!

Contact Jeffrey. View Porfolio.

Taryn and Craig Bath Michigan Wedding Photography

admin — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 20:38:53 +0000

Taryn and Craig were married on August 21, 2010 at House of Prayer in Haslett, Michigan with a reception at Eagle Eye Golf Course. Between their wedding and reception we drove around the local East Lansing area for pictures, including Michigan State University and Hawk’s Hollow Golf Course (where we did their engagement pictures). It was a beautiful summer day in Mid-Michigan. Thanks Taryn and Craig for being such an awesome couple and God bless you both in your life together!

See all of Taryn and Craig’s wedding pictures by clicking here! You can also order prints from their wedding in the gallery.

Taryn and her bridesmaids got ready at Hair Peace Salon and Spa in Owosso, Michigan.

Contact Jeffrey. View Porfolio.

Stephanie and Joe Brighton Michigan Wedding Photography

admin — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:08:50 +0000

Stephanie and Joe had a beautiful ceremony, an intimate reception, then an after celebration with their wedding party, where they shared their first dance and free champagne courtesy of the other patrons. You had great weather and were surrounded by many that love you both! May God bless your marriage and best wishes in the coming years! Enjoy Stephanie and Joe’s wedding pictures!

Salon: Reflections Salon and Day Spa
Ceremony: Tri-Lakes Baptist Church
Wedding Party Pictures: Downtown Brighton and Brighton Garden Club
After-party: The Inn at St. John’s

Your Wedding Day Photography… FREE Finalists

admin — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:18:11 +0000

Thanks for all the entries to Your Wedding Day Photography… FREE! It was a difficult process to narrow down the 36 entries to the finalists. Thanks to the judging panel, you guys had a great task and the hardest job!

I am excited to announce the 4 finalists in no particular order… To vote, Like the Jeffrey Simms Photography Facebook page and Like your favorite couple’s picture, that’s it! You must Like Jeffrey Simms Photography Facebook page to vote.

The finalists pictures are under the album name of Your Wedding Day Photography… FREE 2011 Finalists (or click the link). You can leave a comment if you want, but only the Likes count as votes. Voting will run until Friday, October 15, 2010! Now to the finalists pictures and stories!

ALICIA& RYAN STORY

A little background info on us before the story: We have been together for 6 and 1/2 years. Started dating when we were in high school. Went to college in the same area to be together, then after Ryan graduated he was offered a job in Texas and accepted. We continued our long distance relationship for 2 years before I finally got to move to Texas after I had graduated from college. The distance was hard to handle, but it made our relationship stronger than ever. Sooo on to the proposal..

I was in Texas visiting Ryan for 2 weeks, and we woke up that morning to head the Dallas World Aquarium. I was getting ready and Ryan was sitting on the couch watching me. I knew something was up because he was just watching me, instead of getting ready himself. I complained, and told him to start getting ready so we could leave since I was almost done. He said he would just wait until I was completely ready to go. I continued finishing up, and I went over to my jewelry box to put on my usual ring, earrings and necklace which had all been gifts from Ryan. But when I opened my ring box, I found a great surprise. The promise ring Ryan had given me 4 years before was missing, but in its place was a beautiful diamond ring. In shock I just turned around where I found Ryan getting down on one knee. Ryan asked me to marry him, and immediate tears of joy began rushing down my face. Ryan knew that was a “yes”.

JENNIFER & MATT STORY

The summer of my senior year in high school, my family rented a cottage on Silver Lake near Mears, Michigan. Little did I know, this would be where I would meet AND get engaged to the love of my life!

This past August was me and Matt’s 5 year anniversary. I had mentioned to him that it would be nice if we could take a little vacation together to celebrate. He agreed and asked if I wanted to go to Silver Lake. Of course I said yes since it’s such a special place for us. We looked around and found a little cottage on a channel complete with a canoe and rowboat that we could use to get to the Lake.

On our second day there, Matt was pretty quiet. I wasn’t sure why and didn’t want to bother him about it so I let him be. That afternoon, he was studying for his CPA exam and I was reading a book on the porch. After about five minutes, he asked if I wanted to go mini golfing because he didn’t feel like studying (he was so nervous about the upcoming proposal that he couldn’t focus on studying). So, we went mini golfing and when we got back to the cottage he made me dinner, candlelight and all! We had decided earlier in the day to watch the sunset on the sand dunes, so after dinner he was anxious to get going so we wouldn’t miss it (again he was very nervous, it was only about 6:30pm at this point). A little while later, we took the canoe and made our way over to the dunes on Silver Lake. We climbed to a point where you could see all of Silver Lake on one side and Lake Michigan on the other. We sat for a while and watched the sun go down. As we were getting up to leave, Matt said he had to talk to me first. He began talking about how the past 5 years have been great, but he wanted more. I was slightly worried at this point since he seemed so serious; I jokingly asked him if he was breaking up with me. He laughed a little, said no and continued on. As he was talking I started to realize what was happening and now I have a hard time remembering everything he said! I know it was something along the lines of “For the past 2 years I have been thinking of the perfect way to do this. I can’t wait to marry you, have kids and grow old with you.” Before I knew it, he was down on one knee. He pulled the ring out of his pocket and asked me to marry him. I was in shock. I had been waiting for this moment for so long! I immediately said yes, hugged him and wouldn’t let him go. As we were standing there talking, a jeep full of tourists went by who had apparently watched as Matt proposed. Everyone cheered and yelled “Say yes!” Everything about Matt’s proposal was everything I had hoped for. It was absolutely perfect!

ANTHONY & KELLY STORY

March 19, 2010: Kelly and I were in Philadelphia, attending the National Science Teachers Convention. This Star Trek like convention was extremely stereotypical. Science experiments, nerdy physic teachers, and explosions everywhere you turned! We attended (slept through) multiple sessions, and then hit the streets of Philly. We visited the Liberty Bell, US Mint, Liberty Hall, and ate amazing Philly cheese steaks. It was a great vacation, but things were about to get even better! Two months prior, I planned a short hiking trip that overlooked Philadelphia. It was a perfect spot for an engagement. I had it all planned out, and I was extremely excited! I even had champagne and glasses hidden in the bottom of my hiking bag. What happened next has gone down as one of the funniest moments of our time together!

It was a perfect sunny spring morning. We drove to the hiking location, and I was 100% positive that this was going to be an awesome day. However, things didn’t go as expected! I grabbed my top secret hiking bag, and we started on the trail. One mile up the trail, I noticed that I left my camera in the car. Kelly (the passionate runner) volunteered to run back to the car to grab the camera. At that moment, I was a little nervous that she knew about the engagement. However, she had no clue! When she returned, we continued to hike up the trail. Twenty minutes later (deep in the woods), Kelly unexpectedly explained that she had an unbearable stomach ache. Kelly made it clear that she needed a rest room, and she needed one fast!

As a result, we made a direct detour to the closest town. However, the detour took us in the opposite direction of the lookout. Knowing the importance of the day, I tried to convince Kelly to be one with the nature, but she refused. The detour final took us to a local privately owned Sunoco service station. Ironically, this gas station did not have a public restroom. Luckily, the owner let Kelly use the restroom after explaining the severity of the issue. At this point, all I could do was laugh about the situation. The perfect romantic day was not working as planned! After the ten minute pit stop, I was optimistic that she would want to continue hiking. However, she explained that she needed to go back to the hotel. The engagement was postponed!

After a few hours at the hotel and a bottle of pepto, Kelly began to feel better. My plans for the perfect engagement didn’t work out, but I was determined to pop the question! We talked about going to Atlantic City for the night, prior to the hiking trip. An hour drive later, we arrive in Atlantic City. The sun had just set, leaving little light on the ocean. We went directly to the beach to enjoy the mini sunset. This was the perfect opportunity! I broke out the ring, got on one knee and asked her to marry me. She had absolutely no idea! She busted into tears and said those magical words YES. It was a perfect in all aspects. After celebrating on the beach together, I came clean about the prior proposal plan. We laughed for hours while walking the Atlantic City pier!

Overall, I think it’s a great engagement story! We love sharing it with all!

ASHLEY & NEELY STORY

Neely told me we had this photo shoot for a client for the company he works for. I believed it, considering they do promotional pieces all the time and that I would be there as a useless prop.

He picked me up from a local hotel and brought me to the Bridgewater Place with all the River House condos overlooking the beautiful city of Grand Rapids and the Grand River. We took the elevator up, and on the way he made a point to mention something about every article of clothing he was wearing…odd.

We got out of the elevator and he said, “Crap…I gotta call Andy (his boss), I forgot what room it was.” Naturally, I thought it was normal, he forgets sometimes! So we walk into room 2000 and instantly I knew it wasn’t a client photo shoot.

There were rose petals everywhere, candles, champagne and glasses waiting to toast ‘something’ and a table and ONE chair set up and waiting for someone. That chair he told me to take a seat in, and after some hesitation due to the fact that a camera was pointed at it, I did.

He then started three different speeches (that I later found out), but my most memorable part was the four roses.

one-for the first date, pretty on it’s own, but room for growth.

two-for the perfect pair, a match made in heaven

three-for the trifecta, all good things come in threes!

four-for FOREVER and that’s how we will remain

He got down on one knee and pulled the ring out from under the table and pulled it all together. He said something along the lines of, “Now I want to give you something to wear!” (in reference to his outfit earlier)

He placed the box on my lap after I instantly said “Yes,” as if the ring was going to walk itself on my finger…eventually he snapped out of his nervous and excited state to put it on my finger!

Then his best friend Jason (the best man), his mom, my mom and my dad all popped out of a room in the condo! How charming!

Later that evening we went out to Six One Six to eat and watched the best fire work show from our 20th story balcony overlooking such a beautiful city.

And here is a video of the proposal!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95drd_m9_4o

Contact Jeffrey. View Porfolio.

Bekka and Ryan Grand Rapids Michigan Wedding Photography

admin — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:11:38 +0000

Enjoy a morning sneak peek from Bekka and Ryan’s wedding photography in Grand Rapids, Michigan!

First look!

Caitlin and Eric Wedding Photography Sneak Peek

admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:28:56 +0000

Enjoy the sneak peek of Caitlin and Eric’s wedding this past weekend!