Sometimes things just have a way of working out exactly as they're supposed to. Stephenie and Jeff's wedding is a pretty perfect example of that!

These two live in Arizona with their blended family of six kids, but they made the trip back to Michigan so they could get married here in Jeff's home state and spend the week celebrating with family. They chose Pillar Church in Holland for their ceremony, followed by a small reception with some of their favorite people. It was exactly the kind of day they wanted, and I couldn't have been happier to be part of it.

Here's the funny part: Stephenie first reached out to me less than a month before the wedding after their original photographer was no longer available. We hadn't even met in person before their Monday wedding, but from the start, everything just seemed to fall into place. It honestly felt a little like fate!

And what a beautiful day we ended up with! Almost 80 degrees in October in Michigan?! I'll take it! We had some early fall color starting to show, sunshine, and just enough of a breeze to give Stephenie's veil a little personality of its own. It was one of those days that made you forget it was actually October.

Of course, one of the biggest parts of the day was their family. With six kids of all different ages, there was never a shortage of activity! They were busy helping, running around, keeping things moving, and making sure they were part of just about everything. There were plenty of big smiles, lots of happy tears, and so much excitement from everyone as Stephenie and Jeff finally got to say their vows.

I love seeing blended families come together like this. A wedding isn't just about two people getting married; it's also about the family they're building together. Having all six kids there, involved and excited, made the day that much more special.

Stephenie and Jeff, I'm SO glad you found me when you did! Even though we only had a few weeks to get everything figured out, I think we pulled off a pretty wonderful day. Thank you for welcoming me into your celebration and letting me be part of such a special week with your family.

Congratulations to you both! I hope you enjoyed every minute of your time back in Michigan.

Ceremony venue: Pillar Church, Holland
Makeup: Rosehand Art & Co, Grand Rapids
Hair: Salon Cheveaux, Holland
Flowers: Pat's Flower Market, Holland
Catering: Food Republic, Holland
Cookies: Beasly Bee Bakery, Columbia, Missouri

Jeff & Stephenie: A Beautiful October Wedding in Holland, Michigan