The Rehearsal Friday night began at the New Holland Brewing Co, downtown Holland. Mike's parents did an awesome job of organizing and setting up the evening, complete with appetizers, brewskies, salads and a delicious array of pizza to fill our tummies. It was a fun time for Mike and I to recognize so many of the people who have gone above and beyond to help make our wedding day so special. We are so thankful for everyone there!
After dinner, we headed to Camp Geneva for the rehearsal on the beach...we couldn't have asked for a more GORGEOUS night. The breeze was soft, the water calm, the sun a blazing orange as it set on the horizon. Standing there with our closest family and friends was such an intimate experience (we asked Pastor Brian if we could just go ahead and do the ceremony right then and there!). It was an evening I'll never forget - the feelings we felt 'satisfied' our hearts desire for a beach wedding, which made us more at peace the next day when things didn't go exactly as rehearsed. :)
Did you know that my sister, Tara, is an up-n'-coming professional Photographer? And she's pretty darn good at it, too (check out http://www.frenchpressphotography.com/)! She (along w/ Mike's best man, Grant) captured some of the moments of that beautiful night.
The set-up, complete with bamboo poles with shells and flowers hanging from the top, and our awesome wedding party surrounding us.
Lake Michigan
Walking down the stairs with Dad
Can I kiss her yet?! No, Michael.
With Pastor Brian
Some of our wedding party, enjoying the night!
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