Katherine & Benjamin | Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
I must say, the couples I have the fortune of working with are seriously the most beautiful souls one could ever meet. Looking through these photos and reliving this day I feel just overwhelming joy!
One thing I remember particularly was when I met with Kat and Ben the evening before their wedding day to grab a couple things. Typically, the day before someone’s wedding, I anticipate nerves and scrambled thoughts.
However, Ben and Kat were different. When they were finally together that evening after a hectic day, they were both in this sweet peace together. They were sure that this was the path God meant for them and I could tell. I knew this was going to be a great day.
On Friday morning, we woke up and it was SUNNY and HOT. There was not a cloud in the sky. Holy cow, was I thankful I was wrong about it going to rain. (This is that luck with weather I was talking about!!)
I also had the opportunity where I could be with both the groom and bride as they got ready. As the boys played Catan and the girls buzzed about - all morning Ben was asking about Kat and Kat was asking about Ben.
“How is she? Oh my gosh, I bet she looks beautiful…” - UM YES
The ceremony was at The Cathedral of St. Andrew in Grand Rapids. I had been here many times before their wedding day, to actually experience a wedding here in such an incredible space was unbelievable…
Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the wedding ceremony!
(Not pictured - me in the back also crying because this moment was so dang beautiful)
Kat and Ben chose not to have a first look before the ceremony, so all their guests were given the honor of witnessing their “finally” moment.
We could all feel the confidence and assurance that these two are meant to be.
You don’t even need to decorate when the cathedral is already a masterpiece!!
With Ben being a member of the military, the newlyweds were honored with the traditional Saber Arch after the ceremony!
Ok, but are they literally models or what??
Allie Siarto & Co captured this all so beautifully!
I could not have started my busy season up again any better! Kat and Ben are two of the sweetest, most down to earth people I have ever met.
Congratulations you two!!
Vendor Team:
Photography: Heather and Jesse - Allie Sierto & Co Photography
Videography: Toast Wedding Films
Hair/Makeup: Nora Hess and Teresa Crippen - Work Hard Productions
Florals: Posh Petals Floral
Ceremony Venue: Cathedral of St. Andrew, Grand Rapids.
Reception Venue: Imperial Ballroom, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Entertainment: Steve Anzivino Music
