I’m ending this crazy amazing month of October with Stephanie and Ryan’s wedding! Four years ago, Stephanie and Ryan both happened to be at the same place at the same time. Stephanie decided to meet up with a friend at a bar one night after work, and little did she know that she was about to meet her future husband! These two ended up talking for two hours straight, and let’s just say that the rest is history!

This past Friday Stephanie and Ryan were married!! It was the perfect fall Michigan wedding and just wait until you see the fall colors!! Stephanie and Ryan shared a first look with each other next to two orange trees and I can’t get enough of these photos. The hardest part about their wedding day was narrowing down my favorites for their blog post!

I knew from my first meeting with Stephanie and Ryan this past winter that their wedding day was going to be incredible. Stephanie was actually a bridesmaid in a wedding I shot this past January. So, when Stephanie reached out to me about shooting her wedding this coming fall, I couldn’t have been more honored. It was so fun to see three of my brides this past Friday! We even took a past, present and future Niki Marie bride photo! Cue all the tears. I’m so blessed to have the absolute sweetest brides!

Stephanie and Ryan have the biggest, kindest hearts! They both are so amazing to be around and I truly felt like I’ve gained two friends in the process. The whole entire day was flawless and I could go on and on and on about how amazing the entire day was!

To the newlyweds, where to even begin?! I’m a little sad that our time together has come to an end, but I’m so, so happy for you two as you begin your married life together. Thank you for choosing me to capture this time in your lives! I’m so thankful for you both!!

Photographer: Niki Marie Photography

Ceremony Venue: St. John Vianney Catholic Church

Reception Venue: Addison Oaks – Buhl Estate

Dress: Justin Alexander from Piera’s Bridal Couture

Florist & Coordinator: Darin Lenhardt with Fleur Detroit

Entertainment: Dramatic Dimensions

Videographer: Fairytale Productions

Cake: Christine’s Cakes & Pastries

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff from Nancy’s Bridal & Formal Boutique

Groomsmen Attire: Kenneth Cole from Men’s Wearhouse

Invitations: Annabel Reese

If Stephanie and Ryan receive 35 comments on this blog post, they’ll receive a complimentary 8×10 print of their favorite wedding image!!