Lauren & Nate | Loft Venue Wedding | Grand Rapids, Michigan

Lauren & Nate

07.14.18 | Loft Venue Wedding | Grand Rapids, Michigan

Studio D2D News • July 24th, 2018

Lauren + Nate

This couple was so relaxed and happy to be together, the whole day was so much better for it! Lauren told us a story about how she found the perfect pair of shoes to be married in, and then about a week later, Nate surprised her by proposing! (We also love that this is our second couple to mention having met at a wedding, that’s pretty cool in our book)!

Getting Ready at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids

Our photo team, Nat and Erika, met up with Lauren and Nate at the JW Marriott downtown. The guys were just hanging out in the gorgeous atrium facing the river, and the ladies were all getting ready in a beautiful suite with an amazing view!

sparkling wedding tennis shoes with rhinestones

black and white photo of a wedding dress hanging in a hotel window

black and white photo of wedding rings on a window sill

beautiful bridal bouquet with sunflowers and blue delphinium

bride and her bridesmaids laughing together in a hotel room as they get ready

black and white image of a bride getting her veil put on while the bridesmaids watch

groom visiting with groomsmen in the atrium of a large hotel

First Look on the Blue Bridge and Photos at Provin Trails

Lauren and Nate took a few moments to themselves and did a “First Look” on the Blue Bridge in Grand Rapids. They then walked back to collect their bridal party for some photos downtown, both around the hotel and also on the Blue Bridge. The next stop? Provin Trails Park for some gorgeous photos under the majestic pines!

bride and groom on a blue bridge during first look before ceremony

bride and groom walking across a city street

bride and groom taking photos together on a downtown street

black and white image of a bridal party walking in a downtown street

bride and groom taking photos in a pine forest

A Loft Venue Ceremony

Our friends at Affordable Limousine and Party Bus delivered the bridal party back to the venue so that everyone could prepare for the ceremony in the Loft. Nate and Lauren had family and friends from eleven states attend the wedding, they were surrounded by so much love!

black and white image of a father walking a daughter down the aisle

father walking his daughter down the aisle

glittering gold and burgundy tablescapes at a city view loft wedding

black and white image of a loft wedding venue

bride and groom at the altar during their ceremony

bride and groom walking down the aisle after their ceremony

A Loft Venue Reception

After a cocktail hour for the guests, and photos for the bride and groom, it was time for grand introductions, toasts and dinner! Distinctive Catering did a great job with the buffet and bar service, and Dreamscape Desserts created a simple and elegant cake! Soon after cake cutting, it was time for the dancing to begin! Our staff served Late Night Pizza to keep the party going until the very end!