Taylor and Justin are another beautiful couple we had the opportunity to get to know when we photographed her sister’s wedding up in Alpena. Last June, Courtney traveled all the way to Illinois (where Taylor and Justin live) and had a blast doing their Chicago engagement photography session, while Megan stayed home with her 5 day old baby at the time. Their wedding was planned for June 2020 at the Inn at St. John’s. But then, 2020 basically fell apart, and the two of them began planning their post- covid wedding in Michigan, elopement style. And the awesome news is, we get to see them next July again, because the plan is to do it all in front of their large group of family and friends next year.

Their tiny wedding was beautiful. They both got ready at Justin’s parent’s home in Livonia, and then took the party bus over to the church for their religious ceremony. The ceremony itself only took about 10 minutes, and then we were off to take some photos on the grounds, and then a nearby park. When we pulled into the parking lot at the park, the sky seriously opened up and it started downpour raining. We kept dancing in the bus, and waited for the rain to pass. It moved through quickly, and we were able to capture some stunning images of the wedding party, as well as the happy (now married!) couple.

After that, they took off on the bus and headed back to Justin’s childhood home for a small dinner that was set up in the living and dining room. Taylor decorated that area entirely herself, and nailed all the beautiful details, from the greenery on the table to the hand written seating cards. We also really loved the antique china place setting, and thought that it added a beautiful element, and a touch of personalization that is unique to them too.

We hope you enjoy this small glimpse into Taylor and Justin’s post- covid wedding in Michigan, and cannot wait to hang out with them all again next year and watch them celebrate their special love story that even a global pandemic couldn’t take down. If you’re in the same boat and want someone to document your wedding day, we would love to chat.