Classic Vintage Michigan wedding: Jessica + Cody
You’re all familiar with Winnie & Kevin from The Wonder Years, yes? Well, the relationship today’s couple has, is just as epic. They’ve only known each other for 20 years, no biggie. Met in Elementary school, went to the same Middle school, shared their first kiss (riding the chairlifts at Timber Ridge), went to High school together, fell in love, and you know how the rest goes. “We have grown up together and will grow old together” – spoken like true childhood sweethearts, whom we now have the pleasure of getting to know through their wedding!
Bridesmaids in blush dresses? Romantic! Jessica asked them to find dresses they loved that came in a light blush or nude chiffon. All the dresses you see them wearing came from either H&M, Ann Taylor, or Forever 21. Super affordable and worked perfectly with the romantic feeling Jessica was going for. As far as the groomsmen go, Jessica crocheted each of them a navy bow tie to go with their sharp J.Crew suits!
Jessica walked down the aisle to Reasons to Love You by Meiko, played by two of Cody’s Groomsmen. Wish we had their version, but the Meiko version will do just fine!
Listen to it here:
My favorite store in the entire world, besides your good neighborhood thrift store, is Anthropologie. So, when it came to brainstorming the look and feel of our wedding, I wanted it to look like we could have ripped a page out from their catalogue and got married in it – romantic & vintage chic! We spent lots of time, sweat and tears, shopping vintage stores to create and capture the “vintage” feeling. From suitcases to glass vases, pearls, velvet and lace – a little bit of history made itself into everything!
If you ever find yourself wondering what to do with all of your engagement photos, you can do what Jessica + Cody did – print them out and use as fun table numbers.
For their favors they made wine, bottled it up, designed a custom label using their engagement photos, and tied them with twine and organza.
Congrats Jessica + Cody! You two are the sweetest of the sweet!
Photography: Amy Carroll / Officiant: Brewce Larkin (best friend’s father) / Quartet: ARISO, from Kalamazoo / Videographer: Coastline Studios / Venue: Greencrest Manor / DJ: Guy Voss from Wiser Productions / Catering: Millennium Catering / Salon: Headquarters Salon / Bakery: Bert’s Bakery / Bride’s dress: Lazaro / Bride’s shoes: Nine West / Jewelry: shorter necklace and earrings from J.Crew, long pearl necklace was a gift from Cody the day of the wedding / Groom’s suit: Seersucker suits from J.Crew / Bridesmaids: all their own / Pink Pontiac Star Chief: good friend of the family
Ali on Sep 27, 2011
UHM....GOLD CUPCAKE PAPERS. SQUEEP! Love how the overcast day actually helped the whole scene look MORE romantic. Just lovely!
mary dougherty on Sep 27, 2011
go michigan! I love to see my home state and the moody romantic feel of a rainy wedding day is irresistible
Kate on Sep 27, 2011
This wedding is absolutely beautiful. And I love the intro at the beginning. They have the cutest story! Congrats to the happy couple!
Stephanie Elizabeth {Fab You Bliss} on Sep 27, 2011
OH MY GOODNESS...this wedding, their story, everything is just fantastic! There isn't anyone thing I can pull out and say I love this the best...because everything is just awesome. Seriously love it!
Allie @HoneyBeeInvites on Sep 27, 2011
Such a beautiful, sweet wedding, just like the couple! I love it that they've been together for so long....so sweeet!!
Daisy on Sep 27, 2011
A perfect wedding with amazing details and story... all captured beautifully.
MAR on Sep 28, 2011
One of the most beautiful weddings I've seen! Seriosly I think that is my number one!! Everything seems absolutly perfect! Mar www.mar-blog.com
Elizabeth | Bridal Musings on Sep 28, 2011
Such a beautiful wedding and introduction. So romantic! Those car shots are awesome too!
Jodie @ Pink Frosting Wedding Shop on Sep 28, 2011
Absoultely Stuning! I love everything about this beautiful wedding!
Gary Walker on Sep 28, 2011
What a beautiful wedding and couple! Congratulations to all.
Ashley, Indie Atlantic Films on Sep 29, 2011
What a DREAM!! Love the handmade bowties and the beautiful color palette! Just stunning! :)
Teresa on Sep 29, 2011
There is almost nothing that I don't love about this wedding - so beautiful!
Aine on Sep 30, 2011
I'm pretty sure my flowergirl wore the same kind of dress as Jessica & Cody's. Adorable!
Jacquelyn on Sep 30, 2011
Love how romantic everything is.
Patricia on Oct 9, 2011
Just wondering where this wedding was held? i can't find the venue information
Lesley on Oct 17, 2011
I absolutely love the bride's dress!! I can't seem to find it anywhere on the Lazaro website- could you tell us the name of the style?
Lori M. on Nov 6, 2011
The venue is Greencrest Manor in Battle Creek. An absolutely beautiful place!
uma on Feb 3, 2012
nice
Martha on Apr 28, 2012
Where are the flower girl dresses from?
Great Lakes Love on Oct 3, 2012
LOVE this! The baby's breath aisle flowers are so pretty and simple.
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Tracy Park on Aug 4, 2013
great wedding, My studio is 3 miles from Green crest Love that place
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Melissa @ Personalised Favours on Oct 5, 2014
Is there any way of finding the photographer who took these shots? I have a wedding coming up next month and would like something similar.
100layercake on Oct 6, 2014
Hi Melissa, This wedding was captured by Amy Carroll. http://www.acarrollphotography.com Good luck!
Emma @ Favour Perfect on Sep 1, 2015
Love the umbrellas!