Adam + Claire // wedding

Reason #582 I love weddings: how they can creatively showcase what is most important to a couple in a way that celebrates who they were, who they are, and who they will be in their married life. For Adam and Claire, that list of important things includes Disney (especially the movie The Princess and the Frog), their cats, Alpena, and each other. Their wedding day was absolutely “them” and capsulated each of these loves in a fun and unique way. 

Alpena, Michigan, is the couple’s home away from home and served as the perfect backdrop for their mid-May destination wedding. They said their “I do’s” at St. Anne Catholic Church, stopped by the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, and celebrated at Presque Isle Lodge.

  
Claire graduated first in her class at University of Michigan Law School! Double the congratulations!

  

We weren't expecting the fog, but it ended up being amazingly gorgeous.

Doreen Thomas of Classic Designs did the centerpieces and all the beautiful, whimsical florals.

Claire and her dad started the party with a choreographed Father/Daughter dance.

Congratulations again and again, Claire and Adam! 

- Abi S

Adam + Claire // engaged

Adam and Claire first met online, so they spoke on the phone before meeting in person. They both remember being smitten with the other’s voice. Their relationship clicked right away and has only gotten better with time. Adam says, “The gut feeling of knowing we're right for each other has only been confirmed with time. Over the years, each new aspect of our relationship has always come so easily and agreeably. Each year we become even closer and I adore her even more. I love the life and family we've built together more and more as time goes on.”

Adam proposed to Claire at the African Elephant Exhibit at the Cleveland Zoo (she really loves elephants). The ring is unique, inspired by The Princess and the Frog (check out the photo below). They’re planning to marry in May 2015 in Alpena, one of their favorite places to spend time together. I’m super excited to be their photographer!

Meeting and working with these two so far has reminded me of how special the “little things” in a relationship are. It’s the little things that attract you to someone, that create memories, that connect you time and time again. It’s those little things that are sustained as the years past and things change a bit. Adam and Claire have the ability to laugh at the little things and bond over the little things. They surely have a bright future together!

“Adam is my best friend, plain and simple. I didn’t know it was possible to spend so much time with one person and still enjoy our time together.”

- Claire

- Abi S