I met Charlie and Mallory in the Fall of 2015 shortly after they became engaged. Instantly, I knew two things:
Mallory was a woman who knew exactly what she wanted; she had this wedding & all it’s gorgeous details planned out in her head.
Charlie has a sensitive side to him that most people do not see every day.
Fast forward to their wedding day on June 25, 2016, my first impressions were spot on!
Charlie and Mallory were married on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at the Walled Lake Church of Christ. While they were dating, Charlie asked Mallory on the best date ever to check out this church. Instantly, they fell in love and knew this is where they belonged. They felt completely at home here; they even became baptized together a few months later. Their relationship with God holds a very special place within their hearts. They believe He is the foundation which they have built their relationship, and now their marriage, on. Their church community made them feel so welcomed & loved that they even invited the entire congregation to witness them exchange vows in His house.
Their reception was held at one of their groomsman’s home on Wolverine Lake. The setting was perfect for vision Charlie and Mallory had for their wedding. Mallory’s favorite flower since she was a little girl is the sunflower & was the foundation of all the details included in their lakeside wedding celebration. Everything from the burlap wrapped mason jar vases that held sunflowers & baby’s breath, to the wood dessert stands, to the do-it-yourself rustic finishes, their reception was exactly how I pictured it would be. They even had Charlie’s all time favorite BBQ restaurant, Dickey’s BBQ Pit, cater their reception.
The evening was filled with tons of laughter and dancing, which took place on a huge barge out on the lake. How many times have you had the opportunity to party on a barge on a lake?? There was so much love surrounding Charlie and Mallory as they celebrated their wedding day that no one wanted to leave! I am incredibly honored to have documented their perfect wedding day; it was amazing!
Check out some more details of their wedding, as well as a sneak peek at their wedding photographs!
The Deets:
Church: Walled Lake Church of Christ, Walled Lake, MI
Reception: Private residence, Wolverine Lake, MI
Bride’s & Bridesmaid’s Dresses: David’s Bridal
Groom & Groomsmen Tuxedos: Men’s Warehouse
Hair and Makeup: Zealand Spa Salon, Commerce, MI
Bouquets & Boutonnieres: DIY by the bride
Cupcakes: Groom’s sister, Christina
DJ: Tracy Bierkamp
The Jams:
Bridesmaid’s Processional: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Bride’s Processional: All My Life (instrumental), KC & JoJo
Recessional: I Do, Colbie Caillat
Bridal Party Reception Entrance: Rock Party Anthem, LMFAO
Bride & Groom Reception Entrance: I Think I Wanna Marry You, Bruno Mars
First Dance: All My Life, KC & JoJo
Father/Daughter Dance: My Little Girl, Tim McGraw
Mother/Son Dance: My Wish, Rascal Flatts
Outside of the Church of Christ in Walled Lake, Michigan
Silhouette shot of the bride's beautiful wedding gown from David's Bridal
Detail shot of the bride's engagement ring & the groom's wedding ring on the bride's gorgeous DIY bouquet.
Mallory tying a corsage she made herself on her mother's wrist before the ceremony
Beautiful moment between Mallory and her Matron of Honor, Jennifer, as her bridesmaids help her get into her wedding gown
Mallory putting the final touches on her bridal look before the ceremony
Tearful first look between Mallory and her two sons.
The boys were so excited to see their beautiful mom!
Mallory's father stealing a glimpse of his daughter as he leads her down the aisle to her groom
Charlie's emotional first look at his bride was nothing short of amazing
Charlie teases Mallory that she can never keep a story short... so Mallory made sure to write her vows on a lengthy scroll of notes.
As a sign of unity of Mallory & Charlie with her two sons, they each poured a different color sand into a jar to represent their new family.
Emotional exchanging of rings
A final prayer before God, the foundation of their relationship
You may kiss the bride!
Awesome DIY shipping pallet sign at the reception
Personalized beer koozies served as wedding favors for guests
Beautiful sunflowers & baby's breath in mason jars wrapped in burlap were the focal point of the guest's tables.
Amazingly colorful & delicious cupcakes for dessert, made with love by the groom's sisternI
A modern guest book for all their guests to sign
It's not every day you get a escort to your reception on the water by the Wolverine Lake Police Department!
Charlie & Mallory sharing a cupcake... before he tried to smear it all over her face!
Beautiful bridesmaids Lucy, Lisa, and Matron of Honor, Jennifer, with the bride.
A quick capture of Charlie and Mallory during their Matron of Honor's speech
Speech by Best Man & brother of the groom, Chad
The newlyweds grinning ear-to-ear during their first dance
Mallory dancing with her father
Charlie & his mother, happy as can be, during their dance
Paying tribute to Charlie's favorite BBQ restaurants, Dickey's BBQ. PS- It was AMAZING!
Mallory sneaking a kiss while dancing with her son
Mallory's sons & Lucy's son acting silly during the reception
The flower girl dancing with her father
I grabbed Mallory's sons for a little surprise photograph for their mom!
Mallory and Charlie lighting a floating lantern with the Anniversary dance winners, Therese & Dave
Exiting their wedding reception in style, surrounded by the ones they love & sparklers!