GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER • currently booking 2026 + 2027 weddings

Meijer Gardens

From the moment you arrive, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, romantic walkways, stunning sculptures, and serene garden views.

At Frederik Meijer Gardens, lush landscapes and bold architecture set the stage for a celebration that’s uniquely you!

Dreaming of a wedding that feels fresh, elegant, and designed

just for you?

What makes  Meijer Gardens so great?

With seemingly endless options for your ceremony and reception, you can choose a setting that perfectly fits your vision, budget, and guest count.

You won't have to feel like you're doing the same as everyone else, because everything can be tailored to you!

Options to suit any size wedding

Multiple spaces to host from 5 to 450 guests

THEY HAVE...

A worry-free dinner and reception for your guests

An in-house caterer and bar services, and take care of reception set-up and tear down

Unique setting options that create a dreamy and luxurious feel for your wedding

Dozens of indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony and reception, highlighting a variety of beautiful gardens or bold sculptures and architecture

A team you can trust

An award-winning professional events team to help make your dreams come true

You WANT...

Meijer Gardens offers endless scenes around the grounds to accommodate any size wedding, but one of my favorite ceremony sites to photograph is the Waterfall!  It's incredibly picturesque, and surrounds you and your guests with lush greenery, set in front of a beautiful waterfall and koi pond.  Tucked away deep in the Sculpture Park, your guests will be transported to your very own Secret Garden!

  • Partial shade for perfect lighting
  • Seating for up to 200 guests
  • Tram service transportation to the ceremony for your guests and
    wedding party

Waterfall Ceremony

Meijer Gardens offers endless scenes around the grounds to accommodate any size wedding, but one of my favorite ceremony sites to photograph is the Waterfall!  It's incredibly picturesque, and surrounds you and your guests with lush greenery, set in front of a beautiful waterfall and koi pond.  Tucked away deep in the Sculpture Park, your guests will be transported to your very own Secret Garden!

  • Partial shade for perfect lighting
  • Seating for up to 200 guests
  • Tram transportation to the ceremony for your guests and wedding party

Waterfall Ceremony

The Huizenga Grand Room & Atrium is one of the most striking reception spaces Meijer Gardens has to offer.  The expansive windows helps to keep you feeling surrounded by nature, and the room itself gives you the space for everyone on your dance floor!

• Room to accommodate up to 450 guests
• Beautiful views overlooking the Wetlands
• The stunning Chihuly chandelier as a backdrop

let's chat, jessie!

Huizenga Grand Room & Atrium

MORE of my favorite Portrait Areas at Meijer Gardens

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English Perennial Garden

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Arid Garden

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Rooftop Sculpture Garden

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Tropical Conservatory

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Japanese Garden

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Waterfall

MORE of my favorite portrait areas at Meijer Gardens

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English Perennial Garden

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Arid Garden

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Rooftop Sculpture Garden

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Tropical Conservatory

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Japanese Garden

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Waterfall

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MADISON & JUSTIN

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Jackie & Charlie

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Zach & Gina

Meijer Gardens Weddings

My Final Thoughts

Why your Grand Rapids wedding should be at Meijer Gardens

Simply put, Meijer Gardens is not only a dream for photographers, but for everyone involved.  It is one of the premier venues in Grand Rapids, and conveniently located for all of your guests.

Despite being right off the highway, you'll feel like you've slipped into your own personal paradise the moment you drive in, and you'll be treated like royalty to boot!

No matter the weather, budget, or size, you can rest assured knowing you'll have the perfect wedding day!

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This is where the magic happens! ✨

Ok, so I've sold you on getting married at Frederik Meijer Gardens. Now it's time to get you your own gorgeous images just like these! All you have to do is fill this out and you’ll be on your way to the Jessie Silva experience!

Here’s where we move you from overwhelmed to excited.

(Spoiler alert: it includes a lot of dad jokes.)

That's me!  I am a Grand Rapids wedding photographer with nearly 20 years of experience!  I have photographed weddings in a dozen states and even more venues.  From ballrooms to backyards, I've seen it all!  So I'm here to offer my expertise on my favorite venues and to help make your day smooth, fun, and stress-free!

Who the heck is

Jessie Silva?