As we round out the year, I can’t help but feel so grateful and blessed. Not only did I have some absolutely unforgettable moments in my personal life, but this was the BEST year EVER as a Grand Rapids Michigan wedding photographer! I am so lucky that I get to spend my weekends celebrating LOVE with you. Not only that, I get to have fun while I do it? It’s truly a dream come true. Scroll through and let me know your favorite! And speaking of favorites, stay tuned on Facebook and Instagram, because I’ll be bringing back my end-of-the-year contest!
Hayley and Matt wanted a snowy winter engagement session, and Provin Trails is always the best place to do that!
Kayla and Justin braved the freezing cold for their winter engagement session downtown Grand Rapids!
Kevin & Elizabeth were all smiles at their Ivy House wedding in March!
Rae & Joe had two of my favorite things for their day – a reception at Ivy House, and their ceremony at a beautiful Catholic church! Their blog post is up next, so stay tuned in the next week or so!
I got the opportunity to check out the gorgeous new Venue Bella Giornata with WeddingDay Magazine!
June was full of amazing weddings, starting off with Sarah & Nate’s!
Bryan & Joellen had a gorgeous day!
My cousin Alysse found her forever on her perfect day <3
Heather and Andrew had maybe the most perfect engagement session I’ve ever done?? I’m obsessed.
I was excited to head back to one of my favorite venues a THIRD time this year with Emily & Bo at Ivy House!
Madison and Justin broke through any camera nerves by just letting go and having fun with it! They are so sweet together!
You know I only do the most special families, so I was ECSTATIC to meet up with Jessica & Chad again – with their newest addition! This kid has model-status already 🤩
Sam and Kelsey are so adorable and down for anything! I had a blast with these two at their engagement session!
Max and Zoe are so chill, they just work so naturally together 😻
You know nothing warms my heart more than repeat clients…except maybe when the kids call you Aunt Jessie 🥺 And somehow, Kimberly & Suporn’s kids have gotten even cuter since last year!
I gained another new niece this year!
Devon & Kelsey asked me to take some announcement photos! River is very excited to be a big brother 😻
Madi & Jon’s wedding was so perfect it was like a dream <3
With all of the aurora sightings this year, I NEEDED to capture it. I was so excited when Sam and Kelsey agreed to model for me! It was truly an unforgettable night!
Scott and Karin added some extra fun and surprises into their engagement session at Sixth Street Park!
I FINALLY got to celebrate with Britney & Jess! What a day full of joy and love <3
Another year, another updated family portrait for me!
When your best friend visits and wants some spooky witchy Halloween photos…you freakin oblige!
Max & Zoe’s November wedding was so stunning, I can’t wait to share more of these!
Speaking of stunning, Kayla & Justin’s waterfront wedding was one for the books!!
I had another repeat client squeeze in just before Christmas this year! (Hard to say no to your boss…but with a family like this, I wouldn’t anyway!)
Last but not least, the year finished off with Scott & Karin’s gorgeous wedding at New Vintage Place!
Thanks for checking out this year’s recap as a Grand Rapids Michigan wedding photographer! I gotta tell you, I am exhausted, but so so ecstatic with how the year went! If you want to make each others wedding dreams come true, let’s chat! Don’t forget to follow Jessie Silva on Facebook and Instagram!
Have fun!