bride and groom standing next to a window in The Cheney Place in Grand Rapids for their wedding portraits

Corey and Elizabeth had their romantic winter wedding at The Cheney Place in Grand Rapids. It was the perfect space to host their wedding. With all of their family and friends, they had a beautiful ceremony lined with white pews, an arch with draping floral, and a rug that would be in their future home.

Elizabeth and Corey are such humble and beautiful people. The entire day there was a peace about them with excitement for their day. Liz got ready surrounded by her bridesmaids and mom. With funky couches and to sit in and do their makeup, and mimosas to start off their day, there was so much good energy about them. Liz’s mom and sisters helped her get into her dress, checking every detail, and helping her with her veil. It was a beautiful moment that she had with just the three of them. After putting on her final details, Liz walked around the corner to see her dad for the first time that day. He cried! It was so sweet! After lots of hugs, Liz walked around the corner to show off her look to her bridesmaids. More tears (happy tears!) were shed and hugs were given. Everyone was hyping Liz up telling her how beautiful she is! While Liz was upstairs with her girls, Corey was downstairs with his guys getting ready. They had a few beers and realized and hung out with one another. Corey’s best man helped him with his final details to make sure he looked perfect for his big day. While Corey was making sure he was ready for his big day, his dad was setting up their dessert table. He put every doughnut on the wall himself, set up the cake, strung the lights, and even built the wooden wall that the donuts were on. Everyone was prepping for the wedding and helping in the most wonderful ways.

Their friends and family filled the white pews. Liz’s mom and dad both walked her down the aisle where Liz and Corey saw one another for the first time on their wedding day. Liz was smiling from ear to ear. Corey looked like he was holding back tears and was the happiest man alive in that moment! It was the most beautiful thing!! As they said their vows, and exchanged rings, they stood on a beautiful artisan rug. While they were deciding details for their wedding, they were trying to decide which rug from the venue to use for their ceremony. But Liz’s sister did one better, she bought them one! This allowed them to take a part of their ceremony into their home in a beautiful unique way. They stood on that rug and promised one another that they would be their partner for life.

After their ceremony Liz and Corey had a moment alone in the back room and smiled from ear to ear embracing that they JUST GOT MARRIED. The emotions were high and the love was real. Their friends and family went up to cocktail hour and mingled while we took their wedding pictures with family and their wedding party. At the bar they had their specialty drink and it was named after their dog! If their dog couldn’t physically be there, at least he was part of their day in some way! After we took pictures of the two of them Liz and Corey exchanged their vows in private. They didn’t need it photographed, they just took that moment for themselves to share their hearts with one another.

Once their vows were said, it was time for the reception and the party to start. With speeches by their siblings and friends - bringing tears to everyone’s eyes from laughing so hard the mood was set. It was an amazing night filled with joy and laughter. Dinner was street tacos (literally the best) and there were a ton of tapered candles and it was the most romantic dinner. Soon after dinner Corey and Liz surprised some family members with cake - there were multiple birthdays on their wedding day and they made sure to include them in the celebrations. Then first dances took place under the disco balls and they were surrounded by their family and friends. After first dances, the dance floor was open and they danced the night away!

wedding rings and earrings are laid out on a vintange orange chair with the wedding veil cascading down the chair

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bridesmaids cheersing their mimosas with the bride | grand rapids wedding photographer

mother of the bride helping the bride get into her wedding dress | grand rapids wedding photographer

mother of the bride helping the bride put on her wedding veil, the bride is looking back over her shoulder smiling at her mom | grand rapids wedding photographer

bride is in her wedding dress putting her earrings on, in the second picture she is in her wedding dress in front of a vintage hutch and she is looking out a window and holding her wedding bouquet | grand rapids wedding photographer

first look with bride and her dad and her father is crying | grand rapids wedding photographer

bride is walking around a corner to show all of her bridesmaids her whole wedding look and has a first look moment with her bridesmaids, all of her bridesmaids look so happy and are smiling at the bride | grand rapids wedding photographer

bridesmaids are standing in a line smiling at the camera at the cheney place in grand rapids | grand rapids wedding photographer

close up picture of moody wedding bouquet and a second picture of all the bridesmaids standing together with their flowers and looking at each other and smiling | grand rapids wedding photographer

the picture on the left is a bride facing a window, but looking down at her wedding flowers. you can see her makeup and eyelashes perfectly in the light. the picture on the right is a portrait of the groom. he is leaning against the wall of the gran…

art deco glass table with the grooms details, his boutonniere and his wedding ring, laid on top | grand rapids wedding venue

groom is putting on his tie and his best man is helping him get ready for his winter wedding at the cheney place venue in grand rpaids

the groom and the groomsmen in the mens suite at the cheney place all holding beers and toasting the groom before the ceremony | grand rapids wedding photographer

the groom and his groomsmen are standing outside of the cheney place in grand rapids and grouped together in front of a window. all of the guys are leaning in to touch the groom and everyone is laughing | grand rapids wedding photographer

the groom and his groomsmen are standing outside of the cheney place in grand rapids and grouped together in front of a window | grand rapids wedding photographer

the cheney place wedding venue set up for a wedding ceremony. at the front of the ceremony space is an arch with cascading greenery and red flowers and the arch is on top of a red rug. the ceremony space is full of long white pews lining the aisle |…

parents of the bride handing off the bride to her groom during the wedding ceremony. the bride is hugging her dad | grand rapids wedding photographer

wedding ceremony at the cheney place. the bride and groom are standing in front of the arch and are exchanging vows | grand rapids wedding photographer

the bridesmaids and groomsmen are looking at the bride and groom as they say their vows to one another | grand rapids wedding photographer

bride and groom have their first kiss and a second picture of the couple holding hands and proceeding down the aisle with giant smiles

bride and groom portraits. the bride is standing in front of the groom with her back to his chest. his hand is on her arm bringing her in closer and he is kissing her on top of her head | grand rapids wedding photographer

bride and groom portraits. the bride and groom are standing facing one another and the groom has his hands on her waist and is kissing her forehead as the bride smiles at the camera. the second picture is of the groom sitting in a vintage chair, rig…

the bride and groom exchanged their personal vows in private | grand rapids wedding photographer

minimal table number card on a reception table. on the table is some greenery down the middle. the picture on the right is their drink menue, the signature drink is named after their dog and has a picture of their dog | grand rapids wedding photogra…

long farm table with gold chairs and long tapered candle sticks with greenery down the middle of the table. this moody romantic reception decor is so dreamy with the ambient lighting | grand rapids wedding photographer

custom wooden panel doughnut wall with trays of donuts and a single cake with donuts on top | grand rapids wedding photographer

the reception room had string lights from the ceiling, round tables and long tables, and each person had a unique vintage plate at their seat. | grand rapids wedding photographer

bride and groom are making their grand entrance into their wedding reception | grand rapids wedding photographer

bride and groom enter into the wedding reception and the groom brings the bride in for a kiss | grand rapids wedding photographer

everyone is sitting down while the maid of honor is giving her toast, everyone is laughing and smiling and lifting their glasses to cheers the toast | grand rapids wedding photographer

bride and groom having their first dance under the disco balls at the cheney place grand rapids venue | grand rapids wedding photographer

wedding guests are dancing under the dico ball and going crazy during the wedding reception | grand rapids wedding photographer

wedding guests are dancing under the dico ball and the bride and groom are dancing together in the middle of the dance floor | grand rapids wedding photographer

“Shelby was hands down the best choice we could have made for our wedding. It’s easy to see that she genuinely goes ABOVE AND BEYOND for her clients. She is so kind, easygoing, passionate about her work, and is amazing at what she does. I can’t recommend her enough. If you want to work with someone who is going to build you up, have fun with you, and be there for you on your special day, Shelby’s your gal. We’re so happy she was part of our day! “ Thank you for letting me be your wedding photographer!

Vendors

Photography : Monnette Photography (IG @monnettephoto)

Assistant Photographer: Leanna of Sage and Fern Photo (IG @sageandfernphoto )

Venue : The Cheney Place (IG @thecheneyplace)

DJ: Opus Events (IG @opus_events)

Florist: Eastern Floral (IG @easternfloralmi )

Bridal Shop : Ali Niole Bridal ( IG @alinicolebridal )

Makeup : Team Glam Detroit ( @teamglamdetroit // Savannah)