Carrie + Zac // Holland, Michigan

I was recently thinking about something another bride said in her vows and how it reminded me of my bride and groom from last weekend, Carrie and Zac. She was talking about timing. How she and her husband were not waiting on fate but on timing… or something along those lines. It is amazing to me how in life the big things in our lives happen because of timing, a certain person comes into your life, or connects back to your life at a certain time, or some event happens that puts you at a certain party with specific friends, and it can change the trajectory of your life. The monumental things in our life that change our paths are oftentimes not intentionally chosen or sought after but extremely dependent on timing.

Justin and I had the crazy opportunity to shoot two weddings last weekend, one here in Michigan, and one in Colorado. I spent my day last Saturday celebrating with Carrie and Zac with their family and friends. Justin went to school with Carrie and grew up going to the same church as Zac so there were a lot of familiar faces at their wedding.

Carrie and Zac were not really strangers before dating, they grew up in the same town, with similar friends, connected in different ways, but then the timing that brought them together was perfect. I think back to when I first met Carrie and how quickly life can change, all through the perfect timing.

Zac and Carrie are a power couple. They planned this wedding in a handful of short months, building things together, decorating everything beautifully, and creating their dream wedding. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for you guys. Thank you for letting me capture your beautiful day. Congratulations!!

Vendors //

Makeup / Lynnae Oostema

Dress / Becker’s Bridal

Venue / The Midtown Center

Caterer / Adeline Leigh

Florist / Jackie Brooks

DJ / Michael Tharp

Favors / Allyssa Honderd