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Hunter + Michele | Wedding at Presqu’Isle

April 26, 2017

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We are so excited to share our first Wedding of our 2017 season with you all!!! It’s one that pulled our heartstrings and inspired us for the whole year.

Hunter + Michele have a love you tell people to wait for. You want their kind of love for your friends, you want it for your kids, you want it for yourself. I honestly could have sat down with any one of their wedding guests and each time told a new story about how great these two people are to their cores. They have this welcoming and warm personality that overflows to others. It catches you and fills you up. We even had a wedding guests come up to me and Sam and out of the blue said “I’m just so happy, I don’t even care it’s raining.”

None of us cared it was drizzling, in fact it added to the carefree fun that the two of them radiate. We ran through puddles huddled under umbrellas, we twirled on porches and we had the best day. We were too happy, too busy, too excited to do anything but celebrate the marriage of two people who were meant to be together. Michele + Hunter glowed as newlyweds.

I just adore Michele! She’s full of joy and she’s entirely kind-spirited. I had so much fun with her and her bridesmaids this morning!! They’d excitedly cheer and praise their BFF when I started posing her, and they even helped me arrange her elegant dressing gown! This girl squad was fantastic and so fun!! Plus these blue and white robes they all wore were PERFECTION!!

Hunter bought his bride-to-be a beautiful bracelet and a handwritten note, which she read after she put her new jewelry on.

Then Michele burst out laughing!!! The card instructed her to read the note first, which said that he hoped she’d love her new anklet!!! She and her mom couldn’t stop laughing as they made the switch from her wrist to her ankle!

Between giggles, Michele’s mom helped her into her Wedding Dress. These two girls just giggled and giggled having the room to themselves! Covering their faces with their chiffon and tulle dresses and then laughing at each other through the fabric!

Her Bridesmaids were all hugs and happy tears when they saw her fully dressed as a Bride.

These two got under Michele’s blusher veil and it was like watching pure magic.  

Whatever sweet nothings Michele whispered in her flower girl’s ear, this little doll was captivated.

And then her Dad saw her. Very sweetly, he kept hugging her and holding her hands. It was clear that he was in awe of his little girl.

She also had a first look with her Stepfather Dana, who came in the room tissues in hand. Michele has four amazing parents who love her more than words.

Michele’s final first look was with Hunter’s mom. She gave Michele her “something borrowed” which was an heirloom ring. Mrs. Candy then sweetly wiped away the tears that followed!! The gentle love that these two share reminds me of the sweet way my own mother-in-law loves me. Michele, it only grows deeper and better from here.

The boys got ready in the same brick, historic manor house downstairs.

Hunter has such a fun relationship with his mom and dad. They all have this on-going banter with each other!

Michele’s gift and card seemed to be a hit! 🙂

Goodness gracious, Michele!!! Friends, isn’t she just breath-taking?!

Michele’s Dad and Stepdad were the cutest huddled under this umbrella. The weather pulling extended families together before they walk their girl down the aisle.

Portraits with this fun bunch!! Love the soft blues and grays in their color palette!!

Still swooning at how perfect you two are for each other!!

Hunter + Michele met in high school and although they didn’t date until shortly after, their friends predicted their future. Best man Kyle, jokingly reminded everyone in the room that he tried telling Hunter sooner. When these buddies were in high school, Kyle wrote that Hunter should date Michele in Hunter’s yearbook!!!

Michele’s matron of honor and Hunter’s sister spoke about how Hunter had told her when he first started dating Michele that he knew she was the one.

Michele’s stepdad gave a speech where he spoke about what it was like when Michele was in the hospital for a few weeks and there was this boy that would always be there with her. He saw how devoted Hunter was to caring for Michele.

A full handful of their friends and family members wanted to give speeches about their love for the Bride and Groom brimming with funny stories and truths about the love they’ve already witnessed from their relationship. We were laughing, we were crying, and then we were laughing again. The joy in that tent was amazing!

Even during their Engagement Session last Spring, Hunter kept offering to carry my camera bag up the grassy hill and Michele brought me cold bottled water even though I was being paid to serve them!! Shoot, I can’t stop talking about those selfless hearts of theirs.

Crowd pleaser: Hunter’s signature dance moves to retrieve his wife’s garter.

Hunter + Michele,

You two are the real deal. Everything about this day was so fun and full of joy! You two are inspiring. Effortlessly, gently, unconditionally you love each other. Let me just tell you that the whole day your guests came up to both of us and shared stories of you two, which is such a testimony to how your relationship already impacts this world in a positive light. We are so honored and thankful to have been there to capture this perfect day! Wishing you both a fun and joyful marriage! We love you!

Love,

The Tuckers

Details:

Wedding Photography | The Tuckers Photography

Hair + Makeup | Dare to Be Unforgettable (Hair) and Tickled Pink (Make Up)

Venue | Presqu’Isle

Catering | 3 Thirft Chicks

Dessert | Happily Ever After Bakery

DJ | High Note DJ

Florals | Everlasting Flowers

Bridesmaid’s Dresses | David’s Bridal

Groom’s Attire | Jim’s Formal Wear

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