Cara + Noah | Grand Estate Wedding at Venue 3 Two | Grand Rapids, MI

July 10, 2024

Weddings

lovely romantic estate summer wedding at venue 3two in grand rapids michigan by josh and andrea photography

How can you add to perfection? The day had already been everything she had dreamed and more. The morning came and went without delay, the formalities of the ceremony and speeches beautifully captured Cara and Noah’s love, and she was finally married to the man she had spent her life with for the past few years. Nothing could make this day better. And yet, Cara could feel that something unexpected was about to happen. As she and her new husband stepped outside, one thing rang clearly out: a tiny “yelp” from the third member of their family Mel. As Cara and Noah ran to give their fur baby all the love she had come to expect from them, they both knew “This couldn’t be more perfect.”

Venue 3 Two welcomed bridal party and vendors alike as the morning began with a flurry of preparations. While Noah and his groomsmen arrived with all of the energy of men ready to take on the day, the private bridal suite became a tiny “oasis” for Cara as she donned her Alyssa Kristen inspired gown and began to prepare for what lay ahead. Although he knew he wouldn’t be able to actually see Cara until the ceremony, Noah was still full of a nervous, almost giddy, excitement as he strolled to the place where he and Cara would recite their vows to each other. Kindness and love poured from their lips in a moment that made time almost stand still, as Noah was able to touch her for the first time all day, softly holding her hand through their vows. The ceremony could not come quickly enough for either of them, and before they knew it, the years of waiting finally paid off as they walked back up the aisle as Mr. and Mrs. Eastman! While guests enjoyed the beautiful grounds of Venue 3 Two during cocktail hour, Cara and Noah quietly slipped to the back halls of the estate to sign their marriage license with their grandparents standing in as their witnesses; a testament to Cara and Noah’s love and respect for their families and all those who had brought them to this point. As if the surprise appearance of Mel wasn’t enough, the day ended with a stunning sunlit golden hour session in front of the mansion, followed prompted by a party led by the one and only Luxx Entertainment, a party that would last well into the night.

Cara and Noah, after pondering for a while on how to put this into words, we just have to say: we loved watching you two get married. Every little interaction, the playful joy you two share, and the way you both involved both your family and friends into your day just felt right from beginning to end. There is a unique depth to your relationship that not many couples your age have, and as you both have been there for each other through good and bad times in the past, we know that that same loyalty and love will carry through the many years you both are husband and wife. So many congratulations to the newest Mr. and Mrs. Eastman, you both are so easy to celebrate!

All our best!

J + A

lovely romantic estate summer wedding at venue 3two in grand rapids michigan by josh and andrea photography