Olivia + Jeremy | White Barn Wedding at Etre Farms | St. Joseph, MI

August 3, 2024

Weddings

gorgeous white barn wedding at etre farms near saint joseph michigan by josh and andrea photography

No game could have prepared him for this. Jeremy had spent most of his college career on the gridiron, so he was comfortable in dealing with tense moments. All day he had enjoyed time with his friends, greeting family, and preparing for the celebration ahead. Even his final preparations and walk down the aisle were filled with the calm, fun-loving nature that Jeremy was well known for. But right now, in this moment, when he first caught sight of the white dress, everything changed. An excitement that had been growing all day now suddenly overflowed as Olivia walked down the aisle, more beautiful than he could have ever imagined. As she walked up next to him, Jeremy knew that out of all of the exciting moments in his life so far, this one truly topped all others.

The path towards this beautiful moment was filled with smaller, special moments throughout the morning leading up to Olivia and Jeremy’s ceremony. Laughter rose from both the bridal suite and the on-site putting green, as friends and family from all throughout Olivia and Jeremy’s lives joined in the festivities. In a flourish of emotion, Olivia’s bridesmaids were almost overwhelmed by emotion as they turned to see their best friend in the dress of her dreams, a sleek, stunning Roma Sposa gown, complete with lace sleeves and a cathedral veil. Her father, the first man she ever loved, glowed with pride and wonder as he turned around to see his little girl in her wedding dress during their own private first look. The crowds slowly began to arrive, and soon, Jeremy was standing next to his fiancé, a title she would only have for a few moments longer. Cheers emanated from all parts of Etre as Olivia and Jeremy walked out as Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, and as they stole away for their first ever husband and wife portraits, guests were able to peruse the multiple bars and expansive grounds of Etre. The grand Ballroom soon beckoned all to enter, and soon its white walls echoed with the celebration of speeches and dances. The live band provided by Sparks Media beckoned all to join them upstairs on the dance floor, as the party erupted to new heights. In order to take in the day, Olivia and Jeremy stole outside as the sun slowly set, offering them a quick breather and a sweet moment to themselves as they popped champagne and toasted to their love and marriage. By the time we were departing, Olivia and Jeremy were right where we knew they would be: dancing their hearts out surrounded by those closest to them on the dance floor.

Olivia and Jeremy, the life you both have built together so far speaks volumes of the life you will now have as husband and wife. The same qualities of loyalty, joy, and kindness that your friends and families shared about in their speeches are some of the rarest yet most impactful qualities one can find in their marriage. And yet, even in just the few moments we’ve spent with you, we can clearly see these qualities in how you interact with not only others, but most importantly, each other. You both bring such a light into the world, and now, that light can truly shine brightest as the two of you build your life together.

All our best!

J + A

gorgeous white barn wedding at etre farms near saint joseph michigan by josh and andrea photography