Kylie + Joe | A spring wedding, filled with color | St. Joseph, MI

May 28, 2025

Weddings

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

The sounds of the preparations faded into the background as he walked away from the white barn. Joe, with his vow book in hand, slowly strolled towards the secluded patch of grass, just out of earshot of the venue. He took a deep breath, opened the pages of his vows, and began to recite the words he had carefully crafted for his bride. He had been waiting for this moment for this day for over a year, and he was determined that it was going to be perfect. Even though he wouldn’t be reciting these words out loud til much later in the day, Joe knew that he would soon see Kylie face to face. As he finished the last line of his vows, he heard the grass behind him rustle, a sign that his bride had arrived. Grabbing his handkerchief, he spun around, and the day they both had been looking forward to finally commenced.

Kylie’s dreams for her wedding design all coalesced around one beautiful concept: color. Bright, spring tones and hues danced off the walls of the white ballroom as the sun rose over Etre Farms. The florals, hand-picked by Etre’s design team, brought the perfect accent to the grandiose space, decorating the tables and surrounding area with a natural, garden-like aesthetic. Each bouquet for Kylie’s bridesmaids was filled with the same, joyful palette, specifically crafted and wrapped with the bespoke touch of a ribbon created from the fabric of each bridesmaid’s dress Kylie had worn in their own weddings. Emotions rose as she shared this special moment with her dearest friends, but nothing could compare to the emotions of the moment that was waiting for her outside the venue. There her groom stood, reciting and reviewing his vows one last time before the events of the day began. Handkerchiefs were a necessity for this first look as tears flowed not only from Joe as he saw his bride for the first time, but also for their parents as they tearfully looked on from the windows, filled with thankfulness and joy that this day had finally arrived for their children. After a few quiet moments together, Kylie and Joe’s bridal party joined them on the back lawn for final preparations and last well-wishes before guests began to arrive. Etre’s campus welcomed guests to the quaint garden bar with ceremony libations and live music, drawing all into a sense of calm expectancy for the ceremony that was soon to follow. It seemed almost poetic that Kylie and Joe said their vows under an arch specifically crafted by Kylie’s father, with the proclamation of their marriage creating a wave of cheers and celebration throughout the crowd. As cocktail hour commenced, the crowds dispersed across Etre’s grounds, enjoying the sights, the sounds, and the unique entertainment provided by the Tipsy Burros and live guest portraits by A. L. Karr studios. The announcement of Kylie and Joe’s entrance into the reception could only be described as “electric,” as the grand ballroom erupted into shouts and cheers. A delicious dinner prepared the guests for what would soon become a packed dance floor, with the curated tunes presented by the live Beatmix Music Band. While the dancing and music roared into the evening, Kylie and Joe stole outside for one last intimate moment together, as they cut their cake, shared some wine, and strolled off into the sunset of a simply perfect wedding day.

Kylie and Joe, your story is truly an inspiration to us all. We’ve had the opportunity to watch you stand with each other through ups and downs over the past year or so, and we’ve seen a strength and beauty in your relationship that some never attain in this life. There is a beautiful depth to you and your love, and it’s a depth that will now show the world what a true marriage looks like. It has been our greatest honor to spend this season of life with you, and we could not be more thrilled to present your beautiful wedding day to the world in the moments below.

All our best!

J + A

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