The Best Wedding Vendors in Elk Rapids, MI

The Best Wedding Vendors in Elk Rapids, MI

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697 Wedding Vendors in Elk Rapids, MI

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Wedding Love Film Bridal Studio 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI
  • Offer

At Wedding Love Film, we know every couple’s love story is unique. That's why we offer an à la carte menu to personalize your wedding film. Select the key moments and add-ons that matter most to you, from the ceremony to reception highlights, creating a custom video that fits your vision and budget. Let’s work together to craft a wedding film that captures the magic of your special day, exactly the way you want it.

As a fellow photographer, working alongside Anthony Hagen has been a truly remarkable experience. Anthony’s talent and dedication to his craft as a wedding videographer are evident in every project we’ve collaborated on. His ability to capture the essence and emotion of each moment is unparalleled, and his cinematic storytelling adds a magical touch to every wedding film. Anthony’s professionalism and easygoing nature make him a joy to work with, both for me and for our clients. He has an incredible eye for detail and a knack for being in the right place at the right time, ensuring that no precious moment goes unnoticed. The way he seamlessly blends into the background while capturing stunning footage is a testament to his skill and experience. I have seen firsthand how Anthony’s videography perfectly complements my photography, creating a cohesive and comprehensive visual narrative of the couple’s special day. The couples we’ve worked with have always been thrilled with the final results, and it’s clear that Anthony pours his heart into every project. I highly recommend Anthony Hagen to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and passionate wedding videographer. His work is truly exceptional, and I look forward to many more collaborations in the future.” Feel free to adjust or add any specific details that reflect your experience working w
Jean H., 4 months ago
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Heirlooms and Lace Studios 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Heirlooms and Lace is a destination wedding photographer creating timeless heirlooms from the love stories of elegant, fun-loving couples. Ashley is the take charge, get shit done photographer who will love on you and your people like family. With nearly two decades of experience, Ashley understands the need for a schedule & yet adaptable to change as the day unfolds. Will ensure we get done what is needed, but will give the flexibility for you to still take in the day with some alone time & time to celebrate with your people.

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Ashley is a top-tier wedding photographer. We did an engagement session with her prior to booking her for the wedding, and she was quick to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera. After booking the wedding with her, Ashley gave us many vendor recommendations and even helped us find our officiant since that was something that we were struggling with. At some point between the engagement session and wedding, Ashley called us and told us that a conflict with our wedding date came up and that she needed to be out of state that day. She had already come up with a few options to present to us, and we chose to keep our contract and let a different photographer fill-in for Ashley. Ashley knew this photographer, had worked with her before, and trusted her. And we trusted Ashley. Having the other photographer fill-in for Ashley worked out seamlessly and I was never worried about it because of all of the discussions we had. The week before the wedding we had a final consult call with Ashley & the other photographer where we discussed every last detail. This was great because it put us all on the same page, plus let us voice our opinion on a few topics (timeline details/what types of photos to prioritize/etc.). I left this call feeling confident that the photographer knew what needed to be done on the day of the wedding and that I wouldn't have to worry whatsoever that she would miss anything. I would book Ashley all over again EVEN if I knew that she wouldn't be the one actually taking the photos!
Julia, 2 months ago
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Nicole Leoné Miller Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I've been behind the camera more years that not. I've gotten on lots of planes, driven many miles, and gotten up before the sun for the sake of a good story. I like collaborating and telling a story that resonates true to my subjects.

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Nicole is one of the most talented photographers I’ve ever worked with. I’ve ben shooting weddings since 2010 and I’ve worked with dozens / hundreds of great and not-so great photographers. Nicole is one of the elites. You will not regret getting to know her and working with her. She has an amazing personality, a calm demeanor, and an eye for detail and beauty that is really worth writing home about. Do not sleep on this! Hire this wonderful person asap.
Birchfields, a year ago
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Danielle Leeanna Photo LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Oh heyyyy! I'm Danielle but you can call me Dani. And it's more than a job to me to capture beautiful moments. I just have to say I'm so JAZZED you here! I'm a Michigan-based HOT MESS. I wish that could be my professional title. But if you must Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer is the professional version.

One of the best decisions we made! We’re so glad we picked Danielle to photograph our wedding. She also did our engagement pictures and they turned out amazing. She was super great with responding and making sure we got exactly what we wanted. 10/10 will be recommending to everyone planning a wedding!
Ashley L., 3 months ago
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Bellum Artistry By Gabriel Frank 

5.0

  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

You feel as if you have never felt so stunningly elegant , those around you can not help but to let their eyes linger, gazing at your siren like allure. I enhance your beauty customizing each look and highlighting your best features. Making sure that you look flawless for your event. Giving you personalized care and comfort. Seeing your eyes light up as the transformation comes to it's completion is the most rewarding and delightful part of the experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
Gabriel and her assistant were amazing! Everyone looked so pretty and felt very comfortable. They were super accommodating with different skin needs and hair types! Highly recommend for your next event!!
Devan P., 2 months ago
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Root & Arrow Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

We are Richard + Amanda! A husband + wife photography duo who've been shooting weddings together since 2012. We are visual storytellers + passionate about documenting love in all it's forms. Available in Michigan & beyond.

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Amanda and Richard shot our engagement photos and our wedding photos x2! The pandemic was so hard but they made rescheduling and then changing our minds and having two weddings so easy! They are awesome to work with and make your nerves go away while being photographed. They are also down for anything, including trudging through 3 feet deep snow in December to get winter wonderland photos. The product you have to cherish at the end are like none other. I love Amanda’s moody and real style that perfectly captures the moment. Would highly highly recommend.
Aubrey M., 3 years ago
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Jen Marie Imagery 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi!! I'm Jen, the heart and soul behind Jen Marie Imagery! I'm passionate about creating unforgettable memories through my lens. Beyond being a dedicated photographer, I'm a coffee lover, taco enthusiast, concert junkie, Netflix aficionado, and proud pet parent. My journey with photography started as a childhood passion, using up all my mom's film on disposable cameras. What began as a hobby transformed into my life's calling in 2016 when I booked my first wedding. From that moment, I knew I had found my true purpose. There’s nothing I love more than photographing love!

Jen is amazing. Book her right now, you won’t regret it. Seriously, do it. Both my husband and I were a bit camera shy and nervous about getting our professional photos done but from the moment we met her, Jen put us at ease. Not only did we feel comfortable taking photos with her, but I felt she really captured us, our joy, and our love for each other in all of the photos. After our wedding she sent us hundreds of photos, and every single one is a treasure that I can’t stop looking through. We’ve gotten so many compliments and many have said these are the best wedding photos they’ve ever seen. She’s so committed to you, she even stood in a down pour and slid down a wet hill to get the perfect first look photos. Book her, you will not regret it.
Katie, 6 months ago
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Sol Luna Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,398
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

* INQUIRE THROUGH WEBSITE * Sol Luna Photography is a Destination Wedding Photographer based out Michigan serving Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids, New York City, Italy + Worldwide. Lyndsey is a talented and dedicated wedding professional that strives to provide couples with photographs that capture the depth of their story. Specializing in Documentary Style photographs and fine art portraitures. Lyndsey offers a variety of collections to ensure that every memory is photographed. Lyndsey also has optional add on's available such as Film Photos + Wedding Weekend Coverage.

Lyndsey was amazing through our whole wedding process; from engagement photos, meetings, and the wedding day! She helped two people who generally don’t like their pictures taken feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Her style of photography was exactly what we were looking for and we are so thrilled with the outcome. Lyndsey set up a meeting prior to our wedding and created a whole timeline for photos that went along with what our coordinators at the venue had planned. As a big planning person this was so nice for me to see how the whole day would fit together. My favorite thing about working with Lyndsey was just her in general. She is truly a kind person who is passionate about her work. She has an eye for photography that I haven’t seen in any one else’s work. The poses that she created felt natural and came across beautifully. I can’t recommend her enough. If you are looking for timeless looking photos that don’t fit into that standard wedding photo box then she is the one for you! I am so thankful to have worked with her during my wedding journey, she made everything amazing! I look forward to working with her again in the future.
Erika, 5 months ago
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Miranda Joly Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hey there, I’m Miranda, chaser of gorgeous light and captivating love stories. I’m a sucker for romance, and I would love to be the one to capture yours. As a hopeless romantic myself, I want to get to know you as more than just the couple I will be photographing for a few hours – I want to dive deep into your love story. How did you meet? How can I bring out your story through my photography? The day of your wedding is among the most special days of your lifetime. I want you to look back at these photos and be able to re-experience all the feelings and emotions running through you and your family on that day.

Miranda Joly Photography was the perfect wedding photographer for our special day. Miranda was timely and straightforward. Her passion for her work and flexibility showed in her results (our photos). Miranda made me feel so comfortable on my wedding day, helping set expectations and ensuring everything was planned and ready to go. She got some of the best shots of us and our friends and family on the dance floor. I would highly recommend Miranda Joly Photography to anyone looking for a wedding (or any other type of) photographer. She made us feel so comfortable, beautiful, and happy on our day. We had lots of video chats and emails to set expectations and review everything before, during, and after the wedding.
Jade, a month ago
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Ewbank Films 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hey! I’m Adam, a wedding videographer obsessed with love based in Detroit, Michigan. Marrying the love of my life inspired me to pick up a camera and start documenting all the unique ways love is expressed. Capturing couples in the moment not only preserves a memory — it allows us to revisit the unparalleled feeling of a first kiss as a married couple or the shock of discovering your third cousin has serious dance moves.

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Adam was absolutely incredible to work with from the very beginning! We were initially drawn to him because of his amazing work but after our initial planning call, we were totally sold. His calm demeanor was so helpful on our wedding day. He quickly and seamlessly fit in with our wedding party and guests. He made us feel SO comfortable and gave us the freedom to be 100% ourselves. He was kind, professional and a ton of fun. It’s obvious how much Adam genuinely loves his job and we were blown away when he produced our teaser video literally hours after leaving our wedding. We are so excited to see the full film and honestly wish we could think of more reasons to have Adam film us (lol). If you are considering hiring videography services for your wedding, our only advice is to run, don’t walk to book Adam at Ewbank Films!
Deven Ryan, a year ago
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DJ - A Better DJ And Photographer Nationwide 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI
  • Offer

We will make your reception fun for all of your wedding guests! We have provided top level DJ-MC services for over 25 years in budget friendly packages. We also offer spectacular wedding photography and HD Video. Visit our site and see over 1 million photos, thousands of reviews, and some great package prices. If you give us a call before you book any of these vendors you'll quickly learn why over 15,000 couples have chosen us to help make their special day magical. All packages include expert planning assistance, which will take away a lot of the stress associated with planning your wedding! We are available nationwide including your area!

I have now been to two events that A Better DJ & Photographer were hired for. One was a wedding. They kept the crowd dancing for hours, they were fun! The other time was a 20th anniversary party - once again, they made it fun for everyone that attended.
P. H., 5 months ago
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Treehouse Studios Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi! I’m Karly, and capturing wedding days is a dream come true for me! I love it so much and I cannot wait to help you bring your vision to life! If you want a photographer who feels like an old friend, and seamlessly blends into your celebration while documenting all the candid emotion and directing the editorial moments you are dreaming of, that's me! I’m all about connection, legacy, and family. My clients rave about how easy I am to relate to and how I make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Awarded Best of Zola
Karly worked with Seana Hope photography for my wedding photos. I would 100% recommend karly. She helped me with my veil, helped me get a stain out of my wedding dress, made everyone in my bridal party laugh and smile and was so fun to work with. She had creative ideas for photos and was committed to giving my husband and I the photos we desired. She’s amazing!
Amanda W., 2 years ago
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Taylor M Zinn Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hello, hello! My name is Taylor Zinn! I am based out of Harrison, MI. A small town right in the middle of the mitten. ​ Besides photography my favorite roles are being married to my best friend of 11 years and raising our two kiddos, 2 y/o & 9 y/o. I live for warm ocean views and pretending I have free time to read books. I'll have a full collection ready for the day I finally retire! Coffee is the real m.v.p and The Office reruns will always be on in the background (after Bluey has ended of course!).

If you’re looking for a photographer, please consider using Taylor. My husband and I were so lucky to find her for our engagement photos and wedding. Our photos turned out amazing! We will definitely be using her for all our special moments we want photographed!
Brie G., 2 months ago
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Juneberry Media 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I'm a love storyteller from Grand Rapids, Michigan. I primarily photograph weddings and engagements in and around the Midwest as well as destination weddings. I aim to tell love stories as honestly, candidly and uniquely as possible and I hope those attributes come across in my imagery. I firmly believe Love is Love and that everyone deserves beautiful images. I promise I will go above and beyond for you and be genuinely invested in your photographs far beyond just taking pictures. I've told hundreds of love stories and I hope to tell yours one day.

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It is really hard for me to put into words just how amazing Katie and her husband Matt are. We found them through our friends who used them for their wedding. We knew we wanted to do a destination wedding, and our friends had attended one the year before in Jamaica which Katie and Matt photographed. Because of that wedding, they chose them to be their photographer for their wedding in Michigan. After we saw the photos from the destination wedding and our friend's engagement photos we knew they would be perfect for us. After we saw our friend's wedding photos we knew made the right choice. Katie and Matt from the beginning were super helpful and were incredibly integral on our wedding weekend and day. When they arrived in Mexico, they met up with us and started to work immediately. They came to our rehearsal helping us decide where to put our camera for filming the ceremony and other helpful advice for the day of. They helped find the PERFECT first look location. On the day of the wedding, Katie and Matt were energetic and came ready to help put us to ease. Katie and Matt just have a way of making you feel at ease and then make you look like models. They did a great combination of classic portraits but a lot of candid photos mixed in (which were my favorites). They stayed through the our whole reception and the photos we got look out of a bridal magazine. We had a secondary shoot the day after as a Trash the Dress photo shoot, and the sunset photos we got look like post cards. The only down side of using Katie and Matt is that they gave us too many photos we want to print and get framed! Book them for your destination wedding (or Michigan wedding) and you will absolutely be making the best decision!
Stephanie B., 6 months ago
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Sweet Caroline Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Celebrating love is the best high for me, and getting to do this job where I not only see love, but see the connection, those free-spirit giggling moments, and those ugly real moments… that is what truly keeps my world spinning. My art is all about honey-kissed warmth and sweet fire-burnin’ connections. It’s about capturing and sharing those intimate moments that feel like movie moments, real love in raw form.

We just did an engagement shoot with Caroline and we love our photos!!! They are so amazing, I added one of my faves. It’s so clear in our results how amazing and creative she is at her job. It’s funny bc in the moment it can feel so awkward and unflattering and then I see the results and i’m amazed at how great they are and how beautiful I feel in each one. Caroline has been nothing short of fantastic to work with she makes it so easy. I am certain she was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer and I am beyond excited!
Kamryn K., 3 months ago
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Avery Kate Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi, I'm Avery! I am West Michigan born and raised, with a bit of a roaming side. You can find me traveling the great outdoors, reading a good book or sunset watching at the lake. I thrive on God’s great love and creation. Farming runs deep through my family roots, so I guess you could call me a farm girl. I’m a homebody at heart, with a passion to adventure. I fell in love with photography when I picked up my mom’s old camera in middle school. I'd capture everything from blades of grass to the cattle on my farm. 5 years later, using my cattle as models has turned into photographing weddings and capturing everything from portraits to families.

Awarded Best of Zola
Avery was amazing! She was great with communicating with me about the weather and good times and days for photos leading up to the shoot. Then she arrived on time and was very professional and had poses picked out for us and directed us through the whole thing for amazing pictures. A very short amount of time later we received our beautiful sneak peeks- followed very closely by the rest of our gallery! Could not recommend more I am very happy with her and her work!
Jess W., 2 years ago
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Sydney Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,800
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I'm Sydney and I own Sydney Marie Photography out of Grand Haven, Michigan. I I've been a wedding photographer since 2012 and have photographed over 200 weddings from Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Holland and everywhere between. I started in photography in 2008 and travel all over Michigan for weddings.

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When I was looking for a wedding photographer, Sydney stood out against the rest of them. She is so quick to email you back, is friendly and knowledgeable about all aspects of weddings. When it came to our engagement session she gave us ideas for locations and just made the whole experience so fun and easy. My husband hates his photos being taken and he enjoyed our engagement session and loved talking to Sydney's husband who was with her. When it came to our wedding day, Sydney has this awesome questionnaire that answers everything! There were questions on there I never even thought about!! She showed up early and found places for portraits and checked in on me. She's just the sweetest and made our day so special, even through the stressful parts. She was a blast at our reception dancing with everyone on the dance floor while taking photos, like I said she made the day even better. We were sitting in our hotel room the night of our wedding and I got a Facebook notification from Sydney Marie Photography, Sydney had posted 10 photos from our wedding, I couldn't believe it and it made me so happy. I can't thank Sydney enough for everything, if you're looking for a photographer do not hesitate and hire her.
Sarah, 4 years ago
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Anthology On Main 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

For general inquiries, please visit my website. Anthology On Main is an alternative paper florist, specializing in flowers handmade from book pages! Although my business is based in Kansas, I ship flowers all over the US! I handcraft your wedding flowers from the pages of your favorite books, using your favorite flowers (no matter the season) and in your choice of colors! We'll work together to create truly unique keepsakes from one of the biggest days of your life. As a cherry on top, my flowers don't require any preservation after your wedding day and will last for decades to come!

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Katie was a breeze to work with! I am not big on real flowers and wanted something that would represent my husband and I. Her prices are comparable to real flowers and are even more lovely! I love that her flower designs mimic real flowers and that foliage was an option. She took the care to make sure I had what I wanted and sent me multiple pictures during the process and of the finished result before we picked them up for the wedding. She accepted my feedback and made changes to the bouquets to match my vision. I still have my bouquet and my husbands boutonniere as keepsakes that remind me of our special day. I would use her services again and again!
Amy L., 3 years ago
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M/K Studios LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

M/K Studios LLC is a wedding photographer based in Houghton, MI. We specialize in capturing adventurous weddings and intimate elopements in the enchanting regions of Northern Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. We are passionate about capturing the essence of your love and adventure, and we strive to create timeless images that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mary went above and beyond in every stage of the process to ensure all of my concerns and wishes were addressed, even some that I wasn’t aware of yet. Her planning and communication was professional and kind, her presence on the day was warm and helpful, and the images we received blew us out of the water. I really cannot recommend MK studios enough.
Kyle, a year ago
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True Colors Creative 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Established in the beautiful desert of Las Vegas in 2018, True Colors Creative, previously JBH Video + Photo, is proud to be a women-owned and operated business with a passion for capturing incredible moments. Serving the Southwest region including Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California, we are ready to capture your moments and provide you with professional videography and photography services that will leave you breathless

Our experience working with True Colors Creative was nothing short of exceptional. From the very first interaction, Jazz and their team had an effortless, easy, and trusting communication style that immediately put us at ease. Their uplifting, supportive, elegant, and truly special work captured the magic of our wedding day in a way that we'll treasure forever. Jazz is the most amazing human to work with - there are not enough words to describe how truly magical they were and how deeply they helped us on our day. We are eternally grateful for Jazz and the True Colors Creative team, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Alyssa C., 4 days ago
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All Things Considered gr 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 3 services
  • Starts at $1,195
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Your wedding day is a celebration of love and the start of a beautiful journey; but with so many decisions that often leave your head swimming, it’s easy for this special time to quickly become more stressful than you want it to be. That’s why we're here! The service of All things Considered goes beyond planning; we are your advocates, prioritizing you and your vision so you can be fully present with each other and actually enjoy your engagement. We will take the time to understand you, reassure you, and help you create the wedding you desire, by guiding you through the wedding planning process and managing every less-than-magical detail.

Rachelle was an amazing asset to helping me plan and execute my wedding. Leading up to the big day she communicated expectations with me as well as communicated with other vendors and made sure everyone knew what was happening. We used her day of timeline service as well and it was very helpful to see an exact schedule of when everything would happen. The day of was absolutely amazing! As some minor issues came up (to no fault of Rachelle) she handled them with ease and I did not even know anything was wrong since she took care of things so quickly. I would always recommend All Things Considered GR to anyone looking for a day of coordinator!
Lucas and K., 10 months ago
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Madalyn Muncy Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi, I'm Madalyn Muncy-Piens, the lady behind the lens over here at Madalyn Muncy Photography. I'm not into being the center of attention so I keep your wedding ALL ABOUT YOU. I'm all about balance, so I'm the perfect combination of organized and flexible, proactive yet not overbearing, knowledgeable but not bossy, and a comforting presence both with and without a camera in hand. When you hire me, you get someone who genuinely cares about comparing photos of our dogs, sharing recipes for dinner, and listening to your book recommendations. Check out my website or Instagram to learn more about me!

Awarded Best of Zola
Madalyn was probably the best photographer we could have asked for, it was like having a friend instead of a vendor throughout the day. She just does a great job of capturing candid and genuine emotion, and after getting all of our photos back we loved how she was able to capture us (and pretty much everyone else) looking great and having fun without being overly posed. In addition, she was so incredibly organized and professional throughout the entire process, she got us our timeline and I was able to use that to build the rest of our day-of-schedule around it. She communicated early and often and always made sure she got the list of required photos we wanted so we didn’t miss anything. Since she also hadn’t photographed at our venue before, she set up her own meeting with the venue before the wedding to get a tour and walk-through so it wasn’t a surprise on the day of the wedding. She was assertive when she needed to be to wrangle our families for photos but otherwise was extremely flexible in getting shots if the plans changed! Especially since our wedding was late in the winter and we decided against a first look, she made sure to have a lighting assistant on hand to help coordinate additional flash and we got some great evening photos, and the second shooter who helped out had some awesome ideas for important shots too. Also, she got us engagement photo sneak peeks within 24 hours and got us our wedding sneak peeks (40+ photos!) within 48 hours of our wedding. She just made the entire planning experience and photo sessions so comfortable and fun.
Sarah and B., 4 years ago
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Copper Stitch Photo Co. 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi! I'm Claire, owner of Copper Stitch Photo Co. and lover of all things weddings. I'm a documentary style photographer that thrives on intimate moments and capturing your day authentically. I'm also a 2025 bride so I know exactly what it's like to be planning a wedding!

Claire took photos for my husband and I’s wedding, and we couldn’t recommend her enough! She was fun, professional, and took AMAZING photos. We consistently get compliments on our photos. Both our families as well as bridal party really enjoyed working with her, which is why I recommend her to all my newly engaged friends. One of the best decisions you can make for your wedding day is having Claire be apart of it!
Brooke D., 5 months ago
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Trevor Ritsema Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Trevor Ritsema Photography is made up of Trevor who is the photo and editing guru and Melissa who is my second shooter and business behind the scenes lady. With over 12 years of happy couples, dazzling photos, thousands of laughs, some tears (mostly good), and counting! Here, I keep it fun, light, and authentically you! I believe in preserving the adventure of life. From the big “I do” milestones to everyday family moments, I know how much value a single photo can hold. Let’s preserve those memories the way they should be: Natural, real, and just how you remembered it, while having a good time and good laughs.

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I cannot say enough good things about Trevor Ritsema Photography, so this is going to be a long review. Trevor and his wife Melissa are amazing! My husband and I are so happy we were able to have Trevor and Melissa capture our day! They didn’t miss a beat! My husband and I are pretty awkward when getting our picture taken, but Trevor and Melissa are so easy going and made the experience fun! I was nervous for family photos because everyone is excited and getting everyone together is a lot like herding squirrels, but Trevor had a system and we had them done in 20 minutes! My sister in law was 8 months pregnant and wasn’t feeling well, so she left family photos and went to the reception before we could get pictures with her. Trevor noticed she was missing and found her later to get a picture of her and my brother. I thought that was so nice of him to do. Trevor sent us some sneak peaks a few days after our wedding and sent us all our photos 5 weeks after our wedding which was faster than his estimated time. He sent us over 1300 photos and they are all gorgeous! My husband and I had so much fun looking at all the photos and reliving our day! Trevor is very responsive through email and text and answered all of my questions in depth. One of my bridesmaids got engaged shortly after our wedding and, after seeing our sneak peaks, she loved the photos so much she booked him for her wedding! Trevor Ritsema Photography is phenomenal!!
Ann M., 4 years ago
VRA PHOTOGRAPHY 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I aim to professionally document the wonders of your celebration in a way that feels easy, relaxed, and enjoyable for you. My creative background provides a unique aspect to my photography. It combines high-quality and top-of-the-range equipment with an individual perspective.

When you are hiring Veera, you are not getting yourself a photographer, you are roping in a magician, and the master of capturing emotion. Veera covered my wedding that spanned 3 days, and was filled with events, music, dance, color and laughter. I have never met someone as professional, fun, kind, accommodating and talented as him. He was the best vendor I worked with through the wedding planning. He knows exactly what to do, the shots to take and angles to capture. His skill and talent will immortalize many an occasion, and with guarantee, compel you to relive the joyous event. The hues in his pictures are the most vibrant combination and contrasts, and you will soon learn that he’s elusive to normal surfers of wedding websites on the Internet, and rightfully so, for he is your surprise find. Should you ever have the good fortune of landing his services, you will look at the outcome and realize that he has put his time and soul into it. I do not wax eloquent about people for any reason other than the fact that they simply deserve it and he is one of the very few people I’ve ever written this for. I can count on my fingertips the people that I’ve left reviews. Veera, bless your heart, you’re a great guy, with the gift of photography from God, but you enhance it with your good nature, absolute professionalism, sense of timing and the oodles of creativity you possess. I do not wish to have any other photographer for any milestone of my life will follow this. Hire him without the slightest doubt and he will make your moments look like they’re straight from a magazine, without all the fuss and with everything that’s real and tugs at your heart.
Sanya V., 3 months ago
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Mary Shelton Media 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Featured on Today show and Wedding Day Magazine. I believe everyone deserves to have life's biggest moments captured on camera. But photos turn into heirlooms when the moments are documented in a way that feels absolutely authentically you. No forced emotions, no fake smiles, and certainly no awkward prom-pic poses. Whether you’re dressed to the nines on the day of your wedding or, the dirty white dress that spent more time on the dance floor than the altar let’s capture the authentic you and have a damn good time doing it.

Mary was such an incredible photographer and person to work with for our wedding!! We are not too comfortable in front of the camera and she did such a fantastic job helping us and coaching us so our pictures were the best they could be. The day of the wedding she went above and beyond to make sure it was special and memorable and I cannot rave about her enough. We love Mary!!!
Delaney and J., 2 years ago
Kirsten Wray Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi, I’m Kirsten, the creative heart behind Kirsten Wray Photography! Since 2008, KWP has been capturing life’s most amazing moments, right here in Indianapolis and beyond. After earning my Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ball State University, I followed my passion for photography to the vibrant city of Indy, where I’ve been telling stories through my lens ever since. Whether it's local events or adventures across the globe, I’m all about creating stunning, authentic images for my incredible clients. Let’s make magic together!

Kirsten Wray Photography was absolutely fantastic to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, Kirsten's communication style was direct, effective, and genuinely sweet - she immediately put us at ease as a couple who doesn't usually love being in front of the camera. Despite having a huge family that was challenging to wrangle, Kirsten was professional, prompt, and thorough in getting all the group shots we wanted. The finished photos are of excellent quality and editing, capturing all the special moments of our day in a way that exceeds our expectations. Kirsten went above and beyond to deliver amazing photos, and we couldn't be happier with the results. We highly recommend Kirsten Wray Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Sephrah, 2 months ago
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Flowers by Alaina 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hey there! My name is Alaina. (Uh-Lay-Nuh) I am the head artist behind the flowers. I started this company in 2020, but have been playing with flowers ever since 2018. We have a great team of full time florists waiting to bring your dreams to life.

I have used Flower’s by Alaina for many different occasions over the past few years, always beyond happy with her beautiful work. Booking her to create our bouquet and boutonnière for the biggest day of our lives was easily my favorite, and the best decision. She created the most beautiful arrangement, bringing to life what I envisioned when speaking with her about the florals and look we were going for. She makes it seem effortless, always providing quality and stunning presentations of her talent through her arrangements. You will not regret booking her for your florals!
Madison, 2 months ago
Keepsake Designs 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $1
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Unique custom designs for todays couples. Full service florist specializing in Weddings and Events. We customize each quote with a focus on your vision and your budget. Your special day should be a statement of your personal style! It is our intention to take your vision and transform your ceremony and reception into the wedding day setting of your dreams. Our elegant and romantic floral arrangements vary from vintage to nautical, tropical, and rustic styles - perfect for any desired theme. Keepsake Designs will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests, setting the perfect mood for your celebration of love.

Stephanie was great to work with from beginning to end. The flowers were beautiful! We would definitely recommend Keepsake Designs. We received many compliments. She did a wonderful job on the arrangements using inspiration photos from my daughter including making pocket boutonnières for the groomsmen. She also provided glass vases for the bridesmaids to display their bouquets at the bridal table. I was kept up to date via text with delivery as well as clean up. We received quotes from 3 other florists and Stephanie was by far the most reasonably priced. I wish I had better pictures to share since we don't have the photographers' photos as yet, but we had a 26' garland for the chapel, flowers attached to every other row, bouquets for 7 bridesmaids and the bride, 7 pocket boutonnières for the groomsmen and the groom, 2 regular boutonnieres for the fathers, 2 corsages for the mothers and then 12 centerpieces.
Claudine V., 2 months ago
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Horizon Wedding Films 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Documentary style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I usually reply within 48 hours. If you don't hear back from me on Zola, please fill out my Honeybook form through my website: Horizonweddingfilms(dot)com/contact. Hey I'm Tim! I'm really easy going and love creating wedding films that let couple's step back into their wedding day years later! I love filming the in-between moments of the wedding day because that's where the real, non-scripted versions of people lie.

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Working with Tim was so fun and easy and he made our elopement in Garden of the Gods an absolute dream. We loved his professionalism and his swiftness in contacting us back if we had any questions. One of the best communications I have ever had with a vendor. We did not meet him in person until our big day and I was not even a bit nervous since he made us feel so secure in his work and professionalism. I would 10000% recommend his services. He made us feel so comfortable and special without being in the way. His coaching and suggestions were also phenomenal. Thank you, Tim, for making our wedding day so special and keeping those memories alive through your gift in film!
Windy, 2 years ago
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment 

5.0

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is a musical entertainment company that offers an unrivaled musical experience for clients around the country. We currently service over 25 metropolitan areas throughout the lower 48, and provide musical entertainment for hundreds of events every year. Our past clients include The United Nations, Lockheed Martin, Nationwide Auto Insurance, The Shell Oil Corporation, and many more. No event is too small or large for us. Louis Pettinelli Entertainment has musical ensembles that range from a soloist to a 15 piece party band, and everything in between!

I was blown away by the talent of the musicians, they really take their craft seriously. I requested a Roaring Twenties theme from Louis Pettinelli and they went above and beyond to make it happen. The singer Karlea was phenomenal and did an amazing job of keeping our guests engaged and entertained. The musicians were all courteous, professional, and exceptionally talented. They dressed appropriately for our wedding theme and many of the guests at the Hawthorne Hotel wanted to take pictures with Karlea in her Twenties attire. In addition to being a wonderful experience, they were also a great value for the price. These are top quality musicians and we paid a reasonable price for the band. I highly recommend this group for your wedding.
Rochelle P., 3 months ago
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Akachi Media | Videography 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

From beginning to end, our goal is to capture the beauty of your love and preserve memories that will last a lifetime. Akachi Media blends together the raw beauty of your wedding day to create a heart warming experience.

I have had multiple encounters with Kyla and Akachi Media. She created a promo video for me that showcased my work as an event planner. It was BEYOND what I imagined it would be. It was clean, professional, and received a lot of praise from my clients as well as friends and family. The video portrayed my work, in a way that directly aligned with my brand and ultimate vision for my company. I am still swooning over it, months later. Kyla also took my professional headshots. It is very rare to find someone who knows your angles immediately and portrays you as if you took the photo yourself! Her work is flawless. She will always have my business.
Morgan Bates, 8 months ago
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Erin Evangeline Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I'm Erin. I'm a photographer, traveler, and wide-eyed wonderer. I split my time between the Midwest and my bungalow near the beach in Oceanside, CA. My favorite pastimes include exploring Disneyland, watching Schitts Creek & Ted Lasso, and cuddling my dog. I have a loud laugh. I love cabernet franc, chocolate chip cookies, and I'm on a constant search for the best tacos in the world.

Erin was just so easy to work with from the first point of communication on email prior to the wedding to tidying up before to during the wedding and after. It's a full service experience and she is just easy-going and great at capturing the moments! I even saw her dancing and enjoying herself during the Money Dance- so fun! Highly Recommend
Paige with Bliss Events, 4 years ago
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Riddle Road Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

With 12 years of experience, Julie Riddle masterfully blends the timeless art of classic 35mm film with the precision of digital photography. Specializing in photojournalistic photography, she captures candid, emotional moments that tell a compelling wedding day story. Her expertise ensures a perfect balance between the nostalgic charm of film and the modern clarity of digital images. Julie’s work is characterized by natural, spontaneous shots that beautifully document the genuine essence of each couple's special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Please hire Julie for your next capturing of memories!! wonderful to work with and has EXCEPTIONAL talent
9lemons LCC, a year ago
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Kiara’s Sassy Shutters 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hello there!! I'm here to give you a meaningful, stress-free, and authentic experience while capturing your love in a unique way. I want to help you throughout your entire planning process. Together, let's document your memories and create beautiful images. My hope is that your photos leave you with effortless memories. I'm based in Texas but I travel all over the world. I am a creative photographer with 5 years of shooting experience. I also just recently learned videography! I've enjoyed photography my whole life but never knew how amazing it was to actually be behind the lens and bring my vision to life.

I had both my engagement pictures taken by this wonderful photographer and my husband and I are so in love with them. She was very quick, very professional, and makes you feel very comfortable.
Shay, 9 months ago
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Grand Rapids Bartending 

5.0

  • Bar services & beverages
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI
  • Offer

After many years of bartending in various environments, we decided to bring our bartending expertise to the wedding industry. With well over 10 years of bartending experience, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you plan and execute a wonderful bar experience for you and your guests. When we aren't bartending, you can find us spending time outdoors with our friends and our fur babies, playing trivia, or looking for our next adventure.

We hired Grand Rapids Bartending for our Fall 2023 wedding. They were AMAZING!! They helped us come up with perfect his and hers drinks and they were a hit! Our guests loved how interactive they were and knowledgeable! Their prices are budget friendly. I cannot say enough good things!
Alexis H., 6 months ago
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Small Beginnings Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

Hi there! My name is Mackenzie. I am 25 years old born and raised in New Boston, Michigan where my studio is located. I love traveling and going to new locations so don't hesitate to ask me. I have worked in Healthcare for almost 7 years. I'm blessed to be able to do Photography in my free time and now make it a full time second income. Something I have realized in over three years of owning my business and creating precious moments is that a captured moment can tell a thousand stories and you should never hide yours. Capture every moment. Wanna know more about me? Message me and let's chat soon.

She was amazing! She was my photographer for my wedding and I honestly couldn’t ask for anyone better for the job. She was professional but so friendly and easy to talk to! She had amazing ideas, things I would never think of.. so thank you so much for going above and beyond for chad and I. I will definitely use your services in the future.
Jennifer Smith, 4 months ago
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Mollan Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I've been specializing in weddings for nearly 15 years. My style includes capturing the many genuine moments that occur during the wedding day in an unobtrusive and low key way. Documenting the day in an artistic and non cheesy way really tells the story of a couple's big day. I feed off the energy from couple's and their guests and craft a story of their day through photos. On a personal note, I have a loving wife, 3 kids and 2 dogs!

Awarded Best of Zola
Matt is by far one of the best single shooter photographers I have ever met. He is everywhere he needs to be to get all of the amazing shots you want. He is so easy going and professional! You will love every single picture he takes and it will be hard to pick what ones you will want in your wedding album, and on your walls. He gets to know you on a personal level and listens to what you want. He is the best!!
Jennifer , a year ago
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Jai Peppler Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Elk Rapids, MI

I will be your memory maestro, your laughter conductor, and your keeper of timeless tales. With a camera in hand and a heart full of whimsy, I will turn moments into magic and memories into masterpieces. I will grab your joy, hold onto your smiles, and create photo stories that will tickle your heartstrings and bring a twinkle to your eye, freezing every moment in time for you to cherish forever.

Jessica was our photographer for our wedding. It may have been a micro wedding but our pictures were grand! Jessica captured details that I could never thank her enough for. She listened to what my thoughts were and collaborated with her own vision which resulted in the most beautiful photographs! I will always recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Kelly & B., 9 months ago

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