Grand Rapids, Michigan | Elegant Summer Wedding at CityFlatsHotel

Hannah and Josh’s summer wedding at CityFlatsHotel downtown Grand Rapids was one of my favorites from 2021. I photographed their engagement session earlier in the year and I knew their wedding was going to be AH-MAZING.

Both the ceremony and reception were at CityFlatHotel’s ballroom, which is a gorgeous space with historic architecture. The day started with getting ready in the hotel suites; Hannah’s Bella Bianca dress was absolutely stunning! Before the ceremony, Hannah had a first look with her dad and with Josh. We also took the time to take the majority of the family portraits before the ceremony.

After the ceremony the wedding party hopped on the party bus to head to Aquinas College for portraits during cocktail hour. This large group was such a blast to work with!

I asked Hannah about how her and Josh met and about their first date. “Josh and I met at Michigan state through Greek life. Our houses were paired up for “Greek week” and he was my partner for a dance event. Our First date was in Okemos where we both ordered fancy chicken tenders! We also both left them at the table after boxing them to go.”

Here’s also their proposal story from Hannah. “Josh had planned to propose in March 2020, the weekend Covid took over. He rented a room at one bourbon and invited 50+ people to celebrate. It was postponed and eventually cancelled due to Covid. (All without me knowing). 10/10/20 Josh and I went to brunch and we walked to the blue bridge where he proposed. When we got back to our home close family and friends were waiting in the backyard to celebrate! He even hired a bartender!!”

Hannah and Josh’s wedding was one of my favorites of 2021. Their elegant ceremony turned into a fun reception with lots of laughter and dancing.

Vendors:

Photography: Sydney Marie Photography
Venue: CityFlatsHotel
Planner: Chantall with RSVP Events
Florist: Ludemas Floral
Cake: Cakabakery
Music: Ace wedding DJ
Transportation: Affordable limousine
Wedding dress: Bella Bianca Chicago