Annais and Brogan’s July 2025 wedding in northern Michigan was the perfect blend of intimate romance and elegant celebration, beginning with a private ceremony surrounded by their closest loved ones before opening into a stunning lakeside reception overlooking the water.

 

Their wedding day embraced a refined palette of dusty blues, soft sky blue tones, blush pinks, ivory, and crisp whites — colors that felt effortlessly romantic against the natural beauty of the lakefront setting.

 

Annais and Brogan chose the beautiful Crouse Memorial Chapel for an intimate ceremony with their closest friends and family. Nestled in northern Michigan, the historic chapel offers a quiet, meaningful atmosphere that feels both sacred and timeless. Its classic architecture and serene surroundings created the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt private ceremony before the larger reception festivities began later in the evening.

 

The smaller ceremony setting allowed every detail to feel intentional, emotional, and deeply personal — exactly the kind of atmosphere that makes a wedding unforgettable.

 

 

Following the ceremony, guests gathered at The Perry Hotel for a larger celebration overlooking the breathtaking shoreline of Lake Michigan. Known for its historic charm and iconic waterfront views, the hotel offered an elegant yet relaxed setting that perfectly complemented the couple’s refined coastal aesthetic.

 

The sweeping lake views, soft summer light, and romantic blue color palette made every part of the evening feel effortlessly beautiful. Northern Michigan weddings always carry a certain magic in the summer months, and this celebration captured it perfectly.

 

 

One of the most distinctive elements throughout Annais and Brogan’s wedding stationery was the use of custom die-cut oval shapes woven consistently throughout the entire design collection. Rather than relying on traditional rectangular stationery, these soft oval silhouettes added movement, elegance, and a slightly vintage-inspired feel to the overall presentation.

 

The oval details appeared throughout nearly every paper element, including:

• The invitation suite details card
• The table numbers
• Custom accent pieces incorporated into the seating chart
• Personalized “thank you” cards placed at each guest’s plate in place of traditional menus

 

To further personalize the design, we created a custom monogram for Annais and Brogan that was subtly carried throughout multiple pieces of the wedding paper collection. Rather than overwhelming the design, the monogram was incorporated in understated, elegant ways that tied the entire suite together beautifully.

 

Guests first saw the monogram within the invitation suite, then again on the custom wax seals used to secure the “thank you” cards placed at each reception setting. These thoughtful repeated details helped the wedding feel uniquely theirs while creating a polished, signature look across every part of the celebration.

 

 

From the intimate chapel ceremony to the breathtaking lakeside reception views, Annais and Brogan’s wedding was a beautiful example of how cohesive details can completely transform a wedding experience. The soft blue palette, fine paper textures, custom die-cut shapes, and meaningful monogram elements all worked together to create a wedding day that felt romantic, intentional, and timeless.

 

 

- THE VENDOR TEAM - 
Planning & Coordination: MerryMakers
Photography: Jen Kroll Photography

Flowers: AR Pontius Flower Shop
Wedding Gown: Grace Loves Lace