Winter Elopement Session at WestEndGR

I love a good winter wedding. There’s something beautiful about the way brides use white in their winter decorations. It’s elegant but also….clean? Refreshing? It just seems fitting with the snow and the newness of the year. A fresh start to the year- becoming husband & wife. While this session wasn’t exactly a wedding, it was certainly styled to be a winter elopement. Pro Tip: if you are wanting a cozy winter elopement venue check out WestEndGR. That’s where this and the previous shoot took place (I have them tagged on my Instagram!). Also, a lot of venues in the winter time give discounts for off-season! It’s a great opportunity if you’re looking to save a little money.

Grand Rapids Elopement Session 

This is from the same styled shoot I attended in January- it’s session three! The first two were a Valentine’s Elopement and a Bridal Session. Cruz & Alicia are actually engaged and are set to be married in 2025. While she hasn’t chosen a wedding dress officially, I think she looked absolutely stunning in this one! I loved the vintage feel of the sleeves but with the modernness of the cutouts on the sides. It was timeless and elegant feeling. Plus the addition of the veil just completed the bridal look. If there’s anything I miss most about wedding planning, it’s shopping for a wedding gown! Trying on different dresses with my family was a lot of fun. Each gown is so unique and it can make it hard to choose one!

Session Vendors

Venue: WestEndGR located in Grand Rapids Michigan; Gown: Timeless Bridal Boutique located in Grand Rapids Michigan; Florals: Mary’s Bouquet LLC located in west Michigan.