Pearls Events Favorite | It Started With A Cottage

I have had the pleasure of working at one of my favorite Lake Michigan venues twice in the last 2.5 years. Ventura Pines Cottage was introduced to me in 2007 by Melissa & Kyle. They booked the cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan to host their lakeside wedding and the views from the bluff are absolutely spectacular! Although the rain did not let up the entire day, it was a beautiful wedding and Melissa & Kyle were an absolute pleasure to work with.

It has been two years since we were planning their casual, laid-back wedding. And in the past two years, I've seen more casual weddings than anything else pop up on my radar. Everyone seems to love a great, casual affair with close family and friends near. I featured Stephanie & Bryce's homegrown wedding late last fall and simply adored their wedding details.

It seems like just yesterday Melissa shared these images with me and I hope they might inspire you as you plan your casual celebration.

[all photos from Jordan Ferney]