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Gabriella & Matthew: A September Castle Farms Wedding | Charlevoix, MI

What can I say about Gabriella & Matthew’s September Castle Farms wedding? Other than being absolutely gorgeous all around, Gabriella & Matthew are two of the sweetest humans ever and the kind of beautiful souls that you instantly want to be great friends with. I’m so glad I got to be a part of their special day and got to capture all of their sweet memories.

 

 

All the way from getting ready, to an awesome party on the dance floor, Gabriella & Matthew’s day was full of so many sweet moments. Their bridal party was a blast, Gabriella shared the sweetest first look with her parents followed by an absolutely adorable first look with Matthew. I honestly don’t think there was a person involved in this beautiful September Castle Farms wedding that didn’t cry at some point throughout the day because they were just so genuinely happy for this sweet couple on their special day.

I’m so excited to share some more from their day here on the blog! Make sure to scroll through the blog to see all the gorgeousness that was their wedding day ❤️

Congratulations again, Gabriella & Matthew!

 

Bride's dress and shoes for Castle Farms wedding. Bridal detail images for September Castle Farms wedding. Bride and Bridesmaids gather in front of the Mushroom Houses in Charlevoix before Castle Farms wedding. Bride poses with florist for Castle Farms wedding.Bride's dress and wedding flowers posed in the bridal suit at Castle Farms. Bride prepares dress to get ready for her Castle Farms wedding day.Bridesmaids help the bride into her dress before her first look at Castle Farms. Bride looks through Castle Farms window overlooking her ceremony space in the Queen's Courtyard.

Gabriella shared an emotional first look with her parents after getting ready with her girls. I think we were all crying after witnessing this sweet moment.

Bride gets ready to see her parents during a first look at Castle Farms. Bride cries while seeing dad for the first time at Castle Farms wedding.

The Sweetest First Look!

Gabriella & Matthew shared their first look in the Butterfly Garden at Castle Farms. They decided to read letters to each other first. This made for an extra special moment before they turned around and saw each other for the first time.

Bride and groom prepare to share their first look in the Butterfly Gardens at Castle Farms. Bride cries while groom reads her a letter during their first look at Castle Farms. Bride wipes away tears during first look in the Butterfly Gardens at Castle Farms. Bride and groom share a private moment in the Butterfly Gardens at Castle Farms. Groom hugs bride during first look in the Butterfly Gardens at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan. Bride and groom smile at each other during their September Castle Farms wedding portraits. Bride smiles while holding her wedding bouquet at Castle Farms wedding. Bride and groom share a moment in front of the Queen's Courtyard at Castle Farms.Bride and groom walk together around the grounds of Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan during their September wedding day. Bride and groom touch foreheads while posing in front of Castle Farms duck pond. Groomsmen gathered around the groom at Castle Farms wedding. Bride surrounded by her bridesmaids in the Butterfly Garden at Castle Farms. Bride and bridesmaids bouquets on display at Castle Farms wedding Wedding party pops champagne and toast during Castle Farms wedding.

Matthew & Gabriella’s ceremony was held in the Queen’s Courtyard at Castle Farms. It was emotional and oh-so special!

Groom waits anxiously for bride during Castle Farms wedding ceremony. Bride walks up the aisle to meet groom during September Castle Farms wedding. Bridesmaids bow their heads during prayer at wedding ceremony at Castle Farms. Bride cries during wedding song at September Castle Farms wedding Guest cries during Queen's Courtyard wedding ceremony at Castle Farms. Bride tears up during wedding vows at Castle Farms wedding. Bride and groom share first kiss during their Queen's Courtyard wedding at Castle Farms.

Gabriella & Matthew held their reception in the East Garden room at Castle Farms. I love, love, love receptions held in this gorgeous room. All the white and natural light are a photographer’s dream!

I always try to sneak the bride and groom away for some sunset photos, but at Castle Farms you absolutely have to have sunset photos. There are just so many gorgeous spots to take pictures, you definitely want extra photo time! Plus these two cuties got to spend more time and just wrap up in each other on their special day!

Bride and groom hold hands while walking in the main courtyard in front of Castle Farms.Groom smiles at his bride in front of a Castle Farms fall statue. Bride and groom smile in front of fountain in the courtyard of Castle Farms wedding venue. Groom hugs bride while kissing her in front of the fountain at Castle Farms.Bride and groom share a smile during sunset photos at Castle Farms. Bride and groom take sunset photos during September Castle Farms wedding.Bride & Groom take pictures in front of blossoms during September Castle Farms wedding. Bridal portrait in front of Castle Farms courtyard. Bride and groom embrace during sunset photos in front of Castle Farms main courtyard.Bride and groom head back to reception after taking sunset photos together during their September Castle Farms wedding day.

 

 

 

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Venue: Castle Farms | Website

Photography: Mandie Forbes | Website

Videography: Mid Michigan Wedding Video | Website

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