Stafford’s Perry Hotel Wedding Photographer

Stefanie and Brandon were married on a lovely July day at the Stafford’s Perry Hotel in Petoskey, Michigan. A few of my favorite moments were Stefanie’s family wandering by the salon where she was getting ready in the morning, hopping on the historic trolley to head down to the water after the ceremony, the huge group shot of all their friends and family in front of the Perry Hotel, and Stefanie’s emotional first dance with her dad. It was an honor to document their lovely wedding celebration. Cheers!

Sailboats on the water in Petoskey Michigan

Stafford's Perry Hotel peeks out behind trees

Stafford's Perry Hotel in Petoskey sign and balconey

Visitors ride the historic trolley in Petoskey

Bride gets hair and makeup done at Salon Nouveau Vous in Petoskey

Little girl pees through salon window at bride

Bride and bridesmaids pose in matching shirts at a park in Petoskey

Bride and bridesmaids walk to Stafford's Perry Hotel to get ready

Sister of the bride helps bride zip up wedding dress in Perry Hotel

Bride is silhouetted in window as her sister zips up her wedding dress

Brides smiles putting on earrings in Perry Hotel

Father and daughter first look at the Perry Hotel in Petoskey

Father embraces daughter during first look in the Perry Hotel lobby

Bride and bridesmaids smile with flowers at a park in Petoskey

Bride and bridesmaids laugh holding flowers

Bride smiles with flowers at a park in Petoskey

Bride and bridesmaids cross a street in Petoskey with two little kids holding hands

Groom and groomsmen pose in a park in Petoskey

Groom and groomsmen laugh together at a park in Petoskey

Musicians warm up in a tent before the wedding ceremony begins at the Stafford's Perry Hotel

A guest holds a wedding program as the ceremony starts

Bride and her father walk down the aisle under a tent at the Perry Hotel

Groom smiles watching his bride walk down the aisle in Petoskey

Father of the bride hugs the groom while the bride and her mother smile

Wedding ceremony at the Stafford's Perry Hotel in Petoskey Michigan

Bride and groom hold hands and gaze sweetly at one another during wedding ceremony

Guests smile during wedding ceremony under a tent at the Perry Hotel

Bride and groom hold hands and exchange wedding vows

Sister of the bride and groom smile during wedding ceremony

Bride and groom recite their wedding vows while holding hands

Bride and groom have a passionate first kiss during wedding ceremony

Bride and groom exit their wedding ceremony smiling and laughing while guests look on

Bride hugs sister celebrating after wedding ceremony

Bride hugs her father and other guests smiling and celebrating

Bride and groom celebrate with all their friends and family at the entrance to the Stafford's Perry Hotel in Petoskey Michigan

History trolley car in Petoskey Michigan

A wedding guests takes a photo on his phone of bride and groom as they depart in a trolley car

Bridal party celebrates and cheers along the coast in Petoskey Michigan

Bride and groom share a kiss along the water in Petoskey Michigan while wedding party cheers them on

Bride and groom share a passionate kiss beside the water in Petoskey Michigan

Bride and groom walk holding hands beside the water in Petoskey Michigan

Wedding guests mingle outside reception tent at the Stafford's Perry Hotel

Wedding reception flowers and cake at the Stafford's Perry Hotel

Guests talk and drink under reception tent

Guests pose for photos smiling together during reception

Groom laughs welcoming guests during wedding reception

Father of the bride offers a toast while bride and her sister laugh together

Guest smiles sweetly and claps during a toast

Sister of the bride raises her glass during a toast

Little girl sits among flowers at sunset at the Perry Hotel in Petoskey

Sunset clouds drift above the water in Petoskey Michigan

Bride and groom smile during their first dance at sunset at the Perry Hotel

Father holds daughter smiling during their first dance with twinkling lights in the background

Father and daughter share first dance while mother and sister of the bride watch emotionally

A little girl watches the father daughter dance at the Perry Hotel

Groom laughs with his mother during their first dance at the Perry Hotel

Father gives daughter piggy back ride during wedding reception at the Perry Hotel

Guests dance backlit by sunset at the Perry Hotel

Guests dance wearing sunglasses during wedding reception at the Perry Hotel

Bride and groom walk off towards sunset in Petoskey Michigan

Bride wraps her arms around grooms neck at sunset in Petoskey Michigan

Bride and groom hold hands at sunset over looking the lake in Petoskey Michigan

Bride kisses groom at sunset overlooking the bay in Petoskey

The pier and lighthouse at sunset in Petoskey Michigan

Venue: The Stafford’s Perry Hotel / Florals: A.R. Pontius Flower Shop / Catering & Bartending Service: The Stafford’s Perry Hotel / Hair and Makeup: Salon Nouveau Vous / Videography: Brian and Stacey Simmermacher

Stafford’s Perry Hotel Wedding Photographer

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Alex Priebe is a Michigan wedding and portrait photographer based in Grand Rapids, MI