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A Lakeside Wedding at a Private Residence in Coopersville, Michigan

Shannon and Rick's lakeside wedding featured charming nautical elements inspired by their location, making their wedding feel pure Michigan.

Shannon and Rick's lakeside wedding featured charming nautical elements inspired by their location, making their wedding feel pure Michigan.

Shannon's blue peep toe heels had a large, lovely rhinestone jewel.
The handmade favors featured a colorful stamp design of the state of Michigan.
Blue and white striped ribbons decorated the chapel.
A small blue pillow with a white sailor's knot design was part of the lounge decor.
Colorful bunting flags were hung along the inside of the tented reception.
The couple had a tented, outdoor reception next to the water.
Bright yellow floral centerpieces added a pop of color to the tables.
Shannon's yellow and white bouquet held a mix of roses, dahlias, freesias and hypericum berries.
Shannon accented her lace, mermaid-style gown with a beaded belt and a traditional veil.
The three-tier cake was displayed on a table with huge Mr & Mrs letter decor.
Navy bridesmaid dresses and tan formalwear was the perfect complement to a nautical affair.
The place settings featured bold nautical colors. The silverware was tied with a piece of twine with a small paper cutout of Michigan state attached.
The invitation suite was nautically inspired and featured bold colors of navy, blue, white and yellow.
The white rose boutonniere was complimented by yellow billy balls.
The signature cocktail was blueberry vodka lemonade.