Groom in a dark green suit holds the back of his cream tie, revealing a custom photo patch of two dogs sewn inside.

Holland, MI Fall Wedding At Port 393 - West Michigan Wedding Photographer

The Jacksons chose four hours of wedding photography coverage, which gave us time to focus on some of the most meaningful parts of their celebration.

With a shorter photography timeline, there is no need to feel like you have to fit every possible photo into your day. Instead, we can focus on the moments that matter most to you, whether that is your ceremony, portraits together, family photos, or the beginning of your reception.

For couples planning a smaller wedding or an intimate celebration, shorter photography coverage can be a wonderful option. The key is building a timeline around your priorities so you can enjoy your day without feeling rushed.

For the Jacksons, that meant documenting their ceremony, portraits, and the beginning of their celebration together.

Smiling bride in a strapless lace wedding gown reaches toward a groom in an olive green suit during a first look on a sunny lawn.

Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a kiss in dramatic sunlight, her hand with a ring resting on his shoulder.

Bride in a lace wedding gown with a long train holds a bouquet while standing on a lawn beside green shrubs and a modern dark home.

Bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a green suit embrace on a lawn outside a modern gray-sided building with shrubs.

A bride in a white lace gown and a groom in an olive green suit share a kiss on a lawn beside a modern gray building.

Bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a dark suit share an embrace on a green lawn in front of a modern gray building.

One of my favorite images from the day is their first dance.

The soft glow of the chandelier above them, the warm lighting throughout the reception space, and the way they looked at each other made for such a beautiful moment. It is one of those photographs that reminds me why I love wedding photography so much.

The reception was filled with so many little details that made the day feel personal, but the best part was watching the two of them simply enjoy being married.

I hope that years from now, when they look back through their wedding gallery, these photographs bring them right back to how it felt to celebrate their marriage surrounded by their favorite people.

Rooftop terrace with a wooden privacy screen on wheels, planters of herbs on metal shelving, string lights and a brick wall.

Signature drinks menu sign in an acrylic frame on a modern bar counter with a gold bowl, glassware and a chandelier in the background.

Wedding seating chart sign reading Please Find Your Seat on an easel, framed with green leaf garland against a soft white curtain.

Bride in a white lace gown and groom in an olive suit hold hands during their rooftop wedding ceremony as the officiant reads.

Groom in a navy suit walks hand in hand with a smiling woman down the aisle at an outdoor rooftop wedding ceremony under string lights.

Two men in olive green suits and ties stand on a rooftop terrace with planters and a cloudy sky behind them, looking ahead during a wedding.

Smiling bride in a lace wedding gown holds hands with the groom in a green suit during an outdoor rooftop ceremony as guests look on.

Bridesmaid in a floral dress holds a pastel bouquet of roses at an outdoor wedding with planters of greenery behind her.

Young boy in a navy vest with a bandaged leg sits on a white chair as guests applaud at an outdoor wedding ceremony.

Woman in a floral dress holds a sleepy baby while guests sit in white chairs at an outdoor rooftop wedding ceremony under string lights.

Bride in a white gown and groom in a green suit share a kiss at a rooftop wedding ceremony in front of a wooden panel and planters.

Bride in a lace wedding gown and groom in a green suit share a kiss at a rooftop ceremony with an officiant behind them.

Smiling groom in a green suit with a floral boutonniere holds hands with his bride in a lace wedding gown during a rooftop ceremony.

Bride in a white lace gown holds hands with a groom in a green suit during a rooftop wedding ceremony as a groomsman looks on.

Bride in a white lace wedding gown holds hands with a groom in a green suit during a rooftop ceremony as the officiant and guest watch.

Wedding guests sit in white folding chairs along a center aisle at an outdoor urban venue with string lights and a modern pavilion.

Man in an olive green suit holds hands with a woman in a champagne sequin gown as they walk across a rooftop patio while guests watch.

Bride in a white lace gown smiles and holds hands with a groom in a green suit during an outdoor wedding ceremony.

A smiling groom in a green suit escorts a bridesmaid holding a bouquet down the aisle at an outdoor autumn wedding under string lights.

A Rooftop Wedding Ceremony Holland, MI

Located in downtown Holland, Port 393 is such a beautiful space for couples who want a modern wedding venue with a little bit of character. Between its industrial details, warm lighting, and rooftop ceremony space, it offers so many opportunities for wedding photos that feel both timeless and unique.

The Jacksons chose to keep their wedding party small, with just a maid of honor and best man standing beside them. I love when couples make decisions that allow their wedding day to feel more like them, rather than feeling like they have to follow every traditional wedding expectation.

There is no one right way to plan a wedding. Whether you envision a large celebration with everyone you know or a smaller gathering with your closest people, your day should reflect the marriage you are beginning.

Bride in a white gown and bridesmaid with bouquets walk with two groomsmen in olive green suits outside a modern building.

Bride in a white lace wedding gown with a long flowing train holds a bouquet while posing on green grass outside a modern gray building.

Bride in a white gown and bridesmaid in a floral dress walk with two groomsmen in green suits outside a building, holding bouquets.

Bride in a white lace gown and groom in a green suit kiss while cheering wedding guests celebrate beside them.

Bride in a white gown and groom in a green suit kiss while a bridesmaid in a floral dress and a groomsman cheer outside a glass-front venue.

Bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a green suit walk hand in hand across a lawn beside flowering hydrangeas at a wedding venue.

Bride in a white lace gown twirls under the raised arm of her barefoot groom in a green suit during an outdoor garden wedding.

Smiling bride in a flowing white lace A-line wedding gown twirls on a green lawn beside a stone wall and blooming hydrangea bushes.

Signature drinks menu sign with illustrated pet portraits in an acrylic stand on a modern bar with hanging glasses and a gold bowl.

Groom in a green suit kneels beside a bride in a white lace gown at a modern bar with wood-paneled walls and pendant lights.

Bride in a white lace wedding gown sits on brick stairs as the groom in a green suit kisses her forehead beside an oval window.

Bride in a white gown and groom in a green suit sit together on pavement outside the Port 393 brick venue beside planters.

Bride in a white lace wedding gown sits on a bar counter toasting champagne with a groom in a green suit inside a warm wood-paneled bar.

Planning Your Own Wedding at Port 393?

If you are planning a wedding at Port 393 in Holland, Michigan, I would love to help you document it.

Whether you are planning an intimate celebration with a small wedding party or a larger wedding with all your favorite people, your wedding photographs should feel like you. My approach is focused on capturing genuine moments, beautiful details, and the feeling of your day without making you feel like you have to perform for the camera.