Intentional wedding planning and design
company that specializes in weddings
that prioritize connection over perfection.

Intentional wedding planning and design company that specializes in weddings that prioritize connection over perfection.

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Beach Picnic Engagement Shoot at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

April 28, 2022

On a warm summer afternoon, we journeyed up to a lovely secluded stretch of beach alongside the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and joined Sarah and Jake and their photographer, Courtney Rudicel, for a lovely engagement session. Sarah and Jake both love charcuterie and cheese boards; so we took the time to style them a spread with all of their Trader Joe’s favorites!

Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel

We even had two sweet and furry guests join us, their sweet pups Henley and Hudson! Every day is a good day with cute pups like these and they had a blast running all along the beach with their fur parents!

Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Michigan Engagement Photos at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Southbend Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel

Vendor Team:

Planning/Design: Jeannene Lillie Events | Photography: Courtney Rudicel

Jeannene Lillie is a Michigan Wedding Planner and Michigan Event Planner serving clients in Michigan, Pittsburgh, Ohio, San Diego, and Worldwide Destinations. The JLE Team is committed to coordinating and designing inclusive and intentional events that celebrate the romantic and modern couple. Inquire with us today and stop by the JLE Instagram to get a peek into our beautiful events and get to know us better!

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