KARA HANES

I live and work in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and I love photographing weddings across West Michigan, Detroit, and Chicago. My couples value genuine connection, joyful moments, and timeless storytelling through photography.

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Trevor and Lexi Thelen | Spring Wedding | Park Place Hotel | St. Joseph Catholic Church | Traverse City, Michigan

Wow. That’s right, my first statement to this destination wedding is wow. What a marvelous time in Traverse City, Michigan. The day started out with a beautiful sunrise which made for amazing April weather. After getting ready at the Park Place Hotel everyone made their way to St. Joseph Catholic church on Mission Point for the wedding mass. It was followed up with the wedding party enjoying a tour along the penninsula to places like Old Mission Lighthouse, Chateau Grand Traverse, and then it followed up with a few moments at the downtown pub. The reception was held back at the hotel where we laughed, we cried, and we got down on the dance floor. Myself and Kelly (my assistant) had such a great time and loved hanging out with all their friends and family. I hope you enjoy this peek into their day. There is so much more to come!

These red dried roses are all the flowers that Trevor gave Lexi while they were dating.

Loved working with…

Hair Stylist | Blushing Bride Glam

Make Up Artist | Blushing Bride Glam

Stationery | Shutterfly

Florist | Simons Flower Shoppe

Venue | Park Place Hotel

Church | St. Joseph Catholic Church

Transportation | Magic Shuttle Bus

Dress | Bianka Bridal

Groom’s Attire | Jims Formal Wear

DJ/Entertainment | Lakeside DJs

Lead Photographer | Kara Hanes

Assistant Photographer | Kelly Meyer

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I'm Kara, West Michigan Photographer, Wife, Mom of two kids and our sweet Maltipoo. I hope you stay a while or reach out to chat!

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