Ria and Dave are lovely musicians. They packed their bags and made it to Marquette, Michigan to visit their long time friends and to explore the area for a week…and to get married! 2 weeks prior, I received an email from Ria stating that they had postponed their wedding with family and friends and our friend Dani Simandl joked (but not really) that they should just come up to her families house on Middle Island Point in Marquette, Michigan - aka the most beautiful spot in The UP.

It’s amazing and too much to put into words how far away from town this spot makes you feel even though it’s just minutes north on 550. Being surrounded by the cliffs, the quiet meadows, and the 360 views have a way to make you feel so at peace and connected with everything around you. Ria and Dave eloped with their close friends surrounding them while standing on a giant cliff facing Partridge Bay. Dani read the vows, Adam played the cello, and Kelly and Lauren were crying and giggling the whole time.

Afterwards they enjoyed macarons, drank Akvavit (Norwegian liquor) out of homemade pottery (made by Ria’s parents!), and laughed and laughed and…you guessed it laughed. This night was filled with SO MUCH JOY! Once the sun started to set, Ria and Dave enjoyed a sunset cruise in a canoe. Congrats to you both!

-enjoy xoxo