Jess and Tommy were married on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, in a community Jess’ family has visited for decades. What was anticipated for more than a year (because of pandemic rescheduling) to be an outdoor, summer celebration, turned into a very rainy wedding day. Thankfully, Jess and Tommy had worked with the amazing team at Fox and Fern Events to plan and coordinate their weekend, and their celebration turned into a cozy, romantic event set to the tune of falling rain, with fog rolling in off the bay for added effect. Jess had considered everything carefully for the day, and when things went other than planned, she rolled with it and made sure the party went on. And truly it did, showcasing the moodiness of Lake Michigan, but also the magic, when the rain finally stalled after the ceremony and guests were able to take in the unforgettable smell of northern Michigan after a fresh rain. I love looking back through these photos because they just prove that when plans must change, the joy can remain. Jess’ smile radiated throughout the day and the happiness in the tent wasn’t dampened one bit by the rain.