Nikki + Steve - 6.16.2012

The Captain and I climbed to the top of Castle Rock. Behind us on the left is Canada, the right is Michigan, and the water is Lake Huron.

Our dear friends and neighbors, Nikki and Steve, were married this past weekend in St. Ignace, near Mackinac Island on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Sidenote of excitement: This was my first trip to Michigan!

Here are some great shots of our weekend road trip to celebrate the new Mr. and Mrs. Brosh:

The Bride made all of these adorable centerpieces made from wire and colorful beads, with silver sprayed Mason Jars filled with marbles for the base. The placemat she also made from woven ribbons tacked to a foam board. Each color placemat was the 'color'/name of that table.

Chalkboard Labels on Mason Jars were a treat for the guests!

Steve and Nikki, a.k.a. "Team Snik" had this pennant in their Engagement Photos, Save the Date postcards, and hanging here from their Head Table.

The Bride and Groom had their own adorable Mason Jars on pedestals.

These colorful fans were perfect to keep guests cool at the outdoor ceremony.

The colorful archway was a beautiful frame to a lovely ceremony set against a backdrop of Lake Michigan.

My own decorated Mason Jar with grown-up Pink Lemonade.

The Bride's diamond star necklace was the inspiration for their cupcakes.

The most appropriate cake topper, as the Bride & Groom even high-fived during their wedding ceremony.

The Captain and I at our table (Finally an excuse to wear my new orange eyelet dress!)

The newlyweds.

The Captain and I with the new Mr. and Mrs.

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