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I.Classens Photography West Michigan Photographer
Based in St. Joseph Michigan
"For the old souls and those wildly in love."

09/23/2026

Wedding days can be stressful and here are 4 things couples forget on their wedding day!

1. Plan for extra wiggle room in your timeline. It’s natural for things to not go as expected on your wedding day so having that extra time will allow for a buffer so you’re still on time!

2. Plan for at least 10 minutes at some point in the day for you and your partner to have a moment by yourselves.. no cameras, no family, just the two of you. This gives you a moment to breathe and enjoy each other’s company without the added pressure of timelines.

3. Take a moment to look out at your guests enjoying themselves before you enter cocktail hour or the reception. Everyone you love is in the same place so take a moment to soak that all in.

4. It sounds silly but a lot of people forget that there are certain specifications when it comes to the license that need to be addressed. Make sure to address those a few weeks before.

Lastly, don’t forget to take a deep breath and enjoy yourselves! 🥂

09/21/2026

Forever grateful to those that trust me 🫶🏻

09/19/2026

✨GIVEAWAY TIME✨
We are teaming up to spoil one Michigan couple with the ultimate engagement experience!

The Winner Will Receive:
💍 A 1-hour luxury engagement photography session with West Michigan Wedding + Portrait Photographer
🎀 Professional hair for your shoot by Michigan Wedding Hair & Makeup | Candace Wojcik
💄Professional makeup for your shoot by Asil Dawod | Bridal Makeup Artist | Metro Detroit

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09/17/2026

What to include for beautiful detail photos ✨

•Dress, shoes, veil
•Bouquet, loose florals/greenery
•Rings, ring box, jewelry
•Heirlooms or sentimental piece
•Watch, cuff links
•Polaroid photos
•Invitations
•Perfume/cologne

PRO TIP: have everything in a box for your photographer to grab as soon as they get to the venue!

What’s your favorite items to have in detail photos?

09/14/2026

It’s not about the photos, the décor, the flowers, the dresses, or any of the little things you’re stressing about.
It’s about the marriage and the future you’re creating together.

It’s about building a life that can stand the test of time, growing together through every season, and choosing each other again and again.

It’s about creating memories with the people you love most and being fully present for the moments that truly matter.

At the end of the day, it won’t matter if your timeline went perfectly, if every detail was exactly right, or if something didn’t go according to plan.

What matters is that, at the end of it all, you married the love of your life.

And that’s when your forever begins. 🤍

Keaton & Emily 🥂I am still not over this day, everything was so beautiful! There was so much planning and detail that we...
09/08/2026

Keaton & Emily 🥂

I am still not over this day, everything was so beautiful! There was so much planning and detail that went into this day it went seamlessly!

Also how fun is a bubble exit?

Venue: Stonegate Manor & Gardens
Hair: Ali Lopez
Makeup: Katie Hooten
Florist: Petals by Classic
Catering: Classic Catering & Events
Dj& photobooth: Prestige Weddings & Events
Cake: The Mad Baker
Custom stickers: Retro Sticker Machine Rental & Sticker Parties - Michigan

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I’ve had some new faces join me on here, so I thought I’d take a moment to re-introduce myself. 🤍My name is Ilyssa, and ...
09/07/2026

I’ve had some new faces join me on here, so I thought I’d take a moment to re-introduce myself. 🤍
My name is Ilyssa, and I’m the one behind the camera on your wedding day.

My goal is to capture it all — from the little details you spent so much time choosing to the big, unforgettable moments — so you can look back and relive all of the beauty, emotion, and love of your wedding day for years to come.

I’ll gently guide and subtly pose you when needed, helping you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera while still allowing your moments to feel natural and true to you.

I’m an empath at heart, which means I’ll probably be the one tearing up right alongside your family during the emotional moments. 🥹 I’ll also be the one there to help you take a breath if the day starts to feel overwhelming, calm the nerves, fix the little things, and remind you to slow down and soak it all in.

More than just your photographer, I want to be your confidant throughout the day — someone you can lean on, laugh with, and trust to capture your story exactly as it unfolds.

Your wedding day is about so much more than beautiful photos. It’s about how you felt — and I want to make sure you remember that, too. 🤍

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