Melissa and Josh - A canoe engagement

So, I met these two love birds for the first time at a Grand Rapids coffee shop. I could tell just by the atmosphere, and the amazingly rustic decor, that if these people chose this spot, they were going to be fun to work with. I was not wrong at all. 

We chatted wedding details, drank some coffee, and laughed a lot, but it wasn't until several weeks later that I heard from Melissa about wanting to create something special for their engagement photos. Turns out, Josh's family builds canoes. Yup, you heard me right, they build them. 
And they look AMAZING. 
There's nothing that would have been more fitting to feature in their photos than this gorgeous piece Josh built with his dad - I couldn't be happier they suggested it. 
I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!
Stay tuned for the wedding photos.... they're pretty ridiculous too.