<![CDATA[Samantha Christenson Photography - Blog]]>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:39:27 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[April 18, 2021]]>Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:04:47 GMThttps://www.samanthachristensonphotography.com/blog/april-18-2021


​A List of Vendors I Adore in West Michigan! 

There are so many creative people in our beautiful state that put their heart and soul into making sure that couples feel so loved on their wedding day! These are just a few of those people whose work I look forward to seeing on my instagram feed! 

Florals:                                                              Wedding Dress Salons:

Stem's Market                                                 Renee Austin Wedding 

Wasserman's Flowers                              Memories Bridal and Evening Wear

Niloo Rosi Design​                   Second Dance Bridal and Formal Consignment


Videographer:                                                Wedding Planners:

White Owl Wedding Films                           Fleurology Design

Mikayla Jean and Co                                   Sarah Rhodes Boyce Wedding

Happy Sappy Films                                     The Best Day Details LLC


Hair and Makeup:                                         Food and Drink:

Estefany Bermejo in Holland                      Kangaroo Kitchen

Mane Loft                                                        Martha's Catering

Caked by Meghan                                         Radisson Catering

Alissa Walker Makeup                                  Big Lake Brewing


Dessert:                                                           DJ and Music:

Sweetwaters Donuts                                     Moments in Time

Ryke's Bakery Catering & Cafe                    Travel:

Bert's Bakery                                                   Affordable Limousine


Venues: 

Glasshouse Creative Community 

Grand Rapids Downtown Market 

Greencrest Manor

The Felt Estate

Baker Events

​Loft 310

Any Lake Michigan beach! 
   


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]]><![CDATA[January 05th, 2021]]>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:03:36 GMThttps://www.samanthachristensonphotography.com/blog/january-05th-2021Favorite Michigan Photo Locations
for Sessions and Engagements 
Picture

Beaches: 
  • North Ottawa Dunes Park, Spring Lake, Mi
  • Rosy Mound National Area, Grand Haven, Mi
  • Silver Beach, St. Joseph, Mi
  • Silver Lake Dunes, Mears, Mi
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire, Mi


Forests/Wooded Areas:
  • Al Sabo Preserve, Kalamazoo, Mi
  • Asylum Lake, Kalamazoo, Mi
  • Bow in the Clouds Preserve, Kalamazoo, Mi
  • Celery Flats, Portage, Mi
  • Coast Guard Park, Spring Lake, Mi

Downtowns:
  • Grand Haven, Mi
  • Holland, Mi
  • Kalamazoo, Mi
  • Grand Rapids, Mi

General Areas of Michigan:
  • Mackinac Island
  • Pictured Rocks National Park or the Upper Peninsula 

Fun ideas for locations: 
  • The location where you met
  • A brewery or restaurant
  • A coffee shop
  • Rent an Airbnb or in your own home!
  • Camp Sites
  • Adventure Parks
  • Boats


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