Harbor Springs felt steady and calm on this overcast morning. It was the sort of day that invited everyone to slow down before the celebration took over. For Kayli and Reid, the morning was quiet and grounded, setting a thoughtful tone for the rest of the day for their wedding at Nub’s Nob.

A Classic Harbor Springs Wedding at Nub's Nob

Anna was there to document the morning as things got moving. One of the best parts of a documentary approach is watching the people surrounding the couple. The reactions from Kayli’s friends when they first saw her were enough to tell the whole story. Those are the moments that hold the most weight when you look back later for your Wedding at Nub’s Nob.

A Traditional Ceremony at Holy Childhood of Jesus

The ceremony took place in the heart of town at Holy Childhood of Jesus. It is a landmark that brings a sense of history and gravity to the day. Within those walls, the significance of the vows was felt by everyone in the room.

What Anna focused on were the human interactions throughout the service. It was the look on Reid’s face as Kayli walked toward him and the small, unscripted moments with their ring bearer. These are the parts of the Wedding at Nub’s Nob that feel the most real—the small exchanges that happen in between the big milestones.

Portraits in the Northern Michigan Landscape

After the ceremony, they took some time to step away for portraits. They found a stretch of field that felt like the heart of late summer in the North. The soft light let the focus stay entirely on the connection between them.

Kayli and Reid have an easy way with each other. Whether they were walking through the field or sharing a laugh, nothing felt forced. The goal is always for couples to stay in the day rather than feeling like they are on a photo shoot. When you are comfortable and present, the photographs reflect that naturally for their Wedding at Nub’s Nob.

Wedding at Nub’s Nob

The energy picked up once everyone arrived at Nub’s Nob for the reception. The space was set up with intentional design choices that felt right at home in the area, using Calla lilies from AR Pontius to pull the room together.

Once the Chateau Band took the stage, the night turned into a full-on celebration. A packed dance floor has a life of its own when everyone is fully invested in the party. With tambourines in hand and constant movement, the night became a blur of joy. Anna used a bit of motion blur during the dancing to capture that feeling—the way a great reception starts to move quickly once the music starts.

Kayli and Reid, it was an honor for our team to document this for you. Your day was a reminder that when you focus on the people around you, the rest of the day takes care of itself.