Michigan Barn Wedding at Être Farms – Jackie & Gabe

This year, I got to kick off the summer season with Jackie and Gabe’s Memorial Day weekend wedding at Être Farms! Their wedding happened to be my first at this gorgeous St. Joseph venue, and it did not disappoint. Être is a family-run business, created specifically for weddings (and with photography in mind)! From the planners and florists to the catering and serving staff, the entire Être team was a pleasure to work with.

Être Farms Wedding Day

But, I digress! The day began with Jackie and Gabe early that afternoon, where they got ready separately inside the white barn. Their first look took place on the upper mezzanine, bathed in window light and the biggest smiles! Fun fact: this area would later become the dance floor… one of my favorite things about the setup at Être 🙂 

After their first look, we got to explore the property for photos in the bright May sunshine! Family and friends gathered to witness these two sign their Ketubah, and before long, it was time to get these two married 🙂 One of Jackie’s sisters officiated the ceremony, which included personal details and blessings from their immediate family members. They kissed, said I Do, and finally it was Gabe’s moment to break the glass! 

Once it was officially official, guests made their way around the barn for cocktail hour. Family and friends enjoyed yard games, custom cocktails, and the perfect Michigan breeze. I couldn’t get enough of the photo spots at this venue – white barn weddings always photograph so well!

White Barn Wedding Reception

Jackie and Gabe shared their first dance, which was followed by the most EPIC Hora upstairs! Dinner and speeches took place on the first floor of the barn, and then the party moved upstairs for more dancing! I loved getting to see so many familiar faces at this wedding – in fact, you may recognize Gabe’s brother Evan from his Chicago Microwedding in 2020 (HI, Erin and Evan!). Their mother Miriam also happens to be a fellow wedding industry professional (check out Chicagoland Chuppah). 

I’m lucky I got to pull these two off the dance floor for the most romantic golden hour, and a few night photos after dark, of course! 

Jackie and Gabe: Thank you again for trusting us to capture your wedding this year!! I’m so happy to have been part of this day and wish you all the best in Married Life 🙂 

Film photo of outdoor wedding ceremony at Être Farms with seated guests, trees flanking each side, and a couple under a custom chuppah beneath a clear blue sky
Front facade of Être Farms wedding venue in St. Joseph, Michigan
Wedding invitation with floral design, gold rings, a bracelet, and white flowers on green fabric for spring Être Farms wedding celebration
Gold rings and bracelet rest on a blue velvet box with small white flowers on wood
Detail photo of three gold rings, including a diamond engagement ring, displayed on a floral wedding invitation background for Être Farms wedding celebration
Brown dress shoes, a watch, white kippah, boutonniere, and ring box arranged on a dark blue surface at Être Farms
A white wedding dress and veil hang on a staircase railing in the bright interior of Être Farms
Bride's bouquet, shoes, and sheer veil arranged on dark wooden stairs at Être Farms
Black and white photo of groom's father man helping groom adjust his collar as he ties his tie in front of a mirror while getting ready at Être Farms
Groom in blue dress pants and brown shoes sits by a sunlit window at Être Farms, adjusting his pant leg
Black and white photo of groom sitting by a window, adjusting his pant leg and smiling while getting ready at Être Farms
Black and white photo of bride's mother helping bride adjust her dress in a bright room with high ceilings at Être Farms
Bride's sister helps bride adjust her earring in a bright, elegant room with large windows and chandeliers at Être Farms
Bride in white dress smiles as her mother and sister help arrange her train by a window in a bright room at Être Farms
Bride's mother adjusts bride’s veil at Être Farms, in a bright room with a black-and-white checkered floor
Groom in a blue suit smiling while walking up a staircase during the first look of his Être Farms wedding celebration
Bride in a white gown and a groom in a blue suit stand facing each other during their first look at Être Farms
Bride and groom stand holding hands, facing each other in front of a bright window in a white room at Être Farms
Bride and groom kiss outside the large white barn at Être Farms, with a gold letter
Black and white photo of bride smiling as groom kisses her cheek outside Être Farms main entrance
Black adn white photo of bride and groom laughing and embracing outside Être Farms main entrance
Groom kisses bride's cheek as they stand smiling together on the grass under trees at Être Farms, with a sunny field in the background
Bride in white dress and groom in blue suit holding hands, walking on green grass under a large tree at Être Farms
Bride and groom smiling at each other outdoors at Être Farms, bride holding her bouquet, a green field in background
Bride and groom kiss under a large tree in the sunlit, grassy grounds of Être Farms
A bride and groom walk outside Être Farms’ white barn venue on a sunny day, holding hands and smiling
Film photo of bride and groom playing golf on a green lawn outside Être Farms under a clear blue sky
Bride and groom playing mini golf outside Être Farms on a sunny day
Bride and groom sit at a table before signing their ketubah inside a bright room at Être Farms
Bride's mother in a floral dress smiles and holds a phone recording the signing of the ketubah during Être Farms wedding celebration
Black and white photo of bride and groom sitting together, smiling and laughing at a table as they sign the ketubah during their Être Farms wedding celebration
Black and white photo of groom signing the ketubah while the smiling bride sits beside him in a bright room at Être Farms
Bride's mother, groom's father and his wife watch bride and groom sign the ketubah during Être Farms wedding celebration
Guests in formal attire watch as bride and groom sign the ketubah during Être Farms wedding celebration
Wedding welcome sign and guest list on easels, surrounded by flowers, under string lights at Être Farms in St. Joseph, Michigan
Welcome sign for Être Farms wedding celebration adorned with elegant green leaf accents
Rows of white chairs set up outdoors at Être Farms for a wedding ceremony, with ketubah on an easel by the aisle
Guests in formal attire gather outside the white barn-style building at Être Farms before a spring wedding ceremony
Custom chuppah with white flowers and greenery for Être Farms wedding ceremony
Rows of white chairs and floral arrangements set up outdoors at Être Farms for a wedding ceremony on a sunny day
Bride and groom's ketubah on display in the outdoor wedding ceremony space at Être Farms
A groom in a blue suit walks down the outdoor aisle at Être Farms with his parents
Bride in a white dress walks down the aisle with her parents outside the a white barn at Être Farms
Groom in a blue suit watches teh bride walk down the aisle during their spring Être Farms outdoor wedding ceremony
Bride walking down the outdoor aisle at Être Farms, with guests standing on either side under a sunny blue sky
Black and white photo of bride walking down the aisle with her parents, smiling and surrounded by guests at her outdoor Être Farms wedding ceremony
Bride hugs her tather at the beginning of an Être Farms wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests outdoors on a sunny day
A couple exchanges vows outdoors under a chuppah at Être Farms, with their wedding party standing beside them
Black and white photo of bride and groom laughing as the wind catches the bride's veil during an outdoor Être Farms wedding ceremony
Wedding guests seated outdoors at Être Farms ceremony, smiling and laughing, with white flowers lining the aisle on a sunny day
Black and white photo of groom brushing a hair from the bride’s face during an outdoor wedding ceremony under a chuppah at Être Farms
View from inside a barn at Être Farms looking out at an outdoor wedding ceremony on a sunny day, with guests seated in rows
Black and white photo of groom smiling and holding bride's hands during an outdoor wedding ceremony at Être Farms
Black and white photo of bride and groom under the chuppah during their outdoor wedding ceremony at Être Farms
A bride and groom hold hands and smile during an outdoor wedding ceremony with floral decorations at Être Farms
Groom in a blue suit about to break glass underfoot as the bride smiles during an outdoor wedding ceremony at Être Farms
Newlyweds celebrate after breaking the glass during their Être Farms outdoor wedding ceremony with friends on a sunny day
Newlywed couple kisses at an outdoor Être Farms wedding ceremony under a clear blue sky, surrounded by guests and lush greenery
Wedding guests outside the large white Être Farms barn venue on a sunny day, with string lights and patio seating
String lights and ivy hang from a white wooden ceiling at Être Farms in St. Joseph, Michigan
Gold-framed custom cocktail menu with white flowers in a gold vase on the Être Farms bar counter
A white tray of appetizers for Être Farms wedding reception
A black appetizer tray from Être Farms holds skewers of grilled meat and colorful vegetables, served with vibrant green sauce
A wooden tray from Être Farms with skewers of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil arranged in a circle
A black tray of appetizers for Être Farms wedding reception
Guests during cocktail hour outside the large white barn at Être Farms on a sunny day
Ring toss game set with numbered wooden pegs and rope rings at Être Farms
Guests in formal attire play a game of cornhole on the sunny lawn at Être Farms during spring wedding reception
Guests in suits playing cornhole on a the Être Farms lawn, with others socializing in the background during spring wedding reception
Groom speaks with two guests as they stand outside on the grass at Être Farms, holding drinks on a sunny day
Bride hugs a guest outdoors at Être Farms while others in colorful dresses and suits smile during cocktail hour at Être Farms wedding reception
Film photo silhouette of a couple facing each other under hanging lights at Être Farms, with a bright blue sky in the background
Bright wedding reception hall at Être Farms with high ceilings, chandeliers, and decorated tables
Être Farms wedding reception guest table with a tall floral centerpiece, wine bottles, glasses, and table sign
Guest place setting for Être Farms wedding reception with gold cutlery, a menu, and a floral napkin on a woven plate charger
Guest table setting with candlesticks, glassware, white flowers, and napkins in a bright, airy room at Être Farms wedding reception space
Guest table setting with white flowers, a wine bottle, and a table sign in gold script for Être Farms wedding reception
Wedding reception hall at Être Farms with white decor, floral centerpieces, and chandeliers under a high vaulted ceiling
Guest table setting at Être Farms with bread, floral arrangement, and table sign
Guest table setting for spring Être Farms wedding reception features a floral napkin, gold napkin ring, and printed menu on a woven placemat
A wooden table set with candles, white roses, eucalyptus leaves for Être Farms wedding reception
Silhouetted newlywed couple stands in a doorway at Être Farms under string lights, with outdoor chairs and lush greenery visible outside
Bride and groom share their first dance on a black-and-white checkered floor at Être Farms as wedding guests watch and smile
Bride and groom share their first dance, smiling at each other, surrounded by guests at their Être Farms wedding reception
Black and white photo of newlywed couple during their first dance at their Être Farms wedding reception while guests watch and smile in the background
Black and white photo of bride and groom smiling while dancing together at their Être Farms wedding reception
Groom and his family dance joyfully in the center of a crowd during Être Farms wedding reception
Groom and his brother dance at the center of a joyful crowd at Être Farms wedding reception
Bride and groom lifted on chairs during the hora at their Être Farms wedding celebration, surrounded by cheering guests
Black and white photo of bride and groom lifted on chairs by guests during the hora at their Être Farms wedding celebration
Happy bride and groom hold hands while they are lifted on chairs during the hora at their Être Farms wedding reception
Bride and groom are, lifted on chairs by guests during the hora, surrounded by cheering friends at Être Farms wedding reception
Black and white photo of wedding reception space at Être Farms
Groom's grandmother cuts the challah during Être Farms wedding reception
Mother of the bride gives speech during Être Farms wedding reception
Bride's grandmother gives traditional Jewish blessing while mother of the bride holds the microphone at Être Farms wedding receptiom
Father of the bride gives speecj at bright Être Farms wedding receptiom
Father of the bride gives speech during Être Farms wedding reception
Mother of the groom in a long, floral dress stands smiling in the bright Être Farms wedding reception space with large windows in the background
Être Farms bright wedding reception space with large windows and guests seated at decorated tables
Black and white photo of newlyweds listening to a speech during their spring Être Farms wedding reception
Best Man in a blue suit gives speech during Être Farmswedding reception while groom's sister dressed in green stands behind him
Groom's sister gives speech at a wedding reception in Être Farms’ bright reception hall with large windows
Maid of Honor in a green dress gives a speech at an Être Farms wedding reception, smiling at the seated guests
Newlyweds in wedding attire hold each other on green grass at sunset at Être Farms, with trees and fields in the background
Bride and groom kiss outdoors at sunset at Être Farms, surrounded by lush green fields
Black and white photo of couple embracing outdoors at Être Farms, smiling at each other, with focus on their wedding rings
Bride and groom holding hands and walking on grass at sunset with lush greenery in the background at Être Farms
People mingling in a bright, elegant room with a chandelier and a large Être Farms logo projected on the white wall inside the venue's reception space
Black and white photo of bride and two guests on the dance floor at an Être Farms wedding reception surrounded by other guests
Guests dancing and raising their hands at a lively Être Farms indoor wedding reception, surrounded by white walls and bright lighting
Two men at a DJ booth; one DJing for a lively crowd, the other—cheering with fists raised— during Être Farms wedding reception
Black and white photo of groom doing the limbo at Être Farms wedding reception as others watch and smile on a black and white checkered floor
Black and white photo of groom and guests dressed up, dancing and crouching on a black and white checkered floor at an Être Farms wedding reception
Bride, groom and guests dancing and smiling at Être Farms wedding reception
Film photo of happy newlyweds at night, sitting together behind their head table decorated with candles in front of sheer curtains
Groom kisses bride on the cheek as they dance outdoors under string lights at night during their Être Farms wedding reception
Black and white photo of bride and groom dancing together, smiling, under string lights in an outdoor courtyard at night at Être Farms

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