Wedding Day

The Beach Barn

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Flashback to the summer of 2015 at your local neighborhood bar &amp; grill. There was a handsome line cook and a new bartender, each finding their rhythm in the rush of orders and laughter that filled the air. Somewhere between the chaos of the kitchen and the hum of the bar, a spark quietly caught fire - the kind that would never fade. What began as chance shifts together turned into late-night talks, shared dreams, and a love that grew stronger with every season. The last ten years have been nothing short of amazing, from first adventures to adopting our sweet fur baby, navigating career changes, and building a beautiful life side by side. Through it all, we've learned that love doesn't need to be grand or perfect; it just needs to be ours - steady, joyful, and real. Now, surrounded by the people who have cheered us on from the very beginning (and those we've been lucky enough to meet along the way), we can't wait to celebrate the next chapter of our story - the one that started in the most unexpected of places.

Our Story

Photos

Evan Lyons

Laura Timson

Erik Grace

Jessica Lyons

Zac Amos

Ruby & Nora Lyons

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Lake Life Cottages

Tawas Bay Beach Resort

Hotels

Things to Do

Registry

Jennifer & Valya

Jennifer & Valya

Registry