Bridal Shower

Villa on Verona

Rehearsal Dinner

The Millhaven

Wedding Day

Ceremony in the Garden

Cocktail Hour in the Greenhouse

Reception in the Pickle Factory

Our Wedding

Swipe Right to Soulmates

We met on Tinder in July 2021—thank you, modern romance! After a week of chatting, we decided to meet in person for our first date in Holland, Michigan. We had dinner at New Holland Brewing Co., both of us incredibly nervous and barely touching our food. During the small talk, I learned something unexpected—Derek wasn’t even living in Michigan at the time! He was working as an electrician in Mississippi and just home visiting family and friends for a few weeks. I’ll admit, I didn’t think it would go anywhere. I was still in Allendale finishing my undergrad, and he was about to head back south. But after dinner, we watched the sunset at Holland State Park, and something shifted. Before the weekend ended, Derek had a wild idea: he invited me to join him and his family who were camping in Reed City. What my parents might call a questionable decision turned out to be the best one I’ve ever made. We spent the weekend getting to know each other, and everything just clicked. From that point on, we made it work—despite the distance. I visited him in Mississippi often, and thanks to COVID, most of my classes were online, which made it easier to travel. Eventually, Derek moved back to Michigan, and we got our first apartment together in Grand Rapids. That’s when our real adventure began. Over the past four years, we’ve built a life full of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We’ve traveled together, spent time with each other’s families, and grown stronger through every season of life. In May of 2025, Derek proposed on the beach during our trip to Mexico—one of the most magical moments of our journey so far. And now, here we are. We’re so excited to celebrate this next chapter with all of you and can’t wait to see where life takes us next.

Our Story

Photos

Dante Cash

Alexis Kilgren

Paul Phillips

Rachel Phillips

Isaac Phillips

Jordan Kilgren

Wedding Party

Q + A

Holiday Inn ExpressAddress: 329 Sam Hill Dr, Marshall, MI 49068Booking Code: Use "PWW" when booking to receive the discount, and mention “Phillips” or “Winters”Check-In: August 21 at 3:00 PMCheck-Out: August 22 at 11:00 AMReservation Deadline: All reservations must be made by July 21, 2026 (21 days prior to arrival). After this date, standard rates will apply.

Holiday Inn Express

Hampton InnAddress: 325 Sam Hill Dr, Marshall, MI 49068Booking Code: Use "PWW" when booking to receive the discount, and mention “Phillips” or “Winters”Check-In: August 21 at 4:00 PMCheck-Out: August 22 at 12:00 PMReservation Deadline: All reservations must be made by July 21, 2026 (21 days prior to arrival). After this date, standard rates will apply.

Hampton Inn

Heads up — there's no room block at this location.But if you're looking for a fun and vibrant place to stay nearby, this spot is definitely worth checking out! It's just a quick 15-minute drive west of the venue and offers a lively atmosphere that could make your trip even more memorable!

FireKeepers Casino Hotel

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Sophie & Derek

Sophie & Derek

Photos