Eryn does a fantastic job. She takes the time to take good pictures, rather than relying on…read moredigital manipulation, so your pictures don't look heavily processed. She is very creative with locations and thinks outside the viewfinder. We've had Eryn do our engagement, wedding, anniversary, newborn, and family pictures; she's been our go-to photographer for 12 years.

What can we say about Erick, he is absolutely the best. Getting married to my husband we were very…read morecautious in our photographer selections since we wanted someone who understood the unique dynamics that can come with a gay wedding. Without skipping a step Erik created an amazing, and stress free, event for us both as well as our entire family, capturing the most amazing moments that we will love to look back on for many many years to come. Erik has an amazing eye and a specific style that we fell in love with. Thank you Erik for all of the moments you've captured, we will definitely be recommending you to others.

I have worked with Erik on multiple events and had great experiences each time. He arrives on time…read moreand ready to go and is very unobtrusive outside of gathering your friends or network together for fun shots. His relaxed vibe assured me that he could interact with my guests as necessary and make everyone feel comfortable. If you're looking for someone to make your creative dreams come true, look no further. Erik's background in sports journalism photography prepared him to go outside the basic to find fantastic shots.

This was just an amazing experience. I needed a headshot that would represent me for my website. I…read morehate taking pictures. Lol.. But Carmel made this experience, fun, joyful, and easy. I will be using her for all future photos for myself, events and my family. I would highly recommend her. She truly captures you And she knows what she is doing!!

My daughter recently got married. deVries Photography was amazing. We have a slide show of the…read moreday and electronic memories that are easy to share. I would HIGHLY recommend them as the best photography studio in West Michigan. If you have a special occasion or just want current pictures taken, give them a call.

Kyle's work speaks for itself, a picture is worth 1000 words. What I want to comment on is his…read moredemeanor at the event. You will spend a *lot* of time with your photographer at your wedding, Kyle and his wife Katie were phenomenal! Organized, kind to everyone (even when people were being a bit scattered and unorganized they helped keep things moving). We had a large wedding party and large family and they were simply excellent. Many people commented on how great the photographer was and they hadn't even seen his pictures! That's the best part! You simply can not go wrong hiring Kyle for your wedding (or I'm sure anything). Katie, too, she was wonderful! I am writing this review before I even get my pics because I already know he does great work, I had no worries at all with him and Katie and the helm!

After doing tons and tons of research for the perfect photographer, I FINALLY found her after…read morerunning into MANY amateur photographers that take the same posed pictures as the next website. When I saw Elite Photo Design photos, I was FLOORED by the amazing moments she would capture! She has AN EYE for creativity and the candid moments that mean the most, and she can get those shots that are NOT posed but more natural. So when you look at the photo you can actually remember that moment. Lisa is a gifted photographer and I was so happy to run across her stuff! Obviously the first reasons why I booked with her is what you have just read above and the second was that her prices were awesome! Most places do 2 photographers for 8 hours, but with Lisa, her's was unlimited all day! I was amazed with that! Because so many people share the same thoughts of her work, she has been completely booked this summer for weddings. And because she's so good, her prices went up as well. But she's definitely worth the investment! If you want those unique moments, she can work with you to get what you want out of it. Lisa also does bellies, babies, portraits, engagements, and photo workshops. So, you don't have to do wedding photography, she's also great with all aspects of photography!

My sister showed me the website to Elite Photography, and I was impressed. When I saw my sister's…read moreengagement pictures I was happy to see that Lisa was able to capture moments with them that my family wouldn't typically see. Her studio was nice and spacious where my sister had her own bridal session. She had a comfortable room for my sister to change dresses in. She was fun, and didn't find my sisters and I to be annoying. We had a blast! There was this moment where my youngest sister turned to me and was talking about my sister, the bride, and said, "You know when you see those beautiful brides in the magazines. That's how she looks..." I got teary-eyed and held back to bawl all weekend long. I can't wait to see how the rest of the pictures turn out from the wedding day. She has great ideas and beautiful vision. I would highly recommend her. I'm thinking she should do our new family photos with my new brother-in-law. My beautiful sister: http://www.elitephotodesign.com/blog/category/bridal/

I wanted to share my experience with Elegant on Arrival in hopes that it helps future bridal…read moreparties make informed decisions. When I sat down for my appointment, I explained the hairstyle I wanted. During the first pass with the straightener, there was a significant amount of smoke coming from my hair. I immediately stopped the stylist, Christina, and explained that my hair is extremely sensitive to heat and asked if she could lower the temperature to avoid damaging it. Her response felt defensive rather than reassuring. She stated that she had been doing hair for 15 years, had never burned anyone's hair, and knew what she was doing. While she did lower the straightener temperature, I felt my concerns were dismissed. Throughout that interaction, she laughed and seemed to brush off what I was saying instead of taking my concern seriously. Later, while curling my hair, I became distracted because my best friend, the bride, was opening a sentimental gift. Afterward, I realized the curling iron temperature had not been lowered as requested. I washed my hair today, and it now feels extremely dry, brittle, and straw-like. I understand that heat styling is part of the process, but I specifically communicated my concerns beforehand because I know how sensitive my hair is. Instead of feeling heard, I felt like my concerns were ignored because the stylist believed she knew better than I did about my own hair. Beyond the issue with my hair, I was disappointed by the overall professionalism and customer service. Throughout the morning, the stylist came across as condescending and difficult to approach. She was not warm, encouraging, or enthusiastic, which is especially important in a bridal suite environment. One example occurred when she finished styling the bride's mother's hair and asked for payment. The bride's mother mistakenly mentioned getting a check, and the stylist repeatedly responded in a condescending tone that checks were not accepted while chuckling and that it was "clearly" stated on our policy. It was an honest mistake, as cash had already been withdrawn for payment the day before. The interaction felt unnecessarily rude and embarrassing. I understand that there could have been some past experiences that brought her some stress with the mothers response to getting a check, but that was not a professional interaction. My biggest concern is that I felt completely dismissed when I expressed concerns about my hair, and I am now dealing with what appears to be heat damage as a result. She mentioned that in 15 years she had never burned anyone's hair. Perhaps that's true, or perhaps no one has spoken up about it before. Either way, you can count me as the first. Equally disappointing was the atmosphere that was created throughout the morning. What should have been a fun, relaxing experience getting ready with my best friend on her wedding day instead felt like walking on eggshells. No one should feel uncomfortable speaking up about concerns while receiving a service, especially during such an important event. I understand that working bridal parties can be stressful and demanding, but if you choose a career in customer service, knowing how to style hair is only part of the job. Knowing how to communicate professionally, listen to clients, and make people feel comfortable is equally important. Unfortunately, I left feeling dismissed, uncomfortable, and disappointed. There were also issues that the family had with her professionalism and communication leading up to the wedding, but those experiences are not mine to share. I am sharing my experience because if someone tells you that their hair is sensitive to heat, that concern should be taken seriously. I hope this feedback encourages better communication, more respect for client concerns, and a more positive experience for future bridal parties.

Aubrie was so incredible! She did my wedding makeup (& bridesmaids). The wedding itself was 90+°F &…read moremy makeup did not sweat off at all. She brought so many smiles to our getting ready room-- I would give her a 100/10 if I could.

I was never sure if I was someone who wanted to have a real wedding. I was so worried about what…read moreneeded to be done. I've focused on my career and had no idea about how to plan a wedding and my family does not live in the area to help out. I knew that I would need a wedding planner if we were to have a real wedding. And I couldn't have made a better choice than Elegant Events of West Michigan. Nicole is amazing. There are very few people in this world who are equally organized and creative and she is one of them. I had the platinum package of full planning and I am SO glad I did. My husband and I continue to say it was one of the best decisions we have made. She walked us through every detail and really got to know us as a couple. The vendors she recommended were perfect for us. She was there for every panicked phone call from me. When I had an entire flower meeting and then I got home and completely changed my mind...she set up another meeting without making me feel like a crazy person. She really cares about what you want. AND she kept us on budget. This was important as we paid for the wedding ourselves. I would have never known what to expect to pay for what things, she helped us prioritize our budget so we could afford the things that were most important to us. She also planned our rehearsal dinner which was at an art gallery and was amazing. She even took pictures of me and my family during the rehearsal dinner. She was there to handle every little thing that came up on the day of the wedding including sewing my belt for my dress back together after I tried to alter it. I felt like I was in a movie when she said, "Oh, I can fix that" and started sewing! The wedding was beautiful, more beautiful than I could have expected. The food and dessert table was amazing which was very important to us. I was worried that no one would dance and the dance floor was full all night thanks to the DJ she recommended. Everything was very professional and personal. Her assistant, Caitlyn who helped on the day was also very professional. She even handled a during event switch from Pepsi to Coke by my dad's request without me even knowing about it. We have been to many weddings over the years and of course we think that ours was great, but it has been over a month and we still have people calling us to tell us that it was the most amazing night. If you think about planning a wedding on your own, consider all the vendors and the coordination. You can't figure everything out from Pinterest! Do you want to spend time with your family for your wedding, or do you want to be setting up and breaking everything down? Do you want to spend months researching vendors or do you want to celebrate with your family, friends and fiance? I would highly encourage anyone to use Elegant Events of West Michigan to plan your wedding or event. I wouldn't have believed how great everything looked, but it turns out, she got me a great photographer...so I have the pictures to prove it!

My husband and I did the long distance thing through most of our relationship, including the months…read moreleading up to our wedding, so he didn't contribute a whole lot to the planning process just because he was so far away. The one thing that he did contribute however, was the idea of a wedding coordinator, and then finding Elegant Events and convincing me to have a preliminary meeting with Nicole. I didn't think we needed a coordinator, especially at the extra cost, but looking back, our wedding day would have been a complete disaster without Elegant Events. She helped me every single step of the way, having never been really into weddings, I was unsure of the way things were "supposed" to go or what was traditional, professional, etc. She never once made me feel stupid for asking what I'm sure were some really dumb questions. Our decorations in our reception tent were beautiful and I'm not sure I can take any of the credit for it. Nicole has a great eye, and helped me pull everything together for the look I wanted on our big day. She kept everything on track for the rehearsal and was in touch with all of the vendors the week of the wedding; everyone knew where they were supposed to be and when. It took a huge load off of my shoulders. On the wedding day, Nicole and her team spent the majority of the day setting up the reception tent in the 90 degree heat. When the bartenders didn't come with the mixers, she fixed it. When the pizza ovens weren't working and we were behind schedule, she took care of it, while I was pretty much oblivious. She even arranged transportation for my wedding party and anyone else who needed it back to the hotel when the cab service I had contacted didn't work out. Elegant Events is no less than amazing, easy to work with and will make any event a hit :)

Jenna Rose Photography does beautiful work. My friend used them for her wedding, was thrilled with…read morethe results, and has contracted with her again a few years later for her pregnancy photos. I've seen a few other weddings she's shot pop up in my Facebook feed and they always look so perfect. She offers wedding, engagement, specialty portraiture and boudoir shoots.

Jenna Rose is fantastic. Friendly, adept with a camera, and overall just very pleasant and…read moreprofessional. She took our wedding and engagement photos, both came out perfectly. Both were delivered promptly and, best of all, digitally (without any of those pay-per-download scams that a lot of photographers pull). Great photog and person, highly recommend!