Wedding Day

St Paul's Episcopal Church

Ceremony

The Ivy Table

Wedding Reception

Our Wedding

John and I met while performing improv comedy in Livonia in 2011. It was an activity that we enjoyed separately and then together, allowed us to meet some amazing people, and became a background for our courtship. I remember one of the first compliments John gave me was a sports analogy. He said not only did I know that I was a team mate in the game, I was able to both catch and then run with the ball. I don’t follow sports but I knew it was his way of complimenting me. I told him I really liked that he was a family man. Not only immediate family but extended as well. He would tell me stories about his crazy Connors uncles and all the fun they had hunting up north, even if they didn’t actually shoot anything.I fondly remember all the meals we cooked together. When we were at his house, I was the sous chef and we used his recipes, the reverse was true for meals at my condo. Although he thought it odd cutting up so many vegetables for my special meatloaf recipe, he never complained. I returned the favor by not questioning why his white vinegar was stored with toxic cleaning chemicals in the basement. I think we both were happy to be in such a comfortable relationship that we weren’t worried about the little things.One day John asked if I would be interested in selling our homes and buying one together on a lake so we could enjoy our lake toys. Although I grew up with access to a lake, I never thought I would actually live on a lake. How could I resist? It was a long, systematic process but we accomplished it all. As a bonus, it gave me more opportunities to spend time with John’s children and our grandson. We now use John’s meatloaf recipe with vegetables on the side and we own not one, but two bottles of white vinegar. See, over time everything works out.

Our Story

Photos

Alison Yelsma

Cameron Connors

Caleb Connors

Matthew Connors

Brooklyn Connors

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Travel

Homemade ice cream. What's not to like.

Blank Slate Creamery Brighton

A great place for an afternoon iced tea or coffee. Outdoor seating overlooking Mill Pond.

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

See what local artists are doing in Brighton. Don't miss out on what's on the second floor.

The Artisan's Bench

Home brew in a delightful beer garden or renovated 1880's hotel. A way to spend time with locals. Under The Radar touts Michigan's oldest catalpa tree lives here.

Brewery Becker

Our favorite local bookstore. Turns into Stars Hollow Bookstore when the Gilmore Girls are in town.

2 Dandelions Bookshop

Cold, fruity treats. This new chain caused quite the stir on Brighton's FB page when discovered it's a cashless establishment.

everbowl

One of many cute shops in downtown Brighton.

Wallflower Mercantile

Things to Do

Your presence is our greatest gift.

John & Christine

John & Christine

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