Grace and Claire met in 2017 and immediately bonded over their mutual love for standard poodles. It was easy to tell through long discussions on the benefits of hypo-allergenic and non-shedding coats that they were meant to be. From then on they were attached at the hip, and the rest is history.

Claire surprised Grace with a trip down to Sanibel Island, FL. The Rowe/Westerdale family has been vacationing in Sanibel for generations, and it is Grace's favorite place in the world. After spending the day biking the island, Claire took Grace to the beach where she first saw the ocean and popped the question right before sunset.

Grace and Claire's elopement took place on 10.3.2020 in Hell, MI. With just their closest family in attendance we had a beautifully intimate 10 person minimony and reception filled with laughter, happy tears, and some delicious food. Grace's childhood home served as the perfect venue for a tiny ceremony. The first Rowe wedding went on without a hitch, and the couple can't wait to celebrate again with extended family and friends in August!