Gabby & Dylan Grubb’s Outdoor Wedding in Oxford, Michigan
Oxford, Michigan Wedding Photographer | Arielle Roth Photography
Gabby and Dylan Grubb’s wedding in Oxford, Michigan was a laid-back outdoor celebration filled with romantic portraits, personal details, heartfelt moments, and plenty of personality. From their beautiful outdoor ceremony to evening portraits beneath glowing string lights and a tented reception that turned into one big party, their wedding day was the perfect combination of sentimental and fun. And when the groom is a well-known outdoorsman and fisherman and the bride is a competitive powerlifter, you know there are going to be a few unexpected moments along the way.
Dylan is the fishing and outdoor content creator behind Extreme Outdoorsmen, known as @extreme.outdoorsmen on Instagram and YouTube, where he shares his fishing adventures with thousands of followers. Gabby is a competitive powerlifter and fitness creator known as @stronggurlgabby on Instagram. While they each have their own interests and online communities, their wedding day was all about celebrating their relationship and spending time with the people they love.
Gabby wore a gorgeous white wedding gown featuring delicate floral lace appliqués, a romantic sweetheart neckline, thin straps, and a flowing skirt with beautiful dimensional detailing. Her bridal look was completed with a soft updo, loose face-framing pieces, delicate earrings, and a long veil that looked incredible in their outdoor portraits. Dylan complemented her in a light ivory suit with a matching vest, white dress shirt, and burnt orange tie, creating a classic look with just enough color to stand out against the natural greenery surrounding their celebration.
Their outdoor wedding setting provided a beautiful backdrop for portraits, with mature trees, open grassy areas, and plenty of greenery throughout the property. The natural surroundings fit perfectly with the relaxed atmosphere of their day, giving us opportunities to capture everything from traditional wedding portraits to more playful moments that felt completely true to Gabby and Dylan.
One of my favorite things about their wedding was how easily they moved between romantic portraits and having fun together. We captured sweet moments with Gabby and Dylan holding each other close, laughing, and enjoying a little time away from the celebration. Their personalities came through naturally, which made photographing them especially fun.
And of course, we had to incorporate a fishing rod.
One of the most personal photographs from their wedding was a close-up of Gabby and Dylan holding a fishing rod together, showing off their wedding rings. With Dylan’s love of fishing and his work creating outdoor content through Extreme Outdoorsmen, it was such a fitting detail to include in their portraits. I loved how the fishing rod brought something meaningful to Dylan into their wedding photography without taking away from the romantic feel of the day.
Their wedding reception took place beneath a large white tent decorated with warm string lights, greenery, and floral arrangements in soft neutral shades with deeper red accents. Long reception tables were dressed with white linens, greenery runners, and small decorative details that created a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The warm lighting throughout the tent made the space feel cozy as the evening went on, especially once it started getting darker outside.
Their wedding cake was another beautiful detail, featuring two tiers of white frosting with intricate piped designs and pearl-inspired accents. Displayed on an ornate gold cake stand, the cake was finished with a personalized topper reading “The Grubbs.” The classic white design paired beautifully with the greenery and floral arrangements surrounding the reception tables.
The reception speeches brought plenty of laughter and sweet reactions from Gabby, Dylan, and their guests. Friends and family shared stories while the couple listened from their seats, with Dylan smiling throughout the speeches and Gabby surrounded by the people closest to her. I especially loved capturing the candid reactions happening around the head table, from guests laughing together to those little expressions that happen when someone starts telling a particularly good story.
As the evening continued, we stepped outside for another round of portraits beneath the string lights.
The darker greenery and warm glow of the lights created such a beautiful contrast with Gabby’s white floral wedding gown and Dylan’s light-colored suit. We captured the two of them dancing together on the grass, with Dylan twirling Gabby as the layers of her dress moved around her. The movement in her gown made those photographs especially beautiful, and the string lights added just enough warmth to the background.
Dylan also lifted Gabby into his arms for a few playful portraits, and the expressions on both of their faces were priceless. Between the laughter, the movement, and the way they naturally interacted with each other, these were easily some of my favorite photographs from their day.
We also captured a quieter moment with Dylan standing behind Gabby, wrapping his arms around her and leaning in to kiss her cheek while she smiled. It was a sweet contrast to their more playful portraits and one of those moments that didn’t need much direction.
Back inside the reception tent, the evening continued with dancing, family moments, and plenty of entertainment.
Gabby and Dylan shared some fun moments during a wedding reception game where they held up their shoes while answering questions. Dylan proudly raised Gabby’s white heels while she held up one of his brown shoes, and their reactions had everyone laughing. Gabby’s expressions throughout the game were especially entertaining, and it was clear their guests were having just as much fun watching.
There were also some incredibly sweet moments on the dance floor, including Gabby sharing a dance with her dad. Beneath the warm string lights, they danced together while family and friends watched from the reception tables. These are the kinds of moments I always love documenting, the interactions between loved ones that become such an important part of the wedding gallery.
Once the formal reception moments wrapped up, the party really got started.
The wooden dance floor filled with guests of all ages, from adults dancing together to kids showing off their best moves. There were group dances, plenty of laughter, and some hilarious moments as everyone joined in. At one point, guests crouched together on the dance floor, with Gabby and Dylan right in the middle of the action.
The kids were especially entertaining throughout the evening. Little girls wearing sage green dresses with floral details, pearl accessories, and decorative hairpieces danced with family members and each other. Some of my favorite candid photographs came from watching them interact with the adults, whether they were holding hands, laughing, or showing off their dance moves.
Gabby spent part of the evening dancing with the younger guests, holding their hands and laughing alongside them. Dylan was right there enjoying the celebration too, trading his suit jacket for a more relaxed reception look as the night continued.
And because their wedding already had a fishing rod, plenty of dancing, and a whole lot of personality, naturally there was also a giant cat face photo prop.
One of the funniest photographs from the evening was Gabby and Dylan posing together while holding a large cutout of their cat’s face with its tongue sticking out. It was completely unexpected, a little ridiculous, and exactly the kind of photograph that makes a wedding gallery feel personal. Those silly moments deserve just as much space in a wedding story as the romantic ones.
As the night went on, colorful DJ lighting mixed with the warm glow of the string lights, guests continued dancing, and the entire reception felt like one big celebration with family and friends. Between the spontaneous interactions, hilarious expressions, and genuine moments happening throughout the tent, there was no shortage of things worth photographing.
What I loved most about Gabby and Dylan’s wedding was how naturally their personalities came through in every part of the day. Their romantic outdoor portraits, fishing-inspired wedding details, heartfelt reception moments, and hilarious dance floor photographs all told different pieces of the same story.
Their outdoor wedding in Oxford, Michigan was a reminder that a wedding doesn’t have to be completely traditional to be beautiful. You can have romantic portraits and silly photo props, meaningful family moments and a packed dance floor, elegant wedding details and a fishing rod, all in the same celebration.
Congratulations, Gabby and Dylan! It was so much fun getting to photograph your wedding day and all the moments that made it yours.
Photographed by Arielle Roth Photography as a second photographer for Two Birds One Stone Co.
Gabby & Dylan Grubb’s Outdoor Wedding in Oxford, Michigan
Oxford, Michigan Wedding Photographer | Arielle Roth Photography
Gabby and Dylan Grubb’s wedding in Oxford, Michigan was a laid-back outdoor celebration filled with romantic portraits, personal details, heartfelt moments, and plenty of personality. From their beautiful outdoor ceremony to evening portraits beneath glowing string lights and a tented reception that turned into one big party, their wedding day was the perfect combination of sentimental and fun. And when the groom is a well-known outdoorsman and fisherman and the bride is a competitive powerlifter, you know there are going to be a few unexpected moments along the way.
Dylan is the fishing and outdoor content creator behind Extreme Outdoorsmen, known as @extreme.outdoorsmen on Instagram and YouTube, where he shares his fishing adventures with thousands of followers. Gabby is a competitive powerlifter and fitness creator known as @stronggurlgabby on Instagram. While they each have their own interests and online communities, their wedding day was all about celebrating their relationship and spending time with the people they love.
Gabby wore a gorgeous white wedding gown featuring delicate floral lace appliqués, a romantic sweetheart neckline, thin straps, and a flowing skirt with beautiful dimensional detailing. Her bridal look was completed with a soft updo, loose face-framing pieces, delicate earrings, and a long veil that looked incredible in their outdoor portraits. Dylan complemented her in a light ivory suit with a matching vest, white dress shirt, and burnt orange tie, creating a classic look with just enough color to stand out against the natural greenery surrounding their celebration.
Their outdoor wedding setting provided a beautiful backdrop for portraits, with mature trees, open grassy areas, and plenty of greenery throughout the property. The natural surroundings fit perfectly with the relaxed atmosphere of their day, giving us opportunities to capture everything from traditional wedding portraits to more playful moments that felt completely true to Gabby and Dylan.
One of my favorite things about their wedding was how easily they moved between romantic portraits and having fun together. We captured sweet moments with Gabby and Dylan holding each other close, laughing, and enjoying a little time away from the celebration. Their personalities came through naturally, which made photographing them especially fun.
And of course, we had to incorporate a fishing rod.
One of the most personal photographs from their wedding was a close-up of Gabby and Dylan holding a fishing rod together, showing off their wedding rings. With Dylan’s love of fishing and his work creating outdoor content through Extreme Outdoorsmen, it was such a fitting detail to include in their portraits. I loved how the fishing rod brought something meaningful to Dylan into their wedding photography without taking away from the romantic feel of the day.
Their wedding reception took place beneath a large white tent decorated with warm string lights, greenery, and floral arrangements in soft neutral shades with deeper red accents. Long reception tables were dressed with white linens, greenery runners, and small decorative details that created a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The warm lighting throughout the tent made the space feel cozy as the evening went on, especially once it started getting darker outside.
Their wedding cake was another beautiful detail, featuring two tiers of white frosting with intricate piped designs and pearl-inspired accents. Displayed on an ornate gold cake stand, the cake was finished with a personalized topper reading “The Grubbs.” The classic white design paired beautifully with the greenery and floral arrangements surrounding the reception tables.
The reception speeches brought plenty of laughter and sweet reactions from Gabby, Dylan, and their guests. Friends and family shared stories while the couple listened from their seats, with Dylan smiling throughout the speeches and Gabby surrounded by the people closest to her. I especially loved capturing the candid reactions happening around the head table, from guests laughing together to those little expressions that happen when someone starts telling a particularly good story.
As the evening continued, we stepped outside for another round of portraits beneath the string lights.
The darker greenery and warm glow of the lights created such a beautiful contrast with Gabby’s white floral wedding gown and Dylan’s light-colored suit. We captured the two of them dancing together on the grass, with Dylan twirling Gabby as the layers of her dress moved around her. The movement in her gown made those photographs especially beautiful, and the string lights added just enough warmth to the background.
Dylan also lifted Gabby into his arms for a few playful portraits, and the expressions on both of their faces were priceless. Between the laughter, the movement, and the way they naturally interacted with each other, these were easily some of my favorite photographs from their day.
We also captured a quieter moment with Dylan standing behind Gabby, wrapping his arms around her and leaning in to kiss her cheek while she smiled. It was a sweet contrast to their more playful portraits and one of those moments that didn’t need much direction.
Back inside the reception tent, the evening continued with dancing, family moments, and plenty of entertainment.
Gabby and Dylan shared some fun moments during a wedding reception game where they held up their shoes while answering questions. Dylan proudly raised Gabby’s white heels while she held up one of his brown shoes, and their reactions had everyone laughing. Gabby’s expressions throughout the game were especially entertaining, and it was clear their guests were having just as much fun watching.
There were also some incredibly sweet moments on the dance floor, including Gabby sharing a dance with her dad. Beneath the warm string lights, they danced together while family and friends watched from the reception tables. These are the kinds of moments I always love documenting, the interactions between loved ones that become such an important part of the wedding gallery.
Once the formal reception moments wrapped up, the party really got started.
The wooden dance floor filled with guests of all ages, from adults dancing together to kids showing off their best moves. There were group dances, plenty of laughter, and some hilarious moments as everyone joined in. At one point, guests crouched together on the dance floor, with Gabby and Dylan right in the middle of the action.
The kids were especially entertaining throughout the evening. Little girls wearing sage green dresses with floral details, pearl accessories, and decorative hairpieces danced with family members and each other. Some of my favorite candid photographs came from watching them interact with the adults, whether they were holding hands, laughing, or showing off their dance moves.
Gabby spent part of the evening dancing with the younger guests, holding their hands and laughing alongside them. Dylan was right there enjoying the celebration too, trading his suit jacket for a more relaxed reception look as the night continued.
And because their wedding already had a fishing rod, plenty of dancing, and a whole lot of personality, naturally there was also a giant cat face photo prop.
One of the funniest photographs from the evening was Gabby and Dylan posing together while holding a large cutout of their cat’s face with its tongue sticking out. It was completely unexpected, a little ridiculous, and exactly the kind of photograph that makes a wedding gallery feel personal. Those silly moments deserve just as much space in a wedding story as the romantic ones.
As the night went on, colorful DJ lighting mixed with the warm glow of the string lights, guests continued dancing, and the entire reception felt like one big celebration with family and friends. Between the spontaneous interactions, hilarious expressions, and genuine moments happening throughout the tent, there was no shortage of things worth photographing.
What I loved most about Gabby and Dylan’s wedding was how naturally their personalities came through in every part of the day. Their romantic outdoor portraits, fishing-inspired wedding details, heartfelt reception moments, and hilarious dance floor photographs all told different pieces of the same story.
Their outdoor wedding in Oxford, Michigan was a reminder that a wedding doesn’t have to be completely traditional to be beautiful. You can have romantic portraits and silly photo props, meaningful family moments and a packed dance floor, elegant wedding details and a fishing rod, all in the same celebration.
Congratulations, Gabby and Dylan! It was so much fun getting to photograph your wedding day and all the moments that made it yours.
Photographed by Arielle Roth Photography as a second photographer for Two Birds One Stone Co.
