Rachel Houtteman
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Confession: our DJ played the wrong Dan + Shay song for our first dance🫠
We originally picked out the acoustic version of “You” but as we got on the dance floor, our DJ turned on “I’m so glad you exist”. I didn’t even realize it was the wrong song at first until Sam pointed it out. Neither of us wanted to break the news to our DJ so we continued to dance (and laugh) as if nothing was wrong. We hadn’t shared our first dance song with anyone so the mix up went totally unnoticed to everyone else!
Hearing this song live made me tear up as I thought of this moment - newly married to my best friend, surrounded by everyone we love, laughing and dancing to a song that wasn’t supposed to be our first dance but now holds such a special place in our hearts.
Send this to someone you’d want to sit here for awhile with💙🌊
If you’re traveling to the Traverse City, Michigan area - don’t leave before you make the drive to Pyramid Point Overlook. The panoramic views of Lake Michigan are worth it, I promise!
09/28/2026
a weekend in our happy place🫶🏼
09/24/2026
Texting my wife to see what she thinks represents me and let’s just say, dolphin was not on my bingo card but I totally get it
09/12/2026
The journey continues but I’m forever thankful it’s with you.
A note from Rachel because I can’t speak for both of us and ultimately I’m a better writer than I am a talker🤍
Since my D&C I’ve been racking my brain on if and how I wanted to share this news. Over these past couple months, Sam and I have felt every emotion so deeply. The pure excitement of finally seeing that pregnant test, getting confirmation from our doctor, learning there were TWO, seeing them on the ultrasound and hearing their heartbeats, telling family and friends, experiencing food aversions and gaining some “baby bloat” - every little tiny milestone felt big and wonderful.
Since that 9th week appointment, I’ve come to realize that miscarriage is extremely lonely. It’s something that everyone experiences and grieves through differently. It feels unfair and heavy, which is ultimately why I wanted to share this journey. I know that we were so lucky to have those two babies join our lives, even if it was for a short amount of time. We will always wish we could have had more time with them and will always wonder what life would be like if they were here with us. One thing I know for sure is that our twins were so so loved and I am confident that when the time is right, Sam and I will get our chance to be mamas.
09/07/2026
I’d like to thank the DJ for letting me leave it alllll on the dance floor🫡
We love you so big, Mr and Mrs Gandy!!! Congratulations!!💍
09/01/2026
a love note to all the summer mems💋
08/29/2026
The groom was somewhere around here too
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Harvey - your love is so easy to celebrate!!!💍🤍
My Spotify wrapped is about to just be Noah Kahan
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