Anna + Nico

Italian Wedding in Detroit, MI

Every huge beautiful Wedding always has to start with the smallest of meaningful details. The dress, the ring, the shoes- which in this case were in fact Kate Spade Keds! But it’s love that truly starts the whole story, and keeps it going for a lifetime. And to help preserve their first chapter together the bride and groom wrote letters to each other to exchange and read the morning of their wedding. Let the love story begin!

Of course we also know no good love story is complete without the people who matter the most, so Anna gathered up her best girls, Nico his best guys, and last Summer they said I do, Italian style, with ALL of their family there to celebrate. It might have been a big party later in the day but earlier it was still low key and sweet as Anna got dressed and had her first look with her girls and her Dad.

After the I Dos at Our Lady of Victor in Northville, MI we had to make a very special stop. An unexpected venue for the day, but one we couldn’t miss- Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit to see Nico's Nona, which is Italian for grandmother.
Warning. These images will melt your heart and turn on the tears. But again, another part of the love story we couldn’t leave out.

Before our last stop for the Reception at the Italian American Club in Livonia we took advantage of the stunning Detroit Institute of Arts and celebrated the new Mr. and Mrs with their whole bridal party!

Annnnnd now for these images we’ve been holding out on you that we’re pretty sure would make the front and back cover of their love story they are writing! Such dreamy moments!

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If you’re looking for more Michigan Weddings with a stunning couple and amazing historic buildings hop on over to Miranda and Bryce’s Blog!

If eclectic and woods is more your style you MUST check out Devin and Madison’s backyard woodland wedding- totally Pinterest worthy!

Devin + Madison

Romantic & Intimate Woodland Wedding in Northern Michigan

I invite you into the forest, into a real life fairy tale that we photographed this summer amongst the tall trees in Northern, Michigan. This Wedding was held at a family member’s house in Alanson, so sorry eveyone, don’t get too attached, it’s one of a kind and private, but with our photographs we’ll let you have a little peek inside!

Yes, this was a real wedding. No it was not staged. Yes, I wanted to cry. Yes I recommend every bride who has this theme to invite us, immediately.

I wanted to set the scene first, before I made your jaw drop from the outdoor ceremony and reception decor (thanks covid) but I realize now, that’s impossible. Because our bride, Madsion, was stunning, and every little detail down to the ring box is just perfection.

Because we were so limited in the amount of people that were legally allowed to be at the wedding I did the hair and makeup for Madison and the bridal bouquet, flowers, and decor was all grown and designed by the bride’s aunt! Again, fairy tale moment.

One small perk we noticed this year while photographing Weddings during covid (masked up, following all guidelines put in place, rolling with the punches every time they changed on us) was that it truly gave our couples a unique opportunity to focus on the tiniest of things, experience a low key day (even if planning and re-planning was not low key, we all worked together and make it happen!) and celebrate their love in the most intimate way. It sounds crazy- but these wedding this year were some of our best ever!

Ok, it’s time for your first look…. not only of Devin, our handsome Groom, but at this magical wonderland this family created….. time to step into the woods! We know they can be emotional, so brace yourself!

And now it’s time to walk down the aisle. Here we go!

The very few, special people who were with us started to gather and fill the picture perfection setting with even more love and joy . It’s these moments that separate the Pinterest Perfect set up from the true wonder of a real life Wedding!

We hope this was all the woodland wonder you needed to get inspired, feel creative, and design the wedding of your dreams, no matter what life throws at you- plus we’re always here to help make any road bumps as easy as possible… we got you!

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Want to see MORE love and romance!? Check out Carlie and Alex’s Wedding!

Molly + Daniel

Intimate COVID wedding in St. Clair, Michigan

Normally we classify Weddings by the beautiful seasons of Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter. But this year Covid was a real, long, difficult season, that as I write this, we are still in.

These two young love birds found themselves right in the middle of it bu that did not stop them from getting married and making it beyond special.

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The Wedding Ceremony was small, at a private home. We know that venues can bring great charm, but this truly brought such a comfortable and personal touch to the day.

This was by far one of the most romantic weddings we have ever had the pleasure of photographing. The love between this bride and groom filled the air, and emotions were high after their first intimate kiss and the I Dos were said. It’s moments like this that remind us you don’t need all the bells and whistles to fall in love and celebrate (don’t get us wrong- we like bells and whistles, and moody centerpiece candles, and delicious cake, and good music on the dance floor. But… this is beautiful too in such a unique way!)

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The moment when we can all run off together, away from the wedding shenanigans, is where the real magic happens. It’s that quiet rainbow after the storm of an exciting ceremony. It’s where serious moments are candidly captured, the sweetest kisses are shared, and the best sunsets fill the frame.

Scroll down and take in some of the sweet moments we captured while hopping around St. Clair, Michigan.

For more romantic Wedding Vibes in the most chic barn you’ve ever seen check out this Wedding we drove to Kentucky to shoot!

Derek + Danielle

Romantic Firefighter Wedding

A Summer Wedding celebrated from Croswell to Marysville.

Now that I’ve gotten your attention with this sweet little face, let’s talk about his humans and how their wedding was such a relaxed, beautiful, fun day!!

We’ll start with the girls, who started their morning off dancing to music, hair, makeup, and the finer things in life- like heels, perfume, and adorable kitties- How fun!

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You might be wondering where the boys were at this whole time… Oh just looking chic and making their debut to the ceremony by firetruck! A huge undertone through out the whole day was the Firefighter theme, as it’s what Derek bravely does for a living, along with several other guys in the bridal party. The true sense of brotherhood between all these men was obvious and so sweet to capture.

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The Wedding took place at the Croswell Community Center, which is just as rich in history as it is in natural light and beautiful wood craftsmanship! Danielle’s mom walked her down the isle, but her father (who had passed away that March) was beautifully honor through out the day and his memory and presence was felt.

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After the I DOs we were able to sneak into the City of Croswell’s Fire Station and get some stunning portraits that still held such romance and truly told their story. Who knew a fire truck could create such a mood- no doubt with the help of that to die for bouquet from Croswell Greenhouse too!

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And if you know us well you’ll know we aren’t going to let any of our couples get away without those golden hour photos, in that moment of calm in the day when SO much has happened but the night is still young.

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When we finally hit the Reception at Alexander’s in Marysville the celebration was still in full swing. These guys were ready to party, and their DJ, Ultimate Sounds, made sure that seamlessly happened!

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To see another Romantic Summer Wedding take a peek at Eric and Samantha’s Full Gallery here and their blog here!