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!