Eric + Samantha

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Eric + Samantha

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Blue Water Area Summer Romance

Elegant Wedding in Port Huron Michigan

The day started with me walking into the Bride’s room and me gracing her with a Twinkie as she got ready. And that’s pretty much how the mood of this whole wedding stayed, well into the night even after my husband came to pick me up with our little kiddos in the car, and they somehow made it onto the dance floor. These are my type of people, and we were so thrilled to capture their love and story right in our own town of Port Huron!

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As the girls spent hours getting ready the boys took their own sweet time “getting ready” too, just in a different way, that involved guns and that laid back approach leading up to walking down the aisle. Eventually they did make their way to The Double Tree to get their ties on.

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Beautiful emotions were high during the ceremony, which was held outside. Off in the distance Sarnia, Canada was our backdrop, just across the St. Clair River. Both the most important men in Samantha’s life, the one giving her away, and the one so excited to take her, were in tears. What more could a woman ask for?

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Before the Wedding rings were slipped onto the soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Rouse, they were passed down a string across the very first row of people gathered to witness their wedding. Parents, Grand Parents, Brothers and Sisters put their love into the rings with blessings, prayers, and well wishes to the couple. The most influential people in their lives will forever be a part of their marriage now through these rings. What a beautiful moment to be a part of.

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Next we slipped away and caught some kisses underneath The Blue Water Bride connecting our home to Canada. Timing was perfect and we even caught one of the iconic freighters in some of our shots as it made its voyage out into Lake Huron.

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The Wedding reception, which was also held at The Double Tree in Port Huron was decorated with chic accents, with most of the vendors being local. The night brought more, big, beautiful tears, along with big laughs, drinking, and so much dancing, late into the night.

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We did sneak out just for a little moment to get those yummy golden hour shots I just MUST get for our couples! Thankfully my Mom’s hay field was looking gorgeous, and it was highlighted with one of the best sunsets that I have seen in a long time. These two were so go with the flow that when I shoved them in the hay field magic just happened. I can not express enough how amazing these 2 were. Beautiful, in love, fun, easy going. Honestly- Magic.

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To see more Chic, Elegant Wedding Vibes see Will and Savannah’s Royal Oak Wedding

To see another emotional and romantic wedding take a peek at Caleb and Rachel’s Wedding Album.

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Travis + Morgan

Travis + Morgan

Chic and Romantic Summer Love

A Lexington, MI Beach Wedding

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It’s mid June in Lexington, Michigan. Lake Huron is bright blue, the sun is out, and capturing romantic moments is in full swing!

If I had to describe this wedding in 3 words it would be laid back, romantic, and chic. Honestly, isn’t that just the perfect combination, for the wedding party and us as photographers? No stress, celebrating love, and you look fabulous doing it. Sign me up!

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What was extra special about this wedding for us at Raelani Stockwell Photography was that this was the 2nd of 3 weddings we’ve done with this family! Showing up just felt like hanging out with old friends again. Seeing familiar faces, celebrating another marriage with this family, and partying with the same people again and again just brought a vibe to the whole day that made it feel effortless and special. It was more like walking through the day, camera in hand, than it was working. Honestly, a lot of our days feel like that though, and we’re so thankful we just “click” with our bride and grooms!

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Details in place, first looks done, and it was time to walk down the grassy aisle at the Sanilac County State Park.

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Vows were exchanged at the beach, but the new Mr. and Mrs. were captured for their portraits where more of the East Coast sunshine could be seen shining through the woods. Again… look at these two and how laid back yet romantic their love feels.

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The reception had that Summer, rustic chic mood that carried us through the night, that we just can’t get enough of, because let’s face it, here in Michigan, in Sanilac County, we’re a lil country, and we like it that way.

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A totally unique staple to their wedding was the “Bartender Drink Off” in place of the dollar dance! These two bartenders couldn’t have picked a more fitting, fun way to earn a few more bucks and have a little competitive fun!!

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And you know we weren’t sneaking off without some “sunset” shots of Morgan dancing the night away on the shoreline, because, well, it’s totally dreamy.

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Be sure to peek at Eric and Samantha’s Chic and Romantic Wedding if you’ve fallen in love with this style!