Jessica + Ian

Camp Cavell, Lexington Mi

Jessica and Ian are two sweethearts who met at camp while helping those with disabilities. They are a failytale kind of couple whose hearts radiate such a loving energy. The vibe of the day was ethereal and romantic as it was creative. I love that Jessica and Ian were on their own time, they didn’t rush anything and every moment had so much meaning. Ian placed a blue bracelet that he made on Jessica’s wrist the first year they were together and took it off at their ceremony. The bond of love, Ian’s heritage kilt, the bare cake made by the bestie Gumption Cake Co, the decor were vines that Jessica cut from the woods and created wreaths with..and their personal favorite.. Serious Moonlight- A David Bowie cover band for the entertainment. They had their first dance to As The World Falls Down. If you are a David Bowie fan, and know the Labyrinth from the 80’s.. you understand the vibe of the day and wished you were there… just magical.

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Savannah + Kelly

Meadow Brook Hall, Mi

To describe this incredible overcast and slightly rainy day in words for Savannah and Kelly would be a little hard to do so I’ll let the photos do the talking with a few details from me :)

Kelly and Savannah are two adventurous and incredibly sweet ladies, who love so much. The detail of the wedding day and their care for their family and friends warms my heart, still.

Getting ready started at Embassy Suites, the first look was outside of the gardens where Momma DeMil set up our brides while the wedding party made a human wall so Kelly and Savannah wouldn’t see each other.

The ladies incorporated their sweet pup Ginger to the family photos, a few portraits in Meadowbrook Hall along with the ceremony as we were rained out of the garden area. Once the rain let up later in the day, we went back out to the gardens and around Meadowbrook to capture the love and beauty.

Dances with both sets of parents and lots of love and laugher on the dance floor, we couldn’t have asked for a better day!

Reminder, we will always make magic even on the rainy days <3

Amazing Team:

Hair and Make up: Configure Beauty

Florals: Littleworkshopfloral - Laura Giles

Videographer: Depth and Detail- Kristi Ball

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Sarah + Ryan

Cornman Farms, Dexter Mi

Two incredible humans, who love deeply and laugh a ton together. Our entire day was full of tears, happy tears. The attention to detail was exquisite. The hand selected flowers by Sarah from University Flowers in Ann Arbor was spectacular. The details on Ryan’s suit and cufflinks, Sarah’s bouquet which wrapped their furry family into their day was so sweet.

First look by the gardens, family photos by the farmhouse and our colorful Wedding Party photos wrapped up our morning before ceremony.

From the sweetest walk down the aisle with Dad, Scott who was also our officiant and the heartfelt vows and dip with the kiss mid aisle, these two were ready to celebrate with their closest family and fiends! Our mid aisle kiss was also the subject of our live wedding painter Mikaela Genee!

Cocktail hour was a highlight as the miniature goats were brought out and loved on! Our grand entrance, followed by speeches, cake cutting, and who could forget our sunset photos in the dahlias field and our Rolls Royce appearance.

After sundown the party was just getting started! The dance floor was flexing on the 2nd floor of the barn and Sarah and Ryan experienced not only their first dance as husband and wife, but also shared a last dance on their dance floor before the sparkler exit and drive off in the Rolls Royce.. it was magic.

Huge thank You to the amazing team, Candice Lamarand for being my 2nd photographer and Planner Jennifer from Pineapple Punch Events was the perfect addition to our incredible day, we couldn’t have done this without them!

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Kate + Ryan

Breckenridge, Colorado

They aren't wrong when said " The mountains are calling".. we answered, and had the time of our lives.

Kate + Ryan invited me to join them for their elopement in Colorado.. if you know me at all, you'll know that Colorado is one of my favorite places. We all have been in anticipation for this trip for the last 6 months and to try to describe our adventure is going to be a challenge because there aren't words.
We ventured to Collective Retreats in Wolcott Colorado where we spend three incredible days and two nights in their tents on the side of a mountain. The mountain air swept us off our feet with the views, the impeccable hospitality and a farm to table 3 course rehearsal dinner we will never forget. Like seriously, hands down the best food I have ever eaten. This set the tone of how the rest of our time in Colorado was going to be, and it left us saying over and over how this experience has been perfect.
Since we spent 3 days in the mountains and a day in Breckenridge, there are a ton of images.. but I wanted to share the absolute bliss from the Wedding Day.
I'm not sure what was more comfortable, the beds in the tents at Collective, or the dry mountain air.. because we slept like heaven and then woke up to coffee and breakfast being served. After gathering the wedding wear, Ryan picked Kate a bouquet of wild flowers from camp (hearts are melted) and we trekked the 1/2 mile down to the rental car and left for Breckenridge.
We had all day to enjoy and we did.. stopping at a local cigar shop for Ryan, Breckenridge Distillery for a couple cocktails and then proceeded to Blue Lake Trail. Kate ended up getting ready at the distillery and Ryan literally had his own woodsy dressing room in the pines of the mountain haha.. which ended up being a perfect location for the first look. We met with our awesome officiate Phil ( I swear everyone in Colorado is rad as hell) and adventured to Blue Lake where the ceremony would take place. We had the most perfect weather, though in the mountains that can change in a moment. The vows exchanged, the tears of absolute happiness shed, the smiles and the wind running through our hair, champagne popping, dress ripping, foot cutting, waterfall bustling, sun shining ..I don't really know how to describe the bliss we all felt after this.. so I'l let the images take you away. But we did end our super relaxed, breathtaking day with some bomb tacos and complimentary bubbles and churros.
Every person we ran into was so happy that Kate + Ryan had just gotten married.. everyone wanted to celebrate.

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Salsabil + Usher

Kirk In The Hill and The Muslim Unity Center

These two sweethearts were so beautiful together, we started first with gorgeous portraits at Kirk In The Hills church and then headed to the Muslim Unity Center in Bloomfield Hills for the ceremony. Salsa and Usher along with their community of friends and family, were all excited to see these two unite.

Salsa who is also a talented model was the most exquisite with portraits, her attire was stunning as was she in the gorgeous evening light. Enjoy the moments we shared last summer.

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Elle + Dave

Port Crescent State Park, Mi

An early morning elopement on the sands of Port Crescent State Park, big foot cake toppers and a Wes Anderson style of imagery. These sweethearts and their witnesses ( Dave’s grandparents) were truly a wonderful experience.

Dave, a long time friend and Elle, a beauty inside and out.. are two of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. They deserve every ounce of love and light in this world.

This was easily one of the best mornings in 2023, enjoy the smiles while getting ready in a cute mid century airbnb with the first look in the front yard. The warm summer sunshine peeking in and out of the clouds, the gusty wind and all the laughter. This day forever imprinted on our hearts and minds.

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Andrea + Colby

12 Corners Winery, Mi

It’s September, we are at 12 Corners Winery and orchard on the west side of Michigan, it is the most comfortable 75 degrees and a sunny day.. this would literally be a dream in Michigan, and it was.

Andrea + Colby had their first look by the grape vines accompanied by Andrea’s grandmother on a pendant in her handmade wooden flowered bouquet. Our ceremony and portraits in the apple trees with their closest friends and family. Tented outside for cocktail hour and the reception, with the golden light coming through the rows of grape vines for golden hour portraits. We could not have asked for a more perfect day.

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Shelbi + Clayton

Weller’s Carriage House, Saline Mi

The love for this family started with Shelbi’s sister Karli and I am so so honored to have been invited back with so much love to photograph Shelbi and Clayton.

When they say opposites attract, these two fit the bill.. even though they have a bunch of similarities. Shelbi is the more serious one and Clayton is on the super playful side, these two laugh a lot with and at each other. you’ll see their personalities come out throughout the day and it is too good.

This day was one of the best, lots of drinks and laughs, an unexpected cake smash and the sun peeking out later for minute of sunset photos. This family is close to my heart.

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Taylor + Mike

The Boathouse On Lake Charleviox, Mi

These two sweethearts hosted their wedding in East Jordan, but we ventured to Harbor Springs for the ceremony and stopped in Petoskey at the sweet little hidden waterfall for portraits and so many laughs. Michigan is full of magic, especially the further north you go. We really have some gems in the mitten, especially toward the Leelanau peninsula. Donuts for the cake cutting and golden hour dances, and lastly running to the docks for the last bit of light of the day. It was pure Michigan magic.

The Boathouse on Lake Charleviox is a beautiful private waterfront venue with a classy, modern indoor/outdoor space : miboathouse.com ! They also have a cute airbnb called Gunther’s General Store, which is a general store that has been converted. It is a classic diner style space full of antiques.

Wedding Planner : loandcoeventdesign.com

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Kory + Colin

Belle Isle Casino, Detroit Michigan

Kori+ Colin

“ I believe in a thing called LOVE” - The Darkness

Kori + Colin had a super hot and extremely fun Detroit Wedding. Colin has been a dear friend since the teenage years and to watch my friend find a real love, melts my heart. And then not only photograph this incredible union, but to be with friends on their wedding day is such an honor. These two loves have such their own esthetic, and they are both barbers! Together they own Revival Barber in Ferndale, Mi. I couldn’t wait to see their vibe come to life.

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