Brittni and Jason's urban downtown wedding was full of glamour and romance! I loved the bride's wedding day look and her fit and flare gown was so beautiful. The romantic lace detail that covered the bodice paired nicely with flirty ruffled train and the crystal hair piece added a glamorous finishing touch to her floor length veil. Brittni and Jason shared an emotional first look before their ceremony, which took place in the grand foyer of the 1920s historic building, 30 North Saginaw. . .
Read MoreToday's blog post is for all those brides who land on the more traditional side of things, but who still love the idea of a first look and who are looking for an alternative! This post is also for all those brides planning to share a first look with their husband-to-be, but who have a special connection they want to document with their dad (or mother or brother). Dads hold a very special place in my heart on wedding days and father daughter first looks have become some of my absolute favorite wedding images to capture outside of the bride and groom first look and romantic portraits! I feel so honored to capture the interactions, hugs, tears, and laughter between the bride and her father! . . .
Read MoreI was recently able to travel to Arizona and while there I knew I HAD to take advantage of the beautiful desert setting while I had the chance!! Brooke and Chester were so romantic together in front of my camera, and I loved capturing these images of them and all of the gorgeous details. Brooke's stunning bouquet was filled with yellow, pink, and red roses and was tied together with taupe colored ribbons. Her wedding gown was embellished with delicate lace sleeves and a lace bodice and Chester's tan suit made him look very dapper! . . .
Read MoreI am freaking out over here, friends!! Katie and Josh’s wedding day was so amazing and Katie made SUCH a gorgeous bride! I am pouring myself a refreshing cup of hot apple cider this morning as I look back on their elegant and romantic fall wedding day! Katie and Josh were my last CCP Couple to get married this year and I loved all the thoughtful and personal details they incorporated into their church wedding and river front reception. . .
Read MoreOk, I am going to try not to cry as I share Nicole and Phil's beautiful wedding day story!! I have such a connection to this CCP Couple because not only are they two of the most amazing people, but Nicole is also my one of my very best friends and my soul-sister! I have known Nicole since the third grade and we met while riding the bus to school. I think we bonded over our mutual weirdness and the fact that we lived within 2 dirt road miles of each other! . . .
Read MoreDuring our initial meeting, Emily had me at the words, "Our wedding will be rustic with a vintage flair!" Emily and Jordan also told me how they are planning a wedding day that gives their guests an experience - think caramel apple and s'more bar, lawn games, and more! I love how much these two love their families and that everything about their wedding day next year screams fall. (Which is also my favorite season!) . . .
Read MoreAshley + Tim couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding day in St. Joseph, MI! Their intimate ceremony took place right on silver beach and their reception at the Shadowland Ballroom included a carousel! Coolest cocktail hour ever goes to these two for having cotton candy and popcorn for their guests while they enjoyed rides on the whimsical carousel creatures!! This fun vibe worked beautifully with all of Ashley's details and the sea glass and lilac color palette. . .
Read MoreSpending the evening with Lindsey and Jon was a total dream! Their engagement session at the Indian Springs Metropark in Clarkston, MI was everything I love about fall; cool weather, gorgeous colors, and a dreamy sunset with a ton of golden light! . . . The only thing we had to worry about were rattlesnakes! Ahh! . . .
Read MoreKara and Kevin love traveling and it was through a church trip to Madrid, Spain and to The Vatican in Rome that they became really close friends! For their engagement session, Kara and Kevin wanted to head back to Kara's Alma Mater; the University of Michigan. I love the city of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus so much because the architecture is just so stunning! Even though I am a frequent visitor, I feel like there are always new places to discover with every couple who has a love for U of M. . .
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