Nautical Inspired Yacht Wedding, St. Clair Shores, MI | Carole + Mark

From the moment I met with Carole + Mark I knew their wedding day was going to be amazing because they were going to have so many classic details, but also because they weren't afraid to be themselves and have a celebration that was uniquely them! Carole and Mark love to boat and being out on the water has been a big part of their 16-year relationship and, honestly, if you live in Michigan it's hard not to love being out on the lake. They decided to hold a lakefront ceremony at the Jefferson Beach Marina, before all their guests boarded a luxury yacht for the reception, and the night would end with Carole and Mark dancing under the stars and the glowing lights of Detroit's skyline and the Ambassador Bridge!! . . .

Romantic Backyard Wedding at Lakeside Home, Ann Arbor, MI | Jess + Pat

I am kind of at a loss for words at describing Jess + Pat's amazing wedding day!! They invited their friends and family from all over the world to celebrate in a casual and intimate backyard setting. Their wedding was held at a lakeside family home in Ann Arbor and it was understated, elegant, fun, and will forever be close to my heart because every detail felt so personal to Jess and Pat! . . .

Joyful and Candid Wedding at Crystal Gardens, Howell, MI | Chelsea + Nick

Chelsea and Nick are two of the most fun and laid-back couples I've had a chance to work with and even though they had so much anticipation and nerves leading up to the ceremony, these two were a dream to work with and made my job of capturing their love so effortless! They define a fun-loving, adventurous, outdoorsy couple in love and they are everything I hope for when I photograph clients! I wish for laughter and joy, for romantic portraits at sunset, and for down-to-earth, old souls with big hearts for the people in their lives! . . .

Our Wedding Inspiration + Mood Board | Part 1 of Our Wedding Planning Journey

I have been helping my photography clients plan for their big day for the last 3 years, and when I got engaged in June 2017 my goal was to have a stress-free planning experience! For the most part, I think our planning has been amazing and so so exciting. . . but it didn't feel that way at the start! . . .

Modern Kensington Court Wedding, Ann Arbor, MI: Jen + Kyle

On Sunday mornings, a lot of people like to sleep in, make each other breakfast, go for a walk with the dog(s), sip coffee, and read the newspaper (although I guess most people do that on their smart phones now). On one such Sunday morning, however, Kyle woke up at 6 AM because he just couldn't stay asleep any longer; he was just too excited. After taking Jen's dog, Nala, for a walk and watching the minutes tick by to 7 o'clock, Kyle couldn't stand it any longer! Enough was enough! . . .

Classic Outdoor Wedding at Great Oaks Country Club | Jen + Nick

Jen and Nick's wedding way was so beautiful, elegant, and an all around classic wedding, but more importantly it was all for two people who have some of the kindest, most loving souls! Both Jen and Nick share a common love for golfing, and Nick even proposed to Jen on the golf course! It only made sense that they would get married outside on the green and overlooking the course at Great Oaks Country Club! . . .

Elegant Lord of the Rings Inspired Wedding, in Howell, MI: Madison + Brandon

Madison and Brandon's wedding day was an absolute dream! It was held at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, in Howell, MI with the ceremony taking place in the outdoor chapel and the reception in the ballroom. It was one of the most sentimental and beautiful weddings I've had the honor of photographing!! Truly magical, before you add in all of the Lord of the Rings inspired-elements!

Madison looked stunning in her Cinderella-inspired wedding gown as she walked down the aisle and both family and friends could not hold back tears during the ceremony and as Brandon recited his vows to Madison! Keep scrolling to see and read about all the amazing details from their wedding day (including THE CUTEST story about Taco Bell)! . . .

Life Updates: Moving Boxes, Engagement Rings, & Featured Weddings

I don't even really know where to start. I honestly can not believe all of the amazing things that have happened in the last month (and even within the last 72 hours!), and I am SO EXCITED to update all of you with everything big and small that has been happening around these parts over the last 30 days! . . .

The Top 5 Reasons Why I Think You Should Do A First Look

If you're a bride-to-be, you've probably asked yourself if a first look is worth it, or if it will spoil the surprise of meeting your fiancé at the altar. To help couples make the big decision, I wanted to write a blog post today about my experience photographing first looks!

First thing first, I believe that deciding when you will see your fiancé on the wedding day is a VERY personal decision, and I always leave it up to my couples to decide which option will work best for them! . . .

Advice, WeddingsCourtney CarolynApril 25, 2017April 2017 Comments

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