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The Wedding Story of Denis and Natalie

Jenna Nelson |  November 23, 2016

What happens when a family from Fort Wayne, Indiana and a family from Italy conspire to plan a wedding at Marian Hills Farm? A perfectly whimsical and wonderful celebration between Denis and Natalie.

Romantic Sea-Inspired Style Shoot

Jenna Nelson |  November 22, 2016

With a desire to capture the romantic-yet-untamed beauty of the ocean, Ashley of Ashley Slater Photography and Shelby of The Day's Design planned a "Sand and the Sea" stylized wedding using the shores of Lake Michigan.

7 Best Venues for Your Detroit Wedding

Jessica Blair |  November 21, 2016

Getting hitched in the Motor City? That's good news, because this on-the-rise town is booming with potential. A decade ago, tying the knot with Detroit city limits meant that guests would hole up at a suburban hotel and make the commute in.

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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 11.18.16

Kaitlyn Smale |  November 18, 2016

There are so many great things about Friday. You might be thinking, how can it possibly get any better? Well, we have your answer: with a little Instagram Friday, of course! Keep scrolling to see the inspiration that caught our eye this week!

A Bohemian and European Style Shoot

Jenna Nelson |  November 17, 2016

Jaky Repogle, owner of Jaky Janine Photography dreamt up a whimsical style shoot at Greencrest Manor in southwest Michigan. She pictured a bohemian, European garden style shoot with berry, pink and gold tones.

The Wedding Story of Adam and Alexis Matheny

Jenna Nelson |  November 16, 2016

Alexis met her future husband Adam in high school gym class. But it wasn't until their junior year at Ball State University when they started dating.

Stationery & Art

An Annabel Lee Style Shoot

Jenna Nelson |  November 15, 2016

Self-proclaimed as "hopeless romantics," the photographers behind Tulip + Rose Photography hoped to capture the tragedy within a love story with this Edgar Allan Poe-inspired style shoot. They specifically borrowed inspiration from the Poe's famous literary work Annabel Lee.

Finding the Right Location for Your Engagement Session

Joelle Bradfield |  November 14, 2016

Engagement sessions can be so much fun, but half the job is just figuring out where to shoot. As a wedding photographer, nearly every engaged couple asks me for my suggestions on where to photograph their engagement session.

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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 11.11.16

Kaitlyn Smale |  November 11, 2016

We're hearing more and more from brides that a large part of their wedding planning involves Instagram. Well, we're GLADLY embracing this trend! Check out a few of our favorites from this week, below. And don't forget to show some love and give them a follow!

Cake & Desserts

11 Naked Cakes that Make Us Forget All About Frosting

Jenna Nelson |  November 10, 2016

When cakes are this gorgeous, who needs frosting??