Mulberry & Sage

Author: Courtney

Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Wedding Photography | Kelsey & Tim

Kelsey and Tim have been together for over seven years, so when we met with them over the winter when they inquired about Mulberry & Sage as their Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Wedding Photography team, we got to hear all the funny stories and jokes that they shared alongside their families about their upcoming June wedding. Since Megan was due to have her baby at the beginning of June, Courtney and Serena teamed up for this June wedding, and Michigan weather really showed up for it. It was literally the most perfect sunny day; it was in the mid-60’s and wasn’t too hot or too cold. The breeze coming off the lake was amazing, and we were thrilled to spend our day at the beach celebrating their love story and their new chapter.

Kelsey was really pulling for an elopement, but Tim was the one who wanted the formal wedding, and we thought that was so sweet. Kelsey really hated having the attention on her, so we really focused on the documentary side of things, and capturing that aspect of their day, rather than the formal posed photos. With our style, it worked out great, and instead, we focused her attention on loving on her new husband, and got some great photos for them to cherish for years to come. At home, they have two crazy bulldogs who are their babies. They would have loved to have them at the wedding, but had the coolest and most unique cake topper to signify their family of 4 instead. They love music, and Tim brought his own set-up and played the DJ and MC role for the night, as well as doting groom.

The two of them are very laid back, and love exploring nature and being outdoors. Their barefooted beach wedding was ideal for the two of them, and many of their guests followed along with the trend and ditched their own shoes, as well. We also had a great laid-back timeline for the day, because they chose to do an intimate first look with the two of them before their ceremony. That allowed them to relax and mingle with their guests, and really enjoy their night to the max.

We love shooting at their venue, and since we’re local Port Huron gals ourselves, incorporating the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Wedding Photography into their day was so much fun. If you’re in the market for a Fort Gratiot Lighthouse Beach Wedding Photographer, we would love to chat with you!

July 3, 2019
Chicago Engagement Photography | Taylor & Justin

We originally met Taylor last September through her sister Ashley. Taylor was Ashley’s maid of honor, so she really got to know us as we all hung out together for the day in Alpena. She truly knows what she’s getting in to with us, and we love that when it was time to choose her own Detroit wedding photographer, she instantly contacted Mulberry & Sage. Taylor and her fiance Justin currently live in Chicago, so last weekend, Courtney trekked over to the windy city to do their Chicago Engagement Photography session.

We originally video chatted with them for their initial consultation, because that’s what we will do when the client is out of town, or if our schedules don’t align for an in-person meeting. They are getting married in 2020 at the Inn at St. Johns, but since they live in Chicago together, it was important to incorporate that aspect into their Chicago Engagement Photography session. Justin is from Farmington Hills, and Taylor is from up north. They were both living on the east coast in Boston for a while, and have since settled down in Chicago. Have I mentioned yet that we love to travel, and literally jump at the opportunity to do it whenever possible? We went up to Alpena for her sister’s wedding, so it seemed fitting to travel to Chicago for Taylor’s.

Taylor and Justin laugh a lot together, and have an easy and simple relationship that was beautiful and natural to photograph. They love spending time together, meeting friends for drinks, the beach in the summer, and having donuts from BomboBar as often as they possibly can. Taylor is obsessed, and loves introducing it to all of their out of town guests. Hopefully, they will also be serving them at their Detroit wedding! We can attest that they are seriously amazing.

We hope you enjoy looking at our trip hanging out in the windy city for Taylor and Justin’s Chicago Engagement Photography session. We’d love to explore the globe & document your love story, too! For real. Try us.

June 26, 2019
Port Huron Engagement Session | Lauren & Jamarr

We’re back today on the blog showcasing another winter engagement session, but we’re hoping that it’s our last one this year and that spring makes an early arrival here in Michigan. Today, we are telling the story of Lauren and Jamarr, and when we did their Port Huron Engagement session to document their love and upcoming wedding season.

Lauren and Jamarr traveled to us from Columbus, Ohio. They currently reside in Virginia, so we love their dedication in choosing a wedding photographer! They are planning a Spring 2020 wedding and we couldn’t be more excited for them. Their relationship is the ideal amount of chemistry, mixed with silliness and love. We hope this engagement session is a perfect example of how easy it is to see. We braved the unseasonably cold weather as we shot downtown Port Huron and was rewarded with the most beautiful flurries that fell towards the end of the session. Our favorite thing to do during engagement sessions is mix in a couple’s passion. We know that as adults, some of us struggle when asked “what’s your passion?” (We know we do!) but it could be something as easy and fun as going downtown and getting some bar food and relaxing while drinking a beer (or Tequila shots). Or maybe a hike or walk with your favorite pet? Whatever it is, invite us along and we’ll get to photograph and document that the way your personal love story should be.

Since it was pretty cold, we secured our favorite back-up indoor location at Tio Gordos Cocina.

If you’re looking for the perfect Port Huron engagement session, we’d love to chat and customize something ideal for you. We hope you enjoy this small glimpse into Lauren and Jamarr’s engagement session. We cannot wait to see where their next journey takes them, and look forward to seeing it all unfold behind our lenses.

March 12, 2019
Wedding Photographers in Michigan | Amanda & AJ

We were thrilled to spend a beautiful early September day with Amanda and AJ being their wedding photographers in Michigan at Black River Country Club. The day was overcast with soft ambient light. The outdoor patio ceremony was followed by a beautiful tented reception. The leaves were just starting to turn and the with temperatures in the mid 60’s it felt like fall-which happens to be our favorite season!

Amanda chose to get ready with just her mom, which we loved. The personal connection and emotions we were able to capture will be the best memories to revisit over the years. Once Amanda got into her stunning corset-backed dress, she let her bridesmaids in for a sneak peek. No one had seen her dress yet so the reactions were priceless! More than a few tears were shed. Meanwhile, AJ spent the morning hanging out at a friends house and then met us on the grounds to finish getting ready. The guys were a rowdy group, but set the tone for a good time!

The ceremony was so sweet with personal vows wrote to each other and followed by family portraits. After that we were off in golf carts to explore the grounds for bridal party and bride and groom photos. I’m not sure what was more fun taking the photos, or the crazy ride avoiding golfers around the course! We had 1.5 hours between the ceremony and grand entrance so we were able to get so many great photos and really take our time. We think Amanda & AJ will have trouble deciding which photos to print first, which is an awesome problem to have!!

The rest of the night was spent dancing, drinking and eating. DJ Lee from Ultimate Sounds kept the dance floor packed. That is not an exaggeration- it was hard to get around the dancers which spread into the table area but we loved jumping right in! The energy and happiness was radiating from all their well wishing guests. We had such a great time documenting Amanda & AJ’s love story! If you’re looking for the best wedding photographers in Michigan, we would love to connect and be your gals!

September 17, 2018
Michigan Wedding Photographers | April & Brian

We got to spend the Saturday before Labor day with April & Brian celebrating their love story and being their Michigan Wedding Photographers. It was a day filled with emotion and excitement that carried through the night. The ceremony took place at St John’s Church of Christ in Port Huron. It is a gorgeous church and one of the oldest in the area. Both bride and groom were able to get ready at the church and we loved photographing in the old historic and iconic church in Port Huron. We were able to go back and forth between the rooms without missing a moment. The ceremony went perfectly and you could feel the love and anticipation as April walked down the aisle towards Brian. Not even a bridesmaids dress zipper snafu, or flower girl with stage fright, could steal the spotlight!

After the ceremony,we rushed downtown to capture photos of the bridal party and photos of the bride and groom. We say rushed because the sky was black with an imminent storm. Within 15 minutes we were able to get a full gallery of images before the sky unleashed and the rain poured down. That is the versatility of a downtown location with variation of backdrops only a few steps in each direction. The reception location was just a few minutes away at the grooms childhood home on Lake Huron. Even after the storm raged through nothing could touch the simple beauty of the tented reception with beach decor details. The sand, shell and sea-glass were everywhere-surrounding the cake and on the tables. It was truly beautiful and played into the hues of the bridesmaids dresses that reflected the colors of water. They say after every storm a rainbow appears and in our case it was true. We even got to witness the beauty of a double rainbow. That signaled all the good times to come and the rest of the night was spent dancing and singing at the top of our lungs. It was a fantastic party that guests won’t forget!

We hope you enjoy this preview into when we were April and Brian’s Michigan Wedding Photographers. If you’re in the market, we would love to chat.

September 12, 2018