Mulberry & Sage

Category: Couples

Downtown Detroit Engagement Photography Session | Karen & Matt

Karen and Matt met a while back through a co-worker of Matt’s. For a while, they lived in the heart of Detroit, so when they booked Mulberry & Sage to be their Detroit wedding photographer, they really wanted to incorporate a Downtown Detroit engagement photography session into their package, and love story. We didn’t think that it was ever going to happen, because of the unpredictable Michigan spring weather. The first date that we chose was rained out, so we finally settled on a Friday evening. As we were both driving our commutes into Detroit, the sky opened up and down-poured on our cars, but once we arrived in the city, we were greeted with beautiful sunset skies, and a skyline that is unlike any other. It really goes to show that the old saying is true, “If you don’t like the weather in Michigan, just wait 5 minutes.”

We started the evening meeting up at the Eastern Market, and walked around there and found some cool murals and paintings to take photos by there. They brought their dog named Ginger, who is a three-legged chihuahua that Karen rescued a few years back. It was very clear during the session that while Karen and Ginger may have started off as a duo, Matt was the missing puzzle piece in their family, and they both love Ginger so much (as did every single person who walked by us that night!) During our walk around the market, we stumbled upon the Eastern Market Brewing Company, and fell in love with their open bar that faced the street. The two of them share a love of craft beer, so I suggested that they grab a beer and hang out, while I photographed them in a casual environment. The photos taken there are actually some of my very favorite ones, because the smiles are so natural and easy. We all laughed and chatted, and it was so much fun.

Then, after that, we headed into the city for their Detroit Engagement Photography Session and made our way to the top of The Z Lot. We parked on the top of it, and the city views at every single direction are simply stunning. The Tigers were playing a home game inside Comerica Park, so it really felt like a beautiful spring evening (albeit just a bit chilly outside.) After that, we headed down into The Belt, but that area was super busy that Friday night, so we didn’t spend too much time down there.

I hope you enjoy this small preview into Karen & Matt’s Downtown Detroit Engagement Photography Session. You will see lots more of them, since we are also documenting their September wedding coming up, too. If you’re in the Detroit Metro area and in the market for a Downtown Detroit Engagement/ Wedding photographer, we would love to connect with you.

June 6, 2018
Eastern Michigan Engagement Photography | Brooke & Michael

We met Brooke and Michael through a referral from a friend of hers, and they booked Mulberry & Sage to be their Saginaw wedding photographer, but also were eager to do a spring time Eastern Michigan Engagement Photography session, to get them ready for their wedding in July.

Mickey and Brooke met a while back, and laughed when they reminisced on their story, because she said they were “both at a party that neither of us wanted to be at.” Their friends dragged both of them to the party, and they immediately bonded over the fact that neither of them were dying to be there, and it has been history for the two of them pretty much ever since. They have an adorable daughter named Willow together (Isn’t that name the best? Admittedly, we’re a little obsessed with nature names around these parts, though, hence our business name.) Willow was able to join her Mommy and Daddy for their engagement session, and hop it for some photos of them three of them, as well. Then for the rest of the time, she hung out with Brooke’s bridesmaid, who came down to St. Clair County to tag along and watch Willow for their session.

We love doing Eastern Michigan Engagement Photography sessions, especially in the Blue Water Area, because there are so many hidden gem locations to utilize that are so unique and personalized to each couple. We are loving this warmer weather, and sunny evenings to get outdoors and explore mother earth with our clients. We especially loved how Mickey and Brooke are from the Saginaw area, so it was our chance to “show off” the area, and be their trail guide around this beautiful area. As always, we encourage all our couples to have an engagement session, because it really helps us all to get to know each other better, so we don’t feel like strangers on your wedding day. We think that Brooke and Mickey nailed their Eastern Michigan Engagement Photography session, and couldn’t wait to share some of our favorites here with you on the blog.

If you’re in the market for an Eastern Michigan Engagement Photography session, we would love to connect with you!

May 15, 2018
Port Huron Engagement Photographer | Theresa & Matt

Theresa and Matt have such a long term and special relationship, and we were so excited when they chose Mulberry & Sage Photography to be their Port Huron Engagement photographer, as well as also booking their November wedding with us too. We met the two of them originally at the Radio First Bridal Expo in Port Huron in January. It was the first year that we’ve ever participated in a bridal show, and we were so excited to meet so many couples getting married in the Blue Water Area, in such a short time frame. Theresa and Matt stood out to us from the day because we chatted with them both for a while on the day of, and when they emailed us, we were thrilled.

Theresa and Matt have been dating for quite a few years now, so people who are close to the two of them have been expecting his proposal to come along any day now. When it did, everyone was thrilled and they began preparing for their wedding day right away. They are getting married in November, and we love November weddings, because the season is winding down for us and the weather is stunning in Michigan in the fall. Sneaking in some spring time engagement photos to use for their save the date cards was important, so we set up a time in April for us to be their Metro Detroit engagement photographer for the evening. When the day rolled around, we had our serious doubts. It was pretty chilly, but, more importantly, it had been raining all day. We checked the weather radar and offered them a chance to pick a more predictable sunny day, but Theresa had taken the day off work and had her hair and makeup prepped, so they stuck with their Friday evening session time. And boy, are we sure glad they did! The weather was gorgeous, albeit a little cold (mid 50’s), but the sun came out to play for some shots, and it ended up being a perfect and beautiful session. Courtney’s big red barn and property was the perfect location for them again, and we loved exploring the wooded trails together at the end, too.

We cannot wait to share more images of Theresa and Matt in November after their Solitude Links golf course wedding. Until then, we hope you enjoy some of our favorite images from when we were their Port Huron engagement photographer for the evening. If you’re a 2018 couple getting married, we still have some select dates available; make sure to drop us a line to chat.

April 30, 2018
Lexington Michigan Engagement Session | Megan & Jim

We love Megan & Jim’s engagement story and were so thrilled to spend the evening on Sunday being their Lexington Michigan Engagement Session photographer.

They met by chance at Boyne Mountain Ski Resort, even though they grew up in the same town and graduated from the same high school (just a few years apart.) They had a great time together for the weekend, but it took almost a year later for them to start dating. Megan joked it could have been a lot sooner because Jim did invite her for another ski trip soon after they got home, but she thought he was dating someone and turned him down! Once they were officially together, everything clicked into place and they are inseparably bound by their love of skiing, adventure and, of course, each other. Fast forward a few years later on another trip to Boyne mountain; Jim took his sweet time but finally got down on one knee, on Megan’s favorite ski run and asked her to be his wife. The jeweler advised him not to propose on the mountain in fear of losing the ring in the snow, but we are so glad he didn’t listen because it just makes for a great story!

They brought along their black lab puppy Mougle (a ski term, for those who don’t know.) We love including pets, especially one as sweet and outgoing as their little girl. We rode a side by side through wooded trails on Jim’s family property for the first half of the session, looking for the perfect snowy locations. Snow was very important to capture in their engagement photos, so we got them scheduled right away soon as they inquired. The second half of the session was at their gorgeous lake property. The bonfire plays a significance because Megan says she CANNOT go a single night when the weather is right without a bonfire. She just loves the ambiance and warmth and it’s one of their favorite ways to relax at the end of the day.

They are silly yet sweet, and full of that all-consuming love that you can’t help but feel once you are around them. My face hurt from smiling so much. Their Lexington Michigan Engagement Session was the perfect example of why engagement sessions are so important to us. We get to know each other beyond a client-professional relationship and it helps us know what to capture and what’s important in their relationship.

They are still planning the details of their wedding and we are looking forward to what they decide and can’t wait to be a part of it. If you’re looking for a Lexington Michigan Engagement Session, we would love to connect with you.

March 15, 2018
Lake Huron Ice Engagement Photo Session | April & Brian

The shores of Lake Huron hold a special spot in Brian and April’s heart, and we were thrilled when they chose Mulberry & Sage Photography as their Port Huron wedding photographers, and also document their Lake Huron Ice Engagement Photo Session. And when we say “chose,” that term is slightly relative…literally. Brian is the younger brother of Kathryn, one of the trio of us here at Mulberry & Sage. When it came to deciding on a wedding photographer, Brian and April didn’t have to look very far. We are thrilled to photograph their upcoming wedding in early September, so make sure you stay tuned for lots more photos of their pretty faces coming in about 6 months.

Back to their story, though. Brian and April first met at Lake Huron, when Brian was having a beach fire at his house one night. The two of them are a perfect pair, and have been the picture perfect couple since they first met; they are opposites in a lot of ways, and that seems to work as they compliment each other beautifully. Brian proposed to April on the exact same beach that they first met on, so heading over to the Lake Huron beach for their engagement photos was the natural choice. Since their wedding is a late summer wedding, incorporating the wintery season of Lake Huron was a fun bonus for them to get with their Lake Huron ice engagement photo session. We lucked out on the days, as it began to lightly snow during our session, and the gorgeous ice and icicles were the ideal organic companion as the two of them snuggled together, and laughed freely on the snow-covered beach.

We asked April some fun questions about her wedding day, and we thought we would share those with you here on the blog.

Question: What moment are you most looking forward to on your wedding day?

Answer: “I’m most excited for the moment when the ceremony starts, and they open the church doors, and Brian and I see each other for the first time.”

Question: What are some plans you have for your first year of marriage?

Answer: “We plan on building a strong foundation to start our lives together. We want to work on the house, and travel, and just enjoy living our lives together!”

Question: Why are you excited to work with Mulberry & Sage Photography as your Port Huron wedding photographers?

Answer: “I’m very excited to work with Mulberry & Sage because all 3 of the photographers are are incredibly talented, and very down to earth.”

We hope you enjoy this small preview into April & Brian’s Lake Huron Ice Engagement Photo Session. If you or anyone you know is in the market for a Port Huron wedding photographer, or Port Huron engagement photographer, we would love to connect with you.

March 5, 2018