Mulberry & Sage

Category: Weddings

East Lansing Wedding Photographer | Lauren & Brennan

Last weekend, we got the amazing opportunity to be Lauren and Brennan’s East Lansing Wedding Photographer team for the day. Lauren contacted us back in March and reserved her late fall date with us to capture her wedding at Michigan State University, and we knew right away that it was going to be great, but we didn’t know just *how* great it would turn out. It’s our last wedding for the 2017 season, and it ended with a total bang.

We arrived in East Lansing and were able to spend the morning watching the girls get transformed by their amazing glam squad, and take some fun bridesmaids photos in their cute matching robes. We loved that, even from the beginning, every single detail was planned out, from the customized and sentimental (yet humorous) hankies, to the gifts that the bride and groom gave each other that were unique and personalized to their soon-to-be-life-partner. Brennan gifted Lauren a beautiful pair of pearl earrings that matched her necklace perfectly, and Lauren gave Brennan a personalized beer mug, and a watch. We loved seeing the sweet emotion from Lauren when she read the card that Brennan wrote. In fact, there were emotions everywhere, and it was awesome. Her Dad cried when he saw her for the first time, as well as walking her down the aisle. Her bridesmaids were dabbing tears all day. It was seriously beautiful to witness, as well as photograph.

Lauren and Brennan were married (with Brennan’s grandfather as the officiant) at the Alumni Chapel on the Michigan State University campus. It was a sentimental ceremony, and was jam packed with people that, you could tell, adored them both. Afterwards, Brennan and Lauren surprised their bridal party with the grand announcement/secret that they had been keeping: we were going on the field at Spartan Stadium to take portraits. It was like watching a kid in a candy store; and the level of excitement was off the hook. And when we were finished there, we headed to the Spartan statue on campus for some photos as well.

We loved how their green and white theme really was everywhere, from the stunning floral to the up-lighting at their reception hall. Their small details, such as the large wooden cutout shape of Michigan in lieu of a guest book, really displayed their love for each other, as well as the importance of the college where they met each other. We had a blast photographing their wedding, and loved their bridal party Wobble dance, as well as the non-stop energy on the dance floor.

We hope you love this very small preview into the day we spent being Lauren and Brennan’s East Lansing Wedding Photographer team. We love being Eastern Michigan wedding photographers, and traveling to various locations across the state (and country!) If you’re in the market for a wedding photographer, we’d love to connect with you and learn more about your special day that’s unique to you and your fiance.

Ceremony Venue: MSU Alumni Chapel | Reception Venue: Lakeview Banquet Center

November 20, 2017
Port Huron Yacht Club Wedding Photographer | Liz & Jordan

One of the best parts of booking your Port Huron wedding with Mulberry & Sage Photography is the teamwork mentality and aspect we bring to the table. You may remember from yesterday’s blog post that Courtney photographed a beautiful wedding on Saturday in Port Huron. Well, Megan and Kathryn spent the day on Saturday being Liz and Jordan’s Port Huron Yacht Club Wedding Photographer team, and it was a gorgeous day (amidst the down-pour rain all day!) full of love, happiness, and laughter.

Liz and Jordan are a fun loving couple, but we think we portrayed that perfectly with their engagement session that we photographed earlier this year. Their wedding was supposed to be outdoors at the Port Huron Yacht Club, however, with the rain coming down, it was moved last minute indoors. Everyone was super cool with it though, and adapted perfectly to the last minute change. Drinking good beer and liquor is a big tradition for Liz and Jordan, so it didn’t surprise us at all when we arrived to photograph the guys getting ready that they were getting ready to pour out a shot from a bottle of Hennessy that was saved specifically for a special occasion for more than 20 years, or the fact that Liz and her bridesmaids insisted on doing photos in the bar at Freighter’s before heading over to the yacht club. But that’s what makes our job so fun: showcasing the special details of everyone’s special day, and what’s important to them, specifically.

Capturing the small details that Liz worked so hard on was really important to her, as well as Jordan’s reaction to when she walked down the aisle. And Jordan didn’t disappoint! He dabbed away tears and everyone in the room could see just how much he loved and cherished his bride. The room upstairs was decorated beautifully, and we had a blast celebrating their reception and capturing many sweet and tender, as well as hysterical, moments with them there, as well.

We hope you love this small glimpse into when we were Liz & Jordan’s Port Huron Yacht Club Wedding Photographer team. If you’re looking for a Michigan wedding photographer, we’d love to connect, and you can email us at hello@mulberryandsage.com

October 19, 2017
Black River Country Club Wedding Photographer | Jessica & Chris

We spent a wet and rainy Saturday with Chris and Jessica being their Black River Country Club Wedding Photographer for the day. If you want to judge a couple’s strengths and true personalities, let it pour rain allllll day long on their perfectly-planned fall wedding. Chris and Jessica were the best; no dampened spirits, and nothing could take away from their excitement. Even with a last minute decision to move their ceremony into the reception venue, we never heard a single complaint. That is how we know that they are a great match, and it was an honor to witness the love they share.

Jessica made many of the decorations and our favorite was the corsage for her grandmother. Her grandpa passed away last year and Jessica added a photo of her grandparents on their wedding day to the corsage. That way he could be there in spirit. It was such a heartfelt moment to capture as she gave it to her grandmother. Jessica is just so thoughtful like that. It was evident in many of the little touches around the room. We also loved how she surprised Chris, an avid star wars fan, with not only the coolest cuff-links we’ve ever seen, but also a grooms cake-an awesome rendition of the millenium falcon.

Chris was completely smitten with his bride, something that we love to see. His reaction to seeing her walk down the aisle was something all brides dream of. He was visibly blown away. Jessica was stunning. He could not take his eyes off her all night and we think he sang every word of their first dance to her. It was like they were the only ones in the room. Also, while we are on the topic of dancing, Chris surprised his mom with Cotton Eyed Joe as their first dance song-for about one minute anyways. It was an inside joke between them and her reaction was priceless!

Since it rained all day with not a single break we had to think quick for a location for photos after the ceremony. We have to give a big thank you to Tonya, the event planner at Tio Gordos restaurant. They came through for us and shuffled their parties around to go out of their way to accommodate our wedding party. If you haven’t seen their event space yet, you should check it out. Building relationships across Port Huron is very important to us, and something we pride ourselves in doing to offer the very best experience for any couple that books with Mulberry & Sage Photography.

We are thrilled that you choose us as your Black River Country Club Wedding Photographer. If you’re getting married and looking for a Port Huron wedding photographer, we’d love to connect. We hope you love this small preview into Jessica & Chris’ wedding day.

October 19, 2017
Royal Oak Wedding Photographer | Ann & Brian

On October 7th, we got the chance to spend the day watching Ann and Brian commit their lives to each other, and be their Royal Oak Wedding Photographer team for the day. Ann and Brian are both very active in their church, so getting married at The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica was important to them, as well as having their favorite Priest perform their ceremony. And we completely agreed; he did an amazing job and we loved watching their special relationship as a couple shine through his sermon and address for the day.

We began by taking some gorgeous portraits of Ann in a room which held some sentiment for her and her family. Her older sister (And matron of honor) got married at the same church, and her absolute favorite photo from her wedding day is a portrait of her before the ceremony, looking out the decorative and ornate windows in the prep room; so of course we had to recreate that moment with Ann, and we are so glad we did that. It’s easily one of our favorite images of their special day, as well.

Then after the ceremony and mass service, we stepped outdoors into their beautiful garden area for some bridal party photos which we loved. We then took a short little trip over to a church about 15 minutes away that both Ann and Brian loved, and wanted to do their portraits in front of. Oh my goodness, the grounds were seriously stunning and we can’t get enough of those photos from their day.

Ann and Brian’s wedding reception was at The Bird & The Bread in Birmingham, Michigan. The food was delicious, and we loved all the uplighting that the room had, and how the space was perfect for their theme. The pillars are decorated with a rustic wooden tree-vibe, and it really tied all of their details together so well.

Everything was wonderful, and we loved being their Royal Oak Wedding Photographer team. If you’re looking for a Metro-Detroit wedding photographer, we’d love to connect with you and set up a consultation. We hope you enjoy this small preview into Ann & Brian’s wedding day.

October 16, 2017
Marlette Plantation Place Wedding Barn Photographer | Jennifer & Brad

We just want to start by saying there is nothing better than a couple really appreciates the photography at their wedding. Jennifer & Brad contacted us before they were even ‘officially’ engaged because that’s how badly they wanted to book us. It was the biggest compliment ever!! We were so excited to finally celebrate with them at their wedding on October 7th, and be their Marlette Plantation Place Wedding Barn Photographer.

The whole event took place at the Plantation Place Wedding Barn; one of our favorite locations! The venue is so great because it makes the day even more relaxing when there is no traveling between the ceremony & reception and all the photos are able to be done right on site. Jennifer got ready in the farm house with her girls while Brad and his guys got ready in the old milk house. The farm house is exactly as you would picture it, with a wide front porch and welcoming layout. The milk house is rustic and casual. The grounds are a photography dream come true, and a perfect blend of manicured garden, yet wild beauty is still evident everywhere.

Jennifer & Brad wanted to wait until the ceremony to see each other but we loved capturing a gift exchange orchestrated but their bridal party. Jennifer gifted Brad a beautiful watch inscribed with “I love you more every second” that made us swoon. Brad got Jennifer a gorgeous pair of new cowboy boots that she wore down the aisle (with flat Bradley attached!) The ceremony itself went off without a hitch and they sealed the deal by literally tying the knot. A fisherman’s knot; one of the strongest there is.

The whole reception was just so upbeat and fun! Brad & Jennifer had one of the most uniquely talented DJ’s we’ve seen. Rodney describes himself as a violinist first, and he spent the night mixing radio hits with his talented violin playing. Our absolute favorite was when he played ‘Wagon wheel’ and had everyone clapping and singing along.

We loved being Jennifer & Brad’s Marlette Plantation Place Wedding Barn Photographer, and hope you enjoy this small preview into their rustic, fun-filled wedding day on the farm!

If you’re looking for a professional photographer in Eastern Michigan, we’d love to connect with you.

October 12, 2017