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Macomb County Wedding Photographer | Ashley & Eddie

We got to spend April 28th celebrating the wedding day of Ashley & Eddie Medina and being their Macomb County Wedding Photographer team. The forecast called for rain, but we were pleasantly surprised that it missed us completely. The sun even peaked out a time or two, which helped make the chilly spring day more gorgeous! Ashley and Eddie chose clean and classic (but beautiful!) wedding palette of navy, white, and silver. The girls choose any navy dress they wanted so everyone was comfortable and stylish. Eddie wore a navy suit and the guys wore gray with navy ties, for a perfect balance in contrast. White hydrangeas with many variations of white roses made for simple and stunning decor. All together, the whole day flowed perfectly from start to finish and we were so happy to be there to document it all.

One of the benefits of having two photographers is the ability for us to never miss a moment. For photos of the bride and groom getting ready, Megan hung out with Eddie at home, while Courtney met the bride and her girls at a hotel suite. From there, Courtney was able to stay with the bride before the ceremony while Megan captured the guests arriving. Courtney was able to capture Eddie’s face as he first laid eyes on his bride while Megan was able to focus on Ashley on her father’s arm walking down the aisle. I could continue, but perhaps you get the idea of why two is always better than one.

Ashley and Eddie were married at Trinity Lutheran Church with a reception at Villa Penna. They choose to forgo the typical bridal party photos and allocate that time to just bride and groom portraits at George George Park, and we LOVED it. We were able to focus solely on the new Mr. & Mrs. Medina in a relaxed and un-rushed time frame. After arriving at the reception, the night went on with great food, great music and tons of great times.

Please enjoy this sneak peek into Ashley & Eddie’s wedding day where we had the pleasure of being their Macomb County Wedding photographer. They just arrived back from their honeymoon and we send them the best and warmest blessings and wishes.

If you are looking for a wedding photography team that specializes in capturing your love story in St Clair County, Macomb County, or beyond, we would love to talk more.

May 10, 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
Shelby Gardens Wedding Photography | Brittany & Dan

Last weekend, we had the honor of doing Brittany and Dan’s Shelby Gardens Wedding Photography, and spending the day documenting their fun love story and learning more about who they are, and witnessing their love for each other.

The two of them met at the Mackenzie Tavern bar, so you will notice some photos there that were very important for the two of them to capture, since having photos done there on their wedding day kind of comes full circle for their unique story. Brittany is a librarian and incorporated that with the flowers from Eco Flower had love story page petals, and all the tables at their reception were named after great love story characters.

They had their wedding at the Genesis The Church in Royal Oak, Michigan, and we got to spend some time after their ceremony exploring the city, and finding some fun hidden gems that were tucked away and perfect locations to get creative and artistic during their portrait session time.

We asked Brittany what her favorite moment of the day and she said it was walking down the aisle towards him. When we asked Dan what his favorite moment was, he said it was walking back down the aisle with her after the ceremony. We loved how similar they were, and that they answered that not knowing they both picked moments similar moments before.

Their first dance was to Our Love by Judah and the Lion, and they are actually leaving today for their romantic Jamaican honeymoon.

Dan is the 4th and his family is affiliated with Wesner Tuxedo, and the maid of honor (Brittany’s sister) joked during her speech that they nicknamed him “Tuxedo Dan” ages ago. All the guests were super dapper and well dressed, as well. Shelby Gardens was a beautiful ballroom, and was massive on the inside. We loved the gorgeous little unique touches that Brittany and Dan used to make this beautiful space their own.

We asked Brittany to say why she loved working with Mulberry & Sage Photography, and this was her reply:

“They were fun, laid back and just a blast to work with. Mulberry & Sage Photography was very accommodating, and had such great ideas for photos. They chose such random spots we would have never thought of, that turned out so beautiful.”

If you’re planning a Shelby Gardens wedding and are looking for a professional wedding photographer, we would love to chat with you about how Mulberry & Sage Photography can fit into your vision of your perfect day.

February 27, 2018