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Goodells Wedding Photographer | Amanda & Lance

On the 23rd day of September, Amanda and Lance said “I do” and promised their lives to each other, and we loved that they hired Mulberry & Sage Photography to document their very special day and be their Goodells Wedding Photographer. The day was one of the hottest days of the entire year, and just-so-happened to occur at the end of September, so it was a very interesting experience to photograph a fall wedding in 95 degree heat, but everyone was so relaxed, they just rolled along with it happily (and sweaty.)

Amanda and Lance wanted a country-themed wedding, and totally nailed it. Their fun details such as the camouflaged vests for the guys, and the cowboy boots that everyone in the party sported all day really brought the country heat (see that pun we did there?) and get it was still chic with the wildflower inspired bouquets, mixed with the big yellow sunflowers and wood decor every where. Amanda and Lance even exited the church to “Cowboy Take Me Away.” (Admittedly, one of Megan’s favorite songs, ever.)

Their ceremony took place at the little chapel on the Goodells Fair Grounds, and the reception occurred in Amanda’s parent’s back yard in Avoca. Their property is really pretty, with a pond and a tree planted as a memorial to Amanda’s grandparents who passed away. Their food was really yummy and was prepared and cooked by one of their groomsmen who owns a taco truck in the Detroit Metro Area. We love some good ole’ BBQ wedding comfort food, and it didn’t disappoint at all. Their two sons played a big role in their ceremony, and did a great job holding a handmade sign that read, “Daddy, Here Comes Mommy.” It was so sweet!

We hope you love this small preview into Amanda and Lance’s day, where we were their Goodells Wedding Photographer. If you’re getting married in Goodells, Michigan, we’d love the opportunity to chat with you about how we can document your special day as well.

October 2, 2017
Lexington Elopement Photographer | Kat & Nicholas

After spending a spur-of-the-moment Saturday afternoon in August with Kat and Nicholas, we have the opinion that everybody needs to witness or photograph and elopement like theirs sometime in their lives. Kat and Nick contacted us (literally) a week before their wedding day to be their Lexington Elopement Photographer. They were in the planning stages of coming over to this side of the state (they live in Kalamazoo, now) and get married on the shores of their special place in Lexington Heights, Michigan. They wanted a very small event, with only close friends and family present, and including their children into their day was also very important to them.

It was forecasted to severally storm that day, so instead, they had their ceremony in Kat’s parent’s back yard on their patio. Nick’s sister got ordained on the internet to perform their service, and surprised them by also putting together a sand ceremony to blend their lives together. Kat and Nicholas met in the theater, performing for the play A Streetcar Named Desire. Their ceremony was the most moving ceremony we’ve probably ever witnessed. They recited their own vows to each other, and even some Shakespeare was quoted at the end. After their kiss, they quickly went inside and got a champagne toast going, and the celebration began.

Remember how we mentioned the weather forecast? Well, it turned out to be a gorgeous day, and we spent some time after their ceremony in Lexington Heights doing some intimate portraits with the two of them, and then we met up in Lexington before their dinner reception for some larger group family shots. They had dinner on Lake Huron, and spent the day celebrating their love and new vows an promises to each other.

Kat was a stunning bride, but their love for each other really shines through in these photos, and we couldn’t help but share some of our favorites with you. If you’re planning an elopement in Eastern Michigan, we’d love to discuss becoming your Lexington Elopement Photographer. We have smaller packages available, perfect for an intimate elopement celebration!

October 1, 2017
Port Huron Wedding Photographer Team | Gillian & Charlie

We have so many details that we want to share from Gillian and Charlie’s Port Huron wedding, we hardly know where to start. Last fall, Gillian and Charlie contacted us to be their Port Huron Wedding Photographer Team. They were originally planning a wedding for August, however, when their ideal date opened up at the venue, their August wedding changed into a September wedding, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect day.

We started the day photographing Gillian getting ready and her parent’s gorgeous house on Black River. The mood was fun, and festive, and we loved all the nautical details around the home. Gillian is an avid sailor and has a sail boat and was practically born with her sea legs, so we really loved incorporating those small details around her parents house, such as the antique models, and the book her Grandfather wrote, into her wedding detail shots. We loved the reveal she had with her Dad, and the special bond that we captured between the two of them, as well.

Then we headed over to the picturesque St. John’s United Church of Christ in Port Huron, and spent some time with Charlie and his ultra-fun group of groomsmen. From there, the ceremony went off without a hitch, and we were able to spend some time after the service capturing the beauty of the old church with some portraits up front, and inside at the alter, as well. Gillian and Charlie literally tied the knot during their ceremony, and we loved witnessing and photographing that moment.

After that, we cruised around Port Huron in their party bus, and stopped off at some of our favorite downtown Port Huron locations for portraits, before heading back to Gillian’s parent’s house again for more portraits- this time including their dog Zeppelin. He holds a special place in their hearts, and we loved those photos and memories they’ll have.

Their reception took place at the Blue Water Convention Center, and was simply beautiful. Once again, little nautical touches were all over the place and it was awesome. The party lasted well into the night, and the atmosphere was super fun.

We hope you enjoy this small preview into when we were Gillian & Charlie’s Port Huron Wedding Photographer Team. Please feel free to leave the couple some happy wishes in the comment section below. If you’re looking for professional wedding photographers in Port Huron, we’d love to connect!

September 29, 2017
Macomb County Wedding Photography | Ashley & Jeff

We love being wedding photographers in the Metro-Detroit area, and were thrilled when Ashley and Jeff contacted us to do their Macomb County Wedding Photography.

We’re just going to start out by saying Ashley had one of the most gorgeous wedding dresses we’ve ever seen. Everyone (including us) was obsessed with it. We now know what it means to “swoon.” The beauty didn’t end there though. Jeff and Ashley had a gorgeous wedding day, across the board. The temperatures were in the low 70’s, with plenty of sunshine. Their wedding ceremony and reception was held at a private country club, Burning Tree Golf & Country Club of Macomb. The ceremony took place on their fabulous patio facing the golf greens and was a perfect backdrop. Jeff and Ashley chose to wait until the ceremony to see each other, and the anticipation was worth it. Jeff’s face was priceless when he saw his bride for the first time.

After the ceremony, the club lent us golf carts and we got to explore their grounds. There were so many picture- perfect locations for photos we could have kept shooting all evening. But it’s safe to say it was for the best that we got back to the reception. I’m not sure what it is about getting a bridal party on golf carts but the crazy definitely comes out in the most entertaining way. Just a friendly reminder-golf carts are not bumper cars! I’m glad we made it back in one piece.

One of my favorite moments was Jeff spinning Ashley around the dance floor. Watching the two of them together was so sweet. The rest of the night went by in a blur. The food was delicious, the drinks were plenty and we can testify that everyone had a great time. It’s so nice to see the dance floor packed with couples of all ages. Shout out to Ashley’s mom-I don’t think she ever left it! We are always so happy when our couples find their perfect match and we wish them a lifetime of happiness.

If you’re in the market for Macomb County Wedding Photography, or have a wedding booked at Burning Tree, we’d love to chat with you and discuss your upcoming wedding and how our team can fit seamlessly into it.

September 29, 2017
Marriage Celebration Photographers | Steve & Karen

This wasn’t our normal gig, but it was a true marriage celebration because Steve and Karen were already married in Estes Park, Colorado. They contacted Mulberry & Sage Photography to be their Marriage Celebration Photographers, and we knew Steve because he owns the building in which we lease our space for our Downtown Port Huron photography studio. (Have you stopped by the studio? Humble brag moment: it’s pretty much perfect, and amazing. Courtney has some legit decorating skills, and it’s adorable. We love having consultations in our studio, showcasing all our recent work, loud and proud, on the wall.)

Steve and Karen wanted to throw a rockin’ party for their closest family and friends to celebrate their recent nuptials. It was very intimate, but from the very beginning of the evening, you could feel the excitement and energy. Steve and Karen were radiating happiness, and it was contagious to all that was near. It was a picture-perfect day that started with cocktails on the patio. There were a lot of guests that traveled a long distance to be there, so the reunions were wonderful to witness. After catching up over drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres, the guests were brought into the beautiful dinning room at the Port Huron Golf Club, and treated to a fabulous meal. A few toasts were given by close friends, and then it was time for dancing. They had a live band Chateau, and they had everyone on the dance floor all night long. It was hard to keep focused on the job documenting the party, when our feet just wanted to dance along to the music. It was such an incredible event and we are so happy to be part of it. We hope they enjoy these memories, for years to come.

If you’re in the market for some Marriage Celebration Photographers, we’d love to discuss our options with you (in our Port Huron photography studio! Wink face.)

September 28, 2017