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Pennsylvania Destination Wedding Photographer | Hope & Josh

We were so excited when Hope and Josh contacted us to be their Pennsylvania Destination Wedding Photographer . We know Josh because he is the brother of a local fellow photographer, and we were thrilled that she referred Mulberry & Sage Photography for the job to travel and photograph their wedding in Pittsburgh.

Josh and Hope’s day was gorgeous from start to finish. We started with a first look at a great little park down the road from the venue. Josh and Hope had their first look under a gazebo by a huge pond, and it was just as scenic as it was moving. We caught Josh wiping away a few tears seeing Hope in her gorgeous wedding gown. We walked around the park for bridal party photos and finished with photos of just Josh and Hope. Those are our favorites. Getting brides and grooms a few moments alone to relax and enjoy each other on their wedding day is part of our expertise.

The ceremony & reception took place at The Fez, and from the moment you stepped inside, you got swept away by the glitz and glam. Their colors were black and gold, and the theme was carried beautifully throughout the venue. The ceremony was short and sweet and then it was on to party. The DJ had everyone on the dance floor all night. It was such a fun atmosphere!

Josh & Hope were absolutely made for each other. They share the same humor and interests, and ,quite literally, make each other stronger. We feel like it’s worth mentioning a 3rd equation to their relationship, and that is bodybuilding. Currently, Josh is training Hope for her next competition, and they have plans to make it to the pro circuit very soon. You may have noticed the doughnut bar? Those were there specifically for Josh. He just loves food- especially Crispy Creme’s. That is why he said he will gladly be training versus competing in this round.

After all, they say find a partner who shares the same passion as you and do it together- and they have. #SoulMatesForLife

We hope you enjoy this small preview into when we were Josh & Hope’s Pennsylvania Destination Wedding Photographer. Please feel free to leave some loving comments below. If you’re in the market for a Pennsylvania Destination Wedding Photographer, we’d love to chat with you!

September 28, 2017
Destination Wedding Photographer | Jay & Lisa

James (Jay) & Lisa were married in Hocking Hills Ohio at Crocketts Run, and we were so excited when they hired Mulberry & Sage to be their destination wedding photographer. The wedding was more like a vacation for the guests; the fun started Friday with canoeing and hiking in Old Man’s Cave. The resort had multiple cabins on site so it was perfect for family friends to relax and enjoy the weather and scenery, all while being able to walk to the lodge where the venue was. It’s the perfect location for 2 families joining together and celebrating a marriage.

The whole atmosphere was so incredibly laid- back, and it helped that they included lots of friends to help them with their day, from hair and makeup, officiant, music, & even photography (Courtney has known Lisa for at least 10 years now; she was her sister’s roommate in college, and they always joked she was the dark haired version of her sister, because they are so alike in personality. They also dub her their “5th sister.”) The officiant had a funny story, because he is a long time friend and neighbor, and Lisa gave him the choice to stay home and watch all her farm animals while she was away, or get certified to marry them. It was his first wedding. His wife played the guitar and sang beautifully for the ceremony and their first dance.

Lisa brought all the rustic decorations with her from home, and needed 4 trucks/SUV’s to get it all to the location. She even brought the whiskey barrels, and hand-stained all the lanterns on the table. Her bridesmaids also helped her assemble all the bouquets the morning of the wedding.

Lisa wore white Birkenstock sandals with her dress, and they came in handy as we hiked through the caves for the bride and groom portraits.

Jay and Lisa had a first look, which she called the ‘wow moment’ that we want to steal for all our clients now. She had no idea, but was delivered a 3 page letter right before seeing Jay, that he wrote, telling her all the reasons he was excited to marry her. The cabin we posed in front of was from the late 1800’s & was the original cabin at the now-resort.

Jay was born a city guy and from the suburbs, but we all knew he was right for Lisa when he didn’t hesitate to jump into the farming lifestyle together with her. They have a wide variety of animals that he shares the workload and responsibility for. He even owns his very own Carhartt now, and we all agree that he is a certified “country boy” from all the experiences Lisa introduced him too.

Lisa’s daddy/daughter dance was super cute because what started as a dance between the two of them quickly turned into a family affair when, one by one, her 2 sisters, brother and mother jumped in to join them. Her dad looked so proud, and it was the sweetest moment.

We hope you love this small glimpse into Lisa and Jay’s big day. If you’re in the market for a destination wedding photographer, we’d love to chat with you!

September 21, 2017
Black River Country Club Wedding Photographer | Danielle & Mike

Back in July, we had the opportunity to hang out with Mike and Danielle, and be their Black River Country Club wedding photographer for the day. We have to start out by saying that the day was seriously the most perfect and quintessential summer time day for Eastern Michigan. It was in the low 70’s, and beautifully sunny, with a slight breeze coming off the river. We couldn’t have dreamed up a more beautiful day, weather wise, and also for the wedding.

Black River Country Club was the perfect venue fit for their wedding theme, which was Disney inspired. Danielle was so creative, and hid Mickey Mouse throughout her bouquet, cake, tables, ring boxes…seriously every where. Mike had his own theme as well; super villains. They were mildly obsessed with carrying on their own unique theme, and it gave for lots of funny photos and candid moments captured.

Their officiant was one of Mike’s best friend, who flew in from overseas (on a 16 hour flight) and he performed the ceremony on absolutely no sleep. The ceremony ended up being perfect, and knowing their officiant was a super special memory that they’ll have forever.

The Black River Country Club was very kind, and let us borrow some golf carts to use for the day, so we could really explore their beautiful property and utilize it fully for some stunning photos. We loved riding around, and had some hysterical moments with the golf carts, as well as some semi-reckless driving. In fact, at one point, all the villain groomsmen grabbed Mike, shoved him in a golf cart, and sped away. It was a pretty funny kidnapping. (Don’t worry, they brought him back in one piece.)

We hope you love this small preview into Mike & Danielle’s Black River Country Club wedding.

If you’re in the market for a professional wedding photographer in Port Huron, we’d love to chat with you! In the meantime, make sure to check our portfolio for more examples of our work.

September 14, 2017
Sanilac County Wedding Photographers | Bridgette & David

Bridgette and David contacted us earlier this year to be their Sanilac County wedding photographer team, and we were so excited to go explore the amazing little beach town of Lexington that is just a short drive north of Port Huron. We love the little village of Lexington, because of all the secret hidden gems located around each curve. There are so many things that are naturally beautiful, between the lake, and the small nooks and crannies throughout the town. We got the chance to venture into the downtown Lexington area for their bridal portraits, and traveling around the city was easy, since they had a small bridal party. We were able to get in a ton of portraits of the two of them, that really captures their love for one another perfectly, as well as their intimacy.

Bridgette is a very quiet and relaxed girl, so their ceremony was perfect. All day, she honestly just beamed and radiated love. They both shed tears throughout the ceremony, and you could really just see how strong their love is for each other, and that’s what we wanted to portray in their photos.

The wedding ceremony took place at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lexington, a charming little church that Bridgette grew up in. The reception was at the beautiful Lakeview Hills. The day was such a perfect Michigan summer day, we even quietly sneaked out during the reception for some portraits on the golf course, as well.

Bridgette and David, your wedding day was simply perfect, and we can’t thank you enough for choosing Mulberry & Sage Photography to be your Sanilac County wedding photographer team. We hope you love this small preview into your special, love-filled day.

If you’re in the market for a Sanilac County wedding photographer, we’d love to chat!

July 31, 2017
Tina’s Country House Wedding Photographer | Ashlee & David

Back in July, we were able to spend the day celebrating Ashlee & David’s wedding day, and being Tina’s Country House Wedding Photographers in Macomb County. This was the first time we have ever photographed a wedding there, and it was awesome to explore the grounds and gardens, and see a new and different wedding venue in Macomb County. The food was great, and we may (or may not) still have dreams of the cannolis that Tina’s hand makes, that were to die for. (Seriously. So good.)

Ashlee and David have a very sweet love story. Ashlee needed her car fixed, and a friend told her to take it to David. They met, and since then, have been inseparable. Ashlee has two boys from a previous relationship, and David stepped right in and loves the boys as if they are his own. It’s a sweet relationship to witness. Then, together, Ashlee and David had baby Roman (who kept giving me very serious faces all night long. Adorable.)

Their wedding at Tina’s Country House was so much fun. It was full of dancing and all around a giant party scene, so the candid photos that we captured throughout the day were some of our absolute favorites. We had so much fun joking right along with the bridal party and guests, and capturing the celebration of the entire day. Most of the details you see photographed are all hand made and crafted by Ashlee. She was literally hot gluing the groomsmen’s boutineers in the hotel room as she was getting her hair done; talk about some serious dedication! She crafted all the centerpieces, as well as all the floral arrangements that the bridal party used, and we loved the tiny little details that, we could tell, were made out of love.

Ashlee & David, thank you for choosing Mulberry & Sage Photography to be your Tina’s Country House Wedding Photographers. We hope you enjoy this small preview into your amazing wedding day.

If you’re in the market for a Macomb County wedding photographer team, we’d love to chat with you!

July 30, 2017