It's all about ... THE GROOM!

Those of you that have been reading my blog know that I write about all sorts of things... but, I don't think that I have highlighted a Groom ever! But, if a groom should be mentioned it would surely be Chris Terry. Chris and Bobbie Anderson married each other at The Crystal Gardens in Southeast Michigan last weekend and had a lovely wedding. Chris was an especially handsome and gracious groom, who truely loves his bride. Bobbie wore a frilly pink wedding dress, yes pink! Their colors for the wedding were a stately pink and black. And even though not many men would care to be seen in pink, Chris and his groomsmen looked like a polished group of gangsters- which added to the frivolity of the evening. But the coup d' etat was the gift that Chris gave his groomsmen. Personalized bobbleheads! A delightful surprise!

Soccer, Acorns and Paper Parasols

What do soccer games, acorns, and paper parasols have in common?
If you had been at the Lost Lake Woods in Lincoln, Michigan over the past weekend then you would know that what these items have in common is...
Diane and Marshall!

Diane and Marshall met each other while playing soccer.
They got married on a misty Saturday evening under an oak tree.
And Diane provided paper parasols for her guests to carry while walking from the Pfahler family backyard over to the Lodge at Lost Lake Woods Resort.
I loved the paper parasols that Diane and Marshall included in their celebration. They were colorful and just the right touch for a bright, sunny afternoon or a misty, sprinkly evening. It was a lovely celebration. A perfectly meaningful northern Michigan summertime "love at the lodge" affair.

Eat, Drink and be Married!

I was anticipating this wedding for a while. In speaking with Megan, I understood that Bernie was a police officer, that the wedding was in downtown Detroit,(I hadn't been there in a while), that she was Irish, and that funny, unexpected things could happen at their reception.
Most often, unexpected things do happen at a wedding! In this instance, Megan had hired a lovely classical trio to play Pachabel at the ceremony. What she didn't expect was that the Reggae Rap Music Party Boat was anchored just feet away from her ceremony location! But horror of horrors aside, she and Bernie stayed focused on their love for each other and thoroughly enjoyed the unique moments of their celebration!
Moral of the story: Go with the flow. It makes for a more stress free day!

Sara and Nick

I think that some of my favorite photos from Sara and Nick's celebration, were their preparation photos. I loved the house that we were in for Sara's preparation photos, I think that it was Nick's parents' house. There were mirrors and gardens and lots of space to move around. And I love this photo of Nick's groomsmen- they look like a gangster mob! Oh, but how handsome!
The preparation time is often where some of the most beautiful portraits originate. Everyone looks fresh and at their best, emotions are high and intense, and the anticipation for the rest of the day makes for a uniquely special time. If you are getting married in the future, don't skimp with your photographer's time and limit the preparation photos. Though it is often overlooked, the preparation time before the wedding ceremony is a key time for beautiful portraits, beautiful moments.