Our Photographer + Engagement Photos | Part 2 of Our Wedding Planning Journey

This announcement is so big I thought about sending all my blog readers a chilled bottle of champagne, just so they could pop their corks with me as I finally reveal who our wedding photographer is going to be and our favorite engagement photos!!! 

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Ballerina-Inspired Bridal Portraits, Tempe, AZ | Mimi

As a very young girl, I found something so beautiful about ballerinas and I couldn't help but want to follow in their pointe shoe footsteps! I think my love of ballerinas all started when my mother read the book, "Ballet Shoes" by Noel Streatfeild to my sister and I, and it was enhanced every Christmas when my grandmother would take us to the Fox Theater to see The Nutcracker. Unfortunately, I never got past the admiration stage because I quickly realized that I didn't quite have the natural grace required for the ballet and that I'd rather just sing along with Elton John's Tiny Dancer! . . .

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Minimal, Modern Wedding at 30 North Saginaw, Pontiac, MI | Brittni + Jason

Brittni and Jason's urban downtown wedding was full of glamour and romance! I loved the bride's wedding day look and her fit and flare gown was so beautiful. The romantic lace detail that covered the bodice paired nicely with flirty ruffled train and the crystal hair piece added a glamorous finishing touch to her floor length veil. Brittni and Jason shared an emotional first look before their ceremony, which took place in the grand foyer of the 1920s historic building, 30 North Saginaw. . .

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3 Reasons You Need a Father Daughter First Look on Your Wedding Day

Today's blog post is for all those brides who land on the more traditional side of things, but who still love the idea of a first look and who are looking for an alternative! This post is also for all those brides planning to share a first look with their husband-to-be, but who have a special connection they want to document with their dad (or mother or brother). Dads hold a very special place in my heart on wedding days and father daughter first looks have become some of my absolute favorite wedding images to capture outside of the bride and groom first look and romantic portraits! I feel so honored to capture the interactions, hugs, tears, and laughter between the bride and her father! . . .

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Intimate Desert Session, Tempe, AZ | Brooke + Chester

I was recently able to travel to Arizona and while there I knew I HAD to take advantage of the beautiful desert setting while I had the chance!! Brooke and Chester were so romantic together in front of my camera, and I loved capturing these images of them and all of the gorgeous details. Brooke's stunning bouquet was filled with yellow, pink, and red roses and was tied together with taupe colored ribbons. Her wedding gown was embellished with delicate lace sleeves and a lace bodice and Chester's tan suit made him look very dapper! . . .

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Elegant and Romantic Fall Wedding, Monroe, MI | Katie + Josh

I am freaking out over here, friends!! Katie and Josh’s wedding day was so amazing and Katie made SUCH a gorgeous bride! I am pouring myself a refreshing cup of hot apple cider this morning as I look back on their elegant and romantic fall wedding day! Katie and Josh were my last CCP Couple to get married this year and I loved all the thoughtful and personal details they incorporated into their church wedding and river front reception. . . 

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Relaxed Scottish Wedding in the Countryside | Nicole + Phil

Ok, I am going to try not to cry as I share Nicole and Phil's beautiful wedding day story!! I have such a connection to this CCP Couple because not only are they two of the most amazing people, but Nicole is also my one of my very best friends and my soul-sister! I have known Nicole since the third grade and we met while riding the bus to school. I think we bonded over our mutual weirdness and the fact that we lived within 2 dirt road miles of each other! . . .

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Fun and Whimsical Beach Wedding in St. Joseph, MI | Ashley + Tim

Ashley + Tim couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding day in St. Joseph, MI! Their intimate ceremony took place right on silver beach and their reception at the Shadowland Ballroom included a carousel! Coolest cocktail hour ever goes to these two for having cotton candy and popcorn for their guests while they enjoyed rides on the whimsical carousel creatures!! This fun vibe worked beautifully with all of Ashley's details and the sea glass and lilac color palette. . .

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