Rachel & Austin⁠ drove up all the way from Alabama to get married in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula among the pine trees and waterfalls! They started their day getting ready at their cabin with their families, and then heading to the beach for a first look. Rachel & Austin wrote each other handwritten letters and exchanged […]

Elopements, Michigan

Rachel & Austin’s Upper Peninsula Pine Trees & Waterfalls Elopement

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Kori & Trent had such a dreamy Michigan beach wedding in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!⁠⁠ They started their day meeting at the beach with their closest family and friends. Kori & Trent shared a first look and then had their vow exchange on the sand. After the ceremony, they toasted with champagne with their […]

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Kori & Trent’s Dreamy Michigan Beach Wedding

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Meagan & Scott had their summer elopement in one of the best spots in Michigan – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore! ⁠These two had a beautiful elopement day, surrounded by their families and their adorable dogs, Kizer and Loki. They started with getting ready with their families, sharing a first look, and then having a […]

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Meagan & Scott’s Summer Sleeping Bear Elopement

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Sam & Landen had their intimate wedding in the Upper Peninsula, and it was an incredible day!⁠ Sam & Landen started the day off with a first look before having an intimate ceremony for their Presque Isle wedding, surrounded by their families. They rented the gazebo in Presque Isle so they had a private location […]

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Sam & Landen’s Presque Isle Wedding

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Stephanie & Will eloped in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the middle of winter! ❄️⁠ ⁠These two live in the Upper Peninsula and have a beautiful farm there with their dogs, cats, sheep, and chickens 🐏⁠ ⁠Stephanie & Will had such an incredible winter elopement day. They chose non-traditional wedding clothes that they’ll be able to […]

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Stephanie & Will’s Michigan Upper Peninsula Winter Elopement

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Katie & Derek had an incredible winter elopement day in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! Their only guest was their adorable dog, Doogan 😍⁠ ⁠Katie & Derek started their day with a rainy hike up a mountain to exchange vows overlooking Lake Superior. After exchanging vows under umbrellas, they toasted with champagne, and hiked around the summit. […]

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Katie & Derek’s Michigan Winter Elopement (with their dog!)

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Natelie & Derek had a gorgeous engagement session during sunset at a completely empty Michigan beach! They spent their time walking on the beach, popping champagne, and watching the sunset together. I love capturing engagement sessions where the couple turns the session into a date night, and that’s exactly what these two did! Natelie & […]

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Natelie & Derek’s Michigan Beach Sunset Engagement

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Erin & Rob eloped in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the Upper Peninsula, and it was an absolutely magical day! Visiting the UP in late October can be hit or miss – sometimes there’s still a lot of fall color, and sometimes most of the leaves have fallen. But Erin & Rob could not have […]

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Erin & Rob’s Fall Pictured Rocks Elopement

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This is the complete guide to eloping on Mackinac Island, Michigan! Mackinac Island is a very unique place, located on Lake Huron, where there are no motor vehicles allowed. You get around by walking, biking, or horse-drawn carriage. Visiting Mackinac Island is like taking a step back in time! Jake and I got married on the island […]

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Guide to Eloping on Mackinac Island

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Tiffany & Chad had an incredible elopement day hiking all over one of my favorite spots in Michigan – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore! They started their Sleeping Bear hiking elopement day with a morning hike to a private spot to exchange vows. Their only witness was an owl who was fascinated watching us! 🦉 […]

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Tiffany & Chad’s Sleeping Bear Hiking Elopement

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