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Red Riding Hood Stables Wedding | Nick & Alysia

by admin | Mar 16, 2021 | Outdoor Ceremony, Summer Weddings, Tent Weddings, Weddings

The common theme of my 2020 weddings was flexibility. The same can be said for Nick and Alysia’s Red Riding Hood Stables wedding! Originally planned for a different venue, these two made some changes so they could get married on their original wedding date.

Alysia and Nick are such a sweet couple. I really enjoyed working with them. They didn’t opt for a first look, so the first time they saw each other was down the aisle. They shared personal vows to each other, in which I believe Nick promised to build shelves for all of Alysia’s books. My kind of guy, right?

My favorite portraits of the day were our sunset portraits. We got the BEST sunset, probably my best of the summer at least, and we made the most of it. Some people don’t want to leave their party, and that’s totally okay, but if you want to sneak out for 10 minutes alone to enjoy a sunset and let me take some photos of you, I’m all for it!

Not all couples do favors now, but I loved seeing one of my images from their Maybury State Park engagement session on a deck of cards. Too cool, and I had to take one of those home!

I think one of the most exciting parts of having a Red Riding Hood Stables wedding was the horses right there on site. I’ve never had a wedding with horses at it before, so I found that super exciting! It was fun to use them in the backdrop of images and to watch them graze throughout the wedding.

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Grecian Center Wedding | Carlos & Cheyenne

by admin | May 27, 2020 | Ballroom Weddings, Fall Weddings, Outdoor Ceremony, Weddings

On a rainy October Friday, Cheyenne and Carlos were married at The Grecian Center. Remember their winter downtown Wyandotte engagement session?

Despite the rain, they were still able to be married outdoors thanks to the large awning over the ceremony space. And yes, it rained and stopped (typical for October weather) and we made it work. All was well! What’s very special about a Grecian Center wedding is the beautiful garden, which was still colorful despite it being mid-October.

Cheyenne, who is incredible and did HER OWN makeup and hair for her wedding, was the maid of honor in my very first wedding. In fact, Sarah, my very first bride (and old cowoker) was the maid of honor in this wedding! I love being able to work with friends of old couples.

Something to know about Cheyenne and Carlos is that they love music. They both have great voices! My favorite part of the wedding day was a surprise Carlos had planned for Cheyenne, where he sang to her. The best part? She joined in! I haven’t been to many weddings where the couple provided part of the entertainment. It was truly a sweet moment and one that made the day even more special.

This Grecian Center wedding was all about the party. I don’t think the dance floor cleared at all! Cheyenne and Carlos’ friends and family were boogying down all night long!

Indian Springs Metropark Wedding | Cory & Brian

by admin | Mar 3, 2020 | Fall Weddings, Outdoor Ceremony, Weddings

The most popular wedding day of 2019 was October 19, 2019 and Cory and Brian’s Indian Springs Metropark wedding DID NOT disappoint. I had been looking forward to their wedding for over a year. My husband actually referred me to Cory and Brian; he and Brian play board games together. When Cory and I met back in August 2018, we found that we had A LOT in common, which made the planning process all the more fun.

We did their engagement photos back in September 2018 at Rochester Municipal Park. I remember Cory telling me how nervous she was to be photographed, but after she saw the photos, she said that she felt 100% better about the wedding day. DO ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS Y’ALL. That’s why we do them. I can tell you that she wasn’t worried one bit about photography the day of (at least that’s what she told me, lol!).

This Indian Springs Metropark wedding was just gorgeous. It’s not only a gorgeous venue and honestly one of my favorites I’ve worked at, but MI Honeybee Flowers did an incredible job on the florals, including that beautiful copper floral arch for the ceremony. The personal touches scattered throughout the wedding, including a really cool Star Wars guest book, a custom floral paper wall built by a family member, and a huge board game table, alongside the blush, white, gold, and navy accents was so fun!

The day wouldn’t have gone smoothly with Cindy Decker, coordinator extraordinaire. I always refer Cindy to my couples because not only is she so sweet, but she is organized, calm, cool, and collected! I highly recommend a day-of coordinator to make sure all the decorations are set up, to organize your ceremony, organize your vendors, and just be your eyes and ears so that you can enjoy the day. It’s one thing I wish I would have had for my wedding, truly!

One thing Cory was really bummed about was that her grandmother couldn’t attend. Though she couldn’t be there in person, the family set up an iPad so she could watch live, and Cory and Brian were able to say hello via Facetime right after the ceremony. Isn’t that the beauty of modern technology?

I don’t think you need me to tell you how much fun I had at this wedding and just how it was truly a photographer’s dream. Not only was it just a gorgeous venue and gorgeous fall day, but the people I got to work with were truly a treat. Cory and Brian are just so much fun to be around, and I still can’t get over how happy Brian looked the whole day.

Enjoy these beautiful photos and if you’re having an Indian Springs Metropark wedding, call me please!

From the couple: “Madalyn was the best photographer ever. She was so helpful, and willing to meet with me in person to iron our all the details. It felt more like a friend helping us than a vendor. I was so nervous about the photos initially, but after doing engagement photos with Madalyn, I knew they would be beautiful. Madalyn’s photos did not disappoint, and they are stunning. Our friends and family also commented that she was everywhere at the wedding, making sure every detail was documented.”

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Trillum Event Center Wedding | Jasmine & Ricky

by admin | Feb 17, 2020 | Ballroom Weddings, Fall Weddings, Outdoor Ceremony, Weddings

In the depths of winter, I always miss fall. This Trillum Event Center wedding from early October was just the perfect early fall day. Jasmine and Ricky’s Trillum Event Center wedding had a first look, plenty of time for photos, outdoor ceremony, and the rain held off completely until we got inside for the reception. It made for some beautiful photos at the end of the night…make sure to scroll down for those!

In 2019, I was so lucky to photograph the weddings of former bridesmaids of mine! Jasmine was the maid of honor in Carissa and Chris’s wedding in 2018 and I was so flattered when she reached out and hired me for her and Ricky’s wedding.

Working with these two was such a treat. Remember their fall engagement session at Lincoln Brick Park? They are so freaking cute, amirite?

There were a couple of things I really liked about this Trillum Event Center wedding:

The first look: Not only did Jasmine and Ricky decide to do a first look but they also read letters to each other during this time. It was a nice way to start the day together and I highly encourage this if you feel compelled.
The after-ceremony sneak away: I don’t often get to just take the couple off-site for photos, but since we had some time and these two didn’t care much to participate in cocktail hour, we headed to a nearby park for some portraits of the two of them. They are some of my favorites from the day. It was nice just to hang out for awhile, not feeling super rushed!
The colors: The perfect fall palette!
The magnetic boutonnières: Can every florist get on this? I didn’t have to pin any boutonnière and that is a MIRACLE. I’m not the best at it but I can do it. Magnets save time!

I had a blast photographing these two and wish they lived over in Detroit so we could hang out. Until they move, I guess I’ll just have to look at their photos all the time…

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Summer Fenton Brewery Winery Wedding | Amber & Ben

by admin | Jan 27, 2020 | Outdoor Ceremony, Summer Weddings, Weddings

Last year, I was so lucky to photograph a Fenton Brewery Winery wedding not once but twice! Yes, Amber and Ben’s summer Fenton Brewery Winery wedding was the perfect way to end my busy August 2019. Remember their amazing engagement session at Blake’s?

I knew Amber and Ben’s Fenton Brewery Winery wedding was going to be freaking gorgeous because when I first met Amber and her stepmom Kariss for a consult, she described to me a perfect blend of rustic whimsy with a brewery vibe. That’s exactly what we got!

Not only was the space beautiful and literally perfectly decorated with growlers, greenery and handmade wine cork coaster favors, but Amber literally looked straight out of Game of Thrones or Brave or just like a warrior princess. Her hair was a DREAM!

One of my favorite things about Amber and Ben is that they truly have fun together. They know how to laugh together and my favorite photos of them are when they’re laughing. Most of the day was filled with smiles and laughter, not many tears at all! Okay, a few from dad. But I thought everyone brought the joy vibes most all of the day!

When you have a wedding at a brewery winery, you know you’re going to have loads of beer (and beer references). There were hops in Amber’s bouquet and hop cuff links for Ben. All of the guys had hop socks!

I think the most special moment of the entire wedding was watching Amber dance with her grandpa. It wasn’t a planned part that we had discussed ahead of time or anything but I loved that she decided to share a dance with him. It was the sweetest thing to watch.

I’m so glad I got to photograph this summer Fenton Brewery Winery wedding. Someone please take me back in 2020 or 2021! This venue is one of my favorites!

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Waldenwoods Wedding | Lindsay & Clay

by admin | Aug 8, 2019 | Outdoor Ceremony, Spring Weddings, Tent Weddings, Weddings

This year, I kicked off my “wedding season” (May to October in Michigan) with Lindsey and Clay’s Waldenwoods wedding. Though it was a bit chilly for a late spring day, it didn’t stop these two and their friends/family from celebrating them.

Lindsey and Clay spent most of their engagement apart while Clay was stationed overseas. Five days after their wedding, they packed up and moved to Georgia where they will be stationed for the time being. What a whirlwind! I admire them for having a long distance relationship (especially while wedding planning) and for viewing living so far away from family and friends as an adventure! We met up at Christmastime while Clay was home for an engagement session at Campus Martias.

This Waldenwoods wedding took place in the tent, with lots of whites, cremes, golds, and greens. They opted for a dusty, neutral color pallette. Lindsey and Clay were married outdoors despite the chilly weather. But the rain held off all day long! I loved shooting at Waldenwoods because everything was right on site and so beautiful!

I think the most special moment at this wedding was a special surprise song that Lindsey’s grandfather wrote and recorded for her. It was a beautiful moment to witness as they danced together before the party started. And my, could this group party! Such a fun dance floor!

I had such a great time at this Waldenwoods wedding and would love to go back! Having your wedding at Waldenwoods? Contact me today!