Meadow Brook Hall Wedding Ceremony Photos

Photography services for the wedding ceremony at Meadowbrook Hall and Mansion in Rochester Hills was provided by Birmingham Michigan wedding photographer Kellie Saunders and her team.

You can view Megan and John's engagement session HERE.

There aren't many historical wedding venues in Southeast Michigan that can deliver what Meadowbrook can to couples looking for the perfect venue. I absolutely adore Meadowbrook. The mansion is definitely a five star premier wedding venue for discerning couples who demand elegance and historic value. The history, the architecture, the grounds, the landscape, the beautiful ceremony area outside, the staff and of course the view from the roof! It's always a special treat to work there, and I am so thankful to have the chance to work there with such a fantastic couple like Megan and John. Actually it was a surprise because when Megan and John first hired me they weren't planning on having their ceremony at the Meadowbrook mansion. When I found out the venue had changed I was over the moon excited!

I wish I had a dollar for every wedding in 2016 where I ran into Megan and John! I think they are friends with almost every couple I worked with last year. It was like magic - I would turn around and there Megan and John stood, full of smiles and laughter. It made photographing their wedding that much more special to me since I already met many of their friends. Megan and John's love story started in Ann Arbor, where the two currently reside. They are both football fans (go Blue!) and met while tailgating. John had a feeling that Megan could be the one for him, so he had to ask her on a formal date, which they went on the following week. Although Megan was attending nursing school at Valparaiso University in Indiana and John was living in Michigan they continued dating although many miles were between them. John decided to make it official and propose marriage during Christmas break in front of the tree. Lucky for me their story continued with wedding planning and I received the honor of working with them!

The day began at the Royal Park hotel in Rochester where Megan received the royal treatment from her on site hair/makeup artist from the Makeup Loft in Plymouth. After getting glammed up, the girls headed out to Meadowbrook for the ceremony. John may have been nervous but he never let on at all. He lit up like Christmas when I told him how beautiful Megan was and how excited she was to see him. I always ask my couples before they see one another for the first time how they are feeling. John may or may not remember what he said to me, but I will always remember his words. He said, "Oh me, how is Megan feeling? I want to make sure she's doing good." That told me just how selfless John is and how much he really cares for Megan. See, it didn't matter to him how he was feeling, he just wanted to make sure his bride was feeling good. That my friends is the way love is supposed to be. Putting another before yourself. If both partners do just that then you will have two very happy people for a very long time.

Megan and John were married in the garden area outside of the Meadowbrook mansion. It was one of the hottest days of the year from what I remember, but that didn't stop guests from enjoying themselves and wishing the couple well. Directly after their ceremony we took family photographs and then I was able to spend a little time with Megan, John and their bridal party on the mansion grounds until we left for their reception at Twin Lakes. Once guests arrived at Twin Lakes, they were greeted with hors'd'oeuvres and cool drinks on their outdoor patio as they waited on Megan and John to arrive. It was laughter, good food and fun for the rest of the night! One of my favorite photos of all times is below when Megan hit the dance floor with her two grandmas! I hope you enjoy my favorites from their wedding day and join me in congratulating Megan and John on their marriage and wishing them all the happiness in the world!

Megan walking towards John on Meadowbrook's original flagstone walkway in it's gorgeous formal Pegasus Garden.

I loved the look on John's mom's face as she watched Megan walk down the aisle of Meadowbrook's garden grounds towards her son.

The view from Meadowbrooks roof offers a lovely perspective of the Pegasus Garden for your wedding photos.

Another view of the Pegasus Garden during a wedding ceremony at Meadowbrook.

Megan and John's first kiss in the Pegasus Garden at Meadowbrook.

Right outside the Pegasus Garden is this beautiful walkway on the grounds of the Meadowbrook Mansion which are lovely to use for wedding photos.

Twin Lakes Golf club was fun and elegant! A great place for a wedding reception!

One of my favorite photos of all time!

Meadowbrook Hall wedding photos and pictures Twin Lakes taken by Michigan wedding photographer Kellie Saunders and her team of Detroit Michigan wedding photographers. Kellie Saunders is one of the most favorite Detroit Wedding photographers. She is a professional artistic wedding photographer located in Birmingham, Michigan. Her work has been published both locally and nationally in print and online. Her studio serves the entire metro Southeast Michigan Detroit area and offers affordable wedding photography in Michigan at it's best. Each wedding is treated with more love, creativity and care that's not found in larger studios. She has an authentic documentary style and specializes in creating sophisticated and timeless wedding portraits.