Brogan + Cody

Wedding pictures at the Henry Ford Lovett Hall and Sacred Heart Parish in Dearborn, Michigan provided by Kellie Saunders and her team of Michigan's best wedding photographers.

Cody and Brogan have such a rich and lovely story - I get a bit sentimental writing about it. I met Brogan when she was referred to me by some of my old co-workers from my publishing days. She held a job at one of the best advertising companies in Michigan (go team Valassis!!!). With her background she knew she had to meet with some of the best Michigan wedding photographer's for her Lovett Hall wedding. (Thanks Brogan for picking me!! Yay!!!). When we met she came alone and it's not often I get to chat with a bride solo and just talk about life and of course her wedding. Brogan couldn't keep the smile off her face when she talked about Cody. She told me how Cody was in the Army and that was the reason he wasn't at our initial meeting. He was living in North Carolina at the time. 

She told me how they met at Hillsdale College and dated through their college years. She was originally from the Detroit area but Cody was from Southern Indiana. Brogan played volleyball and Cody played football while at Hillsdale. When Cody left for the Army in April, 2012 - letters were all they had. They missed each other terribly, but the Army being what the Army is, would not allow phone calls or email during training. It was pen and paper for these two. They had to communicate the old fashioned way - and that they did. Some couples would fall apart and just go their separate ways. But not Cody and Brogan. Their love for each other grew through each and every letter. They learned just how much they really loved each other because they had to take the time to think about each other as they wrote. In fact they fondly remember their letter writing days so much that they exchanged letters on their wedding day before they said their vows.

It didn't take long for Cody to propose. He proposed to Brogan on December 22, 2012 and through their engagement they lived in separate states visiting each other as much as they could.

Finally after all of their time apart - it was their wedding day! The day began at the Dearborn Inn where Brogan prepared for the big day. She got ready in the Patrick Henry house which was an elegant and gorgeous room to prepare in. Shortly after my arrival for portraits, we were off to Sacred Heart Parish in Dearborn where they wed with a traditional Catholic Mass. Now let's not forget that this is Michigan and, well - it's darn cold in the winter. Our time for wedding pictures was limited with the tempurature and setting sun. We worked quickly but I'm so happy with the wedding photos we were able to capture. The reception was held at Henry Ford's Lovett Hall, where it was elegantly decorated. No detail was forgotten. The room was stunning. Their wedding cake was gorgeous and exactly how I pictured it would be knowing Brogan. My favorite detail were the cookies in the shape of the state of Michigan and Florida - representing where Brogan and Cody lived. Dinner was amazing as it always is with Henry Ford weddings and the happy couple danced the night away with their friends and family. 

Soon after the wedding Brogan packed up her things and moved to North Carolina to be with Cody. Join me in wishing them the most happy life together! Congratulations Cody and Brogan!!! What a story and what a wedding you had!

Brogan's wedding dress at the Henry Ford house at the Dearborn Inn.

Brogan and Cody exchanged letters on their wedding day like they did throughout their courtship.

This was a special gift given to Brogan from her sister. When they were little girls they used to play wedding dress up. Brogan's sister had a photo of the two of them and gave it to Brogan. I don't think there was a dry eye in the house.

Michigan wedding photography by Kellie Saunders, Detroit Michigan wedding photographer. Kellie Saunders is one of the best Metro Detroit Michigan wedding photographers. She is a professional wedding photographer located in Birmingham, Michigan and her work has been published both locally and nationally in print and online. Her studio serves the entire metro Detroit area and offers wedding photography at it’s best. Each wedding is treated with love, creativity and care not found in bigger studios. She has an authentic documentary style and specializes in creating sophisticated and timeless wedding portraits.