Meg + Josh

Metro Detroit Michigan wedding photography in Birmingham, Michigan provided by Kellie Saunders and her team of creative Detroit, Michigan wedding photographers. Birmingham, Michigan wedding planning / day of event coordination services provided by Nicola at Simply Brilliant Events.

I met Meg and Josh for the first time in person on their wedding day. Believe it or not, this happens a lot in my line of work. Most of the time it's business as usual. Weddings, as unpredictable as they are have become pretty predictable to me. But this time was different. My eyes lit up as soon as I met Meg's bridesmaids. These were my people! Every single one of them. Meg, Josh, the bridesmaids, the groomsmen, their parents, their friends and all of their family. My people! Because of this I knew no matter what the day brought Meg and Josh would make great pictures! They were all relaxed, lovely, fun, silly, emotional and kind all wrapped up in a pretty package. I absolutely loved this wedding. Hands down LOVED it! You may be wondering just what I loved about it. 

Although I have only known Meg and Josh for about 9 hours, I could tell immediately that they were in love with each other. Their love is an old school kind of love, comfortable and free. I don't see this kind of love often, even being a wedding photographer. It was like they have known each other for a hundred years already, yet  were so comfortable with each other and had no fear of wedding day emotions. Lovely, simply lovely! 

We started the day at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, where Meg and Josh prepped for the first look. As well planned as our plans were, we soon found many challenges ahead of us. We planned on having the first look at the hotel, but upon arrival discovered a tea party in the very spot we needed to use. We looked outside for a suitable place for the first look and portraits and discovered a street fair with bystanders, pedestrians, vendors and vehicles in every direction. I don't know if Meg remembers her reaction and what she said, but I do. Meg kept her cool and just smiled and said, "I just want to see Josh. It doesn't matter. I just want to see Josh." And so it went. It was go time. 

We fought the crowds and were able to sneak a few moments alone for their first look. We stood back like we always do and quietly observed, recording every raw emotion as Meg walked to Josh. She tapped on his shoulder and he turned around to see her for the first time in her wedding gown and his reaction was probably one of the best reactions I've photographed. I'm not even going to explain it - take a look for yourself below.

After a couple of bridal party photos we made our way to The Bird & the Bread in downtown Birmingham where Nicola (one of my favorite wedding planners) was waiting. This was the first time I've photographed a wedding at The Bird & the Bread and it did not disappoint. The candlelit ceremony was elegant and intimate. The venue staff worked so hard and efficiently making sure all of Meg and Josh's guests were taken care of. The food was nothing short of AMAZING! (Thanks to Meg and Josh for inviting my team to dine because it was really a treat!). 

After the nuptials and dinner guests danced the night away to Bob Mervak's band. It's an absolute treat to hear Bob play and Meg and Josh danced and danced! Please join me in wishing Meg and Josh all the happiness, laughter and love in the world! They certainly deserve it!

What a gorgeous bouquet! 

Yes there is a story behind this. Ask Meg! 

Michigan wedding photography by Kellie Saunders, Detroit Michigan wedding photographers. Kellie Saunders is one of the best Metro Detroit Wedding photographers around. 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 Detroit area and offers wedding photography at it's best. Each wedding is treated with love, creativity and care not found in larger studios. She has an authentic documentary style and specialized in creating sophisticated and timeless wedding portraits.