Rosana + Jason

Downtown Detroit, Michigan wedding photographs at the historic Old St. Mary's Cathedral in Greektown were provided by Kellie Saunders and her team of the very best wedding photographers in Michigan.

I LOVE Italian weddings. Let me say that again (and I'm speaking to all the Italian people of the world here) - I love EVERY SINGLE one of you and every single wedding you have! I spent time in Italy when I was in high school and it was the most fantastic time in my life. The culture, the people, the love and the history. You can just feel the connection between families and the love and appreciation they have for each other. I haven't been able to make it back to Italy, but I'm able to get my fill by working with some of the most brilliant local Italian families around.

As a wedding photographer I've always found Italian weddings to be filled with emotions, love and laughter. Rosana and Jason's wedding was absolutely no exception! Rosana is simply one of the sweetest most expressive brides I've ever had the pleasure to work with. She lives in Grand Rapids with Jason so I first met them when I photographed their engagement session in Grand Rapids. Not knowing the town very well, she helped me find my way around so we could take some fantastic engagement images of the two of them. It was cold and windy that day, but Jason and Rosana kept going to get the job done. They were so easy going that we even stopped for a beer at Founders while shooting their session! Thank you to Jason for suggesting it! I am in LOVE with that beer now! I knew the wedding would be just as fantastic as they were - and it was!

Fast forward to the wedding day. Rosana and Jason had a chic and glamorous event, but were so down to earth and lovely to work with that I almost forgot I was working. Rosana held her tears back until she saw Jason for the first time walking towards him, and Jason - well - his smile couldn't be contained when he saw his Rosana. I "think" I even saw his eyes start to water a bit. Rosana will have to be the judge of that when her gallery is uploaded.

One of my favorite memories from their ceremony was watching as Jason reached over and wiped a tear from Rosana's face. It was a touching moment, and in my eyes, although they stood there in front of hundreds of their family and friends - for that one very moment when he reached out to her, they were all alone. It was just lovely!

After their nuptials we braved all of the construction going on in the city of Detroit to grab a few portraits with the bridal party. What a FUN bridal party! Everyone was lively, friendly and helpful. They helped make Rosana and Jason laugh and bring their photos to life. Thanks guys!!!

We headed over to the reception at the Palazzo Grande where everyone danced and ate, and danced and ate and danced and ate. There was never a shortage of food - from the decadent Hor d'oeuvre that included not only the standard Italian assortment of meat, cheeses, and olives but also was sushi and fresh fruit and breads. Once dinner was served Rosana and Jason danced the night away! This was a wedding I absolutely loved! Please join me in wishing Rosana and Jason a lifetime of happiness, laughter and love!

Michigan wedding photography by Kellie Saunders, Detroit Michigan wedding photographers. Kellie Saunders is one of the best Metro Detroit Wedding photographers in Southeast Michigan. 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 photography in MI.