CINDY + DAN

Metro Detroit Michigan wedding photography at the Lazy J Ranch in Milford provided by Kellie Saunders and her team of the best wedding photographers in Michigan.

Now THIS is how a barn wedding recpeption is DONE! Before I begin this blog post and turn it over to Cindy and Dan themselves I have to say a few words about this very special couple. I adore - okay I ADORE (all caps people) - Cindy, Dan and their whole darn family! I knew from the very first time I met them that I was meant to be their wedding photographer. Yes, I'm getting sappy here - but this couple, their friends and family - they are amazing! Thank you Cindy and Dan for your hospitality during your big day! Thank you for allowing me the honor to photograph it! This couple turned the Lazy J Ranch in Milford into a magnificent ballroom. See for yourself!

Normally I write about the wedding day and how it all went down, but this blog post is a bit different. Cindy and Dan sent me their story and I would love to include it in this post.

She said... "The first time I saw Dan was a picture on match.com.

There he was a tall, skinny guy with a lovable smile wearing a Tigers hat. What's not to love? I joke with him that in his pictures he looked like a boy, but the guy that came to my door was a man. I sent the first wink which led to our first date and I have never looked back. Each day I spend with Dan is better than the last. He constantly makes me laugh and always knows just what to say in any situation. I fell in love with his easy going, kind and goofy personality. Dan has a magical way of putting a smile on your face when you least expect it. Not only do I get to marry an amazing man but Dan also comes with an additional package of his wonderful family. I am a lucky girl."

He said... "Cindy and I met in Chicago through match.com.

I joke that I have no game and without internet dating I would have no hope. It all started with a wink and some drinks at Banger’s and Lace. I told her that she looked better in person than the photos on her profile.  I was very happy to find somebody from Michigan as we had numerous similarities. I couldn’t ask for a better person to start this next chapter in my life. She is an amazing person that brings all kinds of happiness to me. She’s nice, has a big heart, charming, goofy, and brings joy to everyone around her. We have fun and enjoy our time together from a lazy day on the coach to a nonstop busy day. I still can’t believe that she said yes and in a few short months she will be my wife."

The proposal...

It was important to Dan for the proposal to be a surprise. Months prior they had talked about getting engaged so Dan had to find a way to catch Cindy off guard. It was a Wednesday night in October, Cindy was in a hurry to get home for a call and Dan was putting the last few touches in place. Cindy got off the elevator at their condo to find candles and rose petals in the shape of the an arrow leading her through the condo and eventually to the back deck. The trail of rose petals then lead to the sliding glass door with rose petals in the shape of a question mark before she opened it. There was Dan on one knee, with a shiny ring, more roses, champagne and Frank Sinatra playing in the background. He asked her to marry him, which she asked him to repeat later because she was in shock and didn't hear everything he said. After a few tears of joy she said yes and they raced to call their parents.

The wedding...

See for yourself below.

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.