AMANDA + SETH PLANTERRA WEDDING

Metro Detroit Michigan wedding photography at the elegant Planterra provided by Kellie Saunders and her team of creative Detroit, MI wedding photographers.

Planterra, Planterra, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... I love, love, love this venue! Planterra is perfect for every season and every bride. Almost every couple of mine asks me what they should do if it rains on their wedding day. Well, as much as I hate to say this, I really don't know. I don't meant that in a bad way, but the thing is, unless you've rented a venue that has an indoor shooting option, you really have limited options in the event of bad weather. It's just the way it is and the gamble we take. Working with a venue like Planterra, I know there is ALWAYS a plan B. Well, let's be honest, Planterra is pretty swanky so it's definitely not second place to plan B - it can hold it's own on the A plan too. But for the bride who is worried about weather and doesn't want to take the risk - this is definitely the place for you! On the other hand, even if you don't care about the weather, this place is gorgeous and I love working there. 

I didn't know a lot about Amanda and Seth before their wedding day. Amanda hired me long before the wedding and since they live out of town I wasn't able to do an engagement session, so going into the wedding day I didn't know what to expect working with the two of them. In fact I just met Seth for the first time right before the first look. Oh my gosh - I was not disappointed to say the least. They were both so full of love and emotion that I couldn't help but love this wedding to the moon and back. Amanda and Seth cried, their parents cried, their siblings cried, the kids cried - everything and everyone overflowed with emotions. As a photographer it made my heart smile. These people, the love the felt for each other and their family - it's the stuff that real life is made of. It's the stuff that keeps us going. It's the stuff we hope to find in a partner to spend the rest of our lives with. That's good stuff! 

Let's talk about Amanda's dress for a second, can we? My mouth hit the floor with this unique asyemmetrical bridal gown. If I had the body I would wear this gown everywhere, whether it was my wedding day or not. I'd wear it out to dinner, to pick up the dry cleaning, grocery shopping - everywhere people! Her gown coupled with the gorgeous veil was stunning. Now Seth was handsome as could be himself, but you know how it is when you compare the guys to the girls - girls usually win this race since they spend thousands on their dress, hair and makeup. (Sorry guys... it's just the way it is). Anyway, take a look at this gown - do you not just love it? 

Planterra's decor was fabulous as always. The color scheme was jewel tones. The tables were elegantly decorated and finished with chargers garnished with rosmary sprigs. Amanda and Seth's wedding cake was really a win too, I love that the base looked like a tree with their initials carved into it. The use of succulents lightly spread around the venue was a nice touch. Bravo! The room was a total hands down win!

Amanda and Seth - congrats to you and thank you so much for trusting me with your wedding day photography!

Amada and Seth's wedding was published in the 2015 Winter issue of Metro Detroit Bride - an Hour Detroit publication. 

Michigan wedding photography by Kellie Saunders, Detroit Michigan wedding photographers. This wedding was photographed at Planterra, a beautiful metro Detroit wedding and event facility. 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.