Wedding pictures in the Metro Detroit area were captured by Kellie Saunders and her team of creative wedding photographers in Detroit. It's difficult to describe how my team of felt when we arrived to Shannon's suite on her wedding day. First let me say that Shannon and Josh are very special clients of mine. I love all of my clients of course, but I felt a special connection to Shannon from our first phone conversation and I was so over the moon excited for her and Josh on the big day. From the most beautiful bridal gown that any photographer would love - to the biggest smiles ever, working with Shannon and Josh was simply lovely.  Shannon and Josh met in 2007 as undergrads at Western Michigan University. Although things didn't work out for them at the time, they kept in touch throughout the years. After living apart and moving on with their lives, fate brought them back together in 2012. They were just hanging out with friends that day and when they saw each other they immediately reconnected. Shannon and Josh picked up right where they left off and they knew right then and there that they were meant to be together. Josh proposed on Christmas day, 2013. He tried to prepare her for a lack luster holiday, but Shannon gave him some grief. She told him that he "better at least get her a candle to open up in front of her family." Well, he had a little something more than a candle, but he wasn't going to let her know this. Later that day as they were opening their gifts with Shannon's family, Josh gave Shannon a slew of wedding themed gifts and when she opened the last gift it was a "wedding day" candle. On top of the candle, placed delicately, was the most beautiful diamond ring. And that, my friends, is how Josh asked Shannon to marry him.  I am so thankful to have spend their wedding day with them. We started at Shannon's suite where we documented her getting ready. Shortly after our arrival Josh arrived for their first look. It was a touching moment and I was honored to be there for them. We then hopped on the bus and headed to Detroit for their wedding portraits. We stopped at the Detroit Institute of Arts, the famous drip wall, and of course the Detroit Public Library. It was so much fun and I finally got to ride in the party bus. (I never get to ride - so it was even more fun). Soon we were at Edgewood Country Club where Shannon and Josh exchanged their vows with a short ceremony with one of my favorite officiants, Judy Kalchik. We danced the night away after that - and when I say danced - I mean danced! I don't think anyone stayed in their seats. Please help me in congratulating them and enjoy some of my favorite images from their wedding day! 

Southeast Michigan wedding photography at Oakhurst Country Club in Clarkston, MI provided by Kellie Saunders and her team of creative Detroit, MI wedding photographers. Once upon a time, there was a beautiful bride and an amazing groom; and my photography team was able spend a magical day making memories with them! Brooke and Mike had one a very unique wedding that infused the December holiday festivities with their mutual love of Walt Disney’s 2009 hit “UP.” My team and I started by meeting with Brooke at her church (Court Street United Methodist in Flint) as she was getting ready. I absolutely adored Brookes wedding shoes. They had a vintage look to them and were just lovely. They laced up with a delicate ribbon. Take a look at them below. Memories were made, from her mother passing on a family heirloom, to her cousin helping put on and tie her wedding day shoes. After taking a brief moment to “fly” a note over to Mike via balloon, it was time to walk down the aisle to make the most magical memory of the day. After the ceremony, we strolled downtown Flint creating beautiful portraits. The reception was held at Oakhurst Country Club, where the couple celebrated their love with family and friends, dancing the night away! Here is a sneak peek at some of my favorites of the night! Now, how does every fairy-tale love story end? Let’s say it together as we wish Brooke and Mike all the love and happiness in their beautiful union. “And they lived happily ever after!”

The day could not have been any better for Dave and Kelly as they wed in Detroit on a sunny Saturday in November. I love being a Detroit Michigan wedding photographer and photographing weddings in Detroit and this one was very special because of the two people we were working with. This couple LOVES the city of Detroit and wanted to showcase their love for the city on their wedding day. The day started at the Atheneum hotel in Greektown where both bride and groom were getting ready. My team spent a few moments with the couple as they spent time with friends and family. Kelly bought Dave a gorgeous Shinola watch as a wedding gift which was fitting as they are a local Detroit based company. From the hotel we went right to Old St. Mary's in Greektown where they would soon say their I-do's. Their family priest married them and the ceremony was simply lovely. My favorite part was when one of the little bridesmaids (who were super cute by the way) gave a big thumbs up after their kiss. We spent the rest of the day going to a few favorite spots of theirs with the most important being old Tiger Stadium because that's where Dave proposed to Kelly. This wedding had it all. Old Detroit, new Detroit, Old Tigers Stadium, Comerica Park, Fox Theater, Old Detroit Train Station, Detroit rooftops, and finally - are you ready for this - SPARTY! Yes - I can't imagine a wedding having more to offer than this one. Enjoy a few of my favorites from their day and please congratulate Kelly and Dave with me.

What a fun couple, and what a magical day for this best Michigan wedding photographer, as Sarah and Ryan said their vows and became Mr. and Mrs.  My team and I saw nothing but love between these two! They both lit up like sparklers just as soon as they saw each other, you could really tell that these two were something special together!  From their first look, to  their first dance (and everything in between) this couple let love shine through.  Sarah and Ryan, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to capture your special day!  Here at Kellie Saunders Photography we wish you nothing but a lifetime of love, laughter, and joy!  Join us in a few sneak peeks, and wishing a hearty Mazel Tov to the the new Mr. and Mrs.

How joyful a celebration it was, and this Best Michigan wedding photographer was amazed to be a part of it!  Sarah and Mark had an absolutely stunning Walden Woods wedding, I couldn't be more honored to have been able to capture it for them.  From the getting ready jitters, to saying "I do" and dancing the night away my team and I couldn't help but feel every ounce of love, and emotion alongside this special couple.  Join me in wishing Sarah and Mark a lifetime of love, laughter, and joy.  Sit back, and enjoy these previews of their special day!