From the minute that Elizabeth and her grandmother walked by our wedding photo booth at a local bridal expo and asked about our photography collections, I knew this was going to be a fun wedding to photograph! John and Elizabeth had plans to get married at the gorgeous Morris Estate in Niles, MI and were looking at options for a local professional to photograph it for them. We explained that our collections include an custom designed Heirloom album as well as an engagement photo shoot. Elizabeth ended up booking with us and we are so glad she did! Below are some of the highlights of her amazing wedding day…
The grounds and chapel at The Morris Estate is such a truly inspirational area to have a wedding ceremony! In the fall, the leaves and foliage combine with the quaint and quite setting to create a truly special setting for a wedding.
On the morning of the wedding we always like to start by capturing closeups of all the details of the wedding including the rings, shoes, invitations, etc….
While a wedding is based around so much more than just objects and items, it’s still so important to preserve the memories of those items!
The bridesmaids were gathered around Elizabeth for her final veil fitting and last minute touch ups!
Can’t forget about the rest of the wedding party! The groomsmen all decked out in their suites pose for a shot outside the Morris Estate with the gorgeous fall leaves as a brackdrop.
It’s always nice to try and find a little time before the ceremony to setup a mini session to reveal to Dad how gorgeous his daughter looks on her big day! This is always an emotional moment to capture and one of my favorites events of the day!
First looks are so much fun! Often times brides or grooms are reluctant to see each other before the ceremony, but I generally encourage clients to seriously consider doing a first look. Many think that it will detract from the surprise of walking down the isle, but in reality it actually creates a more relaxed environment to see each other for the first time. The processional is still just as amazing too!
What a gorgeous setting for a wedding!! The Morris Estate is just so quaint and relaxing….especially in the fall when all the trees have turned colors.
The Supper Club was just amazing! The lights, the atmosphere, the food, the dancing, the desert…all spectacular. Food provided by Lasalle Catering was out of this world!
Congrats to Elizabeth & John! We were honored to be able to photograph your wedding and capture your memories for you guys :)
