It's that time of year again... time for my favorite wedding event... one can't even call it an expo... its a time for anyone even slightly interested in getting married on Mackinac to come explore everything the island has to offer... from one on one tours of the different venues ... to meeting all of us fun event professionals... to pub crawls... live music... champagne toasts... and DJ's mashin' in up ... there are a variety of events everyday ... so its impossible to be bored!!   I'm telling you there is not one bit of annoying pushy people.. loud overhead speakers announcing horrible raffle items... anywhere to be found!

Come see me at the HARBOUR VIEW INN  SATURDAY from 3:00 -5:00...

Hope to see you!

Safe travels to all those on their way!

Love,
A

A few weeks ago Juliana & Joe showed up on an island with their family, friends and INCREDIBLY ADORABLE little boy (I just couldn't stop taking pictures of him).  They walked up the front steps of the gorgeous Grand Hotel and with the help of the wonderful Carole Erbel (of For the Love of Mackinac) had the most beautiful wedding!!

I feel pretty lucky in my line of work that I get to see so many happy couples... and each one is different, each one seems to compliment each other in different ways...  Juliana & Joe are no different.  Juliana has a smile that is contagious... and every time I saw Joe look at Juliana that smile grew larger and a tiny little smirk would escape his face...  (and even their little one had this same smirk).  Watching the three of them together, you couldn't imagine them apart!! 

Juliana & Joe,  It was such an honor and pleasure to be a part of your wedding...  you had me in tears one minute and my side hurting from laughing the next!!  Thank you!

Love
A

A few weeks ago I headed off the island and into the wilderness of the UP (Upper Peninsula for those non-Michiganders).  Erica & Nick found me on the Mackinac Island website but asked if I would be willing to travel to the Miners Beach/Pictured Rocks area for their wedding.  Well.. OF COURSE... I'm always up for experiencing something new.

I was shocked by how beautiful this beach was... perfect white sand, turquoise waters, and enchanted woods to get there.  I'm so glad I got to visit this beautiful place.

Its been super fun getting to know these two. They (and their entire wedding party) were a BLAST... they definitely know how to have a good time and made me feel 100% part of the party.  I was a little bummed I had to leave and head back to the island.  Erica and Nick had so many funny stories.  They are high school sweethearts... who then went on to college together and gathered their amazing group of friends along the way. 

... speaking of fun.. I can't even put into words how fun and hysterical the hour long shuttle to and from the beach was... singing, dancing, laughing... all around!!

Erica & Nick, thank you so much for letting me document your beautiful day and experience your up north life.. and of course introducing me to Miners beach!!  WOW...  You two seem to know each other inside and out.. your comfort with each other is obvious.. you can make goofy faces one minute and have a private moment the next... I just know this variety will lead to many years of laughter and exciting bus rides!!!

Love
A

A few months ago I had a blast meeting Erika and Brad in Chicago for their engagement shoot. They were so much fun, I couldn't wait for their wedding in August on Mackinac.  The minute I met Erika, I knew her and I would get a long great. I mean how could you not.. her laughter and smile is 100% contagious and the way Brad looks at her quietly and just kinda smirks just shows how well these two work together.  Not only do these two work incredibly well together but with Erika's two beautiful daughters they make an amazing family...  with the perfect mix of love, laughter... and craziness (I still can't help but laugh at the memory of you guys singing on the boat)!!

Erika & Brad,  It was such an incredible pleasure and joy to be a part of your Mackinac Island wedding...  you two truly embrace the fun in life... from your karaoke cruise... to joining the locals for Mustache Monday (btw I still want to see this pic).  Your joy of life is an inspiration and I know it will continue through your years together!

Love
A