The Wedding Journal

There are wedding venues that are beautiful. Then there are wedding venues that feel like they hold stories inside the walls. The entity “The War Memorial” is one of those places. Sitting directly along the shoreline of Lake St. Clair in the heart of Grosse Pointe, this historic estate combines old world elegance, rich Detroit […]

The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe is One of Michigan’s Most Timeless Wedding Venues

Luxury wedding bride and groom sitting in a vintage Porsche in front of a historic mansion during an elegant editorial style wedding photoshoot.

A Timeless Beginning Surrounded by Beauty, Romance, and Lake Huron Views There is something about Mackinac Island that feels untouched in the best possible way. No cars rushing past. No city noise. Just horse drawn carriages, waterfront views, charming cottages, and the kind of stillness that makes moments feel bigger. It is the kind of […]

Mackinac Island Proposal | Places to Get Engaged on Mackinac Island

Couple celebrating their surprise engagement proposal at The Inn at Stonecliffe overlooking Lake Huron on Mackinac Island.

Why Your Wedding Reception Deserves Just as Much Attention as Your Ceremony A photographer’s perspective for newly engaged couples When you first get engaged, most of your focus naturally goes to the big, visible moments. The dress. The ceremony. The venue. The florals. The timeline. But there is one part of the day that couples […]

Wedding Reception Photography: Don’t Skip the Most Meaningful Moments

Wedding guests with bride and groom on the dance floor at the wedding reception

There is a version of wedding photography that looks very clean from the outside. The couple stands just so. The light falls perfectly. Every frame mirrors the last. And while there is nothing wrong with beautiful, considered imagery, I’ve come to believe that the most powerful photographs are rarely the ones that followed the plan […]

An Elevated Wedding Experience Designed Around You

Bride in wheelchair wearing lace wedding dress and veil, captured in soft golden light with an elegant, editorial feel

An Upcoming Luxury Wedding Venue in Michigan to Watch: The Heritage Homestead Where agritourism, hospitality, and purposeful living meet.Grounded in a quieter kind of luxury 🕯️ Video by: @sjkproductionsweddings There are moments in the wedding industry where something new is announced…and you can immediately feel that it’s going to matter. Not just because it’s beautiful.But […]

The Heritage Homestead

Chairs lined up down the driveway for a stunning reception

Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most meaningful decisions you will make while planning your wedding. Long after the flowers fade and the music ends, your photographs will be what remain. They are the heirlooms that will tell the story of your wedding day for generations to come. While style and pricing often […]

10 Important Questions to ask a Wedding Photographer Before Booking