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Wedding at Bay Harbor in Northern Michigan

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There is a little jewel in Northern Michigan and that is a location called Bay Harbor, Michigan.  Bay Harbor is known for its class and first class upscale destination Weddings.  If you are looking for a waterfront Wedding location in Northern Michigan and a beautiful catered Wedding check out the services at Bay Harbor, Michigan.

Bay Harbor has LOTS of ammenities and they can host any sized group for your Wedding.  The downtown is beautiful and the lakefront is breathtaking.  Consider bringing your boat or yacht into the Bay Harbor harbor and docking for the week.  There are just so many opportunities at Bay Harbor for your Wedding.

Brides will love the Salon service at Bay Harbor.  The Bay Harbor floral shop is also a hit with the Wedding Bridal party.  For the groomsmen, the Bay Harbor golf course will satisfy their urges, and when you are done you can belly up to the Bay harbor, Michigan bar and watch some sports.

For you Wedding Photography needs please visit my Bay Harbor Wedding website and see my unique style of documentary and candid Wedding Photography.

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Winter Wedding in Michigan

Michigan Winter Wedding

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Even though this image is not from a Winter Wedding, actually it was a summer beach Wedding on Lake Michigan, it reminds me of the simplicity and pureness of a Winter Wedding.

I am fortunate to have a few winter Weddings this year, some years I have none.   This nice blanket of snow on the ground in Michigan will make a perfect backdrop for the groomsmen, but a horrible contrast for the Wedding Dress.

This is the moment that shadows really help out a Wedding Photographer.  When you have white on white it is difficult to differentiate but shadows are your best friend.  Find the light and make side lighting a priority to get your best captures.  I plan on doing just that in the coming weeks.

Why are brides and grooms so against winter Weddings?  Winter is a great time for a party and even better for getting Married AND having a party!  Have a nice warm reception with lots of warming foods and drinks and your friends and family will stay all night.  Compare this to a summer Wedding which people just want to get out of the reception and do their own thing.  With the right planning you can have an event that will be talked about forever.

A Winter Wedding that I would like to be part of is one that is set in the woods with bomb fires and warming lights or heaters with the Wedding Party sporting dress clothes with winter coats and hats and gloves.  I would like to have the bride arrive on sleigh or being pulled by a sled dog team, that would be cool!  Out under the stars in an evening ceremony with a huge fire and people all cozy up to the heat with the wedding party, perhaps, on the other side of the fire.  Everyone could be offered a beverage or hot chocolate or coffee and some of the pouch hand warmers for their gloves.  The officiant could be dressed in a large winter cloak with a hat.  This would be really cool!

When I was in college we used to have hayrides all the time.  We would take buses to a location, jump on a large carriage or sleigh pulled by horses and head back into the woods.  We would have a very large fire built with a bar setup and music playing.  Schnapps was always a hit.  Everyone had a blast at these events and it was just some pure outdoor fun.  I loved to attend these events and the images were warm from the fire and just fabulous.  At the end of the night we would all head back and jump in the bus and ride back to college.  I always hoped that I was not on the bus with the sickies.:-)

If you like black and white images then winter is the time for you to have your Wedding.  If you like color, then add some beautiful umbrellas from a place like bella umbrellas and see your images pop.  Summer Weddings are the norm but there are so many open ideas for unique Winter Weddings that I think brides and grooms should consider.   The weather may be harsh, the daylight may be slim, and the roads may be icy, but the party will go on and people will love your for getting them out of their house and socializing in winter.

Your Winter Wedding Photographer, Paul Retherford Photography

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  • Tim Halbergbeautiful shot! I love black and white, especially for bringing out shape, and I think it’s well applied here!ReplyCancel

  • Tim Halbergbeautiful shot! I love black and white, especially for bringing out shape, and I think it’s well applied here!ReplyCancel

Northern Nuptials ~ Northern Michigan Destination Wedding

Northern Michigan Wedding ~ Northern Nuptials

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Today I officially joined Northern Nuptials which was started by Ami Woods from Good Hart.  This site is a planning resource for Northern Michigan Weddings. It has non biased information and is a great resource for Northern Michigan brides.  The group of professionals is a fee based group but Ami does not offer banner ads or upselling for higher placement.  Everyone is treated as equal and that way it makes the experience more personal with the bride and stress free too.

Brides and groom can ask questions and get ideas for their Wedding Vendors right on the site.  They can click on links to vendors that catch their eye and see how they might fit into their budget.

I am happy to be a part of Northern Nuptials and I hope that my business and Northern Nuptials can grow together in the future.  Thank you again Ami Woods.

Please visit my Northern Michigan Wedding Photography website.

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Petoskey, Michigan
231-445-1793 Paul@PaulRetherford.com