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Mackinaw Island elopement at the Grand Hotel in Mackinaw. Top rated Michigan destination wedding photographer, Kari Dawson

Mackinaw Island elopement at the Grand Hotel in Mackinac provided by Kari Dawson Photography. Memories… If I were to hit ‘play’ on a slideshow containing my life’s best moments and memories, you’d find Christy in many of them. We became friends in the fourth grade when I moved to a new house and attended a […]

Vintage black tie fall Planterra Conservatory wedding. West Bloomfield, Michigan wedding photography at the Planterra Conservatory provided by Kari Dawson and her team. Details… Marjorie sat on top of a kitchen bar stool while her sister, maid of honor, make-up artist got to work. Marjorie’s mother showed me where all of her details had been […]

Bridesmaids in blush with giant balloons! The bride wore a sweetheart shaped strapless dress with a fitted bodice, lace overlay and short train without a bustle. The bridesmaids each chose their own dress in various shades of blush and sequins.

Blush and maroon Meadow Brook Hall wedding in Rochester Michigan. Photography at the Meadow Brook Mansion provided by Kari Dawson, top Metro Detroit Wedding Photographer, and her team. Just a couple of reasons why Eric + Sarah are my people… Playlists Maroon tuxedos Pink! duh. Euchre decks HUGE balloons (anyone else think of Donald Trump […]

Pink and mint green fall outdoor Waldenwoods wedding. Howell, Michigan wedding photography at Waldenwoods provided by Kari Dawson, top rated Michigan wedding photographer, and her team. Details… Billy and Alyssa’s wedding pink and mint green outdoor Waldenwoods wedding was one of the most romantic and fulfilling weddings I have ever witnessed. The tables were draped […]

Classic Royal Park Hotel Champagne Wedding in Rochester, Michigan by top rated Metro Detroit Documentary Wedding Photographer, Kari Dawson and her team.

Royal Park Hotel champagne wedding. Rochester, Michigan wedding photography at the Royal Park Hotel and St Andrew Catholic Church provided by Kari Dawson, top rated Metro Detroit Wedding Photographer, and her team. The hotel suite… I was greeted at the hotel suite door by Rebecca’s sister Kate who called for Rebecca in a sing-song voice […]

Wedding bouquet full of sunflowers, miniature roses, lush greenery, pops of purple and cranberry and wrapped in a vintage beaded cage that belonged to the bride's grandmother.

Skyline Camp Wedding in the woods. Almont, Michigan wedding photography at the Skyline Camp provided by Kari Dawson Photography and her team. A groomsman said “this day is like a Katy Perry song” followed by the lyrics to Hot n Cold. The weather was interesting and if it were my wedding day, frustrating. But, Kaitlyn […]

Blush flowy floor length bridesmaid dresses in a variety of styles. Planterra wedding day bouquet in shades of pink and cranberry with lush greens and wrapped in silk ribbon.

A lush Planterra Summer Wedding! West Bloomfield, Michigan wedding photography at Planterra Conservatory provided by, top rated Michigan wedding and engagement photographer, Kari Dawson and her team. Jessica along with her mom, sister and the rest of the bridesmaids gathered on her mom’s bed and looked on as I styled her gorgeous details. All the […]

Nixon Farms summer outdoor wedding. Dexter, Michigan wedding photography at Nixon Farms provided by Kari Dawson and her team. I love this wedding and I adore these people! I arrived at the hotel last weekend feeling like I already knew Jessica and Eric’s family. Their adorable flower girl, Zoe kept us all entertained all afternoon […]

Shanahan’s Barn Wedding Charlevoix Michigan. Charlevoix, Michigan wedding photography at Shananhan’s Barn provided by Kari Dawson and her team. When I first met Jackie she made a very long drive to meet me for a consult. Her mom came along with her and the three of us talked candidly and discovered a list of common […]