Journal

Romantic Winter Wedding by Kari Dawson

Last weekend I witnessed a magical and romantic winter wedding in Michigan! Christmas makes things magical and I was thrilled when I arrived at the Royal Park Hotel and it was wrapped in Christmas glory. All the ladies were buzzing in the hotel suite and making final preparations. It was chilly outside but beautiful light […]

George George Park Bride and groom portraits at a fall wedding in Michigan by Kari Dawson

Amanda knew she wanted to get ready on her wedding day at her childhood home. She no longer occupied her bedroom in her parent’s home and they remodeled it for her. And, it served as the perfect backdrop as Amanda prepared to become Mrs. Shock. Every detail that Ken + Amanda chose was simple, just […]

Michigan Leauge Ann Arbor, Michigan Real Wedding by Kari Dawson Photography

The rain kept us indoors for the day of John + Shannon’s Ann Arbor wedding but the sanctuary of the old First Baptist Church isn’t the worst place to be limited to for indoor portraits. The old charm and character are so lovely and added a personal touch to their images. John and Shannon met […]

Oakhurst Country Club Wedding. Dramatic, modern, editorial and romantic bride and groom portraits in dreamy light of the pine trees . Black Tie Country Club Wedding . Kari Dawson Photography

Do New Yorkers have more style? In a word. Yes. As soon as you see Mark’s tux you’ll see what I’m talking about. Best. Dressed. Groom. Ever. I wasn’t kidding, Mark and now the world knows! Mark + Emily wanted something different for Mark and their Oakhurst Golf and Country Club wedding. Their final choice […]

The cutest candid moment on their wedding day in the horse drawn carriage . An elegant H Hotel wedding in Midland Michigan by Kari Dawson

A few years back, my husband, Todd and I had to be in Midland for a weekend and we stayed on Main St in the H Hotel. I love everything about this hotel. I took pictures of everything in the hotel because I loved it so much. The light fixtures (you’ll see below), the staircase, […]

I love this wedding party photo! Looks like it belongs in a magazine . Bridesmaids in mint green . Groomsman in grey suits . Meadowbrook Hall Wedding by Kari Dawson

I have been not-so-patiently waiting for Gabriela and Alexander’s Meadowbrook Hall wedding since I first met them. I adored them both immediately and knew I would spend their wedding day swooning over all the emerald green and gold details. Meadowbrook Hall is an old mansion. The architectural detail of the mansion combined with the expansive […]

Elegant and timeless lace bodice wedding dress designed by the bride and her groom in an elegant and classic black suit and black tie at the University of Michigan Law Quad by Kari Dawson Photography

Ross and Alla surrounded themselves with their closest friends and family members to celebrate their wedding. I met the pair of them twice, before the wedding, but it was at the dinner the night before their wedding that I first got to see how connected they are to those that love them. Ross is straight-laced […]

Stunning bride in her lace v-neck wedding gown with cap sleeve and high back lace l lace trimmed veil l Outdoor Inner Circle Estate Wedding by Kari Dawson

I found Adam and his groomsman at the Lakeview Hills Resort in the small town of Lexington off of Lake Huron. Adam and I joked throughout the week about the rain they expected for their outdoor Inner Circle Estate wedding. It rained my entire drive over to the golf club then suddenly stopped. I took […]

Gorgeous bride and groom portrait before their vintage, shabby chic style wedding in blush, gray and cream.

The melody of Train’s ‘Marry Me’ floated through the air as Michael and Erika’s family and bridal party began to make their way up the aisle. “Marry me, if I ever get the nerve to say hello in this cafe’.” And I snickered to myself as Michael walked out of Waldenwoods, headed for the altar. […]