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Navy and black spring Planterra wedding in West Bloomfield, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Metro Detroit wedding photographer, and her team. Their wedding plans… I first met Jared and Laura at Jared’s parent’s Ann Arbor home where I also had the privilege of meeting his parents and their adorable dog who was just a […]

New Years Eve Wedding at The Henry in Dearborn, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Metro Detroit Wedding Photographer, and her team. We LOVE confetti… Have you ever experienced confetti cannons on New Years Eve? This past New Years Eve is only my second time standing under confetti as it fell from above. The first […]

A neutral and black romantic Meadow Brook Hall summer wedding in Rochester, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographer, and her team. Their story… I met Emily and James on Thursday before they headed over to their rehearsal and rehearsal dinner for a few photos at Meadow Brook. A mini shoot, if you […]

Cranberry and navy fall outdoor Clark Lake backyard wedding in Clark Lake, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson photography and her team. Their story… If you ask Erin or Robert “what do you do?” They are classic Coloridian transplants that would list their favorite and adventurous hobbies instead of telling you how they earn a living. […]

When I arrived at The Valley of Frutig Farms on Saturday afternoon for Robbie and Lyndsey’s summer barn wedding. I asked Lyndsey how she was feeling. She looked stunning in her Bride silk robe, her hair up and make-up complete. But, even though she replied with ‘the nerves come and go,’ she looked more like […]

The almost kiss . Inn at St. John's Wedding by Kari Dawson Photography

The doors to the chapel were closed. The planning was complete and every detail was in place. Elizabeth was seconds away from the start of her Inn at St. Johns winter wedding with her groom, Alex. The bridesmaids and groomsman waited with Alex at the top of the aisle. Elizabeth, held onto her father’s arm […]

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. […]

michigan spring wedding

Alicia lightly tapped her groom on the shoulder and it was if the world briefly stood still as Jay slowly turned to greet his lovely bride. His eyes were bright and wide when he saw her before shedding tears and sharing hugs and kisses. Wedding season began early April for me and while I’ve been […]