The Maas Wedding Grand Traverse Resort Imagine exchanging vows with the gentle lapping of waves against the shore, the sun casting a golden glow on the sparkling water, and the breathtaking beauty of Northern Michigan's natural landscape as your backdrop. A waterfront wedding in this enchanting region is a dream come true, offering a truly unforgettable experience for you and your guests.Picture yourself walking down a sun-drenched aisle, the cool lake breeze carrying the scent of pine and wildf.....

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTNI MARIE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN | WORLDWIDE | WEDDINGS | ELOPEMENTS | DESTINATION WEDDINGS Traditional Wedding Traditions to Kick to the Curb in 2023 I'm guessing if you clicked this blog, you aren't a traditional couple and you might want to venture outside of the norm for your wedding. Here are some traditions I say to leave behind in 2022 and out of 2023. INVITING GUESTS YOU DON'T WANT TO INVITE It is hard not to feel the pressure to invite everyone you know to your wedding. M.....

Eloping vs. Traditional WeddingsPHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTNI MARIE | DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER So what's the difference between eloping and a traditional wedding?One big difference is the people. At a traditional wedding, you are likely to have 50-200 guests at your ceremony and 50-300 guests at your reception, while eloping usually is less than 20 people for both. If you would prefer a more intimate wedding experience, eloping might be for you! You don't even have to go far away to elope, but you cert.....

TOP 10 REASONS YOU SHOULD ELOPEPHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTNI MARIE | DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER 1.) YOU WANT TO FOCUS ON YOU TWOMan couples choose to elope to focus solely on each other. They want to enjoy the moment together and be completely present. It’s also no surprise that this is one of the reasons.More and more couples decide to elope because they crave authentic moments where they can soak it all in. 2.) YOU WANT SOMETHING INTIMATE AND MEANINGFULImagine being super stressed out about all of t.....

The Lutchkas The Pine Tree Barn I photographed my final wedding of the season on Saturday at one of my favorite venues,The Pine Tree Barn, and it was perfect! Gracie and Jonathan were high school sweethearts they had a magical Christmasy wedding amongst the pine trees. It was absolutely stunning and we even were lucky enough to get some snow. During the first look Jonathan didn't want to turn around right away and it was adorable. His reaction to seeing Gracie was so pure and sweet. It was the p.....

Brittni is a destination photographer based in Southeast, Michigan. Should I Have Two Wedding Photographers? I get asked this question all the time: What is the benefit of having two photographers at my wedding? There are several reasons to have two photographers at your wedding. 1.) During the getting ready photos typically one photographer will stay with the bride and the other photographer will stay with the groom. 2.) During a first look one photographer will capture the grooms reaction and.....

Why is Wedding Photography so expensive??It's a big question. Its a good question and I have some answers! Price is reflective of the photographer's experience and expertise. Lets face it, your wedding day is a big day. One you will remember for the rest of your life. When you choose a photographer, you are trusting that person to document one of the most important days of your life! It is so important to book someone who will truly capture your day the way you imagine it! ? Lets break down som.....

?So, you've narrowed your wedding budget down to the last penny. But you might be forgetting a costly, but necessary, expense: Tips!Your wedding vendors are KEY to the success of your big day, and if they meet—or exceed—your expectations you're going to want to reward them! But which vendors should you tip? And how much? And when? We know it's confusing, so we've put together a handy-dandy guide to tipping your vendors. A few things to consider:1. First take a good, hard look at your wedding.....

The Schweiger Wedding I have traveled to Northern Michigan for so many weddings this year and it has been AMAZING! These two tied the know at The Bluff Preserve in Frankfort, MI. It was nothing short of stunning!Kayla started her morning getting ready with her bridesmaids and her sweet pup! He was the best boy during the morning and was hilarious during the ceremony! I love dogs at weddings! Kaleb spent the morning joking and laughing with the groomsmen! The ceremony overlooked Lake Michigan and.....

The Kent Wedding You might be cool but are you I smoke Cigars with my spouse cool? Yeah, didn't think so!Nina and James have this fun loving chemistry that is just contagious! Meeting James he comes off kind of quieter, but if you saw him dancing at their wedding it was like meeting an entirely different person! These two are just all around fun! This is what relationships are meant to be like! Two people just enjoying life together! As Nina walked down the aisle James eyes just filled with happ.....

Create a Wedding Timeline that your Photographer will LOVE! Figure out the most important details of your wedding day and start your timeline there. For example, once you know when your ceremony is everything else can be planned around that. Quick Tip: If your ceremony and reception are at the same location is saves you soooooo much hassle! GETTING READY As a wedding photographer, I personally recommend having the bride be the second to last person to get hair and make up done. The reason behind.....

A few weeks ago I traveled up to Northport Michigan (a little town northwest of Traverse City) for Stu + Michelles wedding! What a gorgeous part of Michigan! If you are ever up that way, check out this cute little town. We all stayed in this cozy little hotel (the only one in town) and Willowbrook Mill was a short walk from there. There is something so magical about little towns like this one. It reminded me so much of the town Stars Hollow that Gilmore Girls is located in! The morning of t ......

Anthony and Jenna's wedding was picture perfect. The Jolly Pumpkin in Traverse City is just a breathtaking venue! I mean, who doesn't want to get married overlooking the water and surrounded by tall beautiful trees? And check out Jenna's little baby bump! <3 I love being able to travel for weddings. I get to see so many cool new things! I am so thankful to have a career that I actually LOVE! <3 This place is supposedly haunted so if you like that kind of stuff its definitel ......

Hi, I'm Brittni, an Intimate Wedding Photographer based in Southeast Michigan who documents honest moments in Michigan and Worldwide! Photographer for the lovers of love, the sunset chasers, the dreamers, the free spirits!MORE ABOUT BRITTNI CLICK TO SEE MORE ENGAGEMENTS CLICK TO SEE MORE WEDDINGS I find that every good photographer is a storyteller. They find those little moments and capture them. Those are the moments you want to pass on to your family. It is so important to document all the im.....