Fall Color Anniversary Session | John + Sarah

John and Sarah had an intimate wedding in 2020 with plans to celebrate with a much larger group in 2021 for a big wedding reception. We photographed their October wedding and were booked for their reception the following year as well. But as time went on, they changed their plans and ended up canceling the reception altogether. Since they were still going to be up in Traverse City on their original date, we all decided on holding their date to do an anniversary session instead. It was so lovely to see them again a year later and document these portraits amongst the beautiful Fall colors. It's been an honor to photograph John and Sarah on so many occasions. You can view their engagement blogpost HERE and their wedding blogpost HERE. We can't wait to hopefully do many more sessions with John and Sarah in the future!

Kyle and Lucy | Peninsula Room Wedding

Kyle and Lucy's beautiful Peninsula Room wedding was the perfect way to wrap up our wedding season for 2021. Albeit a little windy, we had near perfect weather and had an AMAZING sunset down by the water. From an intimate first look, to a ceremony with friends and family, to dancing the night away, it was an honor to celebrate alongside Kyle and Lucy as they finally got to live out the wedding of their dreams after having to postpone the year previous.

Venue | Peninsula Room

Coordinator | Lavender & Lace Weddings

Wedding Cake | Aunt B's Bakery

Florist | Hooper Farm Gardens

Hair and Makeup | K. Noelle Artistry

Wedding Dress | Elizabeth's Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie

Suits | Macy's Calvin Klein

Jewelry | Olive + Piper

Peter + Sarah | Creekside Acres

Everything about Peter and Sarah's wedding was dreamy. Colorful florals all around, a perfectly blue sky, and the couple themselves-- I mean, c'mon--we can't say enough good things about Peter and Sarah!

It was a mini road trip for us down to Creekside Acres, but it was a beautiful day for it. When we arrived, we were welcomed by both of them like we were old friends. Peter quickly had us laughing at his goofy faces and lighthearted jokes and Sarah was a kindred spirit. Both of them were grinning ear to ear all day.

I was shooting through tears during their first look because Peter and Sarah's emotional reaction to seeing one another had me choked up as well. Just look at how they look at each other!

Both Peter and Sarah are avid rafters so it only made sense they had their rafting instructor marry them. It was a beautiful and emotional wedding day all the way through. We were honored to capture their day and their love.

Venue | Creekside Acres

Coordinator and Decor | Sweet Rustic Charm - Olivia Osentoski

Caterer | Redwood Steakhouse Brewery & Grill

Cake | The Bakery Waterford

Music | DJ Nicole Myint

Stationary | Zazzle

Hair and Makeup | Lisa Stephens

Wedding Dress | Rebecca Ingram

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie

Suits | State and Liberty

Florist | Brumley and Bloom

Frankfort Family Farm Wedding | Cameron and Jordan

FRANKFORT FAMILY FARM WEDDING

It was a beautiful day for this Frankfort Family Farm Wedding.

Cameron and Jordan started their day surrounded by prayer.

Several months prior, the world changed. Along with it came the changing of many wedding plans. Though they weren't able to have all their loved ones in attendance, Cameron and Jordan were determined to get married. Those who came joined them for their cherry orchard ceremony. Blue skies and sunshine shone down on them as they pledged their vows. It was there that they took communion together and committed their love and devotion to one another.

Immediately after the ceremony, Cameron and Jordan tucked between the cherry trees to enjoy a few quiet moments to themselves. All around them, the cherry trees shone iridescently in the sun. In their faces, the reflection of love and adoration for each other. It was so lovely to witness.

Shortly thereafter, Cameron and Jordan joined their guests for the reception. In the old barn they shared drinks, dances, and laughter.

We ended the night with the two of them dancing on the big lawn while the sun set.

The perfect ending to the perfect summer day.

Coordinator | Alisa Lier - Victoria's Floral Design

Cake Artist | Laura Reznich

Hair Stylist | Infinite Beaute

Wedding Dress | David's Bridal

Suits | Men's Wearhouse

Photographed by Miles + Sarah Photography

Kurt and Amanda | Crystal Mountain Wedding

Kurt and Amanda were married on a beautiful day at Crystal Mountain.

After final detail and prep photos, we all prepared for the first look with lots of eager anticipation. There are a lot of emotions tied into first looks but they are some of our favorite parts of weddings. The time together, just the two of you, before getting caught up in the rush of the day’s events, is just so special. 

At the bottom of the ski hill, Kurt waited with his back toward his bride, as Amanda made her way nervously across the lawn. It felt as though we were all holding our breath as she called out his name, and he turned-- You can see the instant joy lighting up his face at beholding his stunning bride. They held each other close for several moments as he wiped away her happy tears and kissed her sweetly. Suddenly everything is relaxing and fun as you share about your mornings getting ready and giggle about your nerves before the first look. Everything seems a lot less nerve-wracking when you go into it all hand and hand with your partner. 

Kurt and Amanda spent practically the rest of the day grinning ear to ear. 

We finished the night off by riding the ski lift to the top of the hill at sunset. Amanda nestled so comfortably in Kurt’s arms sharing such an intimate moment that we had the honor of photographing. 

Congratulations Kurt and Amanda!

Venue | Crystal Mountain

Coordinator/Floral | Victoria's Floral

Wedding Dress | Eddy K

Groom Tux | The Black Tux

2019 Review

Miles and Sarah Photography

Hello friends & Happy New Year!

2019 was a big year for us, both personally and professionally. In January, we were engaged and began planning our wedding for the end of the year. In the midst of this, we photographed ten beautiful couples and their weddings over the duration of the summer, all as associate photographers for Dan and Melissa--Sarah's parents. We married on a gorgeous day in early October and spent our honeymoon in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. When we returned, we wrapped up the 2019 wedding season, thus also ending our time as associate photographers and beginning the journey of our own photography business, as Miles and Sarah Photography!

Building this website has been and continues to be a fun work in progress. We are dedicated to using it to share not only our own stories, but the stories of all the couples we are blessed to capture and the vendor friendships that will continue to flourish and grow in the Northern Michigan community. We couldn't imagine calling anywhere else home or living any other dream than the one we are living. 2020 couples, we are so ready for you!

All that said, what better way to wrap up the year and start the new one than with a blogpost of all our favorite behind-the-scenes moments from our 2019 wedding season? So without further ado, enjoy these silly, ridiculous, real moments that happen on the OTHER side of lens.

Thanks for an awesome wedding season!

- Miles and Sarah Photography