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Woodland Wedding | The Day's Design | Samantha James Photography

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Oh the woods of Northern Michigan.  They’re magical, poetic, rustic and elegant all at the same time.  They form a picturesque backdrop, allow beams of enchanting sunlight to pop through and form the most natural carpet of ferns and forget me nots on their floors.  The dancing leaves host the perfect celebration. This quiet morning […]

Real Weddings :: Crissie & Mike’s Fern Infused Frankfort Wedding

May 10

Celebrations

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Woodland Michigan Wedding | Fairy Nymphs | The Day's Design | Samantha James Photography

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“In the cathedral of the woods where the slanting light shines through the song of the bird enchants the air and fills the soul with tranquillity.. Over the open fields the spirit glides on the wing of a bee – – – – or a dragonfly touching each flower growing there – – – – […]

Featured :: Crissie & Mike’s Fern Infused Woodland Wedding on Grey Likes Weddings

Oct 10

Celebrations

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Mike & Crissie Engagment Session | The Day's Design | Bradley James Photography

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If you follow along on Instagram, you may have heard me reference the “FernGully” wedding.  This is it, this weekend after almost a year of planning (at least on my end).  We will play witness and be a part of the magic that’s created with a snazzy couple from Chicago brings their family and loved […]

Vitale Vows

Jul 8

Celebrations

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It’s hard to imagine condensing an entire wedding day into just over 3 minutes and yet Coastline Studios has done it with a perfection that captures the absolute heart of Tim and Christina’s relationship.  This video transcribes every reason why I’m so in love with my job.  It perfectly captures the true essence of marriage […]

Real Weddings :: Tim & Christina, the Video

Jan 28

Celebrations

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Don’t you just love Northern Michigan?  The Leelanau Peninsula is one of my absolute favorite places on earth.  There’s something so quaint and simplistic about the area and yet it holds on to a sophisticated splendor that locals and travelers from near and far can appreciate.  It’s no wonder that the beaches have received national […]

Fell in Love in Fishtown

Jan 22

Flowers

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