Allison and Mark were married on the most gorgeous June day! Continuing my good luck with weddings this season, it was sunny and warm even though there had been a threat of a thunderstorm earlier in the week.  I started off the day photographing Allison getting ready at her and Mark's newly purchased in East Lansing (congrats again, guys!), while Sydney started off with the guys at the Kellogg Center. We met on MSU's campus in the Beal Gardens for the first look and wedding party and bride + groom portraits. Then, we headed over to the Kellogg Center for their beautiful garden patio ceremony and inside for the reception. 

Here are a few of my favorites from the day! Congratulations, Allison and Mark!

The weather for my spring weddings has been AMAZING. Every single wedding thus far this spring has been sunny and above average temps for spring. Casey and Karl's wedding was especially warm....more like summer at 80 degrees (in May!!). As I fly back and forth between Michigan and Rhode Island to shoot weddings, the good weather seems to follow me in that anywhere I'm working, the weather is gorgeous.

Casey and Karl were married at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI. It's breathtaking, on a cliff overlooking the ocean and the Pell bridge. Casey's hair and makeup were by the fabulous Allison Barbera and team, who makes the makeup look so incredibly natural, and Casey's hair held the entire evening. The beautiful flowers on the arbor, centerpieces on the tables and bouquets were by Sayles Livingston. Exquisite Events was also on site for event design. Lastly, the band Silver Arrow provided the music for both the ceremony and the reception, and it was fantastic. The lead vocalist was incredible! Also, big thank you to my assistant Sara who captured some of the groomsmen and food/detail shots!

All in all, it was a perfect day. Casey and Karl, thank you for having me as your photographer, and have an amazing time in Bora Bora!! Congratulations!

Mallory + Mike were married on the most beautiful May day...70 and sunny and just perfect. Their wedding was at the historical Dearborn Inn in Dearborn, MI, and I loved everything about it: the grounds, the brick, the black and white tiled floor, the huge arched windows, the chandeliers....I mean really, it was a photographer's dream! Every time I turned a corner, there was yet another amazing spot to take photos. Thankfully, Mallory + Mike's schedule allowed us ample time to walk the grounds and take amazing photographs that I hope they cherish for the rest of their lives. Here are some of my favorites from the day....Congratulations, Mallory + Mike!!

A big thank you to Heather for capturing the groomsmen photos!

Oksana and Corey held their wedding at the beautiful Cafe Cortina in Farmington HIlls, Michigan. Everything was perfect: the weather, the food, the gorgeous patio for photos, the beautiful bouquets by Twigs and Branches Floral, and all of the DIY details that Oksana and Corey put so much work into, even though they planned the entire wedding in UNDER THREE MONTHS. Can you believe it? I'm not sure how they did it and how they remained so calm and laid back, but they pulled it off, and it was amazing.

Oksana and Corey's wedding was so unique because of the blend of Canadian, Ukrainian and Kazakh traditions that were included. There was vodka, jokes a plenty, traditional dress and song...it was pretty incredible, not to mention fun.

While there are so many great photos from the day, here are a few of my favorites to tell the story:

From the start, Carly and Jacob were my perfect clients. As some of you may have noticed, I serve two regions: Michigan and Rhode Island. Well, it just so happened that Carly + Jacob lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan and were getting married in Jamestown, Rhode Island...how perfect is that?? I ended up being able to do their engagement shoot in Michigan and shoot their RI wedding- without any travel fees! 

These two were so laid back....even though there was an impending hurricane. It was scheduled to hit the day of the wedding. I was nervous, being that the wedding location was Dragonline Studios....under a tent...on a cliff....overlooking the ocean. Stunning, right??? Thankfully, the weather Gods were looking down on Carly and Jacob and they had the most GORGEOUS day for their wedding. It got a little breezy in the afternoon, but thankfully Hurricane Hermine delayed her arrival until the next day.

Here are a few of my favorites from their wedding!

While this wedding took place in Rhode Island, the location has an uncanny resemblance to Northern Michigan weddings. Like the photographs you see here and getting married in Traverse City, Charlevoix, South Haven, Muskegon, North Haven, Saugatuck, Charlevoix, Mackinac, or another spot on Lake Michigan? Get in touch via the contact form or email caitlinmaloneyphotography@gmail.com for information.

Olivia and Jay were married at the Hope Club in Providence, Rhode Island. However, since I will be Michigan based soon, I was thinking about which venue in Michigan the Hope Club may be similar to. While it's not on the water, the Hope Club's interior does have a lot of similarities with the Detroit Yacht Club. There are pictures of yachts and paintings of men on the walls of both, and they both have huge, overarching windows that open and that bring in so much light. While I've really enjoyed shooting in Rhode Island's venues, I am really looking forward to exploring and getting to know all of the gorgeous venues that Michigan has to offer!

Having a Detroit Yacht Club wedding in 2017 and like the images you see here? Hop on over to the contact page and fill out the form! 

Happy Anniversary, Carly and Scott! Carly and Scott got married in April, 2015...one year ago! Because I am oh SO behind in blogging, their wedding is just now making it's debut on the blog. I also have to say I am so proud of Carly and Scott- they worked hard with me on finishing their album in time for their wedding anniversary! They purchased one of my beautiful leather Signature albums. It always makes me happy when my couples choose to purchase a tangible piece of photography from their wedding that will become an heirloom and be passed down for generations. 

Their spring wedding took place in Newport, Rhode Island, but don't forget, I'm now booking weddings in Michigan, too (specifically the Greater Lansing and Ann Arbor areas, as well as Lake Michigan venues, Northern Michigan, Grand Rapids, and Metro Detroit)!

Here are a few of my favorites:

Audrey and Keegan had a beautiful spring/summer wedding this past June in Nantucket. The ceremony and reception were at the luxurious White Elephant Hotel, and bride and groom portraits were taken at nearby Brant Point. Audrey's stunning wedding gown was from Chernaya Bridal House in Miami, by fabulous designer Sareh Nouri .

Jane and Nick were married at Linden Place in Bristol, Rhode Island on a beautiful 75 degree day in April....not a cloud in the sky! Jane's gorgeous flowers were by Flowers by Semia, and her hair and makeup was by Ali Lomazzo Beauty.  Thank you to Olivia Gird for second shooting! And congrats to Jane and Nick on a gorgeous spring wedding!