Jenn + Jake // Detroit Engagement

Jenn + Jake // Detroit Engagement

 From the college campus at Michigan State University, to working for the same company after graduation… for years they crossed paths without ever meeting. That was until a popular dating website called Bumble matched them just over two years ago and they had...
Something Blue // Styled Wedding

Something Blue // Styled Wedding

https://melannephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/billie-eilish_-_ocean-eyes.mp3In late 2018, I reached out to a fellow wedding industry friend (Brittney from Great Lakes Event Planning) about putting together a Styled Wedding together. From the very beginning, I...
Michigan Winter Engagement: Derrick + Markisha

Michigan Winter Engagement: Derrick + Markisha

  The first time I met with Markisha + Derrick, I literally had goose-bumps! Markisha + I both believe in the “it’s meant to be” theory… Well when we were discussing their wedding date, I told her how funny I thought that it was on my...
Alison + Ken: Kimball Michigan Wedding

Alison + Ken: Kimball Michigan Wedding

    Ken + Alison’s wedding was not only one of my favorites of 2017, but it was near and dear to my heart for so many reasons. Alison + I have been close friends for about four years. I have watched her grow into the beautiful woman she is today, and...
31 and NOT counting.

31 and NOT counting.

Happy Birthday to me!!!! After a fabulous weekend with my family, I ended up with the stomach flu (queue the sad music). But that’s ok because at least we were able to squeeze in some self-timer family portraits before the sickness kicked in full force. As a...
Wedding Day Tips

Wedding Day Tips

Let’s be honest, everyone wants the inside scoop of what to do and even what NOT to do on your wedding day. From ex-brides to wedding beauty professionals, here are some of the down and dirty do’s & don’ts for your big day! Consider a first look,...