You never know what you’re going to get up north. Sometimes it’s rain in July, sometimes it’s unseasonably cold temps in August, but when the leaves are almost completely turned, and the sun still feels warm when you’re in your short sleeves, you know you’ve hit Northern Michigan Gold.

I LOVED how the flower canopy from A.R. Pontius turned out. The vibrancy of the colors set against the backdrop of the blue bay for this wedding in Petoskey played off each other beautifully.

Chloe and David brought the California vibes to their wedding at Aurora Cellars, a vineyard up near the Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan. The willow tree and green branches growing up the poles of the tent brought the Northern Michigan natural elements into their wedding day.

Can we take a moment for the dress? It’s hard to not be anything but whimsical and romantic when your wedding backdrop is the amazing Aurora Cellars in Leelanau.

Even though we’re based out of Grand Rapids, we work just as many weddings in Northern Michigan, and we love it. We love it even more when we work with couples that got our name from another couple that got our name from even another couple, and they all end up at the same wedding together.

With fall in full swing, Mallory and Collin’s wedding at a Michigan Vineyard, Aurora Cellars, had the hints of yellow among the swaying willow tree, and could not have been a more perfect setting.

We love a northern Michigan wedding on the water, especially if it’s a wedding at the Charlevoix Yacht Club. Holly and Tristan had their first look just steps from the water of Lake Michigan before their ceremony overlooking the marina.

If you’re looking for a breathtaking backdrop for your wedding, look no further than the mountaintop at Crystal Mountain! You’d have no idea that you’re in northern Michigan! Not to mention, you get to arrive via chairlift! …Talk about a GRAND ENTRANCE!

There’s something nostalgic about getting ready in, and married near your parent’s home that has held so many treasured memories. Throw in some pictures at Leland and Fishtown and you’ve hit on all things that make Northern Michigan so wonderful.