After dinner in downtown Isla Mujeres one of the servers came up to me and asked if I would like to have a shot of tequila with him.  Being the guy that I am, I wasn’t about to disappoint him.  ”Of course, I would love a shot with you,” I responded.  A few minutes past and he comes out with one shot.  I asked him where his was and he says one moment and runs off.  He comes back with a big smile on his face and one for himself.  Before doing the shot he had to explain to me the correct way to do a tequila shot.  Always salt on the lime, not on your hand, and you shoot the shot and slurp the lime.  This gentleman’s smile went from large to huge and we talked a bit afterwards about Isla Mujeres and where he was from orginally.  He said that Isla Mujeres is Saturday night every night.  Party, Party, Party…

Click here to see one of the sister’s Weddings that I captured in Isla Mujeres, Mexico at Privilege Aluxes Hotel.

A bundle of limes ready for your tequila with lime shots in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.  This image is a one image HDR Photo.

tequila shot anyone?

Here is another HDR image in Isla Mujeres, Mexico at Privilege Aluxes Hotel.

Isla Mujeres is in the Yucatan peninsula off the coast of Cancun, Riviera Maya, and Tulum.  Beautiful location for family vacations and relaxing in the warm sun.  I have blogged other images from my time in Isla Mujeres including this beautiful image of the two couple during a session after their Wedding on Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

This winter brought beautiful ice caves along the northern shoreline of Lake Superior in Canada.  I was in the area of Montreal River Harbour when I captured this shoreline image in front of a friend’s house.

On the most eastern part of Mexico, where you can watch the sunrise before anyone else in Mexico, lies the island of Isla Mujeres and the location of Punta Sur.  Punta Sur has Mayan ruins that can be explored via paved paths along the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico.  This location is easily accessible from Cancun, Mexico.  The iguanas run rampant in this location too.  Get there early and miss all of the crowds.  Check out this HDR image of a Mayan ruin at Punta Sur below and a few images from the Isla Mujeres cemetery in HDR Photography.

My wife had a biofeedback conference in Mill Valley at the Larkspur hotel just off of highway 101 North of San Francisco.    Biofeedback is the process of becoming aware of various physiological functions using instruments that provide information on the activity of those same systems, with a goal of being able to manipulate them at will.  Pretty interesting information.

While my wife studied I amused my daughter and did a lot of exploring the area.  We spent a lot of time in the Marin Headlands, Golden Gate Rec Area, Point Reyes, Muir Woods, and the surrounding towns.

My favorite was the overlook locations near the Golden Gate Bridge.

The coast guard was doing some type of search and rescue with the glowing flare in the image above.  The coast guard cutter and the helicopter were circling the smoking dot of the water.  What a peaceful point to watch San Francisco.  Just imagine the chaos going on during this rush hour period.

I spent some time in Sausalito, California along the coast.  We did a fair amount of dining in the area during the week too.  The food was all really good.  Here are some images from my times in Sausalito.

I would love to live in a floating house like these!  Have your boat attached to you deck.  What a life.

Another location I visited was Muir Woods.  Since I lived in Northern California for 3.5 years this was not as spectacular for me as a first timer, but it was really cool.  Here are some images from my time with my daughter at Muir Woods.

My baby just loves her ride in the baby bjorn.  What a view!

It rained for three of the days so I did a lot of car travel with my daughter.  One of the locations we checked out was Point Reyes.  Here are a few images from this beautiful location.  It was dark and damp while I was there but I would love to spend a week or so at Point Reyes.

Check out these bucks.  I loved the contrast on the skyline.

Point Bonito is another cool spot we checked out.  The lighthouse was closed but we walked the trail to the entrance and snapped some pretty shots.

I hope your enjoy these few images.  I captured a ton of images during our vacation.  I would love to capture Weddings in this area of the World.  If you have a Wedding please inquire about my Wedding Photography services.  It is just so beautiful and the options are endless.

Paul Retherford Wedding Photography

Thursday I had the opportunity to capture the intimate Wedding of Michele and Paul at Mission Point Resort Gazebo on Mackinac Island, Michigan in Northern Michigan.  Destination Weddings on Mackinac Island are beautiful!  Come on up to Mackinac Island to have your Wedding on an island with no motorized vehicles, just horses, bikes, and walking.

Wedding at Gazebo at Mission Point Resort

Michele and Paul were married on Thursday this week at the Gazebo at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island.  It had been raining for almost two days and the skies cleared for this beautiful couple.  It was just fabulous light and the intimate Wedding was perfect.  We spent about 1.5 hours together making images around Mission Point Resort.

Here are the Mackinac Island Wedding Vendors:

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Mackinac Island Wedding Photographer by Paul Retherford Wedding Photography

A Thomas Fogarty Winery Wedding took my family out to California where we stayed at The Beach House in Half Moon Bay, California.  The location is beautiful and I highly recommend this location.

We were offered an ocean front room at The Beach House since they were doing some painting and repairs on the exterior of the building.

The rooms/suites are really nicely decorated and they are very comfortable.  There was plenty of room for my wife, baby daughter and me.  There is a King bed in all of the rooms and a sleeper sofa.  They also have a working fireplace, fridge, microwave, stove top, sink, and a nice bathroom with separate shower and bathtub with double sinks.   The art was all from local artists and very unique.

The staff at the Beach House is very accommodating.  Continental Breakfast is more of deluxe breakfast with fresh fruit, juice, coffee, homemade breads, rolls, bagels, and lots more.  I loved their breakfasts and my wife was cutting out dairy and wheat for the baby and she found plenty to eat too!

The pool and hot tub are well kept and very comfortable even in the 70 degree weather.  It is nice to sit and look out at the Pacific Ocean.

You can watch surfers riding the waves from your deck if you have an oceanside room too.

Even though The Beach House does not offer Weddings you can go next door to the Oceana Resort and Spa to have your Wedding ceremony and  Wedding reception.

The Beach House is located right next to Sam’s Chowder House and close to the Oceana, within short walking distance, which is a beautiful Wedding location.  If I was getting married at Oceana Resort and Spa I would consider staying at The Beach House.   The location is definitely better at The Beach House and the rooms are fantastic too.

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Thomas Fogarty Winery Weddings are a top choice for brides and grooms getting married in the San Francisco area.  Thomas Fogarty Winery is about 25 miles to San Francisco and the Wedding location overlooks the Bay area.  It is breathtaking!

Destination Weddings at Thomas Fogarty Winery | California Winery

Thomas Fogarty Winery is a wonderful Destination Wedding Location for a California Winery Wedding.  They allow you to go anywhere on the premises and you get top of the line prep rooms, staff, and vendors.   If you are considering this Wedding location, check out Alice’s Restaurant just down the road for your Wedding rehearsal dinner.  They offer a wonderful selection of food, wines, and beers.

Thank you to both Melissa and Melbs for having me out to their beautiful Wedding to capture their fabulous day!  I could not have asked for a better trip.  Here is the Wedding website for Melissa and Melbs ~ http://www.printsbypaul.com/melissamelbs.   I would love to capture more Weddings at Thomas Fogarty Winery in Woodside, California.

Ellie and Becky are two of the best Wedding coordinators.  They were so helpful and found the time to show me around the entire property.  Thank you for your insight.

Thomas Fogarty Winery Wedding Vendors

If you are looking for a beautiful outdoor Wedding location for your Wedding ceremony and reception in the San Francisco area with the best views of San Francisco bay then check out Thomas Fogarty Winery.  You will have a ball!

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You may have heard about my 6000+ mile round trip to a California Destination Wedding that I drove out to and enjoyed time with my wife and 3 month old baby girl.

Here is an image that was captured in Arches National Park on a noonish hike.  I will be blogging soon about our trip, the beautiful Wedding, and the fabulous USA.

Ocean Resort and Spa is a wonderful location for your Wedding in Half Moon Bay, California.  You can get married outdoors, on the beach, or indoors, your choice.  The Oceana Resort and Spa has all of the beautiful locations for your luxury Wedding ceremony and reception.

Oceana Resort and Spa | Destination Wedding Photography by Paul Retherford

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The 2010 Wedding Season is starting soon.  I have been on winter break growing my business, taking care of our new baby girl, doing some fishing and traveling, playing with the dogs, and enjoying the seasons changing in Northern Michigan.

The ferries are starting to run to Mackinac Island and all of the glum colors are beginning to change into Spring. Excited to have a few Weddings booked on Mackinac Island this year.  I love working on Mackinac Island part time so that it doesn’t get old or lose its appeal to me.  I still feel refreshed when I get out on Mackinac Island (some spell it Mackinaw Island but it is really Mackinac).

I have read a few blogs that are saying that morel mushrooms are being found in Ohio and Southern Michigan already. Everything is a bit early this year.

Yesterday we hit a record 82 degrees up here.  I heard reports of almost 90 degrees in the Midwest!  The crazy thing was that it was like 80 in Key West, Florida.  Our family took a beautiful hike on the North Country Trail west of Rudyard, Michigan.  The trail was dry and it was fabulous.  The North Country Trail is coming together and it will be the longest trail in the USA when completed.  It will go from like New York to North Dakota.  How cool is that for a Northern trail!

This year my schedule is just perfect, not too many Weddings that I am gone every weekend, and enough to grow my business for the 8th year in a row!  I am grateful to all of my past clients for being a wonderful referral system for me.  I really appreciate everytime you mention Paul Retherford Wedding Photography.

Paul Retherford Northern Michigan Destination Wedding Photographer

How are you getting from your Wedding Ceremony to your Wedding Reception?  Maybe it is in the same location so you can walk or ride a bike.  What if you want to go off-site and do some fun images along the water, architecture, overlook, nature, etc.  At some point you need to consider Wedding Transportation and also who will be with you on this Wedding ride.

There are a lot of options out there for you to consider.  Limousine(limo), bus, limo bus, antique car, semi, trolley, wagon, sleigh, sled, snowmobile, atv, buggy, helicopter, sailboat, pontoon, sport car, convertible, horse, boat, your own car, bike, carriage, scooter, someone’s shoulders or back, or the old fashioned way, walk.  Check out some of the options that I, Paul Retherford Wedding Photography, have photographed.

Getting some ideas for your Wedding transportation plans?

Stories about Wedding Transportation and rides

This last photo the bride was delivered to the ceremony on the pontoon with an umbrella over her to hide her from her guest.  They decorated the dock and the path up to the gazebo for the Wedding isle.  Dad met the bride at the dock and walked her all the way up to the gazebo where their were chairs on both sides, a acoustic singer, and lots of beautiful flowers and details.  Following the ceremony the Wedding party jumped back on the pontoon, the sign was displayed and they took a tour around the lake.  I rode on a separate pontoon and captured lots of fabulous images.

Just last month the bride and groom hired a bus to take the Wedding party from Monroe to Ann Arbor for the Wedding Reception.  The bride and groom met a horse drawn carriage downtown Ann Arbor and did a Wedding ride through beautiful Ann Arbor by the University of Michigan campus.  I ran next to the carriage and captured images for about a mile.  It was really cold but really worth the images.

Some Wedding ceremonies are a stone throw to the Wedding reception.  Sometimes the bride and groom elect to do something fun like take off on a tandem bike for a few images following the ceremony.  I have had brides and grooms that ride in on a bike when they are introduced.  The sky is really the limit.

You know that your time in the Wedding Transportation is typically going to be short so keep that in mind when booking your Wedding Ride.  Make a list of everyone that you want to include.  Sometimes brides and grooms like to include spouses and partners on the ride.  It is your day and you will have the images after the day to remember it all.  Think about they dynamics of having these people on the ride with you.  Will it add to your day or make the people more reserved.

Lastly, feel free to really put your personal stamp of uniqueness on anything you do.  I always enjoy the people who go the extra mile to jazz up their Wedding Transportation to really make their images all the more spectacular.  On the other hand, if you have Wedding Transportation that is unique then you made need just the beauty of the bride and groom on the ride.

For more ideas and images of past Weddings please see my work, online images and proofs(open to anyone), and other information at my Wedding website, Paul Retherford Wedding Photography

Consider personalizing your Wedding day at these venues: Mackinac Island, The Homestead, Inn at Bay Harbor, Castle Farms, Traverse City Wineries, Lighthouse Point, Drummond Island Resort, Northern Michigan, Elberta Life Saving Station, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland, Glen Arbor, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Staffords, Lake Michigan, Cheboygan, St. Ignace, Mackinaw, Cadillac, and more.

Do you sometimes wonder how Professional Photographers get so many awesome images of a bride and groom during a Wedding day?  Well, the answer is typically in the fact that the Wedding Photographer is doing images before and after the day of the Wedding.  Photographers like to call these sessions all sorts of things like bridal portrait, trash the dress, fash the dress, Pre-Wedding something, post-Wedding something…

You should consider doing a Photography Session before and/or after your Wedding day and here is why.  Think about how rushed you are going to be during your Wedding day.  Even if you plan hours of Wedding Photography things will typically happen and you will have less time than you thought.  Planning a ton of images on your Wedding day puts everyone in a reserved mood.  You want to make it easy for you, your family, and guests.  This is a celebration, not a photo shoot!

There are many places that you can imagine around your Wedding location that are just rad.  Why not take advantage of the areas before or after your Wedding day.  Before your Wedding you need to be very careful of your dress but after the day you can be a bit more daring.  You don’t have to “trash the dress” but how about “fash the dress” where you go out and just get some fabulous images in your Wedding Dress that you could never have taken the day of your Wedding.  I have done lots of “Fash the Dress” sessions and some “Trash the Dress” sessions.  The results are extraordinary!

My Wedding do not include many of these pre and post-Wedding sessions.  I wish that every Wedding would have these because the images are fabulous!  My brides and grooms typically will use these images in an album or make a separate album of these images.  The sessions are fun, no stress, and you can really add your own personal style and touch.  Most of the images that you see in magazines were not captured on the Wedding Day.

Trash the Dress, Fash the Dress, Pre/Post Session, Bridal Sessions

Whatever you call them just do it and you will be so happy when you look back at what you can achieve from a short fabulous session.  You just may see your images gracing the cover of a bridal magazine in your area.

Wedding Photography around the World ~ Paul Retherford Wedding Photography

Consider these locations for your Trash the Dress, Fash the Dress ~ Mackinac Island, Inn at Bay Harbor, Traverse City, Petoskey, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks, Drummond Island, destinations, Bahamas, Central America, South America, Key West, Fiji, South Pacific, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, iceland, alaska, Upper Michigan, Northern Michigan, Bay Harbor, Grand Traverse, Resorts, Sandals, Greece, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Bora Bora, Michigan, carnivals, airports, fairs, graffiti, snow, ice, carriage, sled, harbor springs, leland, winery, leelanua, suttons bay, Glen Arbor, Castle Farms, The Homestead, Elberta Life Saving Station, Frankfort, Ludington, Pentwater, Grand Haven, Tawas City, Presque Isle, Lighthouse Point, Cabo, Marquette, Madison, Door County, Chicago, University of Michigan, Michigan State, College campuses, cemeteries(lots of old trees), lighthouse, pets, beach, underwater, boats, sand, farms, fields, and any location where you think you shouldn’t have images.

Couples have a hard time deciding if they should have a Dollar Dance at their Wedding.  Some Wedding couples like to do a ‘dash for cash” or a “first dance auction” or a “kiss matching donation.”

Personally, I do not voice my opinion in this matter.  I do have my own opinions on the matter but I am at the Wedding to capture the day and not disrupt the flow.  The extra dances allow for more creative images for me to capture during the night that may never happen.  In a way it is almost image staging with some of your guests.

The Dollar Dance is a dance that any guest can dance with the bride and/or groom for at least one dollar.  Usually the best man and maid of honor collect the money donated by the guests and give the money to the bride and groom for their honeymoon following the finish of the dancing.  Typically it is at least two full songs and many times lots more depending on the activity.   Sometimes the bride and groom have a competition and there is a wager or bet attached to the money earned.  For example, one couple had a competition and if the groom lost he had to do dishes for 1 month after the Wedding and if the bride lost she had to wash the grooms car each week for a month.  Sometimes the bride and groom can add a bit of their flair or personality to this dance with a bit of creativity.

“Dash for Cash” is just how it sounds.  Usually the bride and groom have some form of wager on the amount of money earned.  They have a hat or something for guest to input money.  The DJ will announce the event and hype it up and then there is a set amount of time the bride and groom have to colllect as much money as they can throughout the reception.   All money is given to bride and groom for honeymoon.

“First Dance Auction” is an auction that the DJ announces and guests bid on a first dance with the bride and groom.  Sometimes this is the only dance the bride and groom do with guests and people can really get into this.  The funds are given to the bride and groom.

“Kiss matching donation” is another way of creating funds and I learned this from one particular DJ down in Southwest Michigan.  I was amazed that this DJ collected $750 for the bride and groom during the evening!  This is how it works.  The DJ announces that anyone can come up to the DJ station and put in a donation to the bride and groom and then suggest a couple, table, friends, or whomever to kiss.  The DJ will announce that he has a donation for X and they people can either kiss, match the donation and not kiss, or increase the donation and make someone else or the original donater kiss.  I have seen this go in circles for some time before someone kissed and the game was over until the next donation.

Some DJs want to work this into your Wedding Receptions and others try to move away from the idea.  I have heard reasons for having and not having any of these events.  I have also seen DJs who take a portion of the money earned, usually a percentage for their time and efforts in getting the crowd in the mood to donate.  This does take extra effort but isn’t that why the DJ is at the reception?

Either way you will have a beautiful Wedding Reception and guests are happy to just be there and see you in your fabulous Wedding gown and the groom looking like a stud.  Most people are honored to be a part of your day and know that it is your day and you have it how you want it.

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The other day I received an email from a Photographer who was looking to increase his link value in the United Kingdom.  His name is Chris Marsh and I agreed to mention his name and post one of his images on my Wedding Photography blog.  He seems like a great Wedding Photographer so check him out!

Best of Luck to Chris Marsh.

Kuyper College Vos Chapel | St. George Center

Saturday could not have been a more beautiful day to have a winter Wedding in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Dawn and Nate had a beautiful day planned for about 150 of their closest family and friends.  With blue skies and temps in the 20s, we were able to get beautiful outdoor images and the snow decorated the trees like a winter wonderland.

Thank you to Deb and Dave for having me as the Wedding Photographer.  I was honored to be part of Dawn and Nate’s Wedding day!

Kuyper College Vos Chapel Wedding in Grand Rapids, Michigan

The ladies were at the Panopoulos Salon in Grand Rapids, Michigan early getting their hair done.  The day began around noon for me with getting ready images, details, flowers, and locations images.  The bride and groom took time to have lunch and relax before getting into their dress and tuxedo.  The bride and groom were not interested in getting ready images so I spent time focusing on family and friends who were a part of the day while they prepared.

Vos Chapel is a wonderful location for a Wedding.  The decorations are always beautiful and a few flowers makes this place perfect.  There is a lot of light in the location and it can hold up to 200 people. The gentle slope in the Chapel makes for eye level images from the rear of the Wedding Chapel.

The Wedding Colors were hunter green with accents of orange and silver.  The Wedding theme was a Winter Wedding theme.  The orange flowers were very well done by Shelly’s Designs.  Shelly was really easy to work with during the day and her flowers were gorgeous!  Here is Shelly’s contact information:

The Wedding Ceremony was beautiful.  A friend of the couple did the Wedding videography. The Bride’s Grandfather was the officiant and he was a hoot.  He made some jokes and had a great time marrying the couple.  I was told that he was 86 which is probably one of the oldest officiant that I have worked along side.

Grand Rapids Theological Seminary | Grand Rapids, Michigan Blue Bridge

On the way to the Wedding Ceremony at St. George Banquet and Conference Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan we made quick stops at the Puritan Theological Seminary on Leonard Street and the Blue Bridge in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI for some Wedding party images in the Winter weather.  Even having a mild Winter day was still bitter cold when not moving.  I kept the Wedding party in motion and make quick images to guard against cold face images.  The blue bridge still had the large picnic table on top of it from the Art Prize show.  It was a unique touch.

St. George Banquet and Conference Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan Wedding Reception

St. George Banquet and Conference Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a very classy location to have a Wedding Reception.  The hall has beautiful pillars and lighting and is very well kept.  It will accommodate a large group and there is a kitchen on site too.  Have your Wedding, Event, or Corporate Meetings there.  The staff was friendly and the food service is wonderful too.  I would recommend this site to anyone.

Jennifer and Richard Married ~ beautiful Winter Wedding

On New Years I traveled down to Southeast Michigan in preparation for Jennifer and Richard’s January 2, 2010 Wedding Ceremony in Monroe Michigan at Zion Lutheran Church with their Wedding Reception at Kensington Court in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  I could not ask for a nicer ride in the winter down I-75, sunny day and the highway was empty.

Jennifer and Richard are currently living in Arizona and they came home for the Christmas Holiday to celebrate with family and say their vows in the New Year.  Like every Wedding, this Wedding had tons of planning involved.  Jennifer and Rich really had a lot of details in their Wedding day.  They are a fabulous couple and wish them the best of luck in their endeavors.

The Wedding Reception took place at Zion Lutheran Church in Monroe, Michigan.  This Church is a beautiful setup and has plenty of room for the bride to prepare and the groom to prepare and relax.  This is my second Wedding at this church.  They have isle candles, beautiful stained glass windows, lots of room by the alter, balcony, organ, piano, and more.  If you are looking for a Wedding Ceremony location in Monroe consider Zion Lutheran Church.

Flowers by Dennis Winter ~ Winter Wedding Florist

Wedding flowers were beautiful thanks to Flower’s by Winter, Dennis Winter.  This is the second time working with Dennis and he really outdid himself again today.  There were flowers everywhere you looked, and all of them were just perfect.  He told me that he had 150 hours in to his flowers!  Now that is dedication.  If you like what you see then contact Dennis at:

I can vouch for Dennis and say that both brides were thrilled with the results.  Dennis is a retired Ford worker and he just loves what he does.  His prices are too fair and he says that he barely covers his costs, but loves what he does.

Videography by Ikonic Images with Jason Teets

This was my second time working along with Jason Teets of Ikonic Images for videography.  He has been a videographer now for five years and does a wonderful job.  I found that we work great together and he communicates well with his intentions so as not to get in each others shots.  I know that Jennifer and Rich will be pleased with their Winter Wedding videographer, Ikonic Images.  Definitely recommend Jason for your Wedding Videographer.

The Wedding Ceremony was perfect at Zion Lutheran Church.  Everything was fabulous.

After the Wedding, the bus transported the Wedding Party to Ann Arbor, Michigan where the bride and groom took a Wedding Carriage ride with Ann Arbor Carriage.  This was a nice option with wonderful opportunities for Winter Wedding and Ann Arbor architectural images.  Jason and I ran beside the Wedding carriage and in front to capture a bunch of images for probably 3/4 mile.  It was well worth it for the horse drawn carriage images, and considering it was single digits outside, we stayed warm too!  The Wedding Carriage transported the bride and groom around Ann Arbor for an architectural cruise and photography shoot.  Wonderful and unique Winter Wedding images!   If you are looking for something different around Ann Arbor then consider Ann Arbor Carriage.  They say that they are available state wide so check them out.

The Wedding Party met us at the University of Michigan Law Quad and we captured some beautiful Winter Wedding images out of the wind, but still in the cold.  Everyone was a bit under dressed for the occasion but we managed to have some fun and capture some fabulous images.

The cold did not hold us back.  As you can see the ladies adapted to the winter fun with their styling undergarments.:-)

Last, but not least, the Wedding Reception in Ann Arbor at the Kensington Court just off of I-94.  The location is perfect for locating and Kensington Court is beautiful.   The staff is very friendly and they accommodated all requests.  You didn’t have to wait in line for anything which was really nice and efficient.  The Winter/Christmas theme was fantastic and the pianist that Jennifer booked just brought the atmosphere together with warmth and love.  The guests really seemed to be having a wonderful time and most of them stayed until after 10pm.  This is rare for most Weddings.  I had the fortune of a full dance floor for the entire night thanks to Surround Sound Entertainment and DJ Brian Regnier.

Everything at the Kensington Court was perfect.  The flowers were awesome, DJ, Service, Food, Video, and most of all, the atmosphere.

Everyone danced the night away.  I stayed until the bitter end to get all of the excitement and really document the Wedding day.  My day was almost 14 hours of Wedding Photography and 16 hours in total with travel.  It was well worth the time for the beautiful Winter Wedding images that I captured for Jennifer and Rich!  Let’s keep this party going!

The Winter Wedding Photography in Monroe and Ann Arbor was completed by me, Paul Retherford Wedding Photography. Contact me today for your Winter Weddings in Michigan and destination Weddings around the World.