A couple in formal wedding attire walk together and hold hands with the view of Mackinac Island below
A bride and groom looking up a curved wooden spiral staircase with white spindles and dark blue carpeting in an elegant interior setting.
A couple in wedding attire walks through a lush green park on their special day as the sun disappears.
A black and white street scene shows a couple embracing on Mackinac Island's Main Street with storefronts and a cyclist visible.

The Inn at Stonecliffe Summer Wedding

Jennifer + John


Sometimes you show up as a complete stranger about to document a wedding day of two people on Mackinac Island while it being probably the hottest day in July history (I can only assume it was because the day felt like fire)... and then you blink and you are on the horse and carriage heading to catch a ferry; smiling because you got to know the couple so much more. Your SD cards are filled with so many amazing moments you want to squeal. So, you do. You also sing with your second shooter, the video guys and some guests all the way down the hill to old songs. It felt like a movie. You have to pinch yourself because in that moment you realize you are living the dream that you could have only hoped for. Being surrounded by amazing people for an entire day, getting to photograph a couple and hear their love story with a view of the Lake Huron. The Mackinaw Bridge is just hanging out in the foreground like a prop you chose by hand. Every detail was on point. Jennifer and John were so wonderful. They trusted every single vision and stop we made along the way. We had lots of water breaks, some cold towels on our necks and a whole bunch of fun. The Inn at Stonecliffe staff and wedding planner Debbie from Beyond Eventful made the day go off seamlessly. I'm so grateful that I got to be a part of Jennifer and John's story. Even if it was only for a day. It was the best day!


P.S. I really liked the horse-drawn carriage driver that took us around the entire island for formal photos. She knew all the best spots, and I wish I could remember her name because she deserves a shout out at the very least if not a giant hug.


*Did you know that Mackinac Island is car free?

**If you are using a cellphone flip it horizontal to view the photos as a collage

Elegant white Victorian-style hotel The Inn at Stonecliffe with manicured lawn, Adirondack chairs and mature trees on a sunny summer day.
A black and white photo of a lace wedding dress hanging from a staircase.
A detailed photo of a white wedding dress bow.
A wedding dress detail shows delicate lace and tulle fabric draped elegantly with soft lighting and bokeh effects.
A tilt-shift photograph of a miniature village scene with buildings and trees on a postcard with a wedding ring in the center.
Panoramic coastal view showing multiple houses nestled along a hillside overlooking a harbor with boats and blue waters on Mackinac Island.
A black and white mirror reflection of a bride in her robe applying makeup.
A brides mom helping her clasp her necklace.
A macro image or a diamond oval cut wedding ring with a reflection.
A formal wedding party poses together in black suits and elegant dresses with white floral bouquets.
Black and white photo of a bride in a white lace dress fastening their high heal while seated on a bench.
A groom waiting for the first look on top of a spiral staircase at the The Inn at Stonecliffe on Mackinac Island
A bride elegantly on a staircase with mounted deer heads and framed artwork visible in the background at their first look
Looking up a curved wooden staircase with white spindles and dark carpet runner spiraling towards natural light from above.
A romantic wedding moment captured on a staircase with elegant pendant lights and wooden railings.

“After today the plane ticket became one way.”


Panoramic view of a lush green field with rolling hills on a cloudy wedding day.

Vendors:

Photographer- Center of Attention Photography

Planner: Debbie Luhrs, Beyond Eventful

Venue- The Inn at Stonecliffe

Video- Rockstar Weddings

Floral- Sky's the Limit

DJ- Northern Beat Entertainment

Accommodations- The Inn at Stonecliffe

Sweets- Simply Sweet by Jessica

Officiant- Judy

Hair and Make-up: Kelly Lesko

Horse and Carriage- Gough’s Livery Carriage


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