Matthaei Botanical Garden Wedding Bride and Groom Kissing in Greenhouse

A Summer Wedding at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor

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Her Review
“Autumn did my wedding and engagement session! Her professionalism is outstanding, she helped settle out nerves when small bumps occurred prior to the ceremony. She created unique opportunities for pictures, even going to the coffee shop my husband proposed in, to get some beautiful pictures! She made sure we all looked fabulous on one of the hottest days of the year. She was amazing and I hope you decide to use her for your wedding!! I cannot wait to look back on the photos she took for years to come! 💕🥰”

His Review
“Autumn is incredibly professional, fun to work with, and her photos came out incredible.

My wife and I are larger, and after an engagement session done by friends, we realized we needed someone that could actually take pictures of larger people in a way that was flattering and showed the world the beauty I see in my (now) wife. I found her off of Facebook asking around and was very impressed by her work.

She threw in an engagement session to get to know how she works and it was honestly a blast. The original timeslot got rained out, but she went above and beyond for us and took us to two absolutely gorgeous parks and gave us an extended photography session. We had fun, she made us laugh the entire time.

Fast forward to the wedding and she helped us with the timeline, took some incredible photos and made our best day even better.”

The Blog
Kaitlyn & Justin tied the knot on one of the hottest days of the summer, but the heat didn’t stop their celebration from being one of the most unforgettable weddings of the year. Their ceremony at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor was surrounded by vibrant blooms, lush greenery, and the romantic, natural beauty that makes this one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Michigan. After saying “I do,” the couple headed to downtown Ypsilanti for wedding photos, a spot that holds a special meaning to them as Eastern Michigan University College Sweethearts. From colorful murals to historic architecture, Ypsi offered the perfect backdrop for unique and personal wedding photography that reflected their story. Once the reception began, guests packed the dance floor from the first song to the last, proving that nothing—not even the summer heat—could slow this crew down. Congratulations, Kaitlyn & Justin, I loved capturing your wedding day at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and photographing your portraits in downtown Ypsilanti!

Vendors
Catering | Maize Mexican Cantina Yipsi
Venue | Matthaei Botanical Gardens Ann Arbor
DJ | Dramatic Dimensions Entertainment
Desserts | Emmy’s Sweet Treats
Coffee Stop | Sweetwater Coffee Yipsi

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