Julia + Corey

Metro Detroit Michigan wedding photography at the Roostertail provided by Kellie Saunders and her team top Detroit, MI wedding photographers.

I am going to call this blog post a tale of two right shoes! I have worked many, many weddings in my time as a wedding photographer in the Metro Detroit area. But never in all of my years have I met a bride with more spunk, more passion and the ability to see the positive in all things. Julia is simply amazing! We arrived at Julia's parent's home to photograph her getting ready for her big day as we normally do. Everything was going as planned. I photographed the bridal gown, the rings, the garter and the shoes - yes - the shoes. When I pulled Julia's shoes out of the box to snap a few images I immediately noticed that she had two right shoes. I said to myself - oh no! We had literally ten minutes to get to the church so I knew there wasn't time for her to get new shoes. I couldn't bring myself to tell her so I pulled her mom aside and whispered what I discovered. I knew that if anyone could softly break the news to Julia, it would be her mom. Well, a few minutes went by and I listened as Julia's mom explained what had happened. I waited for the tears. I waited for the cursing. I waited for the sadness. Well, I didn't get to witness any of that. Julia simply smiled and cheerfully said, "Well, if two right shoes is what they gave me, two right shoes is what I will wear." I was stunned.

I said, "Julia, you can't walk down the aisle in two right shoes. What if you fall? Maybe one of your bridesmaids can give you their shoes?"

She just looked at me and smiled and said, "Don't worry, I got this."

Soon we arrived to the church and I witnessed Julia and her two right shoes walk gracefully down the aisle to meet her love Corey. Corey was so happy and proud to see his beautiful bride. Julia didn't miss a beat. The only thing that mattered to her was marrying the love of her life and nothing was going to make her unhappy on this day. Julia is just amazing! 

After the nuptuals we headed out to a few spots in Detroit for their wedding photos. Boy it was cold, but what else can you expect on a January day in Michigan. Of course it was going to be cold. Even with the fridgid tempuratures, my seasoned Detroit wedding photography team was up to the challenge and Julia, Corey and their bridal party along with Julia's two right shoes had a blast going around the city for wedding photos. 

The reception was held at the Roostertail, one of my all time Detroit favorite reception venues! It was beautifully decorated for a whimsical winter wedding where Julia and Corey's family and friends danced the night away. Join me in wishing them a lifetime of love, happiness and laughter!  

Michigan wedding photography by Kellie Saunders, Detroit Mi leading wedding photographers. Kellie Saunders is one of the best artistic Metro Detroit Wedding photographers around. She is a professional artistic wedding photographer located in Birmingham, Michigan. Her work has been published both locally and nationally in print and online. Her studio serves the entire metro Detroit area and offers wedding photography at it's best. Each wedding is treated with love, creativity and care not found in larger studios. She has an authentic documentary style and specialized in creating sophisticated and timeless wedding portraits.