Weddings

Lake Michigan Micro Wedding at Lake Bluff Preserve

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This timeless Lake Michigan wedding was one for the books. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing Mackenzie + Josh’s intimate wedding in Frankfort, Michigan. Lake Bluff Preserve is a magical venue right on the Lake Michigan coastline, and If I didn’t tell you any different, I’d assume we were somewhere on the California coast.

I met Mackenzie and Josh at Mom ‘n ’em Coffee in Cincinnati to chat over their day and we instantly became friends. The second they told me they were having a laidback wedding day on Lake Michigan with their closest friends and family, I knew this was a match made in heaven.

We did their engagement session at The Cincinnati Art Museum, which was the most perfect contrast in photos for their gorgeous, sunny, late May wedding on the Michigan coast.

The magical vendor team for this day:

Planner: StellaLuna Events

Photographer: Bri Nicole Photo Co.

Videographer: White Owl Wedding Films

Venue: Lake Bluff Preserve

Florist: Sweet Water Floral

Dress: Sarah Seven from Lovely Bride

Rentals: TC Tented Events

Catering: Catering by Kelly’s

DJ: 2Bays DJ

Lake Bluff Preserve on Lake Michigan
Lake Bluff Preserve in Frankfort, Michigan on Lake Michigan
Lake Bluff Preserve on Lake Michigan
Black and white detail shot of brides Loeffler Randall Shoes
Detail shot of brides engagement and wedding ring
Detail shot of brides earrings
black and white detail shot of grooms watch and ring
Detail shot of brides perfume
Detail shot of brides perfume
Detail shot of grooms tie clip
Detail shot of grooms ring
Detail shot of both the bride and grooms ring
Detail shot of brides Sarah Seven wedding dress
Detail shot of brides Sarah Seven wedding dress
Detail shot of brides Sarah Seven wedding dress
Detail shot of brides Loeffler Randall shoes
Black and white photo of bride getting ready
Black and white photo of bride getting ready
Bride and groom reading private vows to each other with Lake Michigan in the background
Bride and groom reading private vows to each other with Lake Michigan in the background
Bride and groom reading private vows to each other with Lake Michigan in the background
Bride and groom reading private vows to each other with Lake Michigan in the background
Bride and groom reading private vows to each other with Lake Michigan in the background
Bride and groom reading private vows to each other with Lake Michigan in the background
Bride getting in her wedding dress with Lake Michigan in the background
Bride getting in her wedding dress with Lake Michigan in the background
Bride reading gift from groom
Bride reading gift from groom
Bride reading gift from groom
Bride reading gift from groom
Bride's sister helping her get ready
Bride's sister helping bride put earrings on
Bride's sister helping her get ready
Detail shot of brides Loeffler Randall shoes and Sarah Seven dress
Bride posing with Lake Michigan in the distance
Bride's first look with her friends
Bride's first look with her friends
Bride's first look with her friends
Groom getting ready
Black and white image of g room getting ready
Groom's dad helping him get ready
Groom's dad helping him get ready
Brides sister giving groom his gift on the balcony with Lake Michigan in the background
Brides sister giving groom his gift on the balcony with Lake Michigan in the background
Brides sister giving groom his gift on the balcony with Lake Michigan in the background
Brides sister giving groom his gift on the balcony with Lake Michigan in the background
Groom posing with Lake Michigan in the background
Groom posing with Lake Michigan in the background
Ceremony set up at Lake Bluff Preserve with Lake Michigan in the background
Ceremony set up at Lake Bluff Preserve with Lake Michigan in the background
Ceremony set up at Lake Bluff Preserve with Lake Michigan in the background
Ceremony set up at Lake Bluff Preserve with Lake Michigan in the background
Ceremony florals set up at Lake Bluff Preserve with Lake Michigan in the background
Ceremony florals set up at Lake Bluff Preserve with Lake Michigan in the background
Ceremony florals set up at Lake Bluff Preserve with Lake Michigan in the background
Ceremony florals set up at Lake Bluff Preserve with Lake Michigan in the background
Ceremony florals set up at Lake Bluff Preserve with Lake Michigan in the background
Ceremony set up at Lake Bluff Preserve on the Lake Michigan coast
Ceremony set up at Lake Bluff Preserve on the Lake Michigan coast
Ceremony set up at Lake Bluff Preserve on the Lake Michigan coast
Ceremony set up at Lake Bluff Preserve on the Lake Michigan coast
Ceremony set up at Lake Bluff Preserve on the Lake Michigan coast
Groom walking down the isle at Lake Bluff Preserve
Groom walking down the isle at Lake Bluff Preserve
Wedding ceremony at Lake Bluff Preserve on Lake Michigan
Wedding ceremony at Lake Bluff Preserve on Lake Michigan
Wedding ceremony at Lake Bluff Preserve on Lake Michigan
Wedding ceremony at Lake Bluff Preserve on Lake Michigan
Bride walking down the isle at Lake Bluff Preserve on Lake Michigan
Bride walking down the isle at Lake Bluff Preserve on Lake Michigan
Bride walking down the isle at Lake Bluff Preserve on Lake Michigan
Bride walking down the isle at Lake Bluff Preserve on Lake Michigan
Wedding ceremony at Lake Bluff Preserve in Frankfort, Michigan on Lake Michigan
Wedding ceremony at Lake Bluff Preserve in Frankfort, Michigan on Lake Michigan
Wedding ceremony at Lake Bluff Preserve in Frankfort, Michigan on Lake Michigan
Wedding ceremony at Lake Bluff Preserve in Frankfort, Michigan on Lake Michigan
Wedding ceremony at Lake Bluff Preserve in Frankfort, Michigan on Lake Michigan
Wedding ceremony at Lake Bluff Preserve in Frankfort, Michigan on Lake Michigan
Wedding details in Frankfort, Michigan
Wedding details in Frankfort, Michigan
Wedding portrait of bride and groom on the coast of Lake Michigan
Wedding portrait of bride and groom on the coast of Lake Michigan
Black and white wedding portrait of bride and groom on the coast of Lake Michigan
Wedding portrait of bride and groom on the coast of Lake Michigan
Wedding portrait of bride and groom on the coast of Lake Michigan
Wedding portrait of bride and groom on the coast of Lake Michigan
Wedding portrait of bride and groom on the coast of Lake Michigan
Cliffside wedding portraits overlooking Lake Michigan
Cliffside wedding portraits overlooking Lake Michigan
Cliffside wedding portraits overlooking Lake Michigan
Cliffside wedding portraits overlooking Lake Michigan
Couple watching the sunset over Lake Michigan on their wedding day
Couples wedding portraits at Sunset overlooking Lake Michigan
Couples wedding portraits at Sunset overlooking Lake Michigan

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To me, photography is about preserving the feeling of a moment—not just how it looked, but how it felt. Inspired by nostalgia, connection, and the emotion tucked into the in-between, I photograph with intention—on digital, film, and Polaroids—creating timeless imagery rooted in your story. Based in Nashville, serving NYC and destinations wherever your love takes you.

Hi, I’m Bri—a NYC and Nashville-based wedding photographer capturing love in its most honest, artful form. I document weddings, elopements, and couples with a balance of presence and ease, using a documentary approach that allows space for real moments to unfold, while gently guiding when needed.

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