Sunshine wins again!!

On Saturday May 17th Purcell Photography traveled to the Charlevoix for a Betsy and Jonah's wedding at the charming Belvedere Club.

Our couple had planned a beatuful spring time wedding in Norhtern Michigan, but alas, an hour before the start of the wedding it was pouring rain. Our bride, however, was taking it all in stride as it was going to take more than a little rain to ruin her special day.

The pink umbrellas were perfect and useful props for the all the ladies as pictures were taken. And, as it always seem to happen, we finish taking photos on our dry porch, the sky began to lighten, the clouds parted and blue sky appreared on the horizon. Volunteers were rounded up and the towel brigade went to work, chairs were dryed and guests were seated.

As our lovely bride walked down the isle she did it in sunshine and loving gaze of her husband to be. Later, the celebration continued at the Belvedere Club...our best wishes to Betsy & Jonah

Cathy, Purcell Photography

Couple didn't have a video

Came across this on You Tube and wanted to share.  

Not that we would take any sides  :)

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Our Fall Wedding featured in the Traverse City Record Eagle.

Purcell Photography was fortunate to be a part of the wedding celebration for Diane and Andy at the Traverse City Resort on October 6th.

And as if luck would have it, we got a call the following Monday from the local Newspaper about doing an interview for Fall Weddings. We then told the reporter that we had just photographed a spectacular wedding the past Saturday and had many great photos. We sent a photo to them that we thought captured the ambiance of the day and they loved it!!

Fall is a perfect time to get married in Northern Michigan. With great weather and beautiful fall colors, the 55th Hole, nestled among the turning trees at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa made a perfect ceremony site.

Diane and Andy were a great couple to spend the day with...they did not stop smiling the whole day and seemed to enjoy every minute of their celebration.

Diane chose fall colors through out her wedding, carrying a beautiful bouquet of deep maroon,reds and orange leafs. Fall fruits such as apples and baby pumpkins decorated the Michigan Ballroom at the resort where the reception was held.

Andy and Dianne had a truly memorable day. Thank you for letting Purcell Photgraphy be part of it.

Cathy, BlogMaster


To view a slide show of the wedding double click the Play button.

Recent wedding in Traverse City

Purcell Photography recently photographed a beautiful event at Timberlee Resort, the wedding of Amanda & Mike. The reception was later held at the Park Place Hotel.

Best Wishes to a great couple.

Click below to view a slide show of the event.

A Castle Wedding!

On June 24th Purcell Photography joined Crystal and Dan as they said their vows at Charlevoix's Castle Farms. Castle Farms is a very unique venue for a wedding. It was originally built as a dairy farm, and has been many things over the years, even a concert venue for such groups as Aerosmith and Ozzy Osborne. Today, after extensive renovations, it offers couples the opportunity to get married at a medival castle.

Dan and Crystal came from southern Michigan to have such a wedding. The beautiful Knights Courtyard was the setting for the outside ceremony. With help from her attendants, big and small, the bride prepared for her ceremony. The couple exchanged their vows under a stone arch that leads to one of the many towers.

Guests were treated to a cocktail hour on the courtyard lawn and we used this area for shots of our bride and groom and many of the wedding guests. The reception was held in the adjacent Knights Hall. With its stone work and high timbers, you never lose the feeling of being in a castle.

After enjoying dinner the guests helped the couple celebrate their marriage with their first dance, then everyone enjoyed an evening of dancing and entertainment at the Castle.

As always, our very best to Crystal and Dan.

~~~ Cathy, Purcell Photography

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