Kristin and Billy hold a special spot in our type-A planning hearts, because they were our first 2019 couple to book Mulberry & Sage as their wedding photographers in Port Huron. Originally, they were planning on getting married at Ruby Tree Farm. About 2 months after they booked the tree farm, they received a letter in the mail stating that the entire venue was closing down, and they regretted to inform them that they weren’t able to host their September 7th wedding any more. Kristin called us in a panic (understandably!) and we gave her some other local ideas to call around to. Since we know they love the outdoors and being adventurous, we thought that Solitude Links would be the perfect spot for them. The girls at Solitude Links immediately swooped in and came to the rescue and accommodated Kristin and Billy for their planned wedding date. Billy even jokingly told us that Solitude Links was his initial first choice, and that they should have just listened to his gut instinct all along.

Although there were some nerves in the beginning, soon as Kristin and Billy met eyes at the alter all the stress floated away. From that moment on the smiles came easy and they fell into their comfortable rhythm. You could tell they have been together a long time and know each other inside and out. That’s such a special thing to see. They met in college, and have such a fun relationship. In fact, the word “fun” rings true for their entire day. It was laid back, easy, and just simply fun, all around. For example, Billy crammed cake in Kristin’s face during their cake cutting. Hard. And she just rolled with it as we helped wipe frosting off her face. We love that kind of relationship, where anything goes. Make sure to pay attention to shocked faces in the windows from those photos. They had us cracking up as we were editing. This is one of those weddings where we don’t realize we are smiling the whole time while working until our face is starting to hurt. That’s the best.

It also helps when we have a spectacular venue to go with our gorgeous couple. We love photographing at Solitude Links, and going off the beaten path for some unconventional backdrops that you wouldn’t think of immediately when you think of a golf course venue. But that’s the thing about Solitude Links, it’s so big and so diverse, it can fit so many seasons and scenarios. We’ve shot there in the dead of winter and had stunning photos. We’ve been there in the summer and had beautiful options. It’s seriously a great venue, and a hidden gem in the Eastern Michigan wedding venue realm.

Kristin and Billy’s bridal party really brought the party. Both Kristin and Billy got tossed up in the air. When we mentioned anything, the two of them were down to try it. We said, “hey, can you run through this field full speed” and were answered with an enthusiastic “heck yeah!” We loved it, and laughed all day. And the end of the night dance floor? It was lit. We haven’t seen such fun and amped up dancing like that in a long time. Even grandma got into it and busted some sweet moves. It was hard not to get caught up in the excitement and energy on the dance floor & we had to join in.

We hope you enjoy this preview into Kristin and Billy’s Solitude Links wedding. If you’re looking for some cool wedding photographers in Port Huron, we’d love to meet up for coffee, or show you our rad studio space we renovated.

Venue: Solitude Links

Floral: Beautiful Beginnings