Marquette wedding LGBT couple kisses on top of the Black Rocks.

Marquette Wedding | Jillian & Nikki

Charming Marquette Wedding: A Weekend Adventure with Jillian and Nikki

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of traveling up north for a truly memorable Marquette wedding. Usually my family stays at home while I travel, however this time I was lucky enough to bring them along for the journey. This trip was extra special too! It was the first time my kids had been over the Mackinac Bridge and seen the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We stayed in the old iron mining town of Ishpeming, and got to visit the lakeside city of Marquette.

Morning in Marquette

The morning of their wedding, my family and I went up to Marquette to scout the locations we had talked about for their wedding photos. The weather was a beautiful 72F, the sun was shinning, and there was a light breeze. Perfectly set up for any wedding! First we drove to the Lake Superior shoreline to check out the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse. Just a short walk through the trees and we explored McCarty’s Cove. My kids loved playing on the rocks on the beach. Then we stopped for brunch at this delicious restaurant called Third Street Bagel. Definitely check them out if you get a chance! From there we walked around downtown Marquette checking out some of their shops. Once we had some Yoop-Phoria froyo, it was time to head back to our house to get ready.

Ishpeming AirBNB Wedding Ceremony

Jillian and Nikki had found a gorgeous, historic AirBNB in downtown Ishpeming. It was the perfect venue for their ceremony since most of their guests could stay in the large house. The house is so full of character too, it was easy to see why they chose it! With their good friend as an officiant, the ceremony took place in the front yard of this charming house. They had 20 of their closest friends and family gathered to witness them exchange vows in an intimate ceremony.

Black Rocks: A Marquette Wedding Backdrop

Afterward, we made our way to the Ore Dock in Marquette for family photos. As I was taking the photos a strong wind picked up. I looked back over my shoulder and realized that a storm front was about to roll in. Then temperature dropped by 20 degrees, clouds were covering the sun, and it was starting to get misty. Quickly I wrapped up the family photos so they could go back to the AirBNB to relax.

Once the family photos were complete, Jillian and Nikki, along with two of their friends, ventured to the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse on the Lake Superior shoreline. This iconic location was the perfect spot for capturing romantic and serene photos of the couple. As a result of the protruding black rocks and the dramatic weather, the images took on a moody feeling. Furthermore enhancing the natural beauty of the Marquette landscape.

As a Marquette wedding photographer, this experience was a true delight. The combination of historical charm, stunning landscapes, and the couple’s love made for an unforgettable weekend. Jillian and Nikki’s wedding was a beautiful reminder of why I love what I do.

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  • Nikki fixes her hair in the mirror at the Ishpeming AirBNB as Jillian looks on.
  • Jillian tries on heart shaped sunglasses after their Ishpeming AirBNB wedding.
  • Ishpeming wedding guests pose on the front porch of the AirBNB.
  • Upper Peninsula wedding couple signs their marriage license.
  • Ore Dock on the Lake Superior shoreline in Marquette, Michigan.
  • Marquette wedding guests pose for a family photo in front of the Ore Dock.
  • Queer Michigan wedding couple smiles at each other in front of the Ore Dock in Marquette.
  • Lesbian couple cuddles up on Lake Superior's shoreline for their Marquette wedding photographer.
  • The Marquette Harbor Lighthouse with a stormy sky in the background. Perfect moody weather for a Marquette wedding photographer!
  • Michigan LGBT wedding couple sit on a driftwood log in front of Marquette Harbor Lighthouse.
  • Marquette wedding LGBT couple kisses on top of the Black Rocks.
  • Michigan LGBT wedding rings on the Black Rocks along the Lake Superior shoreline in the Upper Peninsula.
  • Marquette wedding couple runs through the tall pine trees along Lake Superior's shoreline.
  • Michigan LBGT wedding photographer captures couple kissing amongst the tall pine trees in Marquette.
  • Jillian and Nikki with their faces touching after their Marquette wedding in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
  • LGBT wedding couple poses under rainbow umbrellas during their Marquette, Michigan wedding.

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