The weather for most of the season was warm and sunny. The Brides and Grooms were so kind and happy to be on Mackinac Island for a special Destination Dream Wedding.  Family and friends made for the most pleasurable season ever. The smiles were “spactabulas”.  The countless hours that are put into making your special day is endless, from scheduling all the important meetings from the dress, tuxes, venues, music, reception, minister, ceremony venue,  guest list, photographers, guest room for all your friends & family, and then you arrive to catch your Wedding boat to Mackinac Island. When you arrive you are picked up by horse and buggy and taken to your Hotel/Inn/Resort and your Wedding dreams begin. That’s where a local photographer is your best friend for your special day. There’s something to say about knowing the special places on the Island and the years of experience that brings you additional entertainment, surprises and just Pure Michigan fun.

I know these pictures will put a smile on your face and joy in your heart.

Below are just a few pictures from the 2012 season.

Erin & Nick 2012  Mission Point Resort

Danielle & Erik   “Somewhere In Time Gazebo” Fort Mackinac

Brett & Jason  “Island House & a stroll around the Island.

Wendy & Bill  “True Elopement” Just the two of us.

A Fall Dream comes true.

All 4 seasons are beautiful on Mackinac Island for any event.

The colors in the spring and fall are amazing

and the smell of Lilacs and Fall leaves turning colors are fabulous.

If you are spending time on  Mackinac Island and would like your event photographed give me

a call for dates and costs starting from 1/2 hour sessions to 12 hour Wedding packages.

Booking for the 2013 & 2014 season  /  231-631-2002

info@photosbyblair.com  /  www.photosbyblair.com

Artistic Mackinac Gallery & Studio  /  1500 Astor St. Mackinac Island, MI  49757

On July 10, 1887, Grand Hotel opened its doors for the first time.

The Celebration Flags.

One of many Grand Hotel’s horse drawn Carriages.

The 660′ Porch is “Spactabulas”.

From Weddings on the Grand Porch to,

Pure Michigan events.

Mr. Dan Musser Sr. Past President.

So much History… Children’s Birthday Party Grand Hotel 1935 with my mother Dr. Mercedes A. Lapine and Aunt Charmine.

To the award winning movie “Somewhere In Time”. Christopher Reeve & Jane Seymour.

Somewhere in Time is a 1980 romantic science fiction film directed by Jeannot Szwarc. It is a film adaptation of the 1975 novel Bid Time Return by Richard Matheson, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Christopher Plummer, Teresa Wright, and Bill Erwin. Reeve plays Richard Collier, a playwright who becomes smitten by a photograph of a young woman at the Grand Hotel. Through self-hypnosis, he travels back in time to the year 1912 to find love with actress Elise McKenna (portrayed by Seymour). But her manager William Fawcett Robinson (portrayed by Plummer) fears that romance will derail her career and resolves to stop him.

Did you know there was another movie made on Mackinac Island 1947. By george there was:

“This Time for Keeps”.

This Time for Keeps is an American romantic musical film released in 1947 and produced by MGM. It is about a soldier, returning home from war who does not wish to work for his father’s opera company or to continue his relationship with his pre-war lover. It stars Esther Williams, Jimmy Durante, Johnnie Johnston and Lauritz Melchior and it was directed byRichard Thorpe. The film was shot in color on location at the Grand Hotel, on Mackinac Island in Michigan.

There’s just nothing like the “Grand Hotel” view when sailing to the Island.

From spring time to:

Summer:

To Fall:

and Winter.

The “Grand Hotel” is truly “Somewhere in Time”

Come and help us celebrate “Grand Hotel’s” 125th Birthday. A week long celebration.

 I do be-leave a big birthday cake is in the making for 8pm July 10th on the “GRAND” porch. See you soon.

Steven Blair: Photography By Blair / www.photosbyblair.com / www.artisticmackinac.com / info@photosbyblair.com

The celebration continues this weekend with receptions, presentations and activities to commemorate the hotel’s birthday. Friday afternoon will begin with a lecture by hotel historian Bob Tagatz. Guests can then enjoy a welcome reception, and evening fireworks presented by Colonial Fireworks with champagne compliments of Veuve Clicquot. On Saturday morning, hotel designer Carleton Varney will give a presentation, followed by a question and answer with the Musser family, hosted by WJR-AM’s Paul W. Smith. There will also be a Saturday afternoon of tournaments with golf on The Jewel golf course and bocci and croquet in the Tea Garden. On Saturday evening, three former Michigan governors will join Grand Hotel guests for a Grand Cocktail Reception and Governor’s Gala in the hotel’s Main Dining Room. Governors William Milliken, James Blanchard and John Engler have confirmed their attendance for the event. Additionally, Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is attending representing the State of Michigan and Governor Rick Snyder will deliver a video message, as he will be out of the country. The evening festivities will conclude with a performance MC’d By Paul Anthony with acclaimed guitarist, vocalist and Grand Hotel Labor Day Jazz Weekend favorite John Pizzarelli.

Mackinac /?mæk?n??/ mak-in-aw) is a small island, 3.776 square miles (9.780 km²) in land area, in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Lake Huron, at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac, between the state’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The island was a Native American settlement before European exploration began in the 17th century. It served a strategic position amidst the commerce of theGreat Lakes fur trade. This led to the establishment of Fort Mackinac on the island by the British during the American Revolutionary War. It was the scene of two strategic battles during the War of 1812.

In 1886, the Michigan Central Railroad, Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, and Detroit and Cleveland Steamship Navigation Company formed the Mackinac Island Hotel Company. The group purchased the land on which the hotel was built and construction began, based upon the design by Detroit architects Mason and Rice. When it opened the following year, the hotel was advertised to Chicago, Erie, Montreal and Detroitresidents as a summer retreat for vacationers who arrived by lake steamer and by rail from across the continent. At its opening, nightly rates at the hotel ranged from US$3 to US$5 a night

Grand Hotel’s front porch is purportedly the longest in the world at some 660 feet (200 m) in length, overlooking a vast Tea Garden and the resort-scale Esther Williamsswimming pool. These areas are often used by guests on a casual family vacation, for large conventions, or concerts during the hotel’s annual Labor Day Jazz Festival. The hotel has drawn some criticism for its charging a $10 fee for non-guests to enter the building and enjoy the view from the famous porch

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The first land in the Upper Peninsula celebrating Mackinac’s Lilac collection began in 1949 after a conversation with Evangilene “Ling” Horn and Nurse Stella King who encouraged the then teen and today’s Mackinac Island Carriage Tours veterinarian Dr. Bill Chambers to have a parade on Lilac Sunday, to bring people to the Island to enjoy a great horse drawn parade amidst the lovely lilacs that fragrance the Island in June. What began as a one day event called the Mackinac Island Lilac Day has blossomed into a ten day festival.  Look forward to seeing you.

The schedule of events are located at this link:      http://www.mackinacislandlilacfestival.org/

From the big bands to,

the horse and buggies to,

Lilacs, Lilacs, Lilacs….

Lilacs, Lilacs, Lilacs….

Lilacs, Lilacs, Lilacs….

Lilacs, Lilacs, Lilacs….

10k race Sat morning at 9:30

Round Island Lighthouse Open House for July 14^th, 2012 information attached. This benefits the Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society.

 For more information please visit this site: www.roundislandlightmichigan.com

Many bands will come to the Island to perform,

and more then 6 weddings will celebrate there special day during the Lilac Festival.

Friday June 15th, is the Market Street Art Gallery Walk Open House from 6pm to 10pm. Artistic Mackinac Gallery & Studio is located on the corner of Astor & Market St. Come and visit us and see painting artist Noel Skiba who won 2nd place in the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Poster Contest. Also, our governor Rick Synder requested a painting from Noel to be used for The Mackinac Island governors mansion  invitations while in office. Come and watch Noel paint live in person.

Come and join the fun On Beautiful Mackinac Island.

All pictures owned and copyright: Steven  Blair  photosbyblair.com  Artistic Mackinac Gallery & Studio.  231-631-2002

A Recipe for Great Lilacs
by Jeff Young

Mr. Young is the Lilac Curator at the University of Vermont Horticultural Research Center and is a Vermont Master Gardener and Park Arborist. He presented the Walk and Talk with Lilacs program during the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival in June.

Lilac Culture
Common Lilacs need to have 9-12 canes for each 6 feet

Leave at least 2 feet between mature Lilacs.

Plant new shrubs 16 feet apart (circular shape)

Allow for a few more canes if you are planting as a hedge with less depth.

Use the ratio of canes (9-12 per 6’ in dia.) to the space available. Use the drip line as your perimeter

Determine the canes to be removed or added.

If too many canes, consider the oldest canes for removal first, leaving good spacing between canes.

If not enough canes, pick one or two of the best suckers each year until there are enough.

Once the Lilac is established, consider adding one new cane and removing the oldest cane each year to create a vigorous, healthy full flowering plant.

Lilacs like full sun or at least 10 hrs/day. If sun is limited sun should be full in the morning.

Avoid excessively windy locations, cold won’t kill a lilac, but wind will.

When placing a plant look for what surrounding trees will look like in the future.

Lilacs don’t like wet feet; they need good drainage, slopes are best.

Lilac Health
Apply 2” of compost each spring 18” on either side of the drip edge

Apply 2” of ground bark mulch each spring from 18” outside of the drip edge toward the center

Keep mulch 6” away from any cane.

In succeeding years work the compost into the previous year’s compost and mulch

Reduce compost and mulch accordingly to avoid a buildup of over 4”

Lilacs like 7.0 to 7.3 pH, normally lime the soil along with the mulch.

If you suspect the soil has a pH lower than 6.5, do a soil test.

Normally, 3-4 cups of pelleted lime for a mature shrub, more if the pH is below 6.5.

Fertilizer should not be necessary, but

If the Lilac needs a boost after a drought or excessively wet year, use sparingly (2-3 cups) of 5-10-5 or 4-12-8;

Always apply any fertilizer along with the mulch.

The number one reason Lilacs decline is soil compaction.

Avoid fertilized lawn to about 18” outside the drip edge.

Avoid heavy foot traffic or lawn tractors to 2-3 feet from the drip edge.

Do not use herbicide (weed and feed) to within 10’ down slope of the Lilac.

The second reason Lilacs fail is string trimmer and lawn mower damage.

Small bark damage will limit the health of a shrub, weaken the cane and make it susceptible to disease.

Lilac Pruning
Heavy pruning should be done right after the flowers have passed.

Spring pruning should be done to remove winter damage.

Deadheading the lilac will improve the shrubs ability to flower each year; and producing seed.

Most lilacs are cultivars, they can only be reproduced by cloning.

Seed from a cultivar will always be a different shrub

By allowing a lilac to seed, there is a risk of a new plant with a different flower.

Look for disease several times a year. lilac borer is rare, lilac leaf miner common.

Kill lilac borer in the hole, seal any hole with garden wax or potters clay, evaluate each year

Leaf miner usually does minimal damage and is easily recognized by its ink spot signature

For leaf miner, remove ink spot section of the leaf and destroy.

Most other disease issues are addressed by good maintenance practices.

“Genuine Cloned Mackinac Island Lilac Trees”

then on Mackinac Island at “Artistic Mackinac Gallery & Studio.

Located on Astor Street, middle of town, between Main & Market streets.

This is a Genuine Mackinac Island Lilac

Much time and research went into this plant. First a search for the perfect Mackinac tree, then the long genetic process…. finally, this clone.

Mackinac Island(also known as “Lilac Isle”) is home to the world famous Mackinac Island Lilac Festival which draws thousands of visitors every June. Your lilac tree can be enjoyed for generations and makes a perfect gift for any milestone event.

Lilacs are revered as the most beautifully scented of all blooming plants. Mackinac Island’s lilac trees are known to be centuries old, extremely hearty and prolific bloomers.

Clusters of lavender flowers bloom in the spring. Lilacs thrive in full sun, but can be planted in partially shaded areas.

Side yard of Artistic Mackinac Gallery & Studio.

Artistic Mackinac Gallery & Studio has many of these Lilacs mounted exclusively on Canvas. If you are planning a trip to Mackinac Island this summer please stop by and visit, relax and enjoy the colors.

This is actually the hybrid lilac Sensation which blends the white and purple colors from two different plants into one. When it starts to go to white that means eventually the entire bush will revert back to one color over the next decade or so.

Looking down Market street towards Fort Hill and Marquette Park on beautiful Mackinac Island.

The many different colors of Lilacs and the aroma is fantastic.

These are all matured plants from 3 years to 8 years.

2 years: $35.00

3years: $45.00

4 years: $75.00

5years: $120.00

6 years: $190.00

7 years: $240.00

8 years: $350.00 / Some Blooms.

Call Steven Blair / Photography By Blair for additional information: 231-631-2002

Trees can be shipped anywhere in the U.S., from beautiful Mackinac Island.

Steven Blair Photography By Blair 231-631-2002 www.photosbyblair.com info@photosbyblair.com

 We look forward to your visit as always and do plan a little extra time to stop by the gallery and browse the many island scenes on canvas. Featuring Four Seasons on Mackinac, Round Island Lighthouse, Mackinac Bridge, many of the historic building, Grand Hotel, Flowers on Mackinac, Somewhere in Time memorability. We have full time photographers to photograph your special day weather it’s your wedding, family reunion, engagements, graduation, or just a last minute portrait of your family while visiting Mackinac Island. Located on Astor St, middle of town between Main and Market streets.

Steven Blair, Island photographer, owner of Artistic Mackinac Gallery & Studio has been photographing on Mackinac Island for over 20 years. A Freelance and Wedding photographer.

This spring the Gallery went through a complete remodel that has been needed for many years. It’s now a very quaint and pleasant atmosphere to view Photograph Art as I have envisioned for many years. A place you can relax and enjoy some Island art.

One of many new features on canvas for 2012. Four Seasons on Mackinac.

The lilacs are in bloom and the sweet aroma is breathtaking.

One of my favorite canvases is the Lilacs that shine on Mackinac Island.

The wild flowers on Mackinac Island are intense this time of year. From Lilacs to Trillium’s and Lady Slippers in the wooded hills.

Noel Skiba’s painting art on Astor Street.

Taking in some early evening  colors on Astor Street.

Here is a sampling of some of Noel Skiba’s painting art. It’s breathtaking.

The story of lilac, according to Greek mythology, begins with a beautiful nymph named Syringa (lilac’s botanical name). Captivated by her beauty, Pan, the god of the forests and fields, chased Syringa through the forest. Frightened by Pan’s affections, Syringa escaped him by turning herself into an aromatic bush – the flower we now refer to as lilac.

If you are thinking of sunset pictures the times below could be helpful.

May 1st…………………………….8:32 pm

May 15th…………………………..8:47 pm

May 30th………………………….9:01 pm

June 1st……………………………9:03 pm

June 15th………………………….9:11 pm

June 30th………………………….9:13 pm

July 1st…………………………….9:12 pm

July 15th……………………………9:07 pm

July 30th……………………………8:52 pm

Aug 1st………………………………8:51 pm

Aug 15th…………………………….8:32pm

Aug 30th…………………………….8:09 pm

Sept 1st………………………………8:05 pm

Sept 15th…………………………….7:41 pm

Sept 30th…………………………….7:15 pm

Oct 1st………………………………7:13 pm

Oct 15th………………………………6:49 pm

Oct 30th………………………………6:27 pm

Click on the link below to see all the pictures from the weekend.

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"Somewhere In Time" Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

"Somewhere In Time" weekend Oct 6-7-8, 2011

Somewhere In Time, was filmed at Grand Hotel and on Mackinac Island in 1979 and released in 1980. This special weekend includes a screening of the film, discussions of the movie’s production process, visit with cast and crew that are invited back, and hotel guests are invited to make a cameo appearance in costume at the cocktail receptions, costume promenade, and Grand Luncheon Buffet. October of every year, weekend dates my change every year.

Somewhere in Time, which was primarily filmed on Mission Point property.  The theater where you can see where Christopher Reeve sat in the theater scene, and two, the real Hollywood Sound Stage on property that was used during filming.

“Somewhere in Time” memorability can also be purchased at “Artistic Mackinac Gallery & Studio” www.artisticmackinacgallery.com or www.photosbyblair.com – 231-631-2002 on beautiful Mackinac Island.

Below are some highlights and additional  information, links for your pleasure.

According to at least one study, Pure Michigan returns more than $2 in tax revenue for every $1 invested, making this a very successful program that takes pressure off future budgets. … Our first priority in Michigan is revitalizing our economy and creating jobs. The Pure Michigan campaign attracts thousands of new tourists to Michigan, creating opportunities for local business owners such as restaurants, gas stations, hotels, bait shops, boat rental companies, and everything in between.We had a very early spring in March this year.

One of our “Pure Michigan” ads links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW8X1bw7LxU&feature=bf_prev&list=ULB2o7PSwuWYw

Elizabeth Wertenberger “Miss Michigan” 2011

The morning dancers to wake us up, get us and motivated for the day ahead. What an amazing performance. Hat’s off to them.

There also were many awards presented for excellent  achievements in the tourism industry which are all well deserved when you here and understand there story. Quite amazing.

Over all, I was motivated to see Michigan move forward in a positive energy for the future of our state.

Additional pictures can be viewed at :

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Tourism officials and industry analysts say the campaign is paying big dividends for Michigan: 2 million visitors who wouldn’t otherwise have visited, spending $605 million. And between 2009 and 2010, the tourism industry grew by $2 billion, enough to generate an additional 10,000 jobs for Michigan, they say.

“I think the Pure Michigan campaign has to rank among the most well-crafted and appropriate destination campaigns in the United States, Yesawich said. We focus on destination marketing. George Zimmermann is doing a terrific job, in a challenging economic environment, to make Michigan a summer seasonal destination.”“According to at least one study, Pure Michigan returns more than $2 in tax revenue for every $1 invested, making this a very successful program that takes pressure off future budgets. … Our first priority in Michigan is revitalizing our economy and creating jobs. The Pure Michigan campaign attracts thousands of new tourists to Michigan, creating opportunities for local business owners such as restaurants, gas stations, hotels, bait shops, boat rental companies, and everything in between. According to the 2010 study, the latest available, more than 2 million visitors who would not have traveled to Michigan otherwise spent $605 million statewide as a direct result of the $9.8 million Pure Michigan program. This research revealed that this new visitor spending generated $43 million in incremental state tax collections, creating a return on investment of $4.32 for each state dollar spent on tourism advertising”.

Key to Industry Success?  Keep Working to Maintain Rapport with Policymakers

One of the biggest threats to our industry’s success is complacency.  It would be easy to think now that we’ve won $25 million in annual funding for Pure Michigan, we can forget about legislators and just go back to work.  But while improved, Michigan still ranks only 14th nationally in total tourism spending.  (Shouldn’t we be in at least the top ten)?  More importantly, doing nothing would eventually put us in the same place we were back in 2003, when our industry had no unified message and absolutely no collective rapport with legislators in Lansing.

If we want to make gains in the future, it’s important for us to continue to do the things that have brought us success in the past.  We must continue to keep Michigan’s tourism Industry, it’s issues, and the important role tourism plays in our state’s economy in front of legislators, the media, industry stakeholders and the voting public, (especially in this election year).

That’s why MLTA created the Tourism Improving Michigan’s Economy (TIME) Alliance, Inc.  Last fall, when 64 freshmen legislators had yet to complete their first year, TIME mailed a series of five letters to all members of the House and Senate to provide basic information on Michigan’s Tourism Industry.  But orientation efforts can’t and didn’t stop there…

“Take TIME for Tourism” Radio Ad Campaign Delivers our Industry’s Message

As we move closer to all-important House elections, we’ve taken such efforts to the next level with the creation of the “Take TIME for Tourism” radio ad campaign.  This initiative employs a series of 60 second radio ads which discuss basic tourism industry facts.

Thus far, seven ads have been produced and aired.  However, the truly creative aspect of this campaign is that none of the ads are read by radio personalities.  Instead, all ads feature the voices of the industry leaders who invested in this important informational campaign.  While these are radio ads, our staff has added videos to each to make them a little more interesting.  Here are six of the seven ads we’ve aired to date.  Just click on the their names to listen to the ad.

Dan Musser – Grand Hotel   - Importance/Effectiveness of Pure Michigan campaign

Amy Seng - Ludington CVB  – Tourism’s impact on local jobs

Brad Van Dommelen – Traverse City CVB - Permanent funding for Pure Michigan

Tom Nemacheck – UPTRA - Importance of Pure Michigan and tourism for Upper Peninsula

Dave Clouse – Education Foundation - Number of colleges offering hospitality degrees

Peter Fitzsimons – Petsokey Area CVB - Jobs (direct and secondary) tourism provides

Step back in time, spend a leisurely vacation in historic accommodations at “The Lilac House Bed and Breakfast”.

A block  from the boat docks, on the corner of Market and Astor Streets on beautiful Mackinac Island.

So much history to see on Mackinac Island.

A little background on “MACKINAC”.  The name is pronounced  “Mackinaw” and is Chippewa Indian for “Turtle”.  An apt  description, since the Island, when viewed from above,  resembles a partially-submerged turtle with a semi-flat shell.

and of course Lilacs everywhere and the Famous Lilac Festival In June….

For additional information visit the link below:

http://www.lilachousebedandbreakfast.com

or call us to make a reservation.

906-847-3708   or   305-304-0320

Resident photographer Steven Blair offers Photography Art and Island Treasures located right on property at the

“Artistic Mackinac Gallery & Studio”. Feel free to stop in and visit. He has a wealth of information of Island history.

Lilacs symbolize love.

Syringa (Lilac) is a genus of about 20–25 cultivated species of flowering plants in the olive family (Oleaceae).

In addition to the cultivated species of Lilacs, there are many more hybrids, and over 1,000 total varieties of Lilac bushes (along with a few varieties of actual trees).

Lilacs are native to Eastern Europe and Asia.  The colonists brought them to America in the 17th century.

The term “Lilac trees” can be mistakenly attached to any of the many varieties of Lilac bushes.  Lilac shrubs/bushes grow from six to twenty feet tall.  True Lilac trees, like the Peking tree Lilac and the Japanese tree Lilac, both from Asia, may reach heights over 30 feet.

Lilacs can vary in shape and/or form. Some may be rounded, vase-like, tall and spreading, tall and straight or a combination of these shapes.

Flowering varies between mid-spring to early summer and, unfortunately, normally only lasts two to three weeks, depending on the species and the weather.

Lilac flowers span a wonderful array of colors (white, violet, blue, lilac, pink, red, purple and some even bicolored).   Shades vary depending on weather (hot versus cool and dry versus wet), year, soil, environment and overall location differences.

Lilacs have pyramidal clusters of blossoms with both single and double varieties – all with glossy green leaves.

It is the cultivar and species of Lilac bush which affects the fragrance, NOT the flower’s color.

Aside from Roses, there is no flower as beautiful and aromatic as Lilacs. Of the two, Lilacs have a stronger, more intoxicating scent which carries quite a distance.

Although Lilacs display flowers among the most delicate of the ornamentals, the plants are among the hardiest.  Some newer hybrid varieties can survive winter temperatures of -60ºF.

You prune Lilacs immediately after the enjoyment of the fragrant blossoms in the late Spring/early Summer.

Lilacs were grown in America’s first botanical gardens.  Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew them in their gardens. Lilac bushes can live for hundreds of years, so who knows, a bush planted way back when may actually still be around…

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 A beautiful June afternoon at Mission Point Resort starting with the ceremony at the Gazebo and then a Cinderella carriage ride through the Island.

That takes you through downtown Mackinac Island,

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

To the lakeshore over looking the straights of Mackinac,

To the ride pass Grand Hotel to West Bluff.

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

Then the ride from West Bluff to East Bluff,

Passing by the Fort Mackinac to East bluff,

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

 Heading to East bluff over looking The straights of Mackinac and Round Island Lighthouse,

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

and the ride back to Mission Point Resort.

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

Then some family pictures on the lawn,

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

 to that special time with the bride and groom.

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

Then to the reception to celebrate into the evening.

Congratulations to Heather & Jason.

Heather & Jason 6-25-11

A very beautiful couple, just the two of us, Kelly & Kevin on the porch of the Grand Hotel.

A gorgeous day for their Wedding on Mackinac Island.

Kelly & Kevin 09-04-11

 A ride downtown Mackinac Island.

Kelly & Kevin 09-04-11

Kelly & Kevin 09-04-11

Kelly & Kevin 09-04-11

Kelly & Kevin 09-04-11

Kelly & Kevin 09-04-11

Kelly & Kevin 09-04-11

Another beautiful Wedding at the Grand Hotel with the Bride in the lobby before the celebration.

Lindsey & Horatio 9-18-11

Pre-Wedding ceremony pictures on the front steps of the Grand Hotel.

Lindsey & Horatio 9-18-11

Ceremony at the Tea Garden on the front lawn of the Grand Hotel.

Lindsey & Horatio Sept 18th, 2011

You may kiss your Bride.

Lindsey & Horatio Sept 18th, 2011

Lindsey & Horatio Sept 18th, 2011

Lindsey & Horatio Sept 18th, 2011

The wedding carriage ride down east bluff hill and on there way through downtown.

Lindsey & Horatio Sept 18th, 2011

Downtown Mackinac Island ha-ray in front of the big store. Hav’in fun yet.

Lindsey & Horatio Sept 18th, 2011

Lindsey & Horatio Sept 18th, 2011

A great Wedding shoot with this couple. Lots of fun and energy with this couple and wedding party.

Lindsey & Horatio Sept 18th, 2011

 End of the season on Mackinac Island brought a Somewhere In Time Wedding at the Grand Hotel.

Oct 7th, 2011 Vicki & Tim were married on the porch during the “Somewhere In Time” weekend and truly dressed for the occasion.

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

Some colored pencil art that the bride & groom asked me to create.

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

A just married wedding carriage ride through the hill on Mackinac Island.

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

East end of the Grand Hotel Porch over looking the golf course and Lake Huron.

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

A stroll down the Grand Porch on this beautiful fall wedding day.

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

A grand kiss on the deck of the grand steps.

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

At the site of one of the scenes from the “Somewhere In Time” movie.

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

Then the clothes were changed for the period and festivities at the “Somewhere in Time” bash at the Grand Hotel.

If you’ve seen the movie you’ll know what this picture/scene represents.

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

I will post a blog on the somewhere in time festivities and add more of Vicki & Tim’s wedding day in that blog.

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

Congratulations Vicki & Tim and thank you for such a unique  photo shoot on your special day and the fun at the “Somewhere In Time” festivities.  Also your visit to my gallery “Artistic Mackinac Gallery & Studio” in your time period clothing.

Vicki & Tim Oct 6th, 2011

 Your wedding photos shouldn’t just be beautiful — they should tell the story of your wedding day. From the look on your guests’ faces as you walk down the aisle to your first dance, these insanely gorgeous photos will give you an idea of what I’m talking about. As you read this blog you will see that I photograph your storybook wedding day on Mackinac Island.

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