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Hey there! Welcome to the Mandie Forbes Blog! I'm Mandie, a Traverse City Photographer and Videographer. Grab a cup of coffee or maybe a glass of wine and enjoy the blog! I try to provide as much valuable information as I can for my brides and I'm here to answer any questions you might have!  I can't wait to talk to you! Use the "Contact Mandie" page to email me today! 

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I'm mandie, photographer & Videographer

Hey there! Welcome to the Mandie Forbes Blog! I'm Mandie, a Traverse City Photographer and Videographer. Grab a cup of coffee or maybe a glass of wine and enjoy the blog! I try to provide as much valuable information as I can for my brides and I'm here to answer any questions you might have!  I can't wait to talk to you! Use the "Contact Mandie" page to email me today! 

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Carolyn & Kyle: A Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn Summer Wedding

Wedding Photography

Carolyn and Kyle’s Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn summer wedding was this past weekend, and may just be one of my favorite weddings this year so far. I’m still not sure I completely have the words for how beautiful their day was. But I’ll try, lol! A Grey and Blush Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn Summer Wedding […]

Tori & Austen: A Castle Farms Wedding Film | Charlevoix, MI

Wedding Videography

I’m sure you’ve already seen Tori & Austen’s Spring Castle Farms Wedding post on my blog featuring highlights from their gorgeous wedding pictures, but I’m so excited to also share their Castle Farms wedding film! This wedding film is so gorgeous! If you love sweet, heartfelt vows and an epic wedding venue then you’re definitely […]

Jolie & Griffin: Grand Traverse Bay Engagement Session

Engagements

I’ve been so excited about Jolie and Griffin’s wedding next August since we first chatted back in February about me being their photographer. They’re getting married at Jolie’s family’s home here in Traverse City, and if you didn’t know this I love, love, love backyard weddings! Maybe it’s just the sentimental side of me, but […]

Kaylee and Koady: A Michigan June Wedding | Lansing, MI

Wedding Videography

I’ve been so excited to film Kaylee and Koady’s Michigan June wedding since Kaylee booked me way back towards the beginning of 2018. After we locked in their wedding date, Kaylee and I ended up becoming friends on Facebook (which I love! I feel like I get to know my brides and see all the […]

Tori & Austen: A Spring Castle Farms Wedding | Charlevoix, MI

Spring Castle Farms Wedding Collage

Wedding Photography

I’ve been so excited for Tori and Austen’s Spring Castle Farms wedding since the first email that Tori sent me asking if I was available on their wedding date. One, because I’m always beyond excited to photograph or film a Castle Farms wedding since it’s where Zachary and I got married ourselves (This gorgeous Charlevoix […]

Gabby + Matt: St. Vincent Pallotti Parish | Southeast Michigan Wedding Film

Southeast Michigan Wedding

Wedding Videography

Gabby and Matt kicked off my 2019 wedding season with their gorgeous May 4th, Southeast Michigan wedding at St. Vincent Palloti Parish in Wyandotte, Michigan. Weddings in May in Michigan are always a toss-up because you never quite know what Michigan will be doing in May. Honestly, it could be snowing or it could full-on […]

A Castle Farms Game of Thrones Wedding | Charlevoix, MI

Wide shot of bride and groom standing in front of Castle for Game of Thrones wedding at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan.

Wedding Photography

If you’ve read through my blog before, you know that I LOVE a Castle Farms Wedding! One, because Castle Farms was our wedding venue when Zach and I got married, and two, well I mean…have you seen the venue? I feel like Castle Farms is this hidden treasure gem that we have here in Northern Michigan. […]

3 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Wedding Photographer

Wedding Planning

Whoohooo! You’re engaged! This is such a wonderful time and you’re excited. Once the fact that you’re getting married finally settles in a bit, you’re faced with HUGE task. Actually planning your wedding. Typically wedding planning starts out with 3 big decisions. Your wedding date, your venue and your photographer. It should also include your […]

3 Tips You Should Know for Your Wedding Invitations

Wedding Planning

When you start thinking about wedding invitations, it’s easy to get excited, overwhelmed and back again! So here are my top 3 tips you should know before you purchase your wedding invitations! 3 Tips You Should Know for Your Wedding Invitations Here are 3 tips I tell all of my couples: 1. COUNT CAREFULLY! Count addresses, […]

4 Tips To Make Your Wedding Floral Dreams Come True

Wedding Planning

Wedding flowers are a HUGE part of your wedding day! So here are my top 4 tips to make your wedding floral dreams come true. I hope you enjoy this quick read!   Wedding Flowers So, you’re engaged! You are feeling excited, maybe a little anxious, and undoubtedly overwhelmed by it all. Pause. Breathe. Smile. […]

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