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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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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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Maria + Jeff: A Southern Michigan Wedding

Wedding Photography

Maria and Jeff’s southern Michigan wedding was one of my favorite September weddings this year. It’s been a year full of beautiful weddings, but this wedding, in particular, was so special for me. I’ve known Maria since we were in 7th grade, she was one of the first people to become friends with me when my family moved […]

Stacie + Michael: West Bay Beach Resort Wedding | Traverse City, MI

Wedding Photography

Stacie and Michael’s West Bay Beach Resort wedding this August was so much fun to be a part of. I first met Stacie and Mike when I did their engagement photos earlier this year, and I’ve been looking forward to their wedding ever since. This West Bay Beach Resort Wedding was so beautiful in spite […]

Arianna + Chris: A Mackinac Wedding | Friends Themed Wedding

Wedding Photography, Wedding Videography

Arianna & Chris’ Mackinac Wedding Arianna and Chris’ Mackinac Wedding in St. Ignace was the thing that a photographer’s dreams are made of. These two are one of the sweetest couples that you could ever hope to meet and they put so much love and care into making sure that their wedding was a reflection […]

Gabby + Charles: Michigan Orchard Wedding | Charlotte, MI

Wedding Photography

Gabby and Charles’ Michigan Orchard wedding was about as cute as June weddings come here in Michigan. They were married on a rainy Saturday afternoon in June at The Country Mill in Charlotte, Michigan. If you’re looking for a rustic Michigan wedding venue or you’re wanting to have a Michigan Orchard wedding than The Country […]

Dusty Blue Michigan Beach Wedding Inspiration

Wedding Photography

  I don’t know about you all, but I’ve been really into the dusty blue wedding trends that have been going around lately. So when I decided that I finally wanted to put together the wedding shoot that I’ve been thinking about doing for a couple of years, I knew that a dusty blue Michigan […]

The Mohicans | An Elegant Treehouse Elopement

Elegant bride sitting by a window, hand clasped in lap at The Mohicans

Wedding Photography

This elegant, elopement styled shoot at The Mohicans was an absolute dream to shoot. If you’re like me, I had never heard of The Mohicans until I went to this shoot. Now that I’ve been there, I’m just a little bit obsessed. Getting out to this venue alone makes you feel like you’re on an […]

Sara + Jacob: Lansing Backyard Wedding | Lansing, MI

lansing wedding photography

Wedding Photography

I´ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. There´s something so lovely about shooting a wedding in someone´s backyard. Sara and Jacob were married in the backyard at Jacob´s dad´s house. Their sweet, sweet puppies may have stolen the show, just a little bit. This lovely September day was absolutely perfect for a Lansing […]

Hilltop Manor Inn Country Wedding

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Wedding Photography

The air was thick with that sticky August heat, and blue skies reigned without a cloud in sight. Because of this, last Saturday was the perfect day for Ashley and Brandon’s Hilltop Manor Inn country themed wedding. The bride wore a lovely, lace dress complete with pearls and cowboy boots. Also, sunflowers provided the perfect complement to their […]

Katie + Max: A Backyard Tecumseh Wedding

Lace Wedding Dress Details

Wedding Photography

Firstly, this Tecumseh wedding was one of the cutest backyard weddings I’ve ever seen! They did it! Katie & Max got married! Their Tecumseh wedding was one of the cutest backyard weddings I’ve ever seen! It was 80+ degrees out and the air conditioning in the church decided not to work, however, Max and Katie […]

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