Hotel Iroquois on the beach

Just a short walk from all of the Mackinac Island ferries is a Wedding location on Mackinac Island called Hotel Iroquois on the beach.  You can elope to Mackinac Island, get married right on the water, in a nice landscaped lawn, and then have a reception at a beautiful restaurant with windows that wrap all the way around the building and provide tons of light.

Elise and Thomas did just that last week.  They came up to Mackinac Island from their home in Tennessee and brought family with them to get married on an Mackinac Island.  There were twelve total family members that attended the Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Reception at the Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois.  The clouds were rolling through but the weather held off long enough for them.

The Wedding Vendors for the Hotel Iroquois Wedding on Mackinac Island, Michigan in Northern Michigan were:

Webers Floral and Gift ~ Wedding Flowers

Paul Retherford Wedding Photography ~ Mackinac Island Wedding Photographer

Hotel Iroquois lawn ~ Wedding Location

The Carriage House at the Hotel Iroquois ~ Wedding Reception

Last week I had two shoots on Mackinac Island.  The first was an Anniversary shoot where the couple wore their Wedding clothes and we traveled from Mission Point Resort around Mackinac Island and back to the Resort to finish up images, and the second shoot was a outdoor Wedding on Mackinac Island at Hotel Iroquois on the Beach.  Both shoots were awesome weather and we had a grand time working on the island.

Here are some images from both shoots and then slideshows of both of the sessions.

Enjoy some Mackinac Island Photography!

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mackinac island outdoor wedding location hotel iroquois

mackinac island wedding location and wedding carriage

shadows on the road to mission point resort

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get married on Mackinac Island Michigan

Mackinac Island, Michigan in Northern Michigan is a spectacular location for your destination Wedding, Elopement, or your traditional large family Weddings.  Mackinac Island is located between the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan on Lake Huron and it is a short, 15 minute, ferry ride to the island destination.  There are no vehicles allowed on the island and this makes for a perfect location for Weddings.  Book your Mackinac Island Wedding today!

The Inn at Stonecliffe is one of the many awesome locations for Weddings.  The Inn at Stonecliffe is away from the downtown Mackinac Island area and has a beautiful view of the Mackinac Bridge from the back porch.  You can go to lookout point and see one of the best, if not the best, view of the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City, and the Straits of Mackinac.

mackinac island wedding photography by paul retherford

mackinac island wedding photography by paul retherford

northern michigan destination and elopement weddings

the inn at stonecliffe front door with bride and groom at wedding

beautiful wedding images by wedding photographer paul retherford

mackinac island salons and beautiful brides thanks to mackinac island vendors

mackinac island wedding first kiss photo

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 Mackinac Island Wedding Photographer ~ Mackinac Island Weddings ~ Mackinac Island Wedding Photography

A unique Wedding in Northern Michigan on the island of Mackinac Island, Michigan.  Leave the worries behind and head the one of the most beautiful island in the World according to National Geographics Magazine.  Mackinac Island is blessed with NO motorized vehicles, just bikes and horse drawn carriages.  It is spectacular and I assure you that it will be Wedding fantasy for you and your family.  Bring a large Wedding party and have a ceremony at locations like Mission Point Resort, The Grand Hotel, The Inn at Stonecliffe, Island House, Chippewa Hotel, Churches, outdoor in the Park; or have a small intimate ceremony at the Iroquois Hotel, Harborview Inn, Little Stone Church, along the beach, in the park, gazebo, by the arch, on the bluffs, or wherever is magical to you.

The Grand Hotel | Mission Point Resort | Inn at Stonecliffe | Island House | Iroquois Hotel | Chippewa Hotel | Harborview Inn ~ Wedding

the grand hotel wedding on mackinac island, michigan ~ northern michigan

The vacation on Mackinac Island is all about YOU.  The island caters to fantastic Weddings and welcomes families and friends to partake in the most precious day of your lives.  The Wedding coordinators at each ceremony location will help you with the specifics of getting the wedding party and all of your supplies to the location.

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Come and relax on Mackinac Island, Michigan in Northern Michigan and stay for your Wedding Honeymoon.  Make sure to contact Paul Retherford Photography, LLC for your Mackinac Island Wedding Photographer and have a portrait, lifestyle, and family photography captured before or after the ceremony.  Paul has many packages available which can suit your needs and he will record ALL of your memories so that you can come back to Mackinac Island, Michigan time and time again.

mission point resort weddings in the gazebo along beach

Mackinac Island hosts a couple golf courses for the bachelor party on the island.  There are lots of restaurants, bars, snack shops, and don’t forget the world class fudge shops too!  Bike the island on a smooth paved road around the edge or take off on the trails to see the natural part of Mackinac Island.  There is also a small landing strip to fly right in to the island.  Ferry boats arrive from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace are regular schedules all throughout the day.

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The island life is relaxed.  You will feel the stress level fall immediately and you will find that people on Mackinac Island are very friendly and accommodating.  Feel free to stop by the Mackinac Island Visitor Bureau or Chamber of Commerce on Mackinac Island.  It is a couple blocks from the ferry dock and they are VERY helpful in recommending activites, places to eat, and just welcoming you to the island.

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Whether you stay for a day, a week, month, or your life, you will have a smile on your face the entire time!

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Be merry, Be married on Mackinac Island, Michigan!

Mackinac Island Wedding Photography ~ Mackinac Island, Michigan Wedding Photographer

View a Mackinac Island Wedding Album Here.

View a Mackinac Island Wedding Image Slide Show Here.