Hi everyone! We thought we would have a little new years fun! We are having a “best of 2011 wedding photos contest” on our Arising Images Facebook page.

We picked two photos of every wedding couple we photographed in 2011 and created a gallery on our facebook page. To vote, you just have to go to our page, “like” it if you are not already a fan, and then go to the “Best of 2011 Wedding Contest” photo gallery. You can flip through the images and to vote, just “like” your favorite. You can vote on as many images as you want.

The couple who receives the most votes will receive a mounted 18×27 print of their choice from their wedding photos.
Second place will receive a mounted 12×18 print of their choice from their wedding photos.

Voting will end on January 20th, 2012. Go vote now!!

The iconic Westin Book Cadillac has brought style, glamour and sophistication back to the city – with a contemporary twist. Rich in history and fresh from an unprecedented 200 million restoration, the historic Book Cadillac seamlessly blends timeless elegance with thoughtful modern touches. Stunning public and ballroom spaces not found elsewhere in the city will “wow” your guests at every turn and approachable, attentive service will allow the evening to be all about you.- Westin Book Cadillac

The Westin Book Cadillac is a great place for indoor Michigan wedding photography, because of the edgy and modern architecture.

Because the Westin Book Cadillac is located in downtown Detroit, we love to take the bride and groom out for their outdoor Michigan wedding photography, to use the city’s architecture and character to our advantage.

For more information on Detroit wedding photography, please go here arisingweddings.com.
For more information on weddings at Westin Book Cadillac, please go here http://www.bookcadillacwestin.com/.

Wyndgate Country Club is a great wedding venue, for both your ceremony and reception. With amazing staff that will help you from the early stages of your wedding planning to the final touches of your wedding day. You can’t go wrong with a Wyndgate wedding ceremony and reception.

As one of Michigan’s most prestigious country clubs, The Wyndgate has an array of services and facilities for private meetings, special social gatherings, beautiful ceremony sites, elaborate wedding receptions and inclusive golf outings. – Wyndgate Country Club

You will love your outdoor Michigan wedding ceremony on the back patio overlooking the rolling green golf course of Wyndgate Country Club.

Cocktails will be served on the back balcony while your guests can mingle with each other.

Amazing architecture and ornate decor will help make your indoor Michigan wedding reception that much more beautiful.

The grounds at the Wyndgate Country Club are pristine and extremely well kept, couple that with buildings that have fantastic architecture and your outdoor Michigan wedding photography will be breathtaking and unique.

As Michigan wedding photographers, we love to take the bride and groom over to downtown Rochester for more outdoor Michigan wedding photography. We love the urban backdrops and the eccentric wall colors that Rochester offers.

For more information on Detroit wedding photographers, please go here arisingweddings.com.
For more information on weddings at Wyndgate Country Club, please go here http://www.thewyndgate.com/wyndgate/.

Weller’s Carriage House was purchased in the early 1900s by Henry Ford, to use for milling soy beans for oils. It was later purchased by the Weller family and the beautiful, historic house is now used for weddings and other events.

Enjoy an outdoor Michigan wedding ceremony on the back patio of the Weller’s Carriage House, with the green forest offering a lovely backdrop.

A unique aspect of the Carriage House, is that they offer full moon wedding ceremonies.

The Weller’s Carriage House is great for indoor Michigan wedding receptions because this is the biggest banquet room the have and

When you rent the Carriage House you have access to 5-acres of park- like property and the bricked-in patios with tables and umbrellas.

The Carriage house and the ten acres of land it sits on, offers beautiful landscapes for your outdoor Michigan wedding photography.

For more information on Detroit wedding photographers, please go to arisingweddings.com.
For more information on weddings at Wellers’ Carriage House, please go here http://www.wellersweddings.com/

Westin’s all over the world have been providing great and beautiful locations for your wedding ceremony and reception, and the Westin Southfield Atrium is no different. Their service is impeccable, and the atmosphere surrounding your wedding will be a dream come true.

The Town Center Garden Atrium gives you the “outdoor wedding” without the temperament of the weather. This space can creatively seat up to 250 people for your wedding reception. With 25′ Olive trees, tropical plants, and a water fountain, it’s like walking into the Mediterranean.

The dance floor at the Westin Southfield Atrium is great for all your dancing guests at your indoor Michigan wedding reception!

The Westin Southfield Atrium, has great, funky architecture that works wonderfully as backdrops for your indoor Michigan wedding photography.

The Southfield Civic center is a great place to go for your outdoor Michigan wedding photography. There are fun colored walls and great urban backgrounds that accentuate the classically dressed bride and groom.

For more information on Michigan wedding photographers, please go here arisingweddings.com.
For more information on weddings at Westin Southfield Atrium, please go here http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1038.

Hi everyone! We hope you enjoy the short compilation of photo/video clips from 2011.
Merry Christmas and God Bless!!

The University Club of Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan, and caters to the community as well as students and alumni from MSU.

Dazzling guests for over 80 years, the University Club sits nestled in the lush countryside near Michigan State University, with stunning views of Forest Akers Golf Course. The conference facilities of the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development are conveniently located adjacent to the University Club, along with the comfortable accommodations of the Candlewood Suites hotel.

The University Club is an extraordinary location for your perfect day – the premier venue for wedding receptions in Lansing. Let our talented catering staff guide you through all the details of planning your wedding reception, bridal showers, rehearsal dinner.

A mix of historic and modern architecture, downtown Lansing is a great place to go for your outdoor Michigan wedding photography.

For more information about Detroit wedding photographers, please go here arisingweddings.com.
For more information on weddings at University Club of MSU, pleae go here http://www.universityclubofmsu.org/.

Twin Lakes Golf Club in Rochester Hills is a four star (Golf Digest Places to Play) Jerry Matthews designed golf course featuring wide sweeping fairways and huge contoured putting surfaces.

Seats are set up on the back patio of Twin Lakes for a wonderful outdoor Michigan wedding ceremony with a gazebo overlooking the beautiful grounds.

You indoor Michigan wedding reception will be beautiful at Twin Lakes, with windows lining the walls and simple but elegant chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

Twin Lakes catering is done by their restaurant inside, called “The Grille”. Their food is delicious and delectable! They also have a great menu to choose and customize from, for your wedding day.

Twin Lakes has gorgeous landscaping and the bright green golf course makes for a fantastic backdrop for your outdoor Michigan wedding photography.

As Michigan wedding photographers, we like to take our couple to a more urban setting to contrast the topography of the golf course. So for the rest of your outdoor Michigan wedding pictures, we take a little trip to downtown Rochester.

For more information on Detroit wedding photographers, please go here arisingweddings.com.
For more information on weddings at Twin Lakes Golf Course, Mi, please go here http://mytwinlakesgc.com/

The MET hotel located in Troy, Michigan is a great location to have your wedding; large or small.

Large floor space at your indoor Michigan wedding reception allows your guests to move around and mingle with ease and the head table is easily seen no matter where your guest is sitting.

The Troy Historic Village is a wonderful place to go for outdoor Michigan wedding photography. There are numerous sites to go to that offer a different backdrop each time, insuring that your wedding photography will be unique and unforgettable.

For more information on Detroit wedding photographers, please go here arisingweddings.com.
For more information on weddings at the MET Hotel, please go here http://www.methoteltroy.com/

The Townsend Hotel is located in downtown Birmingham, Michigan and offers elegant and traditional services for your wedding venue.

The Townsend Hotel can make your dream come true – from the initial engagement announcement to the pre-wedding preparations, and finally, to the enchanted wedding ceremony and wedding reception. Our stylish reception hall provides a matchless setting, accommodations and personalized support to produce a cherished event for you and your honored guests.

Elegant and sophisticated decor will go with your classic Michigan wedding ceremony perfectly.

Crystal chandeliers and warm mood lighting will capture the feel of a romantic indoor Michigan wedding reception.

Our experienced catering specialists provide superb and original cuisine selections and presentations for any event. They are skilled in creating perfect personal settings that are sophisticated and elegant for all celebrations. From the simplest intimate gathering to the most complex event, you and your guests will enjoy all that our catering department has to offer to make your event a memorable occasion.

The dance floor at the Townsend is very large and perfect for holding a large reception full of dancing guests!

As Michigan wedding photographers, we love to take our clients into downtown Birmingham because it’s beautiful and has a lot of character that really adds to outdoor Michigan wedding photography.

For more information on Detroit wedding photographers, please go here arisingweddings.com
For more information on weddings at the Townsend Hotel, please go here http://townsendhotel.com/

Roostertail was built in 1958 to host the most magnificent parties in Detroit, and is located right on the Detroit River.

Weddings are often said to be the things that dreams are made of. Offering the best and most comprehensive wedding services, we create uniquely personal events that cater to your every need. It is the Roostertail’s committed goal to take away your stress and make your special event just that; Special. -Roosetail

The name “Roostertail” refers to the spray created by a fast-moving boat. Since its’ inception in 1958 the Roostertail has become an icon in Detroit’s social scene and has captured the interest of the “who’s who” all around the city and has become “the” place to see and be seen.

Elegant indoor Michigan wedding receptions, will be perfect at the Roostertail. Large windows surround you in the banquet hall, creating wonderful natural light, which is great for wedding photography and your guests will love the view of the river and the Detroit skyline.

For the bride and groom’s first dance, the dance floor actually raises up so everyone in the room could see them with ease.

Roostertail offers wonderful scenery for outdoor Michigan wedding photography.

Here’s an intimate wedding picture of the couple standing in front of the “roostertail”.

As Michigan wedding photographers, we love taking the couple into downtown Detroit because of the variety of photos we can get. Urban backdrops against a classically dressed bride and groom create some of our most artistic shots.

For more information on Detroit wedding photographers, please go here arisingweddings.com.
For more information on weddings at Roostertail, please go here http://www.roostertail.com/home.asp

The Rattlesnake Club is located in downtown Detroit, right on the Detroit River. So at your wedding you and your guests can enjoy the amazing Detroit skyline.

The Rattlesnake is the perfect setting for the Wedding of your dreams! Our Picturesque water-front ceremony site and the six-story atrium reception site will complete your unique & elegant Downtown Detroit Wedding! With the Rattlesnake’s exceptional cuisine & award winning service, you will have a wedding reception that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime! -Rattlesnake club

Seating is set up to enjoy an outdoor Michigan ceremony overlooking the Detroit River.

Stroh River Place Atriums, a breathtaking glass-enclosed event space that can accommodate parties up to 1,000 people.- Rattlesnake Club

Your indoor Michigan wedding reception will be blast with the large dance floor underneath the glass-enclosed sky.

Rattlesnake restaurant offers fine contemporary American cuisine made with seasonal organic and sustainable ingredients. You will enjoy the Rattlesnake’s Prime Certified Angus Beef, which is the best of all Prime grade beef.

As Michigan wedding photographers, we LOVE going into downtown Detroit and using all the amazing architecture from the historic buildings, the modern architecture from the Renaissance Center and the beautiful Detroit River for more intimate wedding photographs.

For more information on Detroit wedding photographers, please go here arisingweddings.com.
For more information on weddings at the Rattlesnake Club, please go here http://www.rattlesnakeclub.com/.