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CRAFTING MICRO WEDDINGS IN MICHIGAN AND BEYOND

 crafting micro weddings in michigan and beyond 

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DESTINATION & MICRO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER, based IN THE lush Forests OF MICHIGAN

Okay, so you're looking for an all inclusive wedding photographer / planner who can design and photograph your intimate micro wedding, and you came to the right place.

You want to skip the huge production and stress that comes with it.
There's nothing wrong with that.

You have every right to enjoy your day - away from all the societal pressures;
It's okay to do it the unconventional way. 
Actually...it's more than okay 
 It's something that your future selves will thank you for later. I promise you.

A MICRO WEDDING MEANS
-Relaxing / stress free
-Avoiding the anxiety that comes with having a huge audience
-Confidence to be your complete self
-Having the people there that really matter to you the most, that you are genuinely comfortable to be around 
-Saving money on areas that don't matter as much to you, and splurging on what does 
-Intentional interactions, that don't feel rushed
-Having a timeline that feels perfectly paced

MICHIGAN, Sevierville, sedona,
las vegas,scotland, CHICAGO, IRELAND, and beyond

Micro weddings are uniquely crafted and intended for couples just like you, craving to enjoy and feel present for your special day. 

imagine embracing simplicity and authenticity, 
while prioritizing your needs and vision, with a 
deeply intimate and personalized celebration.

what is a
micro wedding?

Think of a micro wedding like the love child of an intimate dinner party and a grand wedding bash, where the guest list is trimmed down to your nearest and dearest. You get to enjoy all the perks of a normal wedding day, but on a smaller scale.
Its a celebration where the love is just as big as a traditional wedding, but the crowd is small, and
the stress and anxiety is
non-existent.

Micro weddings are uniquely crafted and intended for couples just like you, craving to enjoy and feel present for your special day. 

imagine embracing simplicity and authenticity, 
while prioritizing your needs and vision, with a 
deeply intimate and personalized celebration.

Micro weddings are uniquely crafted and intended for couples just like you, 
because you WANT to enjoy and feel present  DURING the MOST IMPORTANT DAY OF YOUR LIFE.

They think that having an intimate wedding means that you're missing out grandeur experience, when in reality -  you're only missing out on the stress of planning a whole day that's about everyone else, anxiety over who to invite, and societal pressure on how your day should look. 

You deserve better. 

You deserve a day where the sole focus is your relationship and love that you share, and not some elaborate show you're pressured to put on for others, just because that's what all the other couples are doing.

Because one day, when you are sharing memories with your grand kids - you wont care about what cousin Sarah, twice removed, who you met once when you were seven, but felt pressured to invite anyway - yeah her -.you wont care what she or half of the other guests thought about the cake pops, or decorations. 

Stay true to how you want to celebrate the best day of your life. 

You don't have to put on a big wedding to feel celebrated; it is enough to say "i do" with the ones who are genuinely closest to you 

Micro weddings are uniquely crafted and intended for couples just like you, craving to enjoy and feel present for your special day. 

imagine embracing simplicity and authenticity, 
while prioritizing your needs and vision, with a 
deeply intimate and personalized celebration.

Micro weddings are uniquely crafted and intended for couples just like you, craving to enjoy and feel present for your special day.

When you rejoice on a smaller scale, you allow yourself to have a stress-free day, that allows personal and intentional time with each guest that attends, nurturing a warm and intimate atmosphere where meaningful interactions and cherished memories can really flourish.

imagine embracing
simplicity and authenticity, while prioritizing your needs and vision with a deeply intimate and personalized celebration. 

My mission is to give you an intentional and personal experience because I care deeply about making you feel seen, heard, and confident. I want you to feel safe to show up exactly as you are, and feel your absolute best when you're in front of my camera, and every moment that follows. 



Genuine and heart felt,
with a sprinkle of quirky

MEET
YOUR MICHIGAN
HYPE GAL, CHEL

My mission is to give you an intentional and personal wedding experience, because I care deeply about making you feel seen, heard, and confident. I want you to experience a safe space to show up exactly as you are, and in turn feel peace and joy when you're in front of my camera, and all the moments that follow. 

Chapters that I capture

view my past work

raves

Cheleana is everything I could have asked for and more! I am SO thankful we chose her as our wedding photographer. She gained a client for life, and I can't wait for her to continue documenting my life! Cheleana not only does phenomenal work, but her personality is what sells her business! I feel like I gained a photographer and a friend, and I am so thankful. My guests absolutely loved her, and she made taking photos SO much fun! She also created the timeline for the entire day. I truly couldn't have done it without her. SHE IS THE best!

Kirsi + Noah

"Chel is THE BEST photographer, we cannot recommend her enough!! She is the sweetest, most gracious human and her work is to die for. She goes above and beyond in everything she does. Booking her will be the best decision you ever make! We will cherish our photos forever."

The Haffey's

"I can not recommend Cheleana enough! She is so down to earth and sweet. It was our first time getting professional photo’s taken and Cheleana kept us laughing and focused the entire time. She is great at communicating and you can tell she has a passion for what she does. I will always recommend her and can’t thank her enough!"

The Homouth's

"Cheleana was amazing to work with! Went above and beyond, listened to concerns we had, and even better, was able to control the family photo chaos on our wedding day. She stayed in constant contact with photo updates, and checking in about the wedding planning process. The actual wedding day, she battled the windy weather with grace, and got the most amazing photos. We look at them almost every day. Highly recommend her for shooting your wedding, it was well worth it, we are so grateful to have met and worked with her."

The Robert's

"Cheleana did an amazing job at our wedding. We got married in Grand Rapids, and she was so helpful throughout the whole process. She got our photos to us in a quick matter, and they look beautiful. I 10/10 recommend her for any of your photography needs!"

The Gallaghers

BRENNAN + MARY

Jake & kendall

“The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That’s what I hope to give you forever.”

getting married was never meant to be stressful and stiff; it was intended to be relaxed and enjoyable. your micro wedding journey awaits.