Penny Ralene Photography

03/25/2026

A timeless tradition: one dress, three generations of strong women. Hannah's grandmother wore it in 1963, her mother in 1993.

For Hannah's wedding, the gown held a deeper significance; honoring her late father. The diamond pendant, crafted from her parents' wedding diamond, was a poignant touch.

As she walked down the aisle, her mother by her side, the dress told a quiet story of love and legacy.

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03/19/2026

That feeling when you’re with your favorite person…

Something about black and white photography distills all the colorful distractions and immediately pulls you into the emotion, am I right?

This Michigan wedding photographer is here for those candid black and white wedding photos you long for. 🖤

03/16/2026

Twenty slides to sum up Ivory & Keaton’s glorious Meadow Brook Mansion Summer Wedding.

Unapologetically blending cultural tradition and non-tradition, their day spoke volumes about their nerdy love and the joy they find in family and friends. They opted to get ready together in the morning, and floated together to the haunting theme from “Howl’s Moving Castle”. Lots of big family photos, twirling cousins and LOTR references throughout the day… finished off with a spectacular club mix dance party - an ode to the night they first met - on a dance floor. ♥️

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03/02/2026

From the waking moment of your wedding day, to the last dance at midnight, your Wedding Experience Team works behind the scenes to slow down time and make sure those moments remain with you forever.

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02/25/2026

Marigold, Hannah & Alex take on Detroit. I can’t begin to express how happy my heart is for Hannah & Alex! Not only is Hannah a dear friend, she is also an integral part of my business. She has been assisting at weddings for 3 years; we basically share a brain on wedding days. If you’ve experienced Hannah’s presence on a wedding day, you know what I mean. As a school teacher, she brings expert level organization and management to the wedding day, allowing me to create with wild abandon and never lose my keys and lens caps.

One day she came to a wedding with exciting news; she was going on a date in Detroit with this guy, Alex. The next wedding, she said they went out again… and so on and so forth until I found myself hiding in an airplane hanger to capture Alex’s marriage proposal to Hannah. 🥹

After years of working in Detroit’s fabulous wedding vendor community, (She’s so good that recruited her to coordinate weddings on her free weekends) Hannah knew exactly who she wanted to bring hers and Alex’s dream wedding together.

I can’t wait to partner with , , , , to give Hannah the same kind of experience she so generously gives to others. We all LOVE Hannah!

The last pic is at the bench where Alex & Hannah ended the first of many Detroit dates. 🫶

Congratulations Alex & Hannah!

02/12/2026

This pink themed birthday party was fabulous in every way. Vibrant florals by , custom builds and paper goods, and all the textured layers and textures to transform this private residence into a Kentucky Derby inspired experience. Planning & design by , drinks by , graphics and paper goods by linens by

02/10/2026

New Blog featuring Mallory & Nicolas’s Northern Michigan destination wedding. It felt like a big family party with familiar friends, laughing children and doting relatives.

This wedding was also a testament to having an experienced vendor team. A late afternoon storm threat appeared, forcing us to quickly pivot and rearrange the schedule and reception space. , and my team rolled up our sleeves and doubled down while guests enjoyed cocktail hour. We got the job done, preserving the exceptional experience our couple and their guests deserved. Long story short, hire a team who are just as dedicated to your wedding day as you are. 🫶

02/09/2026

New Blog featuring Mallory & Nic's Northern Michigan Destination wedding! It's hard to condense their wedding into a blog post, but here it is.

How can you sum up a romance that began in High School, over 10 years ago? The intimate friendships they shared not only each other, as well as their family and friends was so sweet to witness. The whole day felt like a big family celebration.

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Venue: A Matter of Taste
Planner: Up North Events
DJ: Elysium Experience
Photography: Penny Ralene Photography
Florals: Flowers From Sky's The Limit
Cake: Simply Sweet by Jessica
Hair & Makeup: Wild Bees Beauty

02/07/2026

02/06/2026

Continuing my All Things Pink theme for Love Month… what represents love better than that of a mother? These gorgeous women shared such a warm and genuine relationship. Their affection and appreciation for each other was clear all day - plus, their fashion is on point!

This lovely northern Michigan destination wedding was designed by the bride and her sister and mom, and planned by , and hosted at - a Midwest waterfront wedding venue.

02/05/2026

Some iconic downtown Detroit elopement portraits of Lilly in black and white. We were walking past an unsightly construction zone when the sun hit just right… perfect for some magical close ups. 🖤