A Sailboat Engagement Session on Lake Michigan | Allison + Andrew

Engagement

couple cuddling on the bow of a sailboat during their Lake Michigan engagement photos

Allison and Andrew chartered a private sailboat off of the coast of Lake Michigan for their engagement photo session. The soft breeze and sparkling blue waters of Lake Michigan created the idyllic backdrop for their engagement photos. I will never be over these photos! Such a dream!

Sailboat Engagement Photos in Michigan

candid moment of a couple during their engagement photo session on Lake Michigan in Saugatuck
man slightly dips back his fiance and smiles on a sailboat during their Lake Michigan engagement session
portrait of a woman sitting on a sailboat smiling and looking down over her shoulder

For the second look, Allison and Andrew changed into a more formal look. This dress was a dream to photograph – I mean how fun are those bows?! This look was definitely one of my favorites. This outfit pairing is just a showstopper and exuded a sense of fashion-forward elegance.

man and woman chest to chest and smiling on the edge of a sailboat during their engagement photo session
man in a suit hugging a woman with a formal white sleeveless dress with big white bow sleeves
Sunset engagement session on Lake Michigan in wedding attire standing on a sailboat
A candid moment shared between a man and woman captured by Lake Michigan engagement photographer, Kaitlyn Cole
a lone sailboat sailing on Lake Michigan
veuve clicquot bottle with orange cover

Inspired by the pages of Vogue, this look screamed effortless sophistication, perfectly complementing the ambiance of the sailboat at sunset. With glasses of Veuve Clicquot in hand, Allison and Andrew toasted to their love, looking like the stars of their own glamorous editorial spread.

Sailboat engagement session on Lake Michigan at sunset
Sailboat Engagement Session on Lake Michigan at sunset
Sailboat engagement session on Lake Michigan
the bow of a private chartered sailboat sailing on Lake Michigan with pure blue skies and water
a candid moment of a Sailboat engagement session on Lake Michigan at sunset
Sailboat Engagement Session on Lake Michigan

After docking the sailboat, the session continued along the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan. The sandy beaches provided a serene and romantic setting for additional photographs. The setting sun also painted the sky with hues of pink and blue and made it the dreamiest backdrop for photos. We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather!

candid moment of a couple during their Lake Michigan engagement session
motion blur of couple running hand in hand on the sandy shore of Lake Michigan in Saugatuck

What better way to end a dreamy engagement session than with a romantic picnic? Surrounded by the setting sun, Allison and Andrew popped more Veuve Clicquot champagne and enjoyed some snacks. I couldn’t think of a more Michigan snack than cherries!

couple popping champagne during their romantic picnic in Saugatuck
couple enjoying a romantic picnic during their engagement photo session on Lake Michigan

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Interested in having your engagement session on a sailboat or along the shores of Lake Michigan? Contact me!

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