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Garden Inspired Summer Wedding at The Collins Off Main in Chelsea Michigan for Stephanie and Jonathan

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When you picture an Ann Arbor wedding full of natural beauty, vibrant colors and heartfelt moments, The Collins Off Main is one of those rare venues where everything feels both elegant and personal. For Stephanie & Jonathan, their garden-inspired summer celebration here brought together the things they love most: friends, flowers, a perfect mix of indoor + outdoor space, and a day that felt like them.

As a wedding photographer in Michigan, I’m always inspired by couples who want timeless moments and not just pretty details. Below, you’ll glimpse what made Stephanie and Jonathan’s day at The Collins Off Main so special and maybe even picture your own day there.

Why The Collins Off Main Was Stephanie & Jonathan’s Perfect Michigan Wedding Venue

The charm of The Collins Off Main lies in its seamless indoor-outdoor flow: a beautiful garden patio for the ceremony, warm historic features like the clock tower and flexible spaces that let you host an intimate gathering or larger celebration. Located in Chelsea, just outside Ann Arbor, it strikes a lovely balance between city convenience and countryside calm.

How did you two meet?

We went to the same high school in rural Indiana but as far as we know, we never had met! Fast forward and I saw her on a Facebook group that we were apart of, so I messaged her!

Tell me about your first date.

We did a lot of virtual spin classes together! Our first date was making homemade pizza together, I made the dough and we each made a recipe that we picked out. Hers was better.

Ok, here’s the big one…give me all the proposal details, I just love proposal stories!

Well, it wasn’t the surprise that I intended it to be since she saw my location at her dad’s house in GR the day before I proposed. We did one of our favorite things together, a hike in Saginaw Forest with our dog Sammi. I proposed to her on a pier after walking an abnormal number of laps, since each time prior there were other people on the pier.

What are you most looking forward to on the wedding day?

Being married to my best friend! Also seeing how beautiful everything looks, the flowers, bright colors, indoor/outdoor space, elegant-ness.

What inspired your wedding décor? Did you have a theme in mind?

We want our wedding day to exemplify our lives, what we love to do, and what we love about each other. We love being outside, having fires, sharing a beer, having good food with the people we love. We really love that Collins has the option to be outside for the celebration.

Why did you pick your venue(s)? What is its best feature?

We love the flexibility of the indoor and outdoor spaces, we like the historic feel of the clocktower, and the small town charm of Chelsea.

Is there any particular vendor you are really excited to have be a part of your wedding day?

Byrdie Bar because its a bit unique..but really all of them!

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If you’re dreaming of a The Collins Off Main wedding, or at any other Michigan wedding venue that feels both elegant and true-to-you, I’d love to connect!