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Birch & Bonfire:
Curated Dates & Engagements in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Come as visitors. Celebrate like locals. Find hidden gems and experiences to make your time here truly unforgettable.

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Curated Engagements

Craft Your "Yes" with Lily

Private dinners, little details, and breathtaking scenery - let Lily help you create a moment that feels like magic with local knowledge and artistic touch. Tell Lily what matters most to you, and she’ll take care of the rest.

Dates & Escapes

A little local insight goes a long way.

Get Lily’s local picks for date nights, day trips, weekend escapes, and those hard-to-find UP gems--personalized recommendations based on what’s in season, what’s worth the drive, and what locals actually love.

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Private Elopements in Any Season

Start your story here.

Thinking about eloping in the UP? From photography to flowers to the perfect space to say “I do,” Lily connects you with the details that bring it all together. Find your beautiful moment without the overwhelm.

Devra & Chas

Lily was absolutely wonderful to work with and was so helpful and timely with any questions we had as well as taking the time to get to know us and what we wanted out of the experience. Since we are from Wisconsin she had great suggestions on locations and recommendations to work with a local individual on finding the perfect spot for our special day.
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Trevor & Elizabeth

Lily was amazing to work with from start to finish! She captured our day beautifully and made the whole process fun and stress-free. The photos turned out better than we ever could have imagined. Thank you for capturing memories we will cherish forever!
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Beth & Jon

We had a vision and Lily helped us make it happen! We don't live in the area, but the U.P is a very special place for us! Lily scouted areas just to make sure they would work for us and our guests (my dad is 80 and couldn't trek everywhere). The day was perfect, we had a some travel between locations and a couple delays, Lily helped everything go smoothly.
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Partner with Lily.

Be apart of the team that makes these experiences special. Lily partners with florists, Air BnB hosts, campsite hosts, musicians, private chefs, other photographers and more.

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About Lily

Founded by photographer and local storyteller Lily Venable, each escape is rooted in authentic connections with local chefs, artists, and hidden gems throughout the region. Rooted in the belief that life is too short to not make your story fun and magical, these moments are crafted to help you slow down and be present. Learn more about Lily and Birch & Bonfire here!

Get In Touch

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Birch & Bonfire

Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan

 

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