July 30, 2017
When we arrived at the site of this wedding on Belle Isle, we were amazed. I'm not sure I've ever been to Belle Isle, and the whole island is very cute and perfect. But the casino where Jessie and Michael were holding their wedding was so beautiful. There isn't a lot to the old building, but the architecture (arches, arches, everywhere!) and light that comes through the windows is nothing short of stunning. Needless to say, we couldn't get enough.
Though there were a few of the usual hiccups (and maybe one or two unusual ones), Michael and Jessie's wedding day was absolutely gorgeous and I couldn't be happier with all the amazing portraits we were able to get. The light, the shadow, the location, the fun, quirky and generally awesome wedding party... the SUNSET. Yup, it pretty much all went into an absolutely wonderful day.
Michael and Jessie are both very very talented musiscians, as well as educators, so they have had a lot of stress leading up to their wedding day, But honestly, I could tell how well they belong together with how they rolled with every punch... together. That's the way it's supposed to be done! Thanks to all of you for such a great experience! I hope you LOOOOVE your photos and have an absolutely wonderful life together, both you and the girls!
Invitations: handmade by the bride and groom
Ceremony & Reception:
Belle Isle Casino, Detroit, MI
Tuxedos:
President Tuxedo
Bridesmaid dresses:
Azazie
Bridal gown:
Casablanca from Victoria's Bridal and Boutique, Dearborn Heights, MI
Quartet: Il Segreto
Flowers: Kathy Rice
Cake: Stephanie Batman
DJ: Freddie "Freddie Freeze" Robison
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| ^Hello there, Detroit skyline! |
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| ^Ahhh the architecture! :D |
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| ^Details by my fabulous second shooter, Mandy! |
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| ^These little ladies are so cute! |
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| ^Stress is no match! |
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| ^Matching shoes. |
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| ^Shinola. |
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| ^Guitar pick boutonnieres. |
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| ^Obligatory album cover shot. They are all musicians in some form or another! |
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| ^I love it when the bride glows! |
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| ^"Love you, Daddy!" |
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| ^Trying to steal the show ;) |
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| ^That sky! |
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| ^Il Segreto. |
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| ^Taking advantage of that vantage point. |
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| ^Can you tell we couldn't get enough of these arches. And that ivy!!! |
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| ^So cool! |
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| ^Making it official. |
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| ^They take care of each other. |
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| ^With a backdrop like this, how can you resist a sunset shoot? |
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| ^Mandy breaks out her fisheye! |
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| ^Lovely light. |
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| ^Michael is silly! |
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| ^This just makes me say "ahhhhhh" :) |
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| ^We know how to party on a Sunday night! |
