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Royal Park Hotel Wedding Photography with Michael and Melissa

September 27, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

One of the absolute best things about being in the photography business is the relationships we make. This wedding was a very special wedding to us! The lucky groom has been a client of ours before. We actually photographed Michael’s senior portraits several years ago, and even at that time, he and Melissa were dating! This beautiful couple has been together for 10 years, and getting to be present for their big day was a huge honor. You all know how much we love Royal Park Hotel wedding photography, but this one is extra special. Something about all the happiness, laughter, and happy tears made it a joy to be around. It really felt like everyone there was taking in those once-in-a-lifetime moments.

We started our day with this BEAUTIFUL blushing bride and her bridesmaids. Her fitted gown with an open back was the perfect complement to her cathedral veil. After she was done prepping for the day, we got to witness two of the most precious first look moments we’ve ever seen. Between Melissa’s first look with her dad and her first look with Michael, there wasn’t a dry eye around. Melissa and Michael make a seriously beautiful couple! Take a look at some of their portraits below, all taken around the Royal Park Hotel grounds!

Now it’s time to get married! We’ve said this before, and we’ll say it again: the Royal Park Hotel conservatory is one of our all-time favorite wedding ceremony locations. The industrial beaming, the flood of natural light, and the stunning chandelier are the perfect amount of simple elegance that keeps the focus directly on the bride and groom. Their ceremony was sweet and touching. We loved it!

Time to dance the night away! As always, the Royal Park Hotel pulled out all the stops. Our Royal Park Hotel wedding photography is never lacking in elegance, drama, and beauty. These soft pink and white florals were paired with long-stemmed candles and gold accents. Their lounge furniture surrounding the dance floor was the perfect finishing touch to their romantic reception.

A huge congratulations to Michael and Melissa! We wish you two all the happiness in the world.

To see more Royal Park Hotel wedding photography, click here.

Summer Senior Pictures with Shane & Angelo

July 23, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

We loved meeting these stepbrothers at their senior photo session this month! Their summer senior pictures started with a few pictures of the family, then we focused on these two! We loved that they started out in suits – they look so sharp! After those outfits, they changed into some casual outfits and we captured more photos around our studio property. See some of their favorites below!

Thanks for an awesome joint session, Shane & Angelo!

To see more Summer Senior Pictures, click here.

Meadow Brook Wedding Photography with Ahsan and Lexi

July 6, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

The only thing better than spending one whole day with our brides and grooms is getting to see them for MORE than one whole day! The wedding festivities for Ahsan and Lexi started at Rangoli Banquet Hall for their Baraat. This stunning event brought together friends and family, and was a beautiful way to kick off their wedding weekend. Not to steal away from their amazing Meadow Brook wedding photography, but these two looked AMAZING at this event. We were able to steal the happy couple away for a few minutes to get some photos of them together in their traditional outfits, and we’re so glad we did. This red & gold clad couple definitely stole the show.

It’s wedding day! Lexi and Ahsan booked suites at the beautiful Royal Park Hotel. Lexi looked like an angel as she slipped into her stunning lace and beaded gown and veil. Her romantic bridal look was complemented by her amazing florals. The purple hues with greenery were perfect for this summer day. We met Ahsan in the library (one of our favorite rooms there!) and grabbed some portraits of him as he was headed to the first look with his bride. We loved Lexi’s gift to him – a set of Harry Potter cufflinks that read “Always”. How cute! This couple actually incorporated many Harry Potter touches into their wedding, which we loved, because it was so them!

We walked around the stunning grounds and captured Meadow Brook wedding photography for the bride and groom. The day was a bit overcast, which actually provided perfect soft light, and we love every photo!

Lexi and Ahsan chose to have their Meadow Brook wedding ceremony at the Rock Garden. This location is located right in a lush garden, surrounded by trees. It’s the perfect place for a romantic outdoor ceremony. Lexi’s brother played the piano as her father walked her down the aisle, and even though it started to rain mid-ceremony, nothing could damper the moods of these two getting married!

Now onto our favorite part – the party! Walking into Lexi and Ahsan’s wedding reception was a dream. Not only does the Meadow Brook tent wow us every time, but the romantic touches of candles, greenery, and, of course, a Harry Potter cake topper, really set the mood. This reception could not have been possible without the other amazing vendors we worked with. Scroll to the bottom for a full list of their vendors!

Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your day, Lexi and Ahsan! We wish you all the love and happiness in the world.

To see more Meadow Brook Wedding Photography, click here.

A huge thank you to the vendors we worked with on this beautiful day:

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Meadow Brook Hall

Getting Ready Suites: Royal Park Hotel

Baraat Venue: Rangoli Banquet Hall

Baraat Decorations: Hemsu Decorations

Catering: Meadow Brook Hall

Ceremony Officiant: Denise Tucker of Perfect Day Celebrations

Makeup & Hair Artistry: Prime Designz Salon

Bridal Dress Designer: Essence of Australia from Bellissima Bridal

Florist: Emerald City Designs

Day-Of Coordinator: Cheryl Donovan of Emerald City Designs

Wedding Cake Bakery: Home Bakery

DJ and MC: Dave from Mike Staff Productions

Edgy Family Photography with the Wiegert Family

June 11, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

We loved meeting the Wiegert family last month! This family is WAY cooler than we could ever be – we loved getting to hang out with them! This family has lived in several different countries and has a great sense of style, so we jumped at the chance to create some edgy family photography for them and to try something a little bit different!

Take a look at some of their favorites below!

How awesome is this family?! Thank you for a great session, Wiegert Family!

To see more Edgy Family Photography, click here.

Royal Park Hotel Wedding Photography with David and Lauren

June 11, 2018 by Ann Leave a Comment

Our 2018 weddings are just blowing us out of the water! We returned to the lovely Royal Park Hotel for David and Lauren’s wedding late last month. It’s one of our favorite Metro Detroit wedding venues (read why we love it here!), and every time we photograph a wedding or event here, we love how the photos come out. Royal Park Hotel wedding photography is not only lovely and elegant, but the little touches that this venue provides as well as the beautiful grounds make it the perfect spot for a romantic wedding.

We started this warm spring day in Lauren’s bridal suite. She and her bridesmaids finished up getting ready, and our stunning bride slipped into her mermaid style lace dress and cathedral veil. Her entire bridal look was soft and romantic – and absolutely breathtaking! After their sweet first look, we took David and Lauren around the grounds of the hotel, taking photos of the two of them as we went. The weather felt more like July than May, but we were able to get some amazing portraits! We also took some photos with Lauren’s son; these three make an adorable family! One of our favorite parts of the day was seeing how well David got along with Lauren’s son – for a minute we thought we had gotten it wrong and he was David’s son! Either way, we loved how much David and Lauren involved him in the day, from the ceremony and vows, down to the first dance and cake cutting!

Take a look at some of these photos from the first part of the day!

It’s time to get married! The conservatory is one of our absolute favorite wedding ceremony venues. The glass walls and ceiling provide natural light, and the chandelier, fountain, and soft curtains make the room cozy and welcoming. These two had the sweetest ceremony and a beautiful huppah! All their decor choices made for a truly beautiful wedding ceremony.

As we move to the reception, the day only gets better. We can’t even describe how beautiful the ballroom was – just take a look at the photos! One thing we love about Royal Park Hotel Wedding photography is that the ballroom can transform into any vision. We have seen this very room be everything from hot pink, to an icy blue, to soft yellows. Lauren and David created a romantic wonderland with wild greenery, pastel florals, and gold touches lit by candlelight. Everything was beautifully done!

To see more Royal Park Hotel Wedding Photography, click here!

Thank you for such and amazing day, you two!

And a huge thank you to the amazing vendors we worked with on this wedding:

Ceremony Venue: Royal Park Hotel

Reception Venue: Royal Park Hotel

Wedding Planner: Pat Blackwell of Party Assurance

Bridal Makeup: Lorrin Betrus of Mariomax Salon

Bridal Dress: Matthew Christopher design from Bridal Couture

Florist and Linens: Emerald City Designs

Wedding Cake: The Home Bakery

Band: Bluewater Kings Band

Stationary: Franci Hirsch of The Paper Press

Photo Booth: Shutterbooth

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