Elegant yet simple. Classic black tie & timeless. This is how Emily envisioned her Meadow Brook Hall wedding and along with Beautiful Day Planning, she absolutely nailed it and created such a wonderful day for her and Tommy!
Their wedding day started at the Royal Park Hotel. Emily’s hotel suite was bustling with her 14 wonderful bridesmaids popping champagne, getting hair and make-up done and chatting excitedly about Emily’s big day! When hair & make-up was finished, Emily’s mom and sister helped zip her into her stunning Allure Bridals dress and her sister-in-law stepped in to help fluff out her train. After taking bridal portraits, Emily’s dad came in for his first look with his daughter. His reaction when he saw her was one of my favorite moments of the day! He had the biggest smile on his face and you could tell how in awe he was of his daughter as a bride. Emily’s mom and sister stood back and watched and her mom teared up over his reaction. It was such a special moment! After quickly snapping some bridesmaids and groomsmen photos on the grounds of the beautiful Royal Park Hotel, everyone headed to Downtown Detroit for the ceremony.
Emily & Tommy selected one of the most beautiful historic churches in Detroit, Saints Peter & Paul, to get married at! Emily’s grandparents were married at that very same church many decades before. They both went to school there and it’s where her grandfather was an alter boy, so it holds a very special place in Emily & her family’s heart. I think it’s so meaningful when couples pay homage to their family history when planning out their wedding. Emily also had her grandparents & parents wedding dates embroidered into the lining of her dress which was such a cute way to keep them close to her on her wedding day! After being pronounced husband and wife, they exited the church to their cheering bridal party & everyone headed over to finish celebrating at their Meadow Brook Hall wedding reception! Guests sipped on pink lemonade gin fizzes garnished with mint during cocktail hour before everyone headed into the gorgeous reception space for toasts. Emily’s dad gave such a sweet toast to his daughter, complete with visual signage featuring photos of Emily during key points in her life! Emily’s sister & Tommy’s Best Man also gave beautiful toasts and had everyone is a combination of wiping away tears & laughing hysterically!! After dinner was served, Your Generation in Concert got the party started & kept the dance floor packed all night long!! Emily & Tommy both went to Michigan State and Sparty even made a surprise appearance on the dance floor to toast the newlyweds!! Guests were treated to late night snacks of coney dogs and gifted with Jets Pizza for the road for those post wedding munchies as the night wound down!
Emily and Tommy, thank you so much for trusting me to tell the story of your day! It was an honor to get to know you both! I hope you love and cherish these photos for many decades to come! Wishing you both so much love & happiness!! Much love, Jen. xx
