Happy Monday friends!!! I have another beautiful wedding to share today! Melissa & Robbie became husband & wife the last Saturday in October with a beautiful Royal Park Hotel wedding. It was a bit rainy, but these two just rolled with it & we got some romantic portraits of them in the rain (which are my fav). Royal Park Hotel weddings are always so beautiful (I especially love the gorgeous hedges in their courtyard with the center ceramic fountain… it has a very European feel) and this one was no exception!!
The morning started in Melissa’s suite, where her mom helped her into her dress in front of the room’s beautiful bay window. Architecture & good natural light make such a HUGE difference in how your getting ready images turn out & I always love when my bride’s select rooms that have both of those elements!! After her dress was zipped up, it was all hands on deck to fluff her TWO trains before her Dad & brothers came in for a first look with Melissa! They all had tears in their eyes & it was such a sweet moment for Melissa’s family!!
Melissa & Robbie were married at an Armenian church with a beautiful ceremony and I loved all of the elements from their heritage that were incorporated in the ceremony. They exchanged their rings and once they were announced husband & wife, it was time to get the party started!! The ballroom of the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester was decked out with beautiful florals & candlelight and I loved how warm & intimate it felt in there! Melissa & Robbie snuck in before their guests so they could see the beautiful space they had designed and have a few moments of alone time together to soak the day in!! One of my favorite moments of their reception was Robbie sharing a formal dance with his two sisters and Melissa wiping tears from her eyes as she danced with her dad!
Melissa & Robbie, you two are the sweetest couple and I have loved getting to know you and your families!! From your super fun Detroit Athletic Club engagement session (and my makeshift skirt ;)) to your beautiful Royal Park Hotel wedding, it has been an absolute pleasure documenting your love! I hope you treasure these images in the years to come!! Much love, Jen. xx
