Delani and Alan were married in Detroit a little over a week ago and let me tell you, I felt like I was photographing a Royal wedding!! Delani is such a classic beauty and looked like she could be gracing the pages of a 1960’s copy of British Vogue in every single photo I took of her & Alan. Her lace and tulle dress, beaded headpiece, cathedral veil and classic Packard getaway car from Motor City Vintage Rentals all completed the look!
The day started at the Detroit Foundation Hotel which was a photographer’s dream. Around every corner was beautiful architecture and great backdrops for photos. After Delani’s mom helped her into her stunning dress from The Wedding Shoppe and her Maid of Honor, Brooke, helped her get her heels on, Alan took the elevator up for their first look. I love the expression on his face when the elevator doors opened and he saw Delani standing there. He teared up and it was such a sweet moment between them! After taking some pictures on the streets of Detroit right outside the hotel, everyone headed over to the church for their Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church Wedding. It is the oldest church in Detroit and the architecture in it was stunning. I especially loved the long aisle that Delani’s dad walked her down to a waiting Alan.
Once these two were pronounced husband and wife, they excited the church to everyone cheering and twirling ribbons and hopped right into their classic black Packard to head to the Detroit Institute of Arts. I’m now a firm believer that every couple needs a classic car to make their church exit! The amazing Motor City Vintage Rentals provided the ride and let me tell you, driving in the front seat of that car with Delani and Alan in the back while the driver, John, honked the entire way through Campus Martius and everyone on the sidewalks and outdoor patios cheered and waved at them was probably one of my favorite moments of the day! They not only looked like royalty, but felt like it too after that ride!! You can see the pure joy on their faces in the photos in the car!
Delani & Alan, I have very much enjoyed getting to know you both over the past year! Thank you so much for welcoming me into your family and trusting me to capture your wedding day. I hope you love and cherish these photographs for decades to come. Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world. Much love, Jen. xx
