Jillian and Steve were married this past Friday at one of my favorite Metro Detroit wedding venues, The Inn at St. John’s. From the moment I first met Jillian and we bonded over our love of Taylor Swift (she even had it playing the morning of her wedding) and she showed me photos of her stunning dress, I knew she was my kind of bride and have been looking forward to photographing her and Steve’s wedding day for the last 6 months! The day flew by and it was perfect from start to finish!
Jillian’s dress had the most beautiful lace train and I am OBSESSED with how her getting ready photos turned out! Her mom zipping her up into her dress in the two story Presidential Suite at The Inn at St. John’s made for such beautiful portraits. Jillian’s bridesmaids were the cutest group of girls and I loved hanging out with them in the morning and taking bridesmaids portraits! Her sister was adorable and already told me I need to photograph her wedding one day too!
One of my favorite moments of their day was the special first look Jillian and Steve shared in the gorgeous arched window breezeway at the Inn at St. Johns. You could tell that Steve was trying his best to hold back tears and it was so sweet. After that we ventured around the grounds of The Inn at St. John’s and were able to take all of their photos beforehand so they could relax and enjoy the rest of their wedding day!! After a beautiful ceremony at St. Aiden’s Catholic Church, the party got started in the Grande Ballroom! Right after dinner, we snuck outside for sunset portraits and we were blessed with the most beautiful sunset & glowy, glowy, golden light, before dancing began! The night ended with a sparkler sendoff and I was so sad to say goodbye to these two & head home!
Jillian & Steve, thank you so much for choosing me to be the one to stand beside you both & document your wedding day! i cannot wait for you to see all of the beautiful images we took and I hope you hold them near & dear to your hearts forever! Wishing you two a lifetime of love and happiness! Much love, Jen. xx
