After spending most of the last year long distance as Michael was deployed in the Army, they celebrated his homecoming in the best way possible… by throwing one heck of a Dearborn Inn wedding celebration for themselves and their family and friends as they became husband and wife!!
The morning of their wedding started at the Dearborn Inn. Carolyn’s mom zipped her into her beautiful lace dress while her two sisters held her hands to calm her nerves and giggle with her as the reality of the dress going on hit her: she was getting married today! After a cute first look with her dad, Carolyn headed down to the lobby of the Dearborn Inn where Michael was waiting for her for their first look! When he turned around, he had the biggest smile on his face!! After taking portraits around the Dearborn Inn & braving the cold for some gorgeous photos on the grounds of the hotel, it was time to get these two married!
Carolyn’s dad walked her down the aisle to a waiting Michael. After reciting their vows to one another, they exchanged rings & were pronounced husband and wife! One of my favorite parts of the wedding day was Carolyn & Michael’s walk back down the aisle! A few of Michael’s military friends were on hand to do the traditional sword arch for them to kiss under at the end of the aisle! It’s always such a fun & unique moment on a wedding day!
At the reception, Carolyns sister had the crowd roaring with her hilarious speech & since one of Michael’s best men was still deployed and couldn’t make it, his other best man read his speech & there was a huge cardboard cutout of his head raised in the air during it! Carolyn & her dad got the party started during their father/daughter dance when all of a sudden in the middle they broke out into a choreographed dance routine and her two sisters joined them to get in on the fun!
Carolyn’s & Michael, it has been so much fun getting to know you & your amazing family! You are such a sweet couple & it was so evident to all on your wedding day how much love you two share!! I hope you absolutely love these photos from your special day!! Much love, Jen. xx
