Category Archives: couture gowns

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Design Tuesday: That Dress!

Don’t you love the new First Lady’s Inaugural dress? It is an Isabelle Toledo. The designer said she did not know that her dress had been chosen until she saw Mrs. Obama on television this morning. Fabulous! I can’t wait to see what she wears tonight. (Photo© Charles Dharapak via AP)

Three From One: Portraits

Some say that portraits are making a “comeback.” I say they never left.
Here are three from Lauren and Jan’s wedding that I just love.

Jan + Lauren: Sneak Peek

Lauren and Jan were married yesterday at Kirk in the Hills. The church is absolutely stunning and is one place in the Detroit area that I have always wanted to photograph.
The day was extra special for the couple because a number of Jan’s family members were able to make the trip from their home in Germany in order to attend the wedding.
And do note Lauren’s gorgeous birdcage veil. Don’t you love it? She made it herself! (And she’s going to tell us how she did it when she returns from her honeymoon.)
Congratulations, Jan and Lauren. We were delighted to share your wonderful day.

Ceremony: Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Reception: The Heathers Club, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Bridal Gown:
Demetrios

Cake: Sweet and Savory Bakeshop, Inc., Oxford, MI

Flowers:
Fleurtech 313.570.0737

Drew + Erin: Sneak Peek

When Erin, an event planner who works for the fabulous W Hotels, hired me to shoot her wedding, I knew I’d be in for a treat. I was not disappointed. Erin and Drew were married yesterday at the beautiful River Birch Lodge. Everything about the venue, the details, and even the day itself was impeccable. Congratulations, Erin and Drew! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your day.

Venue: The River Birch Lodge, Hartland

Event Planning and Coordination:
Andrea Solomon

Catering:
Jeff Zak, Northville

Bridal Gown: Pronovias

Flowers:
Mary Torriglia, Northville

Bridal Makeup:
Maria V

Vince + Cheryl: Sneak Peek

Yesterday’s rain was no match for Cheryl’s sunny personality. She and Vince had a wonderful wedding at D’Amato’s in Royal Oak and we were so pleased to be a small part of it.

Venue: D’Amato’s Restaurant, Royal Oak, MI

Bridal Gown: Galina

Bride’s Shoes: Betsey Johnson

Maid of Honor’s Dress: Badgley Mischka

Hair: Stacey Powell Beyond, Farmington, MI

Bridal Makeup: Maria V

Video: Tyler and Maria Koral

David + Jennifer: Sneak Peek

Venue: The Marriott Hotel, Troy

Event Planning and Coordination: Andrea Solomon

Venue Coordinator: Nicole Welsh

Videography :Epic Motion

Bridal Gown: Justina McCaffrey

Florist: Breath of Spring, Bloomfield Hills 248.851.5335

Wedding Cake: Pastry Palace, Wixom

Music: Nouveaute

Makeup: Sharon, Fringe Salon, West Bloomfield:248.539.2211

Hair: Anne and Cathy, Style Salon, West Bloomfield: 248.626.7467

Cory + Karen: Sneak Peek

Ceremony: Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor
Reception: Private Residence: Ann Arbor
Bride’s Couture Gown: Heather Phillips, Heather’s Place, Ann Arbor 734.995.5378
Catering: Simply Scrumptions Catering, Dexter
Bridal Party Makeup: Maria V for Studio Sinead
Flowers: Tom Thompson Flowers, Ann Arbor 734.665.4222