Rachael + Jason 10.08.10

This couple wins the award for most organized of the year.  They have spreadsheets for everything, a fact which came up multiple times during the toasts given by their family and friends!  Because R+J live out in Chicago, it made planning difficult and stressful....so Rachael's matron of honor contacted me and "purchased me" as a gift to help out.  I loved that I was a surprise present!!  R+J were great to work with and such a sweet couple.


I was a little nervous that we were planning an outdoor ceremony in Michigan in October... but thankfully it was a beautiful day!  Not only did I love the bride's dress, but the bridesmaid dresses were super adorable (you will have to wait for the pro pics!).  Luckily, all the vendors I had to work with were super experienced and fantastic.  The mansion itself is gorgeous and such a unique venue for a wedding.  I loved all the decor from The Parsonage, it was a perfect compliment to the architecture of the building.  Check out some pictures:

Shutterbooth frame favors double as escort cards

Yummy cake with gorgeous spider mums

Card box and digital photo frame

Most amazing bathroom basket ever

Lantern centerpieces coordinated perfectly with the atmosphere

Ceremony outside in the gorgeous gardens

Bridesmaids' bouquets double as centerpieces

Room setup with olive chair sashes

Thank you Sarah for making me into a surprise present and thank you Rachael and Jason for being so wonderful to work with.  It was a pleasure helping you plan your big day and even more of a pleasure to watch you get married!  Best wishes!!!  ♥Shelly

Vendors:
Ceremony and Reception Location:  Pine Knob Mansion
DJ- Mike Staff Productions, Kevin Coffman
Photographer- Fauzeen & Aali of Q Studio
Florist & Rentals- The Parsonage
Bakery- Lisa's Confection Connection
Photobooth- Shutterbooth, attendant Stephanie

Raeyanna + Matt's Pro Pics

The ever so talented Amy from Pure Amour Photography posted some amazing pictures that I have to share with you.  Here are a couple, but to see the rest... visit Amy's blog.  Thanks for sharing, Amy, the pictures are stunning!

Julianna + Marino's Pro Pics

Photographer Steve Fox sent me some pictures that I just had to post!  Especially since I didn't get any pictures of the cake to show you all.  The bride and groom are super sweet and fun and I really think these pictures show that!  Thanks Steve =)

Jenny + Joel - Pro Pictures

Love me some Mod4.  Jess and Nate are superstars.

I love this picture.  Love it.  So that is the only one I am going to post.... for the rest of the gorgeous photos, visit Mod4's blog here: http://mod4.com/blog/2010/10/jenny-joels-detroit-wedding-extravaganza/

Jenny + Joel 10.02.10

If you want to see a couple that is in super mushy gushy adorable sweet love... that's Jenny and Joel.  They were so ridiculously cute you couldn't help but grin.  It didn't even matter that Michigan weather was trying to prevent the outdoor ceremony they had planned... we made it happen.  The guests were able to hide out in the conservatory until the ceremony and then we went outside to the amazing English garden and braved the cold.  I cannot wait to see the pro pictures from Mod4 because they are going to be amazing.

The reception was held at the Doubletree hotel.  I have to say, the hotel staff was excellent.  They were extremely friendly and accomodating.  Plus, the food was delicious!  The couple started off the evening with a beautiful choreographed first dance and the bridal party got the dance floor packed.  Everyone had a great time with the super unique photo projector set up (combine a photobooth with a photo montage) provided by the couple's friend.  Everyone had so much fun that they were planning to after party in the hotel bar.

 Escort card table... on this really cool swirly copper topped table

 Guestbook on the same table

 Mmmmmmmm cake.  The buttercream was 100% silky smooth

 Jenny and Joel are really into hiking, so this cake topper was perfect

 Simply elegant tablescape provided by the hotel

 Head table arrangement

 Half of the room, linens provided by the hotel

 Head table and other half of the room

 Card box with engagement pictures

 Favor cards stating the couple had made a donation

 Mums with tiny LED lights decorated the stairs where the bride and groom made their grand entrance

 This lobby chandelier has nothing to do with the wedding, I just really liked it!

 

Thank you Jenny and Joel for allowing me to help you make your day perfect!  You guys are probably one of the sweetest couples I have ever met.... and the best dancers!  Your friends and family are so gracious and I am happy to have met them.   ♥Shelly
p.s. I bet it was destiny that you were in room 1002... crazy!

Vendors:
Ceremony Location- Belle Isle Conservatory, Detroit
Reception Location- Fort Shelby Doubletree Hotel, Detroit
Photographer- Mod4 Photographic
DJ- Mike Staff Productions
Cake- Sweet and Savory Bake Shop
Ceremony Music- Donna Novack from Harp Beat
Photo Projection Booth- Flash Toledo
Chair Rental- Fergie's Rentals
Officiant- Kirk Haas, Secular Ceremony Services
Florist- English Gardens
Transportation- Wyandotte Trolley