Midcentury design takes new heights in bridal fashion
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Celebrate love in style
84 truly, madly, deeply
Gowns inspired by the clean lines of midcentury design
96 city escapes
Pack your bags for a honeymoon staycation in downtown Detroit
102 day dreaming
Lihi Hod, explores a world of enchantment and imagination in her collection.
For this happy couple, doing things their own way, on their budget, made their day that much more beautiful
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On her: Ines Di Santo Lea Gown, $4,590, and Lea Detachable Sleeves, $750, at Roma Sposa, 708 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, 248-723-4300, romasposa.com, and The Wedding Shoppe, 2186 Coolidge Highway, Berkley, 248-541-1988, theweddingshoppe.net; Lelet NY Triple Pearl Wrap Headband, $468, at Beloved Bridal, 122 S. Main St., Ste. 320, Ann Arbor, 734-834-4696, belovedbridal.com; A.Jaffe 18K white gold diamond eternity engagement ring with a round center stone, Tacori Royal T Collection platinum emerald cut diamond eternity band at Lucido Fine Jewelry stores, lucidojewelry.com.
On him: Lief Horsens Velvet Tuxedo Jacket in Brown, $225, Paisley & Gray Sloane Tuxedo Pant in Black, $125, and Modena Dress Shirt in White, $55, at Mature, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Ste. 116, Detroit, 313-279-7577, maturelook.com
cover photograph by Hayden Stinebaugh
Lihi Hod Kate gown from the Spring 2024 collection, lihihod.com
16 processional
The Metro Detroit Weddings team weighs in
19 announcements
Local weddings and engagements
152 timeless
A look back at a Dodge wedding
DETAILS
24 food
Lincoln Alexander is making himself and the world happy with his cake and confectionary creations
26 beauty
Local makeup artist Jessica Hayes shares her vegan and cruelty-free beauty must-haves
28 trends
Celebrate nature’s beauty as the backdrop for your fall wedding
30 accessories
With Lewis Jewelers you can help design sustainable custom wedding rings to last a lifetime
32 floral Design company Detroit Flower Wall creates floral walls, signage, and more to elevate events
34 runway
Overskirts, 3-D embellishments and lace are hot this season
WEDDINGS
116 wedding albums
Find inspiration in these gorgeous local nuptials
The Metro Detroit Weddings team weighs in...
"A s'mores bar! Trying to eat it with class while dressed up was quite the chore, but well worth the finger-licking goodness."
—Lindsay Richards, Creative Director
"Detroit BBQ Company! Our friend, a chef, chose to have his buddy cater his wedding with a BBQ food truck. It was epic and they put out to-go containers so we could take home some porky goodness. I was a happy wedding guest."
"The most memorable food I’ve had was buffetstyle BBQ food It brings me comfort and I’m never not hungry when leaving a wedding. The mac and cheese is always my favorite dish when it comes to BBQ!"
—Amanda Koslowski, Advertising Coordinator—Stephanie Daniel, Senior Production Artist
"Out of all the weddings I've attended, the most iconic food items that I can remember having were coney dogs at my best friend's wedding. She served them midway through as a late-night snack."
—Luanne Lim, Senior Digital Development Specialist
"I had mashed potatoes wrapped in a puff pastry It was incredible!"
—Helena Hill, Advertising Coordinator"This bride and groom had a whole separate room off the main reception hall that opened after dinner. It was full of different kinds of desserts; cakes, pastries, fresh fruit, you name it. It was such a cool and different idea to allow your guests to pick what they wanted for sweets."
—Kathryn Dave, Graphic Designer"The most iconic food item that I've had at a wedding is probably these insane cupcakes at my cousin's wedding a few weeks ago. They were humungous and delicious.
—Samantha Dick, Accounting Associates
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Volume 21 • Issue 2
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OF ALL THE WEDDINGS YOU'VE ATTENDED, WHAT WAS THE MOST UNIQUE FOOD ITEM ON THE MENU?
1 Angela Camacho, Dallas, Texas to Paul Pastolero, Detroit
A 2023 wedding is planned.
Photograph by Anna Isabella
2 Valerie Gavrila, Allen Park to Evan Mefford, Union City
A June 2023 wedding is planned.
Photograph by Yana B Photography
3 Paris Rose Harper, Farmington Hills to Matthew Fales, Bangor, Maine
An April 2024 wedding is planned.
Photograph by Andraya Croft Photography
4 Deanna Kossaras, Royal Oak to Sean Kelly, Royal Oak
An October 2023 wedding is planned.
Photograph by Erin Schmidt Photography
5 Jessica Paciorek, Marine City to Michael Hahn, Royal Oak
A May 2023 wedding is planned.
Photograph by Rosy and Shaun
6 Lindsey Ruppel, Rochester to Benjamin Hart, Rochester
A fall 2024 wedding is planned.
Photograph by Opal & Agate
7 Emily Wheeler, Saline to Caleb Weller, Garrett, Indiana
A September 2023 wedding is planned.
Photograph by Crystal Sefcovic
8 Margaret Victor, Holt to Ryan Hines, Holt
A June 2023 wedding is planned.
Photograph by Capture Couture LLC
Married June 5, 2022.
2 Sydney Holmes, Valparaiso, Indiana to DJ Rogers, Clarkston
Married October 8, 2022.
Married October 21, 2022.
4 Hannah Houtz, Holly to Greg Blanck, Holt
Married August 26, 2022.
5 Stacy Ledford, Clarkston to Stephen Pfaendtner, Romeo
Married October 7, 2022.
6 Tressa LoVasco, Detroit to Tom Buffano, Fort Worth, Texas
Married October 1, 2022.
7 Cheyenne Schmidt, Charlotte to Peter Grabowski, Northville
Married August 6, 2022.
Nature’s color palette will leave your wedding with warm and neutral tones. Turn
to see how to embrace the great outdoors for your wedding day inspiration.
FROM HELPING his mother bake and decorate cakes in his childhood home to now running a wildly successful business, Lincoln Alexander is making his mark on the cake industry. His business, Flour House Cakes & Co., opened in 2018 and was named one of the top bakeries in the Midwest by WeddingDay magazine. He’s been featured in Essence magazine and other publications, baked for celebrity clientele, his creations have appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and he’s a season one winner of Disney’s Foodtastic on Disney+.
adult,” Alexander says.
Alexander has earned five degrees in business, education and public health, including a doctorate degree in public health — and taught as a public health professor while raising a family. Aside from “caking,” he is also a university dean of health sciences. Throughout his career, he kept his cake-making passion alive.
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Alexander received much of his inspiration and talent from his mother, who ran her own small cake business out of his childhood home. He grew up watching his mother bake from the kitchen floor, admiring her ability to memorize all sorts of recipes passed down in the family through generations. As he got older, he started helping her in the kitchen. He enjoyed it and discovered he had a natural talent for creating and decorating. “Unbeknown to me, this childhood admiration would influence my creativity in the culinary arts as a young
“I wanted to attend culinary arts school and bake as my profession, but my parents encouraged me to go to college for a business degree,” Alexander says. “Thankfully, I listened, because I learned so much from my studies that has helped me with successfully running my business today.”
Flour House Cakes & Co. specializes in bespoke wedding cakes and confections for big events. Ingredients come mainly from local farmers and grocers. His cake designs vary greatly, but one thing that remains consistent is his goal to always push his creative limits and “think outside of the box.”
Follow L. Alexander on Instagram (@flourhousecakes).
LINCOLN ALEXANDER EARNED A BUSINESS DEGREE AND MORE TO SATISFY HIS PARENTS; NOW, HE’S MAKING HIMSELF AND THE WORLD HAPPY WITH HIS CAKE AND CONFECTIONARY CREATIONS
Hayes swears by this jojoba and argan oil-infused product, saying it gives a “nice little extra definition” to her microbladed brows. “I like all of my makeup to be very simple and effortless these days,” Hayes says, which falls right in line with The Lip Bar’s “maximum impact, minimal effort” ethos. “I have been using their products in my kit for a long time.” $10, at The Lip Bar, 1435 Farmer St., Detroit, 313-952-5198; thelipbar.com
“I’m completely obsessed with this ultra-dewy, radiant tinted moisturizer,” Hayes says. “Not only does this sheer-coverage tint give the skin an amazing glow, but it also has skincare ingredients such as plant-based squalane and niacinamide to [smoothen] skin texture and improve elasticity.” The multi-tasking product has racked up 14 awards over the past three years. It has been named Best Blue Light Sunscreen by Health.com Best Complexion Product by Editorialist, and Best Clean Foundation by both Allure and Glamour to name a few. $48 at Ilia; iliabeauty.com
LOCAL MAKEUP ARTIST JESSICA HAYES SHARES HER VEGAN AND CRUELTY-FREE BEAUTY MUST-HAVES
written by rachael thomas | photography by gerard + belevender styled by giuseppa
nadrowskiVEGAN AND CRUELTY-FREE products have become a norm within the beauty industry, coming in forms ranging moisturizers and concealers to eyeshadows and lipsticks — but that wasn’t always the case, says makeup artist and eyebrow specialist Jessica Hayes. The Australia-born, Ferndale-based beauty expert — who goes by Jessica Haze professionally — began her career in the makeup industry in 2005. She started off in bridal and event makeup, using products containing animal ingredients. Hayes made the transition to using only vegan and cruelty-free products on her clients (and herself) around eight years ago. She now focuses on providing her services for fashion shows and editorial photoshoots. Locally, folks can book an appointment at Hayes’ microblading studio in Pleasant Ridge, and she also does brow shaping and laminating at Todd’s Room in Birmingham. Here, the beauty guru shares some of her favorite products that she uses in her own daily regimen.
Follow Hayes on Instagram (@jessicahazemua), and learn more about her microblading services at jessicahaze.com.
“This is my absolute ride-or-die mascara,” Hayes says. “It creates really big, fluffy lashes, but the best thing about it is that it’s refillable.” Indeed, its eco-friendliness makes this product a standout; the mascara refill is made with 100-percent post-consumer recycled plastic, and Mob Beauty claims it uses 75 percent less packaging material than the industry standard mascara. $24+, at Mob Beauty; mobbeauty.com
Before bedtime, apply a couple of drops of this Hayesapproved, soothing night oil. “It’s a sleeping retinol oil that helps calm redness, even skin tone, and leave your skin brighter and more radiant,” she says. Some of Luna’s key ingredients include trans-retinol, avocado and chia seed oils, and cape chamomile essential oil. $55+, at Sunday Riley; sundayriley.com
Products that do double-duty as both a lipstick and blush have risen to popularity in recent years, and this item from Freck Beauty — which is infused with liquid plant collagen — is one Hayes recommends adding to your beauty lineup. “Another effortless product; I often reach for liquid and cream cheek products for a multidimensional glow from within,” Hayes says. “[You can] create a sheer tint of color or a big pop, depending on your mood.” $22+, at Freck Beauty; freckbeauty.com
Jessica Hayes collaborated with Mob Beauty to create a matte lipstick, five shades of cream eyeshadow, a cream blush, and a powder eyeliner. Working with the brand’s co-founder Victor Casale (the former chief chemist and managing director of MAC Cosmetics) and his team, Hayes developed the products at the brand’s lab in Palm Springs, California. The lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush launched in late December at mobbeauty.com, and the eyeliner will be available at a later date.
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Tones are important when decorating. Mix and match wood tones and bring in some natural textures like a jute placemat to elevate a tablescape.
Finding statement pieces doesn’t have to be hard. Large tree branches can serve as an easel for your event.
Using wood and staining to your desired tone you can create a rustic backdrop that will look fabulous in photos.
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WITH LEWIS JEWELERS YOU CAN HELP DESIGN SUSTAINABLE CUSTOM WEDDING RINGS TO LAST A LIFETIME.
written by jordan jewell
FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS, Lewis Jewelers has been supplying customers with unique, quality pieces from the ever-evolving styles of necklaces and earrings to customized rings for brides and grooms. And in 2008, far ahead of the trend, the family-owned-and operated business shifted toward more eco-friendly, sustainable practices.
“We work with some of the top designer brands in the business as well as creating a lot of our own custom pieces,” custom design specialist and creative adviser Keith Largin says. “We’re ethically sourcing our materials so that everything regenerates and recycles into something new.”
During the 2008 recession, the team at Lewis Jewelers was met with the need to advance their jewelry-making practices. As gold prices went up, the business was flooded with articles and information stating that the metal could run out over the next decade due to overconsumption and issues within the world market. “We had to look inward and figure out how to adapt to the changing climate,” Largin says.
Jewelry making has long been known as an ethically questionable business. Strip mines have been used to tear up land in search of precious metals, toxic chemicals like arsenic have been released in the pursuit of gemstones and diamonds, and the process of mining can release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. These factors led to the Ann Arbor-based shop to push toward using sustainable, ethically sourced materials. When it comes to creating wedding rings, Largin says these timeless pieces can only grow more valuable with the use of sustainable practices.
“We want our clients to know what is going into their rings and other items,”
Largin says. “The response to our ecofriendly creations has been nothing but positive. With the younger crowd, words like sustainability are a common part of their vocabulary. You can tell they are passionate about being stewards for the Earth and treating it with respect.”
According to Largin, metals like gold and silver can be easily recycled. Lewis purchases used gold and silver and sends it to Stuller Fine Jewelry in Lafayette, Louisiana, where it is melted down,
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With a team of six in-house designers, Lewis Jewelers helps their brides and grooms customize their perfect ring.
2 Starting from scratch, the designer and their client will meet to use a computer-aided design program to layout all of the elements of the ring.
3 From there, they create a 3D print in wax to give the client an idea of the look and feel of the ring. They are able to try the ring on, play with it in their hands, and make sure that it is a piece they love.
4 The design is approved, and the designers take it to cast. Using recycled metals that are ethically sourced, the cast is filled with the desired materials.
5 Once the cast is completed, the designers work to buff and polish the ring to make it shine. Custom design specialist and creative adviser Keith Largin notes that he has seen a push towards more rugged, scuffed up looking rings for grooms, creating a more lived-in feel.
6 The ring is now complete and ready for sale.
made into blocks, and sent back to the shop where it can be used to create a new piece.
“We have the option for clients to create a ring completely from scratch,” Largin says. “They get to see exactly how the ring will look, what it will feel like, and how it will fit. Most importantly, we want them to have a ring that they can wear forever and feel good about the practices that went into creating it before they say ‘I do.’
take their space to the next level with custom neon, acrylic, and wooden signs, as well as props like arches, swings, and even a champagne wall. Detroit Flower Wall’s offerings are available to purchase and customize or to rent.
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FLOWERS CAN enhance any space, sure. But for Larissa Carlton, co-founder of design company Detroit Flower Wall, it’s about more than depositing bunches of bouquets around a space — it’s about helping clients achieve the events of their dreams and improving a business’s customer experience, through the power of interior design.
Founded by Carlton and her brother, Terrell Carlton, in 2018, Detroit Flower Wall specializes in luxury flower wall installations and signage for events and businesses. From decor for birthdays, baby showers, seminars, and weddings to vinyl installations and logos for beauty studios, clothing stores, and other companies, the Detroit Flower Wall team a tight-knit 11-person crew consisting of Carlton and her brother, who assists with client consultations and building, along with their mother, their cousins, and some friends — can do it all.
“I look forward to the opportunity to create the space for individuals and young business owners to shine,” Carlton says.
Real and silk flowers are used to adorn the lavish walls, which take around three weeks to build and can stand as tall as 8 feet high and 16 feet wide. Clients can
Creating installations that attract potential customers to a business and amplify its digital presence — since the right picture-perfect setup can make a company go viral on Instagram, TikTok, or another social medium — is key for Carlton. It’s also her goal to help local Black-owned businesses gain that traffic and cultivate engaging experiences, since these companies historically start off with less capital than their white-owned counterparts, and 57 percent of Black-owned companies across the country were considered “at risk” or “distressed” even before the pandemic. “What is important to me, being a designer of spaces, is to create aesthetically pleasing marketing,” Carlton says. “Everyone’s showing where they’re eating; everyone’s showing what they’re doing. So, my goal is to help businesses in the Detroit area allow their space to market itself on these platforms and allow the community to come inside their businesses based off the look and aesthetic.”
Prior to co-founding Detroit Flower Wall, Carlton would create props and decor for luncheons, parties, and women’s empowerment events as a side hustle, while working full-time as a recreational therapist. The Ypsilanti native never imagined leaving her career in the health industry and turning her event props gig into a full-time job — let alone a six-figure business — but Detroit Flower Wall has served more than 400 clients across metro Detroit and Ohio, including The Lip Bar, For the Love of Sugar, the Detroit Athletic Club, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Grammy Awardwinning gospel singer and native Detroiter Karen Clark Sheard.
“The goal has transformed from just putting up flower walls into really allowing interior design to become a big part of Detroit, as a Black designer,” Carlton says. “We really look forward to the opportunity to connect with local business owners and do even more big events in Detroit.”
Learn more about Detroit Flower Wall at detroitflowerwall.com.
CREATE SOME DRAMA AND UPDATE YOUR LOOK FROM CEREMONY TO RECEPTION WITH A REMOVABLE SKIRT.
3D FLORAL EMBELLISHMENTS CREATE A STATEMENT FOR THE BRIDE THAT WANTS ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY.
Celebrating 75 years
265 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham
248-642-2555
Monday - Saturday 10:00 – 6:00pm www.harps-lingerie.com
THE DELICATE FABRIC IS A CLASSIC TOUCH THAT IS TIMELESS AND ROMANTIC
Founded in Detroit in 1937, Viviano Flower Shop has been making bridal dreams come true for 86 years. Viviano’s has a long tradition of floral excellence in their farm-fresh flowers, artful designs, and accommodating service, yet each generation of this family-owned, familyoperated business offers clients a fresh outlook in terms of style, craftsmanship, and outreach.
Viviano’s floral designers expertly craft custom arrangements according to each bride’s unique style and vision. From grand arches and elegant centerpieces to romantic bouquets and dapper boutonnieres, Viviano’s talented floral artists know how to use the color, shape, and texture of individual flowers to beautiful effect, adding all the right touches to your celebration.
Viviano Flower Shop offers free personalized consultations. Their dedicated team is attentive to every detail, and they’ll make sure your wedding day is as special and unique as your love!
32050 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48082 866-293-7436
viviano.com
More than 30,000 brides have said yes at Alessandra Bridal & Formalwear.
Alessandra, celebrating her 35th year of owning and operating her bridal boutique in Warren, has served more than 30,000 brides. She would like to thank the thousands of brides and their families for allowing her to make their most exciting day unique and memorable.
She hand-selects the most beautiful assortment of bridal creations from the latest designers at an affordable price; the boutique’s bridal gown prices range from $600 to $7,500. Your entire bridal party can find their attire at Alessandra’s Bridal & Formalwear, as they also offer gowns for bridesmaids and mothers of the bride/groom. Alterations by their professional seamstresses are available by appointment.
Alessandra and her team encourage you to come into the store and experience the magic for yourself.
To schedule an appointment, please call 586-413-7745.
586-574-2233
alessandrabride.com
A customized fit and extraordinary lingerie are the secrets to making sure a bride is happy on her special day. As such, what you wear underneath your gown is just as important as the gown itself. It determines your silhouette and your comfort, ensuring you’ll look and feel your best on one of the most memorable days of your life.
At Harp’s Lingerie, you’ll be showered with excellent customer service and fit perfectly for undergarments that will fully accentuate the loveliness of your wedding gown. Whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride, or maid of honor, Harp’s has you covered, with a wide variety of intimate apparel for all of your everyday and specialoccasion needs.
Hard-to-fit sizes are Harp’s specialty; they carry band sizes from 32-54 and cup sizes from AA-N. Come in for an uplifting experience. No appointment is necessary.
265 South Old Woodward Birmingham, MI 48009
248-642-2555
harps-lingerie.com
Piera’s Bridal Couture believes every bride should have a dress-shopping experience she’ll never forget, and find a dress that’s perfect for her big day! That’s why they’ve carefully curated a selection of gowns from some of the industry’s top designers, and their bridal stylists are both friendly and knowledgeable. Piera’s Bridal is a familyowned bridal shop where three generations of women work together to help their brides’ “dress dreams” come true. Each bride will work one-on-one with a bridal stylist to search for the perfect wedding gown. Your stylist will help you complete your look with the perfect bridal accessories. Piera’s Bridal also has a selection of dresses for bridesmaids, mothers of the bride/groom, and flower girls, as well as special-occasion gowns for your guests. Complete your wedding wardrobe with dresses from their LWD collection.
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You’re sure to discover your dream wedding dress at The Wedding Shoppe, a luxurious bridal boutique offering an unparalleled experience for brides seeking exclusivity and personalized service. The skilled team of stylists at The Wedding Shoppe is proud of their extensive, curated collection of couture dresses, crafted with their brides’ unique styles and desires in mind. Everyone at The Wedding Shoppe is dedicated to providing a memorable, stress-free journey to finding the perfect dress.
From intimate bridal suites to attentive consultations, every detail at The Wedding Shoppe is tailored to make you feel cherished and celebrated. The stylists will help you transform your vision into reality, and you’ll become part of the ever-growing family of delighted brides who have discovered their perfect gown in The Wedding Shoppe’s enchanting boutique.
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Diamonds Direct, founded in 1995, is a direct-to-consumer destination retailer headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. The company’s vertically integrated concept allows retailers to cut out the middlemen and maintain direct involvement in the entire diamond process.
Today, Diamonds Direct is one of America’s largest and most successful jewelry companies, with 26 brick and mortar locations. Diamonds Direct backs its products with industry-leading guarantees and warranties, including its signature 110 percent lifetime upgrade.
Diamonds Direct is also a socially responsible company that thinks globally and acts locally. The company ensures all diamonds are ethically sourced via the Kimberley Process, and it’s responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars raised for local philanthropies and cultural organizations that are critical to the communities Diamonds Direct calls home. 1985 West
The Lucido brothers, Vince and Joe, began working in the jewelry industry in 1980, and learned the trade from Detroit’s most successful retailers. The Lucido family prides their success on treating customers like family.
After 36 years in the fine jewelry business, they are leaving behind the traditional sell-over-the-counter philosophy by embracing a sales collaboration with their guests. As they continuously perfect the Lucido experience by offering unparalleled hospitality and comfort, it has allowed them to grow their business and better serve their community.
The Lucido family stands by their foundation as they transform their showrooms and continue to perfect the hospitality experience. Visit the vast array of unique bridal collections at Lucido Fine Jewelry in downtown Birmingham, Rochester, and at their flagship location in Sterling Heights.
Birmingham 248-723-7880
Rochester 248-402-0300
Sterling Heights 586-997-0011
lucidojewelry.com
Greis Jewelers is a family owned and operated full-service jewelry store in Farmington Hills, MI. Founder and owner Gary Greisdorf, along with his wife, Gita, had a vision to provide customers with the highest level of personal service, and to offer beautiful and exclusive pieces. The Greisdorf family’s dedication to providing the finest customer service has carried on through the generations, establishing a loyal clientele and earning Greis Jewelers a reputation as one of the premier jewelers in metro Detroit.
Jewelry has the power to define extraordinary moments, and Greis offers a vast array of diamond engagement rings. Elegantly designed and meticulously handcrafted, the wedding collections from Christopher Designs, Simon G., and Bez Ambar are preferred by many brides and grooms.
As they celebrate 50 years in business, Greis Jewelers’ commitment to their vision still holds true. Their impressive collection, intimate environment, and experienced staff all contribute to the pleasure of dealing with one of Michigan’s finest jewelers.
32940 Middlebelt Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 248-JEWELER (248-539-3537) greis.com
Kramar Jewelry is a family-owned business located in the heart of downtown Royal Oak. Established in 1964, the store has provided the local community with exquisite jewelry and exceptional customer service for more than half a century.
Kramar Jewelry offers an extensive collection of engagement rings, wedding bands, and fine jewelry pieces for all occasions. Their inventory features a diverse selection of high-quality gemstones including diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and unique vintage and estate pieces. In addition to their stunning jewelry pieces, Kramar Jewelry also provides services such as custom design, appraisals, and repairs, ensuring their customers receive the highest level of satisfaction.
Kramar Jewelry’s knowledgeable and friendly staff is committed to providing a personalized and comfortable shopping experience for all of their customers. With a reputation built on integrity, trust, and exceptional quality, Kramar Jewelry is a destination for anyone looking for a timeless and elegant piece of jewelry.
25766 Woodward Ave.
Royal Oak, Ml 48067 248-968-3010
info@kramarjewelry.com
kramarjewelry.com
We love weddings! Whether it’s large or small, an intimate event or a grand celebration, you can count on Golden Limo’s wedding specialists to create a memorable day for all. It’s what’s called the Golden Experience.
For more than 30 years, Golden has been bringing families and guests together safely and on time, in comfort and with style. Whether it’s picking up the in-laws from the airport, transportation around town for the pre-wedding festivities, or getting the bride and groom to the reception venue, their diverse fleet — including luxury sedans, SUVs, sprinter vans, executive coaches, and charter buses — is able to handle every aspect of your wedding.
And nothing matches the magic of that special day like their Golden Trolley. With its charming vintage style, warm wood interior with brass details, and expansive view from every angle, it will make getting there as memorable as being there.
734-668-8282
events@goldenlimo.com goldenlimo.com
One of the greatest determiners of your happiness is the person you choose to marry. This magical, spiritual, and lovefilled choice of a forever partner should be reflected in your wedding ceremony.
This means that the person who conducts your wedding — who sets the tone, who provides caring oversight to the cadence of the flow, who officiates your ceremony — is of prime importance.
Rev. Chris Yaw, ThM, MDiv, is passionate about bringing couples together in Christian marriage. In his 20 years of ordained ministry, he’s celebrated dozens of weddings domestically and internationally. “I find few things as satisfying as bringing calm to a stressful day, and allowing the peace and joy of Christ to shine through two lovely people, enjoyed and celebrated,” he says.
Services include premarital counseling and a detailed rehearsal to ensure a bespoke ceremony that weaves together your relationship story, family history, faith, and future dreams. 6180
In her pursuit to find purpose in the child care field, Ebony Wakefield, owner and operator of Children At Play Event Childcare, discovered a void. She decided to create a safe, fun environment for children while their parents are away celebrating life’s moments.
Ebony has more than 10 years of professional experience in the child care industry and holds an associate degree in early childhood education from Macomb Community College. In addition to years of practical hands-on experience and education, she’s an involved mother of two.
Children At Play provides exceptional on-site child care services in the metro Detroit area. They offer children a fun, interactive, and engaging environment while their parents are away adulting. Children At Play’s programs include lots of toys, games, arts & crafts, and music and movement activities.
With a hands-on owner and vetted crew, they guarantee a good time for your children while you’re away!
22430 Gratiot Ave. Unit 8245 Eastpointe, MI 48021 313-788-8188
childrenatplayec.com
At Shatila Bakery, their mission is to provide every customer with unique recipes that are crafted from only the highestquality, hand-chosen ingredients. They guarantee delivery of only the freshest, most scrumptious desserts available.
Hundreds of bakers labor lovingly, as they did thousands of years ago in the Middle East, creating all-natural, preservative-free pastries. Tissue-thin baklava is swabbed with rich, pure butter, then filled with crunchy, fresh nuts and sugar-sweet syrup. Shatila pastries are a modern infusion of Old World baking in high-volume ovens, with the taste to prove their authenticity.
Let Shatila Bakery create a custom cake or pastries for your next big event. 8505
From appetizers to entrées, carving stations, and pastry desserts, Vince & Joe’s Gourmet Market can provide fullservice catering for your wedding needs. Whether you’re expecting 25 guests at a shower or 450 at the wedding, let Vince & Joe’s team of culinary experts fill your day with deliciousness.
Vince & Joe’s uses their very own farm-fresh produce, imported cheeses, wild-caught seafood, and quality meats and poultry right from their stores. Their fresh-baked artisanal breads and desserts, pastas, and premium wines will give your guests the very best dining experience.
Start with fresh fruits, charcuterie offerings, and house-made hors d’oeuvres, then customize your dinner menu or choose from their pre-made menus. Finally, reward your guests with a selection of pastries from the market’s award-winning bakery — including gourmet tiered wedding cakes, cupcakes, fruit tarts, and authentic Italian delights, all expertly decorated — to finish your night on a sweet note. Buon Appetito!
55178 Van Dyke Ave. Shelby Twp., MI 48316
586-786-9230
catering@vinceandjoes.com 41790 Garfield Rd. Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-263-7870
clintoncatering@vinceandjoes.com
vinceandjoes.com
Discover your dream look with Muse Medical Spa’s expert treatments designed for weddings and special occasions. The Wedding Ready Platinum Package for brides features Emsculpt Neo, Botox, filler, and RF microneedling, to give you a radiant appearance and ensure you’ll dazzle on your big day.
The mother of the bride shouldn’t be left out of the pampering process, and Muse Medical Spa’s tailored package treats her like royalty, too. With three RF microneedling sessions, three syringes of filler, a 50-unit Botox treatment, and an indulgent Signature Hydrafacial, your mother will radiate confidence and elegance, ready to celebrate your big day.
Embrace stunning transformations at Muse Medical Spa, where everyone can achieve their ultimate look. 1771 W. Big Beaver Rd. Troy, MI 48084 248-823-7773 musetroy.com
Experience your dream wedding at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. A Knot “Hall of Fame” destination, it offers first-class amenities.
Choose from an array of venues including stunning ballrooms, a private beach, or a picturesque golf course. You’ll appreciate the smooth, detailoriented leadership of the resort’s event professionals as they execute your vision to perfection. Whether you have two people or 2,000, the catering department will create an unforgettable experience for your special day. With 550 guest rooms, you and your guests can revel in luxurious amenities and outstanding accommodations.
The expert hands of spa professionals will relax the bride and attendants with luxurious treatments, while groomsmen and guests can enjoy a pre-wedding round of golf on one of three championship golf courses. Pristine beaches and exciting water sports are additional options that will make your wedding a memorable getaway.
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is northern Michigan’s premier wedding destination.
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd.
Acme, MI 49610
231-534-6000
grandtraverseresort.com/ celebrate/overview
Zingerman’s Cornman Farms is a multiaward-winning, chef-led event space, wedding venue, and working farm in Dexter. The 27-acre farm and its variety of structures were carefully restored based on their 1834 foundations, keeping the needs of the most discerning guests in mind.
The venue features a beautiful exhibition kitchen, a chef’s garden, a classic farmhouse, and a four-season barn. Guests can enjoy the beauty of the countryside just minutes from downtown Ann Arbor. Learn more at cornmanfarms.com.
8540 Island Lake Rd. Dexter, MI 48130
734-619-8100
cornmanevents
@zingermans.com
cornmanfarms.com
Say “I do” to your storybook wedding at MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Whether you’re looking for a grand celebration or an intimate party for friends and family, MotorCity Casino Hotel has the perfect setting for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, and more.
Their beautifully renovated grand ballroom can accommodate parties of up to 700. For smaller affairs, Iridescence and Amnesia, each with soaring two-story windows 16 stories high above the city, are just right. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, the Sound Board theater with its stage, lighting, and sound — will take your breath away.
Add award-winning staff and menus, casual and fine dining restaurants, 400 perfectly appointed guest rooms and suites, and the luxurious D.Tour Spa, and you’ll have everything you need to make your day one to remember, for as long as you both shall live.
The crown jewel of Wabeek Country Club’s recent renovation is its 400-person ballroom. This luxurious space features panoramic views of the lush golf course, creating a picturesque backdrop for your dream wedding. Brides and grooms will be mesmerized by the stunning scenery, and their guests will be awe-inspired by the majestic ambience of the ballroom.
Not only is the Wabeek Club’s ballroom a feast for the eyes, but the club offers an array of culinary delights that will tantalize your guests’ taste buds. From delectable appetizers to mouth-watering entrees, the culinary team at the Wabeek Club will create a menu that will surpass your expectations.
Wabeek Country Club is committed to making your special day a memorable one. With its stunning ballroom and world-class cuisine, this venue is the perfect place to celebrate your love story. Come and experience the magic — and make your wedding day unforgettable.
4000 Clubgate Drive Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302 248-855-0700
membership@wabeekcc.com wabeekcc.com
Say “I do” to the wedding of your dreams at Detroit’s newest venue, The Godfrey Hotel Detroit. This stylish hotel is tailormade for your wedding. Nestled in one of the city’s oldest and most exciting neighborhoods, your loved ones will find endless ways to keep the party going, from chic eateries and live music to riverfront parks and activities.
The Godfrey welcomes events of up to 300 guests, allowing you to bring your dreams to life. Imagine overlooking the city skyline as you exchange vows on the rooftop terrace, or dancing your first dance in the breathtaking grand ballroom, with glamorous style that will leave your guests swooning.
After a beautiful evening of dining and dancing, settle into a state-of-theart guest room, and wake to coffee and breakfast in bed — or enjoy a leisurely mimosa brunch with your besties in the hotel’s restaurant before heading out to explore this unforgettable city.
At The Townsend Hotel, your wedding can be a captivating weekend that you and your guests will remember forever.
Nestled in downtown Birmingham, The Townsend Hotel offers luxurious venues and services for celebrations of different sizes. Their skilled coordinators utilize a fun, detailed, and comprehensive planning technique — which means that all that’s left for you to do is make memories.
The Townsend Hotel’s wedding packages include tables, chairs, and linens; glassware, chinaware, chargers, and silverware; votive candles and table numbers; a stage and dance floor; whiteglove service; curated menu offerings; and a Wedding Suite and hotel room block (based on availability).
Please contact the hotel to review availability for your upcoming occasions, including engagement parties, wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and wedding receptions. Your friends and family are sure to leave awestruck once they experience The Townsend Hotel.
Timeless and iconic, The Westin Book Cadillac is one of Detroit’s most treasured landmarks. Creating fond memories large and small for almost a century, the hotel has been completely reimagined and is set to emerge from a multimillion-dollar makeover this summer. All the hotel’s guest rooms and event spaces have been thoughtfully redesigned with a fresh, contemporary aesthetic and a new color palette, culminating in the perfect backdrop for any aspect of your wedding plans.
Whether you’re having your ceremony in its opulent Italian Garden, a reception in one of the lavishly restored historic ballrooms, or a rehearsal dinner at Sullivan’s, a new, contemporary steakhouse, The Westin Book Cadillac’s entire team is ready to make all your dreams come true.
Contact an event specialist today for more information, or to inquire about dates and availability.
Your special event can be customdesigned to meet your spiritual, aesthetic, and emotional needs at Fort Street Presbyterian Church, which developed a wedding program in May of 2003. The music is incredible, interfaith weddings are welcome, refreshments can be served, and Fort Street Presbyterian’s pastors will handle premarital counseling and the liturgy planning.
The wedding coordinator, who has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, is able to pull from her prior corporate management career to handle all elements of your event. A bridal suite is available for the bride and her party, and there’s also a special area for the gentlemen.
The church can also accommodate bridal showers, luncheons, afterglow receptions, rehearsal dinners, and wedding receptions in its beautiful Great Hall area. Stunning photography and videography opportunities are available indoors as well as outside, where the beautiful gardens are truly amazing.
Let your lifetime of love begin here.
As a nationally recognized museum and cultural destination, Meadow Brook Hall is Michigan’s most beautiful — and unforgettable — wedding venue. Its exquisite indoor and outdoor spaces offer versatility for wedding ceremonies and receptions all year long.
The Great Estate is a full-service venue featuring fresh, inspired cuisine and worldclass service. Its events team brings a premier touch to your wedding experience, helping to curate a custom event that transitions seamlessly from your dreams to the big day. The estate was built with an eye for entertaining, from its lush gardens to the two-story, Gothic-inspired ballroom. With grand spaces and enchanting details, it’s the perfect backdrop to the most beautiful day of your life.
Whether you dream of an enchanting garden tent wedding or an elegant ballroom wedding in the historic mansion, no place will take your breath away like Meadow Brook.
Award-winning experiences are waiting for you at MGM Grand Detroit. From the moment you step into this magnificent MGM Resorts destination, you’ll enjoy a safe escape that’s undeniably exciting and absolutely unforgettable. The truth is, MGM Grand Detroit has worked tirelessly to build an experience that will truly make a lasting impression. From dining to gaming and spa treatments at IMMERSE spa, there’s always a reason to celebrate.
Vacation or Staycation? Whether you live in the great city of Detroit or you’re stopping by on your way through town, MGM Grand Detroit is the ideal place to settle in for a bit. Each of the 400 stylish rooms offers marble showers, pillow-top beds with plush down comforters, and 50-inch HD televisions. Want more? As a hotel guest, you’ll enjoy a dedicated entrance, a private lobby living room, and access to the luxury spa and fitness center.
It’s All About the Entertainment. MGM Grand Detroit is home to an impressive collection of “must-do’s.” Savor a world of flavor at Detroit’s latest food hall, Detroit Central Market, featuring locally and globally inspired culinary favorites. D.PRIME Steakhouse is a modern steakhouse and lounge crafted with a downtown vibe in mind, while Detroit’s best sports pub, TAP at MGM Grand Detroit, has become a game-changer for local sports fans. Bet on your favorite sports and never miss a play with wall-to-wall game-day coverage at the BetMGM Sports Lounge. Elevate your golf game with cuttingedge virtual technology at the Topgolf Swing Suite, or kick back at AXIS Lounge. Of course, the 147,000-square-foot casino — equipped with Detroit’s premier poker room and the best table games, slots, and video poker — is always open and ready to play. 21+ 1777 3rd Ave. Detroit, MI 48226 877-888-2121 mgmgranddetroit.com
Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Cass River, the Bavarian Inn Lodge is a world-class getaway destination for families and couples. Unique in its theme, you’ll experience a trip to “Little Bavaria” right in mid-Michigan!
Generations of families have been welcomed with the Bavarian Inn Lodge’s home-cooked chicken dinners, delightfully cozy beds, something fun for everyone, and warm Bavarian hospitality. The inn’s 360 European-themed guest rooms, including whirlpool and family suites, all include a mini-refrigerator, flat-screen TV, iron and ironing board, and blow-dryer.
Enjoy 7 acres of family fun at the Bavarian Inn Lodge — including four indoor pools, two water slides, and a massive gaming area. Or reserve your spot for the unique experience of pretzel-rolling at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant. The lodge is conveniently located just steps away from Frankenmuth’s downtown shopping
and attractions, and offers recreational options including nightly entertainment for all ages.
At 2Gather, an elegant event venue, memories are created and exceptional experiences and dream weddings spring forth from a blank canvas. Located in a spectacular wooded setting, 2Gather can accommodate up to 225 guests for on-site ceremony and reception options. With their open vendor concept, they’ll help connect you with a team of rock-star vendors who can bring your vision to life.
From their outdoor ceremony location to their signature rock wall, 2Gather has picture-perfect grounds that both you and your photographer will fall in love with. In addition, there’s plenty of natural lighting throughout the bridal suite, groom’s suite, and ballroom.
Voted Best of Weddings and Couples Choice, let 2Gather help you take your first steps toward forever!
The Planterra Conservatory is metro D etroit’s mo st exclusive botanical garden venue! It’s a full-service venue offering food and beverage services, floral design, linens, specialty rentals, valet, and planning services. Their event stylists work in collaboration with each couple to create a custom event and ensure their vision is realized and their expectations are exceeded.
The warmth and brilliance of the Conservatory, combined with an innovative menu, premium bar, and distinctive floral designs, results in an event experience that’s unparalleled in the metro Detroit area. Named as one of the “Best Venues in America” by Brides magazine and one of the “22 Best Garden and Wedding Venues in the World” by Harper’s Bazaar, Planterra has built a reputation nationally and in Michigan as a premier garden venue for weddings and events.
Let Planterra’s award-winning events team guide you through every step of your planning process. There’s no other modern Michigan venue like this!
7315 Drake Rd. West Bloomfield Twp. MI 48322
248-661-1591
events@planterra.com planterraevents.com
With a rather unconventional start more than 100 years ago, the stunning lakestone structures that are now called Castle Farms have brought many visions to life as the decades have passed. Its early owners each put their own unique spin on the castle’s French-inspired architecture, but the buildings ultimately fell into ruin.
Then, in 2001, high school sweethearts Linda and Richard Mueller took on the project of a lifetime by beginning a renovation and restoration of the castle to bring it back to its original grandeur. Their vision has brought this picturesque and perfectly hidden gem back to life, with the intent that couples would have the perfect backdrop for their wedding.
From elegant garden rooms filled with light to regal stone rooms with arched cathedral windows, each option presents a myriad of opportunities for couples to express their own unique style. Contact Castle Farms today and begin planning your dream wedding.
Start your happily ever after at Bay Gardens Resorts!
Dreaming of a private beach ceremony, a beautiful garden gathering, or an intimate affair in an island setting? Bay Gardens Resorts has the picture-perfect location for your special occasion. Their wedding packages are great options for stress-free celebrations of love, and include everything you need to get married in St. Lucia.
Planning your destination wedding in St. Lucia should be anything but stressful! Let your journey begin with a carefree, customizable wedding package at Bay Gardens Resorts. Say ”Yes!” to new beginnings with your Bay Gardens wedding experience, and toast to everlasting memories.
877-620-3200 weddings@ baygardensresorts.com baygardensresorts.com
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For an elegant, elevated affair, look no further than Daxton Hotel in the heart of Birmingham’s downtown district. The hotel, a reflection of the cosmopolitan, energetic spirit of the Birmingham community, has become a premier location for beautiful weddings with unique touches.
This fine art-filled venue pays tribute to tradition with its modernized ballroom called Salon. The space can hold about 260 guests and features a soaring ceiling and a minimalist color palette to provide a backdrop that is refined and caters to the personalities of the bride and groom.
For pre-wedding festivities such as showers, rehearsal dinners, and brunches, its on-site restaurant Madam (our sister magazine Hour Detroit’s Restaurant of the Year 2023) serves farm-to-table fare with a global twist. With rotating local and seasonal catering menus, elegant tableware and linens, a detail-obsessed event stafff — plus beverage curator Cosimo Bruno’s specialty cocktails, customized menus, and speakeasy concepts, a wedding at Daxton is sure to impress every guest.
The Parlor’s I and II are ideal for intimate events with plenty of natural light from high windows, and a lounge-like feel. These rooms are ideal for rehearsal dinners, wedding showers, and pre-wedding cocktail hours.
Parlor I features edgier, more mysterious décor with dark woods and metals, while Parlor II creates a warm glow with its coral and cream textiles. The two rooms can also be opened and combined to create a larger event space. For guests and bridal party members who want to stay overnight, Daxton Hotel offers 151 guest rooms, including 21 suites.
The onsite’s stylish Geode Bar & Lounge is also a great place to hang out with new and old friends and people-watch through the floor to ceiling windows. Just outside, Old Woodward Avenue offers an abundance of Best of Detroit-winning salons, boutiques, coffee shops, eateries, and movie theaters to visit.
“At Daxton Hotel, we pride ourselves on curating your dream wedding reception or engagement party,” says Brittany Ling, social catering and sales manager. “Our team of experts is ready to create the ultimate event for you and your loved ones, so all you do is show up and make the memories that will last you a lifetime!”
INSPIRED BY THE CLEAN LINES OF MIDCENTURY DESIGN, THIS SEASON’S HEART-STOPPING GOWNS ARE THOROUGHLY MODERN WITH A VINTAGE TWIST
On her: Chosen Bisset gown in Natural, $3,795, at Beloved Bridal, 122 S. Main St., Ste. 320, Ann Arbor, 734-834-4696, belovedbridal.com
On him: Paisley & Gray Ashton Peak Jacket in Winter Tan, $250, Paisley & Gray Downing Pant in Winter Tan, $125, and Modena Dress Shirt in White, $55, at Mature, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Ste. 116, Detroit, 313-279-7577, maturelook.com
Lihi Hod Maeve gown in Ivory, $4,829, at Beloved Bridal, 122 S. Main St., Ste. 320, Ann Arbor, 734-834-4696, belovedbridal.com; Sofia Zakia
Birth of Venus Ring, $1,075, and Sofia Zakia Diamond Demeter Ring, $1,180, at Thistle & Bess, 222 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, 734-3696092, thistleandbess.com
On her: Ines Di Santo Lea Gown, $4,590, and Lea Detachable Sleeves, $750, at Roma Sposa, 708 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, 248-723-4300, romasposa.com, and The Wedding Shoppe, 2186 Coolidge Highway, Berkley, 248-541-1988, theweddingshoppe.net; Lelet NY
Triple Pearl Wrap Headband, $468, at Beloved Bridal, 122 S. Main St., Ste. 320, Ann Arbor, 734-834-4696, belovedbridal.com; A.Jaffe 18K white gold diamond eternity engagement ring with a round center stone, Tacori RoyalT Collection platinum emerald cut diamond eternity band at Lucido Fine Jewelry stores; lucidojewelry.com.
On him: Lief Horsens Velvet Tuxedo Jacket in Brown, $225, Paisley & Gray Sloane Tuxedo Pant in Black, $125, and Modena Dress Shirt in White, $55, at Mature, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Ste. 116, Detroit, 313-279-7577, maturelook.com
“We kept all of the imperfections along with all of the beauty,” explains general manager James Dannecker, as he points out the white subway tile, high ceilings, and other original features in the restored Detroit Foundation Hotel. Located
across from Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Hall), the 100room boutique-style hotel opened in 2017 out of two historic Detroit buildings: the Detroit Fire Department headquarters, built in 1929, and the Pontchartrain Wine Cellars, which dates back to the late 19th century.
Where possible, the design team reused original architectural features. Where it wasn’t, they sourced vintage elements from other Detroit locations, Dannecker explains.
“Our goal was to lean into the city’s renaissance and rebuild Detroit with Detroit.” The rooms feature beds with
Near Grand Circus Park in the formerly abandoned Wurlitzer Building, where musical instruments were once made and sold, stands The Siren, a newish (2018) hotel inspired by the city’s Old World lodgings. The 1926 Italian Renaissance-style building stood empty for decades before it
was purchased in 2015 and renovated into the 106-room hotel with five food and beverage spaces, two retail shops, and more. Look up when you enter the lobby, and you’ll see an exposed and faded original ceiling fragment, an atmospheric nod to the building’s history and one that also inspired the hotel’s color palette.
Unabashedly romantic, the moody lobby also includes gilded mirrors, a reclaimed disco ball, and French-inspired antiques, including a canopied and painted bed. Walk through the beaded curtain at the back, and you’ll find Candy Bar, a tiny pink palace of a watering hole capped by a vintage Murano glass chandelier found in Paris. Farther back is Albena, an eight-seat chef’s table that serves two seven-course meals daily,
and the entrance to Sid Gold’s Request Room, a hidden piano bar open Wednesday through Saturday. It will also be home to a new rooftop bar, which is expected to open this summer.
“Every room is different,” assistant general manager Ash Haque says of the accommodations, and many sport views of surrounding structures such as Comerica Park and the Detroit Athletic Club. “They’re not big and grand — more cozy and chic,” he explains. Suites have loft-style layouts and circular staircases with velvet sofas, tables, and eagle’s-eye views of the surrounding cityscape. Book the penthouse suite, and you’ll enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows, your own dining room, and a second-floor bedroom. Rooms start at $229.
1509 Broadway St.; thesirenhotel.com
reclaimed wood headboards and wallpaper depicting local landmarks, custom designed by Detroit Wallpaper Co. Inroom snacks include Germack nuts and other Michigan products. Guests looking to catch up on some reading will also find copies of Detroit: The Dream Is Now by Michel
Arnaud. Those who splurge on the oversize Commissioner’s Suite can spread out in a wood-paneled space that served as the fire department commissioner’s office in the 1930s, complete with a fullsize pool table, luxe leather furniture, and a king-size bed. There’s no need to leave
the building when it comes time for dinner. The first-floor Apparatus Room, once a storage site for fire equipment (the name is original), is today one of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants. Room rates start at $279.
250 W. Larned St.; detroitfoundationhotel.com
Request a Gallery King junior suite at the eight-story Shinola Hotel, and you’ll be treated to a space with seven huge, almost floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over Woodward Avenue. Depending on the room’s location, views range from the new skyscraper rising from the former Hudson’s site to the
Guardian and Penobscot buildings, or even Campus Martius Park in the distance.
When you’re able to tear yourself away from ogling the vintage facades around and below you, press a button that whisks the shades shut. Only then can you appreciate the room’s interior, decorated with subtle blond furniture and a contemporary palette of black, white, and tan. The same restful hues are echoed in furnishings, including the king-size bed and velvet sofa, as well as the oversize bathroom, stocked with high-end toiletries and a boxer-style hooded robe with “Detroit” emblazoned on the back. Thoughtful extras include a Shinola blanket, a sleep machine tucked in a bedside drawer, and a “You Look Beautiful” card in the vanity drawer.
The hotel, the flagship of the ever-expanding Detroit-based brand, opened in 2019 with 129 rooms in a collection of historic buildings on the corner of Woodward and Grand River, once home to the T.B. Rayl Co. department store and Singer sewing machine company. Room sizes vary, but all include the same carefully curated furnishings and Detroit-centric amenities. If you’re looking to splurge, consider The Canfield suite, which includes a separate dining area and a living room gas fireplace. In the evening, relax in one of the public areas filled with Motown art or dine in one of the on-site restaurants, such as San Morello, which serves up southern Italian cuisine. Rooms start at $235.
1400 Woodward Ave.; shinolahotel.com
Leaded-glass windows frame the entrance to this venerable structure built in 1891 to house Detroit’s oldest club.
Inside, elegantly restored public rooms on the first floor offer a taste of what the city would have been like in the late 19th century. “They don’t build like this anymore,” says sales and marketing manager Matthew Laurinec,
Huge red lips mark the door to the Rolling Stones Suite at Corktown’s 144-room Trumbull & Porter Hotel. Located a little farther out of town, this onetime Holiday Inn hosted the iconic band in 1964, when they played at Olympia Stadium. The Detroit Free Press detailed the band’s stay, noting that the general manager at the time had to call the police to help manage crowds.
The two-room first-floor suite is the hotel’s largest and most popular, with a king-size bed, a separate sitting area,
and its own mini-kitchen. It’s decorated with Stones-inspired murals and memorabilia, including photos, album covers, newspaper clippings, and even a vintage guitar. You can even spin a few tunes on the in-room record player. All rooms feature locally sourced furniture, textiles, and design; romantic king suites with whirlpool feature in-room Jacuzzis.
While you won’t get penthouse views from this four-story hotel, you can see the Penobscot and the Renaissance Center in the distance from Trumbull-facing rooms. Two blocks from where Tiger Stadium stood,
the sleek urban space includes custom-made furniture by Detroit artisans and works by city-centric artists. Walk into the lobby, and you’ll find poetry by local David Blair emblazoned on a large wall, as well as plants, books, old Burroughs adding machines, and the nearby Burroughs Lounge, where you can get pour-over coffee and baked goods. The hotel’s restaurant, Red Dunn Kitchen, is temporarily closed and is expected to reopen later this year. Rates start at $179 for a standard queen room.
1331 Trumbull St.; trumbullandporterhotel.com
whose goal is to share the architectural treasure with a wider audience.
The club opened its 21 rooms to the public after a complete renovation in 2018, he says (nonmember guests are required to purchase a $25 club pass, which entitles them to full membership privileges during their stay). The public areas and original 10 rooms were renovated, and
11 new luxury suites added, carved from second-floor spaces that once comprised a ballroom and conference area. Premium king suites are surprisingly spacious, and many offer in-room Jacuzzis or clawfoot tubs. One room has a nonworking fireplace that once occupied the ballroom; another has views of the Penobscot Building, the former Detroit Free Press
building, and the Guardian Building, as well as a private patio. “All are different, so you get a unique experience every time you stay,” Laurinec says. Enjoy a drink and live music in The Library cocktail bar, or dine at Bohemia, the on-site restaurant. Afterward, escape the winter chill in the club’s lower-level spa, a onetime bowling alley that now includes a fitness room
and an enclosed saltwater grotto, where you can enjoy Champagne and a charcuterie board while you soak. Rates start at $350.
712 Cass Ave.; thedetroitclub.com
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For this happy couple, doing things their own way, on their budget, made their day that much more beautiful.
By Scott Atkinson | Photographs by Daphne Doerr Photography
When Detroit-based photographer Brad Ziegler and Fox 2 Detroit news producer Rebecca Abramson planned their July 2022 wedding, they didn’t intend for it to be so idiosyncratic or for it to be the kind of thing that friends would later tell them they wished they could come to a second time. They just wanted it to be them.
In fact, they were determined. Rebecca jokingly shares how, at 42, she was the last of her close friends to get married. When the pandemic hit, she said she was going to wait it out.
“We decided to wait to get engaged because I’m like, I’m going to be a 40-something-year-old bride. I waited a long time for this,” Rebecca says, laughing. “When lockdown happened, I was just like, our engagement plans are on hold. I'm going to get the wedding like other people got like. We're not in any rush.”
It was worth the wait. From the venue to the dress — and the car and the cake and the suit to, oh, pretty much everything — their wedding simply encapsulated who they were as a couple.
One part of that was that it was very, very Detroit — even though it wasn’t supposed to be, at least not at first.
The two had taken several trips while dating to the Windsor wine country and wanted to show their friends the area they thought of as an undiscovered gem across the river for most Michiganders. But in 2022, there were still some pandemic restrictions that made crossing the border into Canada tough. It was time for plan B, a venue in downtown Detroit.
When Rebecca suggested the Roostertail, the site of her senior prom, Brad said, “‘You want to get married where you had your senior prom?’” Rebecca recounts. “And I said yeah, that’s fine with me.’”
“And from where I sat,” Brad says, “it was this historic place where massive artists would come and perform in the ’50s and ’60s and ’70s. There was some legacy there.”
From there, the Detroit-ness just continued to build.
Take the owner of Dandy Detroit, who made Brad a suit that from the outside looks stylish, but which contains a somewhat hidden bit of Brad’s personal flair — the faces of his favorite rock stars from the ’60s and ’70s lining the inside of the jacket.
There was also the car, a 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 Rebecca found for rent in Clarkston, and the post-wedding photos. The owner of the car (the father of a friend, it serendipitously turned out) offered to chauffer them around while they took pictures in places all over the city that Brad, a Boston native, had seen “evolve” during his 20 years photographing the city.
“We always found a way to be a little different,” Brad says. “Lots of people rent classic cars, but not like that.”
There was also the dress Rebecca had had her eye on since she and Brad started dating (“all girls do it,” she says) which she bought in a shop in Birmingham, miraculously still on sale after waiting through the pandemic. She was able to get the floor sample at half price, and while it wasn’t the perfect fit, it allowed her to have alterations done that made the dress uniquely hers. It has an almost undetectable geometric design woven into the lace, and she made her own modifications as well, adding a rose gold belt to match her jewelry.
Then there was the guest list. They kept it fairly small — about 115 — mostly close friends and family. But there was one special guest they thought they’d give a try —Motown star Martha Reeves, whom Brad had connected with when photographing her Hour Detroit’s July 2021 cover.
At the reception, also at the Roostertail, “they played ‘Dancing in the Street’ to get the party started,” Rebecca says. “When they announced Martha… she comes out, gives Brad a little kiss, and all of a sudden there’s a conga line forming around us on the dance floor, and everyone comes out to dance with Martha. And I’m like, I feel like I’m in a romantic comedy right now!”
The wedding was so full and fun, the couple said they didn’t see much of each other while it was all going on. But it doesn’t seem to bother them.
“Well,” Brad says, “We have our whole lives.”
Real wedding inspiration from local couples
Emily Mayo, Detroit
t o Jamesen McHale, Detroit
August 27, 2022
WEDDING & RECEPTION Scarab Club, Detroit
PHOTOGRAPHER Frankie Photography
GOWN Seamstress Bee SHOES Christian
Louboutin BRIDESMAID DRESSES Bec and Bridge HAIR & MAKEUP Simona Vigh Hair
Design and Frame by Mary FLOWERS Frank and Arnie, V Agency MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Todd Everett Experience, Kalkaska String Quartet
Jennifer Ryan, Grosse Pointe
t o Michael DeBoer, Holland
October 1, 2021
WEDDING & RECEPTION Grosse Pointe
Yacht Club PHOTOGRAPHER Green Holly
Photography GOWN Lovely Bridge Chicago (dress) and Grace + Ivory in Chicago (cape)
SHOES Badgley Mischka GROOM’S ATTIRE
Suit Shop Chicago RINGS & JEWELRY Muccioli
Studio Gallery (bride’s ring), Tiffany & Co. (earrings), Fey & Co (groom’s ring)
BRIDESMAID DRESSES BHLDN HAIR &
MAKEUP Vina Taylor and Sara Maryniak (The Zealous Root, Grosse Pointe) FLOWERS Flowers by Gabriel CAKE & DESSERTS The Chocolate
Bar Cafe MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Rusch Entertainment
Melly Houghton, Rochester, to Carter Smith, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
June 24, 2022
WEDDING Sweetest Heart of Mary Church
RECEPTION Colony Club, Detroit
PHOTOGRAPHER Captured Couture LLC
GOWN Beloved Bridal, Essence of Australia
SHOES Badgley Mischka GROOM The Black Tux
BRIDESMAID DRESSES Birdy Grey HAIR & MAKEUP Detroit Glam FLOWERS Roses Are Red Events CAKE & DESSERTS Love and Buttercream MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Bluewater Kings Band
Emily Rouleau to Justin McElhaney
July 30, 2022
WEDDING & RECEPTION Gem Theatre
PHOTOGRAPHER Captured Couture LLC
GOWN Nancy’s Bridal - Designed by Casablanca
Bridal SHOES Vici GROOM’S ATTIRE Jos. A.
Bank (suit), Show Me Your Mumu (tie)
BRIDESMAID DRESSES Show Me Your Mumu
HAIR & MAKEUP 24Luxe Beauty Bar FLOWERS
A Special Touch Florist CAKE & DESSERTS
Cakes By Stephanie MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Mario’s Music Company
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Abigail Miklosovic, Auburn Hills to An drew Stanton, Auburn Hills
October 1, 2022
WEDDING & RECEPTION Lovett Hall at the Henry Ford, Dearborn PHOTOGRAPHER Kari
Dawson GOWN Enzoani from Antonio’s Bridal in Birmingham GROOM’S ATTIRE Sam Michaels
Tailoring & Tuxedo BRIDESMAID DRESSES
The Dressy Group - designer Alfred Sung
HAIR & MAKEUP Fadia’s Beauty Salon LLC
FLOWERS Viviano Flower Shop CAKE & DESSERTS Iversen’s Bakery MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Pro DJ Services
Randi Carey, West Bloomfield
t o Matthew Sternberg, West Bloomfield
August 20, 2022
WEDDING & RECEPTION College for Creative
Studies, Detroit PHOTOGRAPHER Kari Dawson
GOWN & BRIDESMAID DRESSES Bridal Couture
Birmingham - Hayley Paige HAIR & MAKEUP
Todd’s Room - Lauren Russo Fenech (hair), Scott
Beard, Nancy Peterra (makeup) FLOWERS Fleur.
Detroit MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Intrigue
Sara Pridmore, Bloomfield Hills
t o Chris Deiro, Hubbell
February 19, 2022
WEDDING & RECEPTION The Village Club, Bloomfield Hills PHOTOGRAPHER Captured
By Kelsey GOWN Kenneth Winston & Gina’s
Bridal Boutique GROOM’S ATTIRE The Black Tux
RINGS & JEWELRY Orin Jewelers BRIDESMAID
DRESSES Azazie HAIR & MAKEUP Sara Yvette (hair) Shear Dolls (makeup) FLOWERS Emerald City Designs CAKE & DESSERTS The Home
Bakery MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Prestige
Entertainment
Storm Garfield, Fenton to Corey Borkowski, Warren June 3, 2022
WEDDING Our Sweetest Heart of Mary Church RECEPTION The Whiskey Factory, Detroit PHOTOGRAPHER Jacquelyn Knoll
GOWN Truvelle SHOES Sam Edelman
GROOM’S ATTIRE Jos. A. Bank RINGS & JEWELRY Lavadas Jewelers BRIDESMAID
DRESSES Azazie HAIR & MAKEUP Configure
Beauty FLOWERS Jen House Designs CAKE & DESSERTS Two Unique MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Prestige Entertainment
Ashley Byers, Roseville
t o Atlee Miller, Brown City
May 8, 2022
WEDDING & RECEPTION Creekside Acres
Event Barn, Goodrich PHOTOGRAPHER
Abby’s Focus GOWN Norah’s Bridal
GROOM’S ATTIRE Generation Tux
RINGS & JEWELRY Helzberg Diamonds
(bride) Manly Bands (groom) BRIDESMAID
DRESSES Azazie HAIR & MAKEUP Natalie
White FLOWERS Sweet Rustic Charm
CAKE & DESSERTS Heather’s Homemade
Cakes and Catering
Carlin Omalley, Livonia to D akota Cararo, Livonia
September 3, 2022
WEDDING The Inn at St. John’s (Saint John’s Resort)
RECEPTION Whiskey Factory, Detroit
PHOTOGRAPHER Sammy Mich Photo GOWN
Beloved Bridal SHOES N/A GROOM BB Custom
Clothing BRIDESMAIDS Azazie HAIR & MAKEUP
The Makeup Loft FLOWERS Janeen Przesmycki
CAKE & DESSERTS Two Unique MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Mike Staff Productions
Kristi Randel. Sacramento, California t o Aaron Beckwith, Sparta, Tennessee November 7, 2022
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WEDDING & RECEPTION Planterra Conservatory, West Bloomfield PHOTOGRAPHER Kari Dawson GOWN Beloved Bridal (Dress 1), Grace Loves Lace (Dress 2) GROOM The Tux Shop BRIDESMAID DRESSES Nordstrom HAIR & MAKEUP Team Glam Detroit FLOWERS Planterra Conservatory CAKE & DESSERTS For the Love of Sugar MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Lufru Entertainment
Emily Martin, Detroit
t o Peter Lutz, Detroit
January 15, 2022
WEDDING & RECEPTION Shepherd’s Hollow Golf
Club, Clarkston PHOTOGRAPHER Sammy Mich
Photo GOWN Bellissima Bridal Salon - Maggie
Sottero SHOES Badgley Mischka GROOM’S
ATTIRE The Black Tux RINGS & JEWELRY
Blue Nile, James Allen, Tyvodar HAIR & MAKEUP
The Beauty Gals FLOWERS Fleur and Bloom
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Elite Entertainment
Syd Hutnik, Detroit to D anny Bakst, Huntington Woods
November 5, 2022
WEDDING & RECEPTION Garden Theatre, Detroit
PHOTOGRAPHER Erin Schmidt Photography
GOWN Colby John SHOES Kate Spade GROOM’S
ATTIRE The Black Tux HAIR & MAKEUP Danielle
Paquin Beauty FLOWERS Graham Stanton
CAKE & DESSERTS Cutting Edge MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Collision Six
Megan Oniel, Madison Heights
t o Tommy Hayman, Madison Heights
June 10, 2022
WEDDING St. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church
RECEPTION The Eastern, Detroit
PHOTOGRAPHER Sammy Mitch Photo
GOWN The Wedding Shoppe Berkley
SHOES Badgley Mishka GROOM’S ATTIRE Men’s
Wearhouse HAIR & MAKEUP The Beauty Gals
FLOWERS Fleur + Bloom MUSIC &
ENTERTAINMENT DJ Casey Rusch- Rusch
Entertainment
Abby Williams, Detroit
t o D anny Egan, Detroit
April 14, 2022
WEDDING St. Joseph’s Shrine RECEPTION Glen Oaks Country Club, Farmington Hills
PHOTOGRAPHER Kellie Hetler Photography
GOWN Ashley & Alexandria’s Bridal Boutique
SHOES Lulu’s GROOM’S ATTIRE The Black
Tux RINGS & JEWELRY Daniel William
Diamonds (Bride) Maloof Jewelery and Gifts
(Groom), Ardri Je,wellery BRIDESMAID
DRESSES Azazie HAIR & MAKEUP Bridal
Beauty Couture FLOWERS Floral Designs by Lori CAKE & DESSERTS Elegance in Sugar
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Christina Kateri Band
Natasha De Melis, Toronto, Ontario Brendan Carroll, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania January 21, 2023
WEDDING & RECEPTION Ford Piquette Avenue
Plant PHOTOGRAPHER Lutz Family Tree
Photography GOWN Alex Perry, White Torono
SHOES Doc Martens GROOM Surmesur RINGS & JEWELRY Kay Jewelers and Meg Girard
BRIDESMAID DRESSES Jenny Yoo HAIR & MAKEUP Pop+Coh FLOWERS With Love Events
CAKE & DESSERTS Two Unique & Christine’s MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT RTDJ
Ashley Lilly, Taylor
t o Ronnie Ilitch, Troy
October 16, 2022
WEDDING & RECEPTION Waterview Loft, Detroit
PHOTOGRAPHER Roam Life - Kat Calverley
GOWN Bella Bridal - Martina Liana SHOES
Christian Louboutin GROOM Cicchini Custom
Clothier Birmingham RINGS & JEWELRY Hutches
& Golden Sun BRIDESMAID DRESSES Revelry
FLOWERS Bellisario Florist CAKE & DESSERTS
Sweet Heather Anne MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Pro DJ Services, CGS Entertainment, DJ Preview
Meagan Wiseman, Roseville
to D illon Shepherd, Roseville
September 23, 2022
WEDDING & RECEPTION Pine Knob Carriage House, Clarkston PHOTOGRAPHER Captured Couture LLC
GOWN BHLDN SHOES Badgley Mischka GROOM
Generation Tux RINGS & JEWELRY Zale’s BRIDESMAID
DRESSES Revelry MAKEUP Kelsey Korte CAKE & DESSERTS Grace & Butter MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Love Plus One
Simone LeBlanc, Commerce Township to Joseph Todaro, Commerce Township
May 14, 2022
WEDDING Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake
RECEPTION Lafayette Grande, Pontiac
PHOTOGRAPHER Sammy Mich Photo GOWN
Essence of Australia SHOES Naturalizer GROOM’S
ATTIRE Men’s Warehouse RINGS & JEWELRY
Melanie Casey BRIDESMAID DRESSES Show Me Your Mumu HAIR & MAKEUP Makeup by Nuah
Cece Shmyr, Plymouth
t o Neil Nypaver, Northville
January 14, 2023
WEDDING Church of Devine Child RECEPTION Lovett Hall at The Henry Ford, Dearborn PHOTOGRAPHER Erin
Schmidt Photography GOWN Pronovias SHOES Nine West
GROOM’S ATTIRE The Black Tux HAIR The Makeup Loft
MAKEUP Caroline Stephen FLOWERS Bellisario CAKE & DESSERTS Lyla Pop Sweet Treats MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Mike Staff
FRANCES M. DODGE TO JAMES B. JOHNSON JR., JULY 1, 1938
THE MARRIAGE of Frances Dodge, the eldest daughter of the late auto manufacturer, John Dodge, and Matilda Rausch Dodge (Wilson) to Jimmy Johnson was called the social event of the season. It was held at Meadow Brook Hall, the home of Matilda and Alfred Wilson, Frances’ stepfather. The bride’s gown was ice blue satin with a 4.5-yard train; the matching satin veil was held in place with a tiara decroated with seed pearls.
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