Sometimes, it’s the quiet moments that truly speak volumes. This thought comes to mind when I think about Katie and Tommy’s wedding. Katie’s story gave me pause from the start: she and Tommy, living in D.C., decided to return to Detroit to get married, bringing her birth mother and brother from Korea to share in the celebration. I knew from our first chat that this was a party I wouldn’t want to miss.
While Katie’s dress was amazing and the florals at the Colony Club were exquisite, the real beauty was in the people celebrating with them. There’s one particular photo that reminds me why I love photographing weddings so much. It’s a simple shot of Katie getting ready, with her birth mother helping, while her mother looks on. That moment, that memory, isn’t something you can put a price on. It’s those priceless connections that make a wedding day truly shine.
Venue: Colony Club
Second Camera: Maria Loomis
Hotel: MGM Grand
Stationary: Minted
Wedding Gifts: Shinola
Katie’s Hair: Rachel Hesselink
Katie’s Dress: Monique Lhuillier from Roma Sposa Bridal Atelier
Bridesmaids Dresses: Weddington Way by Adrianna Papell
Florals: Viviano Floral Shop
Tommy’s Tux: The Black Tux
Officiant: Tommy’s dad, Vince McEvoy (yes, it was just as wonderful as you can imagine)
Cake: Sam’s Club
Band: Stiletto Fire
