pine knob wedding in clarkston michigan by kari dawson photography

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outdoor pine knob wedding at a historical romantic estate

Dusty blue and white black-tie summer Pine Knob wedding in Clarkston, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Metro Detroit wedding photogapher, and her team.

This Pine Knob wedding in the summer features a classic backdrop at a historical estate perfect for an outdoor wedding in Michigan.

Their story…

Kassidy and Robby met in high school while working together at American Gymnastics right here in Romeo. Because my own daughter, Karli has been great friends with Kassidy through high school and into their adult lives now I have gotten to watch her relationship with Robby grow. We have photos in our albums of Karli and Kassidy together on prom night and their high school graduation. But we also have photos of Kassidy and Robby together on prom night and their graduation day. Being asked to capture their engagement and wedding was such an honor.

There was a phase in college when Kass and Robby were not together. Everyone collectively agrees it was not in the finest stage for either of them. When reunited their commitment to each other solidified making it only a matter of time before they got engaged. And when the time came, Robby managed to get Kass back inside where it all began… American Gymnastics where he popped the question.

Their style…

I knew without asking that the wedding color palette would be a soft blue. Every formal occasion I saw Kassidy for had her in a soft blue floor length dress. From high school prom to their engagement photos. The dusty rose they chose for the wedding day is classic and romantic; perfect for a summer wedding at a charming estate like Pine Knob Mansion.

The ladies all looked so stunning in the same dusty blue color, floral length dresses but each with a unique bodice. The gentlemen in classic black tuxedos except or Robby who opted for a white jacket which is a trend I can get down with.

The Mansion itself is simply stunning. Nestled in the woods with winding garden paths, a gorgeous space for an outdoor ceremony, the perfect patio strung with lights for outdoor dancing, and romantic light that fills every space inside.

Thanks to…

Thank you for Robby and Kassidy’s besties for being the very BEST wedding party. Thanks also to their parents, friends, and family for being the most hospitable and making my team feel welcome. And to Kass and Robby… you are both so vibrant, tenacious, selfless, and freaking IN LOVE that nothing can stop you. I absorbed the words as you read your private vows to each other and you are both wise beyond your years. You are prepared for things to go wrong and they will. You are excited to jump into your future together, explore a new city, and nestle into married life. You have an army of people behind you routing for you! xoxo – Kari

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