glen oaks country club wedding kari dawson photography

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glen oaks country club wedding . erica + bryan {i do} . kari dawson photography

Glen Oaks Country Club wedding in Farmington Hills, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Farmington Hills engagement and wedding photographer, and her team.

Erica’s grandfather got her a job, during one college summer, working for Oakland County. She met a boy and looked forward to the days they were able to work together. Bryan always made things fun. And if you ask her today, Erica would tell you that Bryan still makes things fun.

Family values…

Family is richly important to them both. They found touching ways to honor those that are no longer with us on their special day including a framed poem and a favorite opal ring. No surprise after witnessing and experiencing the connections they have with their friends and family. Also, speaking of friends and family, every single person we had the pleasure of spending any time with was kind, friendly, welcoming, and funny.

I asked mom to pull Erica’s blusher over her face and they shared the sweetest, if not emotional, moment together. These are the kind of memories couple’s experience on their wedding day that makes me feel so honored to do what I do.

Their style…

The traditional Polish mass in an old Hamtramck Roman Catholic Church was exactly as Erica and Bryan were hoping. Right down to Bryan’s expression when Erica came down the aisle. The silhouette of her dress combined with her veil was stunning. I actually flipped when I saw Bryan in his plaid tuxedo jacket. Their style is on point. So were the bridesmaid dresses!! Furthermore, they found a way to keep in light and fun with patterened socks.

Let the fun begin…

Then the real fun began on the party bus with all their friends. We headed to Eastern Market because I knew we’d find a floral wall mural. Erica was SO excited when I told her what I had in mind for their portrait time. The boys had some laughs in their fancy socks. While the ladies worked their time like models. Most noteworthy Erica and Bryan finally had a few moments to snuggle up and take it all in. It wasn’t all serious though because these two are just so fun loving. Even more fun, we wrapped it up with a lil‘ Champagne toast? Nope. Champagne spray. You’ll know it when you see it. Enjoy a scroll through my favorite moments of Bryan and Erica’s Glen Oaks Country Club wedding!!!

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