san marino club wedding in sterling heights by photographer kari dawson

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A classic navy and black summer san marino club wedding

A classic navy and black summer San Marino Club wedding in Sterling Heights provided by top-rated Detroit wedding photographer Kari Dawson.

I am so excited to finally be featuring Jackon and Kim’s San Marino Club wedding from September. You might recall them being featured in what are some of my all time favorite engagement photos in Presque Isle. I have adored them both from hello when we met in person for the first time in Presque Isle. These two are completely smitten with each other. My team (Karli) and I had the MOST fun with Jackson and Kim on their wedding day. And we loved meeting their nearest and dearest who were so welcoming.

Pre ceremony…

Early in the day Kim was tucked away upstairs as I finished up their detailed photos and Jackson was busy in the reception space ensuring that everything looked perfect. Jackson was the most hands on during the planning process which I know made things so much easier for Kim and her bridesmaids. The invitation suite they chose for the Save the Dates and for the wedding set the foundation for all of the other details and decisions. They chose a rich color scheme that included navy and pops of gold which was brought to life with the ladies bridesmaid dresses and the blue hydrangeas. Kim looked absolutely stunning and like a real life china doll. Her makeup was perfect. Her glasses perfectly suited her style and personality. And her dress…. absolutely perfect silhouette on Kim. Jackson was also looking pristine in his black tux and vest.

Dancing shoes…

The wedding party brought so much energy and the best sense of humor that kept us laughing all afternoon. Their ceremony was full of precious moments and lots of emotion. The toasts and speeches kept the laughter and the tears rolling. Every single guest in the room was just so thrilled to be there that they were the most demonstrative group of guests we have had the pleasure of photographing. And the fun did not stop there. Most of the guests hit the dance floor and they all brought their dancing shoes! I was especially excited that so many of their guests joined them on the dance floor. Kim and Jackson are very talented dancers that enjoy their lessons and practice as part of their favorite pastimes together. We closed out their lovely day with some evening ‘just married’ portraits outside their venue to give them a moment to catch their breath and take it all in. Thank you, Kim and Jackson for allowing me to document these precious moments and memories for you!!

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