A classic Colony Club wedding in Detroit Michigan by Kari Dawson

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a vibrant classic colony club summer wedding in detroit

A vibrant classic Colony Club wedding in downtown Detroit Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Detroit wedding photographer, and her team.

Their story…

Who doesn’t love a good High School Sweetheart story? Joe and Sarah met through a mutual bestie their sophomore year of high school. But it wasn’t until their junior year that Joe would decide to plant a kiss on Sarah then sort of get ghosted for about a week before Sarah decided to go for it. The rest, as they say, is history and they have been inseparable ever since.

The proposal…

When it came to the proposal, Joe told only Sarah’s parents of his plan to propose at their favorite place. Sarah and Joe always knew they would get married. They dated long distance during their college studies and began getting settled into their careers and adult lives. One fall weekend they were lucky to have the cottage to themselves. Nothing too unusual to make Sarah keen to what Joe was up to… until he began to unpack wine and some of Sarah’s favorite foods. They shared a lovely Friday evening in at the cabin together, making breakfast together Saturday morning and heading out for a hike on a new to them trail. Before the end of the hike, Joe got down on one knee and Sarah said ‘yes’ over and over and over. They spent the rest of the afternoon surprising their friends and families with calls, texts, and celebrating together. Soon, the planning for their Colony Club wedding in Detroit would be underway.

Their connection…

Even after 8 years of dating, a little long distance, and a couple of years engaged they still look at each other like the newlywed phase has just begun. These two are so unabashedly themselves with each other. You can see the excitement, comfort, safety, commitment, and joy in the glimmer of their eyes, silly faces, and sense of humor. Joe and Sarah really have married their best friend. Thank you, Sarah and Joe for inviting my team and I along the journey with you. For trusting us with your precious memories. For becoming friends and leaving a lasting impression on us. We adore you both!

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