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A Book Tower Engagement l A Detroit Love Story

When I say Detroit has layers, I mean it. A Book Tower Engagement.

Modern glamor, rich history, and soft corners where real love shines through. Book Tower was the perfect backdrop for Cindy and Mitch’s engagement session. A blend of timeless architecture, graceful light, and the kind of emotional depth that quietly lingers.

This Book Tower engagement wasn’t just about checking a box on their to-do list. It was a deeply personal reflection of their journey.

Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co

Cindy and Mitch’s story began in 2014

They got engaged last August, bought their first home in October, and are now dreaming forward into marriage and family. Every choice they make together… from curating their home with vintage pieces and estate sale finds to planning a heartfelt celebration at the Detroit Yacht Club, is rooted in intentionality. For example, when Cindy and I first met I knew before the end of our conversation that their guest experience is highly important, that her wedding dress is a serendipitous find, and even creating some of the wedding day elements herself because that’s just who Cindy is.

Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co

Why Book Tower

This space offered everything they wanted:

  • An iconic interior with natural light and timeless architectural elements
  • A relaxed, elegant mood where they could be fully themselves
  • A nod to their love of story and design, much like the vintage pieces they’re collecting for their home

From soft stolen moments in the marble halls to celebratory cocktails at the bar, every frame of their Book Tower engagement session tells a piece of their story: playful, poised, deeply connected.

Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co

Looking ahead

Their wedding at the Detroit Yacht Club will be filled with similar touchpoints: thoughtful design, meaningful traditions, and a whole lot of joy. I already know it’s going to be a day that feels lived-in, not performed.

Cindy and Mitch, thank you for trusting me to capture the quiet magic of this chapter.
You made Book Tower feel like home. I can’t wait for what’s next.

Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co
Book Tower engagement photos in Detroit by top-rated Detroit Wedding Photographers Kari Dawson + Co

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