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Classic Birmingham Community House Wedding. Detroit, Michigan wedding photography at the Westin Book Cadillac hotel in downtown, Detroit and Birmingham Community House located in Birmingham, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson and her team.   When I arrived at the Westin Book Cadillac last weekend for Chris and Andrea’s wedding day preparations I was greeted with […]

Detroit, Michigan wedding photography at The Westin Book Cadillac downtown and the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe, MI provided by Kari Dawson and her team. Pretty Details… This classic Grosse Pointe War Memorial wedding exemplifies classic elegance with an old Hollywood feel that is very romantic. When I arrived at the Westin Book Cadillac Erica looked […]

When I arrived at The Valley of Frutig Farms on Saturday afternoon for Robbie and Lyndsey’s summer barn wedding. I asked Lyndsey how she was feeling. She looked stunning in her Bride silk robe, her hair up and make-up complete. But, even though she replied with ‘the nerves come and go,’ she looked more like […]

The night before Mikal and Emily’s wedding, I saw a photo of them at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial during their rehearsal dinner. Emily was beaming with her bright smile! In the few days leading to their wedding the weather was rainy and a little chilly. But their wedding day blossomed into a perfect afternoon […]

What I love most about Christopher and Mallory’s Spring Planterra Conservatory wedding is the depth of family and tradition that went into the planning. Christopher and Mallory just purchased their first home which is undergoing a remodel. They repurposed some wood that they pulled out of the house and used them for some of their […]

Bride and groom portraits at Waldenwoods Resort in Hartland, Michigan.

Gwen was looking over the final details, centerpieces and linens when I arrived on Friday for their spring Waldenwoods wedding. The lilac and silver color palette was perfect for spring. Clarke was due to arrive any minute and I couldn’t help but wonder if Gwen was trying to sneak a peek at her groom. Gwen […]

Classic and Romantic Iroquois Club Wedding in West Bloomfield, Michigan by Kari Dawson Photography

I spent a little bit of time with Nathanael and his groomsman before returning for Kathryn to put her dress on. All the pieces of their classic and romantic winter Iroquois Club wedding were coming together. I unintentionally made my bride tear up! Who does that? I shared with her how handsome I thought Nathanael […]

Bride and Groom photos on their wedding day at the DIA, Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit by Kari Dawson Photography

Chris + Cara’s Detroit Colony Club winter wedding was romantic, classic, and elegant. The winter weather wasn’t exactly what you would expect for a January wedding but you won’t find me complaining about sunshine and 48 degrees. A cute BRIDE garland was draped across the hotel room door at the MGM Grand in Detroit where […]

The almost kiss . Inn at St. John's Wedding by Kari Dawson Photography

The doors to the chapel were closed. The planning was complete and every detail was in place. Elizabeth was seconds away from the start of her Inn at St. Johns winter wedding with her groom, Alex. The bridesmaids and groomsman waited with Alex at the top of the aisle. Elizabeth, held onto her father’s arm […]