a timeless meadow brook hall wedding in the garden
Cranberry and navy late summer Meadow Brook Hall wedding in Rochester, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Rochester wedding photographer, and her team.
When it comes to choosing the perfect setting for your wedding day, few places can match the enchantment and history of Meadow Brook Hall. This historic wedding venue is timeless and exudes elegance. Moreover, I am pretty partial to the classic details the estate offers, such as the iron gates, lush gardens, and endless options for portraits with an old-world charm. Any season of the year, you can’t go wrong with a Meadow Brook Hall wedding.
Romance and whimsy
Rhett and Emily’s guests entered the space of the manicured rock garden through what I refer to as the secret garden door. The two-piece arch, skillfully created by Petit Fleur, anchored the ceremony space at the top of the stairs. With the bridesmaids in cranberry and the groomsman in navy, the florals became the perfect pop of color and elegance. Furthermore, the unstructured florals added to the whimsy and romance of Rhett and Emily’s Meadow Brook Hall wedding. Their color palette and backdrop of the estate created the perfect color story for a late summer wedding while incorporating rich pops of color to usher in those fall vibes.
Get the party started
As the sun set, guests followed the lantern-lit pathway into the garden tent as deer frolicked at the edge of the woods and the mansion and gardens lit up with romantic accent lighting. Huge shoutout to the groomsman and bridesmaids for their carefully crafted entrances. Special thanks are extended to the entire crew, Rhett and Emily’s friends, families, and especially Emily’s besties for making my team and I feel so incredibly welcome. You’re the best! With intros, toasts, dinner, and traditional dances complete the whole gang filled every square inch of that dance floor. It was such a fun experience to witness the love and energy in the room for this magnetic couple on their magical wedding day.
Emily and Rhett, thank you so so much for trusting me with your memories and inviting me on this journey with you both. May today be the day you love each other the least! It truly was ‘enchanting to meet you’ both! Hugs – Kari
Wedding day vendors are provided at the end of this post.
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Wedding Day Vendors
Photographer: Kari Dawson
Getting Ready Venue: Royal Park Hotel
Venue: Meadow Brook HallÂ
Florals: Petit Fleur
Music: Falcon Film Studios
Hair Artist: Taylor Hosein
Makeup Artist: Katherine Green
Bride’s Dress: Gown Shop
Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie
Rentals, Linens, Decor:Â Petit FleurÂ
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