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Kelcie and Noelle’s Elegant Black Tie Planterra Conservatory Wedding

Kelcie and Noelle’s lush black tie Planterra Conservatory wedding was the kind of day that feels like a deep breath and a long-awaited embrace. They began the morning in separate suites at the Daxton Hotel in Birmingham, getting ready just floors apart, but keeping their dresses secret until the moment they saw each other.

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The bride Kelcie laughing as she puts in her wedding day earrings.
Silk pointed toe wedding day mules with pearl details.
Noelle and Kelcie's wedding day details including sage green invitation suite, velvet ring boxes and rings, cream roses, baby's breath and their perfume.
Noelle getting ready to dress in her two piece wedding gown.
Noelle's white open toe wedding day heels with her grandmother's pearl bracelet and gold chain necklace.
Noelle adjusting the belt on her two piece wedding day gown.
Kelcie the bride adjusting her dad's tie during their first look at the daxton hotel.

Noelle’s look was modern and bold, paired with a sleek updo and her grandmother’s bracelet—a gift passed down with story and sentiment. Kelcie chose a more traditional silhouette with soft pearl details. Somehow, without planning it, both brides wore pearls. A perfect reflection of their harmony.

They shared a private first look on the Daxton balcony while their entire wedding party peered through every window in the suite behind them, tearing up as they watched. It was emotional. Pure. Honest.

Kelcie's reaction to seeing her bride Noelle for their first look on thier wedding day.
Noelle and Kelcie embrace during their first look on the rooftop.
Noelle and Kelcie look lovingly at each during in an embrace during their first look on the rooftop.

A vintage Bentley swept them away from Birmingham to their lush Planterra Conservatory wedding. A lush, green glasshouse that felt alive with love. Their ceremony began with a Ketubah signing, a beautiful nod to tradition, before their friend (and matchmaker) officiated their vows.

Kelcie and Noelle share a kiss on their wedding day in the back of the vintage bentley that was their transportation.
Kelcie and Noelle wave at onlookers on their wedding day in the back of the vintage bentley that was their transportation.
Noelle leaning beautifully on a white vintage bentley wearing her cathedral length veil and two piece strapless wedding gown and v neckline.
Noelle's gorgeous wedding day floral bouquet and her engagement ring take center stage in these photos with their vintage bentley on thier wedding day.
Noelle and Kelcie outside their planterra wedding for bridal portraits with their white vintage bentley.
Kelcie poses outside planterra with her unstructured floral bouquet in her wedding gown and dress with a white vintage bentley.
Noelle and Kelcie with their unstructured bouquets posing with a vintage white Bentley during their black tie planterra conservatory wedding.
The art of an editorial wedding party portrait with motion blur and the two brides in an embrace.
That editorial feeling you get from a vogue styled wedding party photo at planterra.
Bride and bride pose forehead to forehead with their wedding party cheering them on.
The stunning unstructured floral bouquets against the bridesmaids sage green floor length dresses by birdy grey.
We love a mixed wedding party - who says you can't have a bridesmaid or a groomswoman.
The maid of honor and bride's sister fluffing the bride's wedding dress.
A real moment of laughter between the bride Kelcie and her best man and maid of honor.
A ketubah signing in the glass conference room at planterra.
A romantic bridal portrait of Kelice and Noelle at planterra on their wedding day.
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Noelle is walked up the aisle on her wedding day with her mom and dad.
Kelcie is walked up the aisle on her wedding day with her mom and dad.
Kelcie and Noelle share a moment of laughter during their wedding ceremony at Planterra.
An emotional reaction from the bridesmaids during thier planterra wedding.
Kelcie very excitedly breaking the glass after thier jewish wedding ceremony.
Two bride's raise their hands excitedly overhead as they make their way back down he aisle after their wedding ceremony.
a stunning gold, white and sage green ketubah framed in gold and on a black easel.
A fun moment of Kelcie's grandparents fist bumping after the wedding ceremony.

Their wedding party struck the perfect tone for this black-tie affair. Bridesmaids in sage green melted into the landscape of the conservatory while the bridesmen anchored the group in crisp black tuxedos. The balance was striking. Natural but elevated.

Their unstructured bouquets featured soft pinks, ivory petals, and wisps of wild greenery. It felt like spring arranged just for them.

The reception details were equally thoughtful. A literal cheese-cake (yes, wheels of cheese stacked like a cake) welcomed guests alongside an abundant charcuterie table. Their ‘naked cake’ stood quietly beautiful near the dance floor.

Every part of this Planterra Conservatory wedding felt personal. From the choice of music to the curated guest experience. Kelcie and Noelle moved to Detroit from New York while Kelcie finishes her master’s degree at the University of Michigan. They’re both huge sports fans (go Lions!), and seasoned travelers. But more than anything, they’re grounded by their people.

Their wedding was full of happy tears, personal touches, and celebration with the ones who have loved them through every season.

Guests dressed to impress during cocktail hour at this black tie wedding.
Guests dressed to impress during cocktail hour at this black tie planterra conservatory wedding.
A fun cocktail hour activity for the guests to complete which is a massive crossword puzzle about the couple.
high style at this black tie planterra wedding including chanel and other designers
The feature rock wall and koi pond at planterra paired with dark walnut reception tables set with a greenery swag draping from the table, gold candle holders, white candlesticks and tons of romantic edison bulbs.
A traditional italian thank adorned with sage green silk ribbon set on gold rimmed chargers at this black tie wedding.
A stunning welcome created for guests on a gold oval mirror at this planterra wedding.
Frosted acrylic table number with gold numbers ad white writing mixed with crystal and gold votive candles, gold candlesticks, white candles, white linens and florals with a pop of color.
Dark walnut reception tables set with gold candlesticks, white candles, white linens and florals with a pop of color.
Fresh lavender grows alongside the wedding reception tables set with gold candlesticks, white candles, white linens and florals with a pop of color.
Kelcie and Noelle have the best time cutting their wedding cake which is three tall and narrow layers of naked cake goodness and topped with florals.
Guest emotional reactions to toasts at this planterra wedding.
Guests raise their glasses during toasts
Signature drink signage Hers + Hers a manhattan and moscow mule for this new yorker couple at planterra.
An emotional moment of the bride embracing her mom on her wedding day at planterra.
Planterra reception details and Bodega bag
The bride and her bride share a kiss after toasts during their wedding reception.
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Kelcie and her father share a first dance dressed in a classic black tuxedo.
Noelle and her father share a first dance dressed in a classic black tuxedo.
Emotional reactions from the bride's sisters as she shares a dance with their dad.
A fun moment on the dance floor with both brides.
Emotional guest reactions to the bride and bride's first dance.
An emotional first dance between the bride and her bride.
Guests having a great time on the dance floor at this black tie wedding for new yorkers.
The bride's stylish grandparents share a dance together during this black tie wedding for new yorkers.
Fun Hora moments on the dance floor for this jewish couple.
The bride and the bride lifted overhead by guests during the Hora at their planterra wedding.
Just married photos of the bride and the bride after their wedding ceremony at planterra.
An emotional, tender, and editorial portrait of two brides in the glass conference room full of stunning natural light at their black tie planterra conservatory wedding.
Both brides and their friends during the reception.
A stylish couple at a black tie wedding at planterra. Her stunning strapless full length black dress and his navy and black tuxedo.
Two brides exit planterra together for their just married photos.
Two brides share a champagne toast outside planterra after their ceremony.
Two brides share a champagne toast outside planterra after their ceremony.
Two brides pose with friends outside planterra during their reception
Two brides pose with friends outside planterra during their reception
A fun and romantic nose to nose embrace with Kelcie and noelle
The final bride and bride moments together before the reception takes over.
Two brides hit the dance floor at their planterra wedding
A romantic full view of the reception space after sunset lit with candles and fairy lights.
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WEDDING DAY VENDORS

Photographer: Kari Dawson + Co

Second Photographer: Lia Giannotti

Hotel: Daxton

Venue: Planterra Conservatory

Music: Mary Ann Productions

Florals: Planterra

Cake: Artisan Buttercream

Hair + Makeup Artists: Detroit Glam

Bridesmaid Dresses: Birdy Grey

Bride’s Dresses: The Bridal Studio Corktown

Bride’s Engagement + Bands: Tiffany & Co

Event Styling: Carraway Creations

Transportation: Rockstarz Limo

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