detroit athletic club christmas wedding . danny + brittany {i do} . documentary wedding photographer kari dawson
Detroit Athletic Club Christmas Wedding. Detroit, Michigan wedding photography provided by Documentary Wedding Photographer, Kari Dawson and her team.
Brittany’s room at the DAC was neutral and so cozy. It was a perfect backdrop for the rich colors she chose to incorporate into her wedding day with Danny. The bridesmaids wore lovely floor length BHLDN dresses in deep tones of navy and maroon. The gentleman looked classic in their navy tuxedos. Danny wore a charcoal tux so that he was set apart from the groomsman. Their red bowties that the groomsman wore were so charming. Their unique boutonnieres were made of evergreens, tiny pine cones and red berries all wrapped in burlap. The girls’ bouquets were full of cream roses with pops of red roses and full of lush greenery that gave them a bit of an unstructured quality. The ladies were in high spirits and Brittany was excited and completely without nerves.
The DAC was full of gorgeous Christmas decor all in various shades of cream and gold creating a classic and glamorous setting. At the front of the ceremony area stood a slim Christmas tree that twinkled, ready to receive the ornaments that each guest would bring Brittany and Danny for their first Christmas. What a darling idea! They laughed throughout their ceremony and beamed after their first kiss as they were presented to their friends and family. Their guests were ushered into cocktail hour where they were entertained by a live lounge singer. The atmosphere full of fine music, lots of candle light and their friends and family is where Brittany and Danny would share their first dance. The space was so inviting and romantic. Soon, the guests were whisked upstairs for dinner, live music by the Bluewater Kings and dancing.
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Wedding Day Vendors
Venue: Detroit Athletic Club
Florals: Kelly Kopin
Band: Bluewater Kings
Hair + Make-up: Amber Sitek Bohlen at GlitzNxt
Video team: Fairytale Productions
Bridesmaid dresses: BHLDN
Tuxedos: LeConte Ltd
Rentals: Luxe Event Linen
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