slate blue grosse pointe war memorial wedding . alison + bryan {i do} . kari dawson photography

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Slate blue Grosse Pointe War Memorial wedding in Grosse Pointe, Michigan provided by Kari Dawson, top-rated Grosse Pointe Engagement and Wedding photographer, and her team.

Excitement

I can’t really recall a groom, or any man for that matter, being so excited that they squealed. Like a giddy school girl squeal. No, Bryan didn’t squeal outwardly but the excitement was written all over his face. Bryan was ecstatic on his wedding day and couldn’t wait to get to his bride. Alison was equally as excited but beyond that, she was so grateful. Alison didn’t take a single second of her wedding day for granted. Both of them were demonstrative. Not romantically per say because they are private that way but they danced and cheered and hugged hard and talked like no one else was there. And there were a few thumbs up, too.

Alison and Bryan, I can’t really explain just how much I had the pleasure of witnessing and experiencing with you both and your families on your wedding day. What a gift! I wish you both a lifetime full of peace and joy and you begin this marital journey together. And I’m even more excited that I’ll see you again SOON!!!

Wedding Day Vendors

Venue: Grosse Pointe War Memorial

Florals: Designs by Ella Rae

Cake: The Home Bakery

Band: Bluewater Kings

Makeup Artist: Robin at About Face

Hair Artist: Mallory at Bianchi’s

Bride’s Dress: Bellissima

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bellissima

Menswear: The Black Tux

Rentals: Luxe Event Linen

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  1. […] As I was packing up at the end of the night, Megan was holding hands on the dance floor with her brother, Bryan who is one of our amazing grooms from earlier this year. Bryan also walked his sis, Megan, down the aisle earlier that day. ⁠Joining hands with them on the dance floor in a circle was their mama, Pat and Bryan’s new lovely bride, Alison. ⁠Bryan and Alison’s recent wedding can be seen HERE. […]

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