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Paradise Found- Metro Detroit Weddings Summer/Fall 2019

I am so excited to share this shoot with you! It’s probably one of my favourite shoots to date! This is for the Summer/Fall issue of Metro Detroit Weddings. If you recognize the model, Anisa, she was in Hour’s Winter Coat shoot. I think she is absolutely gorgeous!

We shot at Planterra Conservatory. Even though it is right by my house I had actually never heard of it before. And I love going to conservatories too. Planterra is basically for events though and probably why I’ve never heard of it. It’s so pretty inside! An actual paradise. I’m sure every wedding that has happened there is amazing.

What do you guys think of this shoot? I did do a behind the scenes video if anyone is interested in watching it.

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Madly in Love

I am sharing with you the last of all the shoots from the newest issue of Metro Detroit Weddings! But don’t worry, we are going to start on the next issue very soon! And I’ll have more work to show you from other shoots within the next couple of months.

For this shoot, we went for a 1960’s vibe and shot at the Graduate Hotel in Ann Arbor. I’d love to actually come back to the Graduate to actually stay. It could be a staycation!

Madly in Love

Ann Arbor’s charmingly quirky Graduate Hotel sets the scene for a modern take on vintage-inspired looks for the entire wedding party

From left: Emporio Armani tuxedo jacket, $1,495, at Neiman Marcus, Somerset Collection South, Troy; 248-643-3300; neimanmarcus.com. BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo shirt, $248, at Hugo Boss, hugoboss.com. Express tuxedo pant, $148, and velvet tie, $49.90. Justin Alexander zip-back halter ballgown, $2,100, at Piera’s Bridal Couture, Shelby Township; 586-566-7800; pierasbridal.com. Crystal four leaf flower pin (in hair), $45, and pearl earrings, $12, at The Peacock Room, Detroit; 313-315-3061. Michael Kors wool blazer, $595, and trouser, $295. BOSS Hugo Boss shirt, $148. Express bow tie, $39.90. Emporio Armani velvet tuxedo jacket, $1,495, at Neiman Marcus. BOSS Hugo Boss shirt, $175. Express bow tie, $39.90. MICHAEL Michael Kors floral dress, $98. Bag knot pearl earrings, $50, at The Wedding Shoppe, Berkley; 248-541-1988; theweddingshoppe.net. MICHAEL Michael Kors garden embroidered mesh dress, $250, at michaelkors.com. Pearl headband, $22, at The Peacock Room. Pearl and crystal earrings, $15, at B. Ella Bridal, Plymouth; 734-459-0000; b-ella-bridal.com.

Inspired by classic collegiate style, Ann Arbor’s Graduate hotel evokes a cozy club feel with nods to the history and culture of the town. In the guest rooms, charcoal grey flannel walls set the backdrop for preppy plaids and rustic wood accents.

Theory velvet tuxedo jacket, $645, and Neiman Marcus bow tie, $85, at Neiman Marcus, Somerset Collection South, Troy; 248-643-3300; neimanmarcus.com. BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo shirt, $248, at Hugo Boss, Somerset Collection North, Troy; 248-643- 1938; hugoboss.com. Express tuxedo pant, $148, at area Express stores and express.com. Elaine B. multi-faceted wedding band, $800 for set of two, at Elaine B. Jewelry, Ferndale; 248-270-5625; elainebjewelry.com.

From left: INES by Ines Di Santo “Suri” gown with train, $5,680, at Roma Sposa, Birmingham; 248-723-4300; romasposa.com. Pearl earrings, $12, at The Peacock Room, 313-315-3061. Diamond engagement ring, $10,350, and diamond wedding band, $1,499, at Tapper’s, West Bloomfield; 800-337-4438; tappers.com. MICHAEL Michael Kors floral dress, $98, at michaelkors.com. Bag knot pearl earrings, $50, at The Wedding Shoppe, Berkley; 248-541-1988; theweddingshoppe.net. MICHAEL Michael Kors garden embroidered mesh dress, $250, at michaelkors.com. Pearl headband, $22, at The Peacock Room. Pearl and crystal earrings, $15, at B. Ella Bridal, Plymouth; 734-459-0000; b-ella-bridal.com.

The Presidential Suite at Graduate Ann Arbor offers sweeping views of downtown Ann Arbor. Cozy and chic, it’s the perfect retreat for newlyweds.

The Wedding Shoppe Private Collection “McCartney” gown, $1,599, at The Wedding Shoppe, Berkley; 248-541-1988; theweddingshoppe.net. Elaine B. “Mountain Side Provincial” ring, $1,100, and “Aquamarine Provincial” ring, $1,300, at Elaine B. Jewelry, Ferndale; 248-270-5625; elainebjewelry.com. Barrera pearl earrings, $415, and Judith Leiber crystal evening clutch, $1,995, at Neiman Marcus, Somerset Collection South, Troy; 248-643-3300; neimanmarcus.com. Betsey Johnson lace pumps, $129, at Piera’s Bridal Couture, Shelby Township; 586-566-7800; pierasbridal.com.

From left: Zara plaid suit jacket, $199, and pants, $89.90, at Zara, Somerset Collection North, Troy; 248-458-0875; zara.com. Warby Parker “Hughes” jet black glasses, $95, at Warby Parker stores and warbyparker.com. BOSS Hugo Boss suit, $895, shirt, $175, and tie, $118, at Hugo Boss, Somerset Collection North, Troy; 248-643-1938; hugoboss.com. Warby Parker “Percey” evergreen tortoise fade glasses, $95, at Warby Parker. Michael Kors wool blazer, $595, and trouser, $295, at michaelkors.com. BOSS Hugo Boss shirt, $148, and tie, $128, at Hugo Boss.

The hand-drawn equations found on the columns in the lobby are inspired by the automotive engineering industry.

At the Allen Rumsey Cocktail Lounge, Chef Halprin has crafted a menu with classic super club cuisine, including a Lazy Susan of pickles, relishes, breads and spreads. The restaurant’s retro ethos continues through the bar menu, with classic cocktails and house favorites made with local liquors.

Ines Di Santo “Mia” gown with cathedral train, $8,680, at Roma Sposa, Birmingham; 248-723-4300; romasposa.com. Elaine B. “Sunstone Compass” ring, $1,100, at Elaine B. Jewelry, Ferndale; 248-270-5625; elainebjewelry.com. Pearl earring, $12, at The Peacock Room, Fisher Building, Detroit; 313-315-3061.

From left: BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo, $895, and shirt, $175, at Hugo Boss, Somerset Collection North, Troy; 248-643-1938; hugoboss.com. Express bow tie, $39.90, at Express stores and express.com. BOSS Hugo Boss tuxedo, $895, and shirt, $148, at Hugo Boss. Express bow tie, $39.90, at Express.

The 40-foot long, 60-seat communal table in the lobby (previous photo) encourages guests to gather and share ideas. The extra-long table was inspired by the University of Michigan’s law library and is meant to bring together travelers and locals alike. The “Death of a Salesman” painting in the Presidential Suite (this photo) references notable U-M alum and playwright Arthur Miller.

Inlinkz Link Party

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Shoe-Stopping Silhouettes

From modern mules to pretty peep-toe pumps and more, make your way down the aisle in one of this season’s trending shoes.

I know I promised you this post about a week ago but other posts got posted first! Well anyway, here is the shoe photo shoot I styled for the Summer/Fall issue of Metro Detroit Weddings Magazine!

Bill Blass “Carol” mule shoes, $228, at Bill Blass; billblass.com. — Bill Blass “Carol” mule, $228, at Bill Blass; billblass.com.

shoes — Hey Lady “Luck Be a Lady” platform pumps, $368, at Hey Lady; heylady.com.

The Bill Blass shoe is the first one we did. It took forever to get the leaves perfectly. The first shot always takes the longest and once you get going, the other shots go quicker. This was the quickest shoot I’ve ever done too! I think it took about an hour!

My favourite shoe out of all 4 of them has to be the Jessica Bedard! I’m a sucker for rose gold as you know. What is your favourite shoe?

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En L’Air – Metro Detroit Weddings Summer/Fall 2018

The new issue of Metro Detroit Weddings is finally out and it’s time for me to share with you one of the shoots!

This shoot was a lot of fun, even though I did have an injured rib and was in a lot of pain and taking cough syrup every few hours.

Back in the fall when we were shooting the fairy tale wedding shoot up in Deckersville, MI, we were trying to come up with a concept for this issue. Someone had mentioned a swing. The idea stuck and low and behold, we had a swing made specifically for this shoot.

En L’Air – Metro Detroit Weddings Summer/Fall 2018

The season’s must-have gowns are a breath of fresh air

Justin Alexander Gown

En l'air metro detroit weddings — Justin Alexander gown, $1,500, and cape, $850, at Piera’s Bridal Couture, Shelby Township; 586-566-7800; pierasbridal.com. Tapper’s diamond engagement ring, $29,497, at Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, Orchard Mall, West Bloomfield Township; 248-932-7700; tappers.com.

Leanne Marshall Top & Skirt

Watters “Heaton” Gown

Rebecca Schoneveld “Katia” gown

Wtoo “Olympia” gown

Muse by Berta “Amata” gown

Limor Ben Yosef “Jupiter” gown

J’Aton gown

Rosa Clara “Lia” gown

Photography by Martin Vecchio | Styling by Rebecca Voigt | Floral Styling by Renee Marie Events
Hair by Brittney Ounanian | Makeup by Erika Borderdorf | Styling Assistant: Jennifer Pickering

Fun fact, the J’Aton dress costs $27,000! When I went to go pick it up from Roma Sposa, I placed it in my backseat all by itself instead of the trunk. I was so scared it was going to get ruined. During the shoot, we even kept it separate from all of the other wedding dresses.

Next week, I will share with you the shoot that I styled myself! Hope you all have a great weekend!

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Well-Suited

Styled By Jennifer Pickering
Photographs By Martin Vecchio

WHEN IT COMES TO dressing the groom — and the other gentlemen in the wedding party — details like the perfect boutonniere make all the difference. Paired with a coordinating tie and pocket square, these fresh floral arrangements will make his look bloom.

Well-suited — Vibernum berry, seeded eucalyptus pod, bay leaf foliage, succulent, neachera leaf, and Midori ribbon boutonniere, $19, by Parsonage Events, Clarkston; 248-625-4340; parsonageflowers.com. BOSS Hugo Boss suit jacket, $595, and Ermenegildo Zegna tie, $195, at Neiman Marcus, Somerset Collection South, Troy; 248-643-3300; neimanmarcus.com. Enro shirt, $69, at The Shirt Box, Farmington Hills; 248-851-6770; theshirtbox.com. Pocket square, $30, at L’Uomo Vogue, Bloomfield Hills; 248-855- 7788; luomovogue.com.

The perfect petals to accent your groom’s ensemble

This has got to be one of my favourite shoots that I got to style by myself. I think it’s because it’s menswear and I’m actually really good at styling it. Even Rebecca, who’ve I’ve been assisting styling for over 3 years now says I’m really good at it too. And that’s a compliment because Rebecca is a genius!

For men’s, it’s all about the details and I loved matching the boutonniere’s with the suits, shirts, ties, etc to create “well-suited.” My favourite has to be the plum one from Parsonage Events. It’s gorgeous and it was so much fun to style around.

The one from Irish Rose is cool too because instead of a pin, it’s a magnet and it’s genius! I actually have it on my fridge!

All of the florists did fantastic jobs, making my job easier to style around these gorgeous pieces.

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Wall Flowers

Dress your bridesmaids in gowns as gorgeous as the blooms they carry on their walk down the aisle

Watters “Tamara” dress, $290, at B. Ella Bridal, Plymouth; 734-459- 0000; b-ella-bridal.com. Hydrangea bouquet styled by Rebecca Voigt.

Left to right: Belsoie dress, $210, at Studio Bridesmaid, Rochester; 248-792-6126; studiobridesmaid.com. Adrianna Papell “Elin” dress, $200, at bhldn.com. Sorella Vita dress, approx. $320, at Piera’s Bridal Couture, Shelby Township; 586-566-7800; pierasbridal.com. Garden rose, spray rose, hellebore, scabiosa pod, snow on the mountain, acacia, tweedia, scabiosa, snowberry, bay laurel, and mini variegated pittosporum bouquets, $90-$130, by Studio Terrain; 313-653-9759; studioterrain.com.

Watters “Hudson” dress, approx. $450, at Piera’s Bridal Couture, Shelby Township; 586-566-7800; pierasbridal.com. Alstroemeria and hydrangea bouquet styled by Rebecca Voigt.

Left to right: Watters “Mulberry” dress, $325, at B. Ella Bridal, Plymouth; 734-459- 0000; b-ella-bridal.com. MNM Couture dress, $975, at L’Amour Bridal, Farmington Hills; 248-308-2733; lamourbridalmi.com. Jovani dress, $595, at Neiman Marcus, Somerset Collection South, Troy; 248-643-3300; neimanmarcus.com. Dahlia, Autumn Joy sedum, sweet potato vine, chamomile, fennel flower, euphorbium, taupe lisianthus, pink cornflower, chocolate scabiosa, dusty miller, and sweet pea foliage bouquets. Made with locally-grown flowers from the Michigan Flower Growers Cooperative and Summer Dreams Farm. Prices upon request, by Pot and Box; 313-212- 1869; potandbox.com.

Monique Lhuillier dress, $328, at Roma Sposa, Birmingham; 248-723-4300; romasposa.com. Rose bouquet styled by Rebecca Voigt.

Photography by Erin Schmidt | Styled by Rebecca Voigt | Murals by Ouizi
Hair by Monica Jadan | Makeup by Christamara Alix | Styling Assistant: Jennifer Pickering

I really hope you guys aren’t getting sick of all my editorial work I’m sharing. I still have 2 more shoots to share with you this month!

This photo shoot is also in the newest issue of Metro Detroit Weddings Magazine. Usually, the issue just features one big editorial and a few detail shots. I love that we are now adding more “big” shoots to it like this one and a bunch of other details like the clutches shoot I styled.

Some of you might recognize some of these walls from my outfit posts, including my cashmere sweater, blue lace dress and surprise back.

It was this shoot where I found out about these walls. After seeing them, I knew I had to shoot outfit posts in front of them!

For this shoot we basically drove around town in a party bus to each location. It was so much fun! It also made it so much easier to change the models with all the room we had. When we do something, we do it in style!

Anyway, I really hope you enjoyed this shot!