There are not nearly enough words in existence to adequately describe how much we adored this wedding, and even fewer to articulate how much we love this beautiful, kind, and darling couple. Robin + Kosta's day encapsulated so many of our favorite things, and even though this covid-postponed celebration went through a few re-imagines, it was perfect in every single way.
See, when plans for their Grecian destination wedding couldn't come to fruition, these two brought Greece to the west side. From hosting their day in the ever dreamy greenhouse at the Downtown Market, to incorporating traditional Greek Orthodox elements into their ceremony, to dining under the warm glow of the lights that night, we were transported to another time and place outside of our own. It was everything we could have asked and dreamed of for these two.
It was truly the wedding of their dreams, and a couple such as these two — so hard working, so caring, so giving, deserved nothing less. We'll forever be reliving this day, gathered together with all of R + K's favorite people, caught up in all the excitement and joy as this new chapter in their story together began.
Contributing Vendors
Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures
Photography: Kat Sherman Photo
Planning and Coordination: Paper Hat Weddings
Wedding Dress: Rebecca Ingram, through Renee Austin Wedding
Menswear: Suit Supply
Floral & Event Designer: Rhiannon Bosse
Rentals: Event Theory
Hair & Makeup: Kelli Brown of KJ Hair Spray & Emily Frew of The Pretty Committee
Officiant: Reverend Bethany
Band & MC: Bluewater Kings Band
Wedding Cake: Sara's Sweets Bakery
Late Night Snack: Love's Ice Cream
There are some days that are worth every second you spend waiting for them. Even when the pandemic is the cause for delay. They're the kind of days you daydream about and get more and more excited for as they draw near. Then, when they've finally arrived you can't contain yourself.
This perfectly sums up how we felt going into Katherine Anne + Jake's day!
Nestled on the shores of Lake Leelanau, KA + J brought together all of their family and friends from across the country for an unforgettable adventure in northern Michigan. It was perfect — the warm summer sun on our skin, the cool breeze rolling in off of the lake, everyone laughing and having the time of their lives. It was the absolute best party, and boy do these two know how to throw one amazing and gorgeous party.
We could not have asked for more for these two. Yes, the date may have come 9 months later than we all originally planned, but it was completely worth the wait to be able to share in the Koury’s story!
Contributing Vendors
Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures
Photography: The Weber Photographers
Planning and Coordination: Fox & Fern Events
Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero
Floral & Event Designer: Bloom Floral Design
Stationary: Rebecca Green Creative Design
Hair Stylists & Makeup Artists: The Hair + Beauty Lounge
Decorations & Rentals: 307 Events and BBJ Linen
Band: First Call Crew with E3 Detroit
Catering: Island Thyme Catering
Wedding Cake: Sweet Tartlette
Late Night Dessert: Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
Venue: Fountain Point Resort
Even after well over a decade of telling stories, it's such a surreal and funny feeling writing about your own. It's equally strange spending years helping couples plan and prepare for their weddings, now to be on the flip side of that paradigm. It's been a crazy season planning for our own day thus far, but I want to take a second and reflect back on how our current chapter began.
So much led to this moment — me and my best friend standing on the dunes looking out onto Lake Michigan, me with Zack's late father's ring in my pocket, and my team hiding behind some tall grass and trees. Between a pandemic, a couple of rounds of long-distance, house hunting, you name it, we had already been through so many seasons together. I knew without a shadow of a doubt this was the person I wished to spend the rest of my life with.
After talking with Zack's parents, taking a month and a half to plan everything out, carefully constructing a reason for us to drive across the state to end up at the beach without him suspecting a thing, slipping a lapel mic on in the bathroom before hiking 15 minutes out to the water, finally getting to "the spot", I was just about to get down on one knee when he looks over at my collar and asks, "Are you wearing a microphone?" I laughed so hard. The jig was up. I gave him a playful shove as he laughed, bewildered yet catching on real fast. I took him by the hands, gave him a kiss, and then proceeded to get down on one knee.
As they say, the rest is history, and this film tells the rest of the story far better than I can myself.
I am so incredibly thankful to be able to do life with this man by my side, and what's more, I can't wait to adventure through every new season with him. Over every mountain top and through every valley, I am blessed to call him my person.
- Love you, Zackary William Tyler Skinner, to Proxima Centauri and back -
-Matthew
Contributing Vendors
Photography & Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures
Destination: Saugatuck Dunes State Park
Friends, we cannot stop smiling when we think about these two. Ann + Crispin make us so happy and having spent this weekend with them, sharing in all the laughter and the celebrations was such a blessing. We've said it before and we'll say it again, wedding planning is tough, and doing so in the middle of a pandemic is even more so. These two absolutely knocked it out of the park though!
Even when plans had to shift, these two threw such an elaborate and gorgeous wedding. We will always be obsessed with their intimate backyard reception, their integration of both new and old traditions, and their ability to just have fun with it. Will someone please let us know when they invent time travel so that we can go back to this weekend and relive it over and over again?!
Words can't express how excited nor how thankful we are for these two. Forever cheers’ing to Mr + Mrs Elackattu and this new chapter in their story together!
Contributing Vendors
Photography & Cinematography: Shadow Shine Pictures
Wedding Planning and Coordination: Bespoke Events DFW
Wedding Dress: BHLDN
Menswear: Jos. A. Bank
Floral Designer: Endless Flowers By Amy
Hair Stylist: Hair By Aysha
Makeup Artist: J Hobby Makeup Studio
Henna Artist: Radhe Henna
DJ: Srihari Potter
MC: MC Abiv
Venue: St. Joseph Chaldean Church
