erin & mike
i knew i was going to have a blast with Erin & Mike from the very first time i got to speak to Erin on the phone -- we talked for
well over an hour about a little bit of everything -- from how they met, to the venue, all the way to how they got their dog Tucker.
then fast forward to when i first met Mike
and Erin together and it was HOURS of laughter & great conversation. i seriously couldn't wait for their big day. these two have SUCH tremendous personalities & together, you just can't help but want to be around them. they are vibrant, loving, fun, funny
, & incredibly sweet.
we began the day at
Hair Designs North, followed by getting ready at
The Dearborn Inn! their ceremony took place at
Sacred Heart Church & everyone danced the night away at the awesome
Henry Ford Museum!
this is the story of their wedding day through my photographs... however,
be sure to check out the slideshow at the end of this blog post to see PLENTY more wonderful detail goodness!
Erin & Mike,,, thank you for being
YOU. seriously, you guys are the best!
Ang & i had
such an awesome time with you, your friends & family. thank you for trusting us to do our thing & for being totally up for anything! i am sooo excited to finally share these moments with you -- hope they make your hearts smile super BIG.
with love & gratitude, always,
ksen
it was an absolutely gorgeous spring day... 
getting dolled up at Hair Designs North
a few of the fancy details
getting ready time!
such a B E A U T Y !!!
reading a letter from Mike
Mike, looking handsome & ready to see his bride!
nothing but smiles galore
love.
it's official! & sealed with a SMOOCH.
{HEART} this.
love everything about this set!
nothing like a quick Jimmy John's stop!
the awesome bridal party
& by awesome, i mean AWESOME
looooooooooooooved all the COLOR!
yes, this happened.
bliss!
seriously. too gorgeous for words.
smoooooooch!
practicing their dance once we arrived at The Henry Ford
(Erin, i know you'll get a kick out of this one! )
yeah,,, we had a tiny bit of fun around the museum.
took a little break by Lamy's Diner...
snuggled by super cool planes
...a top FAVE. hands down!
details, details, details! love!
they definitely made an entrance!
it was a night filled with smiles, laughter & great toasts...
their 1st dance as husband & wife
father/daughter
mother/son
...and let the celebration continue!!!
Erin & their guests surprised Mike with a flash mob dance to a song he recorded 10 years ago, called “Steak It And Shake It.”
to say the surprise & dance were A W E S O M E is an understatement!
aaaand just when one thought there couldn't be any more surprises,
Erin surprised her love with a brand new car!!!
it was a sweet, amazing day & night indeed!
simply
***CLICK HERE***
to view the slideshow & see many more photographs from their wedding day!
marla & adam
Marla & Adam are the type of people you just want to be around.
they have an energy about them that is inspiring...
not to mention that they literally light up when they are around each other.
their beautiful ceremony & celebration took place at
Temple Israel -- it was a gorgeous day, surrounded by such great love & laughter and so wonderful to capture!
below are some of my top favorites from their day, however be sure to check out the slideshow for
EVEN more photographs!
Marla & Adam,,, thank you for having us document your special day.
i can't tell you how big i have been smiling as i have been going through & editing your images.
Abbey & i had the best time with you and your loved ones! wishing you smiles & laughter forever! with heart & gratitude,
ksen
without further ado,,,
ps. their brilliant rings were created by the incredibly talented James of the Gem Piero Gallery
isn't she absolutely STUNNING?!!!!
& her flowers were gorgeous, as well, thanks to Breath of Spring Florist
ready to see Adam
sister love
Adam, looking his dapper self
ready to see his Bride!
who says candy doesn't help induce some instant smiles?
love is : absolutely beautyFULL
love, love, LOVE... is all you need
their AWESOME bridal party!
they weren't excited at all
Ketubah signing
their heartFULL ceremony
there is just something about this image that makes my heart smile....
aaaand it's OFFICIAL! sealed with a SMOOCH.
love everything about this image
happiness
absolutely glowing & GORGEOUS!
brace yourself.... their details were out-of-control FABULOUS!
all thanks to the talent of Marla's mother... the mastermind & heart behind it all!
Marla also surprised Adam with a very special U of M intro!
their first dance as husband & wife
& the celebration continued!
followed by some phenomenal toasts
and a sweet father/daughter & mother/son dance
Nouveaute Band rocked the house!!!
have i mentioned that they like to DANCE?! love!!!
Marla & Adam,,, may the BIG smiles, love & grooves never end!
just
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to view the slideshow & see many more photographs from their wedding day!
SMILE
editing & prepping for a Bar Mitzvah i am shooting today... and these two images just keep making me smile so i thought i'd share.
my wonderful assistant
Abbey took this image below of me shooting formals for Marla & Adam's wedding (
next to be blogged!!! wooohooo! )
& it reminds me that...
1) yes, even formals can be fun
(Abbey's view) &
2) getting up close & personal is SO worth that ah!mazing S M I L E.
( my view )
hope this finds you all smiling & enjoying this beautiful weekend!
love,
ksen
