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Classic + Romantic Wedding in the Gardens (Rochester, MI)

Event Info

Location: Rochester, MI, US
Event Date:  September 03, 2017

Album Story

With inspiration for a fun reception with laughter and dancing; an un rushed

Vibe; good food; nice, religious service; outdoor ceremony; guest-centered celebration, their vision became a reality for their fall September wedding at Meadowbrook Hall and Gardens. Their vows took place outdoors in the garden surrounded by floral beauty and the mansion with all their closest friends and family, followed by dinner and dancing in an outdoor tent with chandeliers hanging from the tented ceiling. A few inspirational ideas were floating around as they planned, including Detroit to pay homage to Rukiya’s hometown; Princeton to incorporate the place they met and one of their favorite places; religious to reflect their shared religion; rustic to reflect their love of simplicity and understated beauty.

They really wanted to honor our favorite Princeton event: Reunions. The favors were personalized cups for drinks with Smitten on the Mitten and our names (similar to the cups given out at Reunions) and they had personalized wristbands for admittance. They also LOVED the special image our day of stationary provider, Leah, made for us. She made a watercolor of an image of us walking hand-in-hand while wearing clothes in Princeton colors. That image was on their welcome letters – a hint that the celebration would reflect notes of Princeton. It was also on their table numbers which were named after Princeton buildings.

They met in 2010 during the fall of our freshman year at Princeton and have been together for over 5 years. They’ve always been good friends and can make each other laugh for minutes at a time in any situation.

Associated Vendors

Reception Venue: Meadowbrook Mansion
Cinema and Video: Fairytale Productions
Cinema and Video: Weddings by Adrienne & Amber
Invitation Designer: Unica Forma
Linens and Coverings: Blumz by JR Designs
Cinema and Video: Platinum event group – wedding DJ & MC Specialist
Bakery: Sweet Dreams Bakery
Photographer: Adrienne and Amber Photography