This wedding is one of those that will remain close to my heart for years to come. It seems it was just a couple of years since I did Anne’s Senior Portraits – where has all that time gone! I was happy to learn that she has remained a sweet and noble person, and once I met Dan, it was clear to me that they made such a great couple. Dan is a great complement to Anne’s personality and the love they share is right there for all to see.
The wedding had a wonderful local flavor as Anne and Dan made every effort to secure the services of local companies to provide for their wedding. From the flowers to the catering and music, there was a great Michigan flavor to everything.
Let’s get to some of the photographs from the day:
Anne and her girls got ready at her parents’ home in Grosse Ile.
The guys arrived early at the beautiful Westcroft Gardens, the oldest farm in Michigan owned and operated since 1776 by the same family, now in its 7th generation. It was originally owned by the Pottawatomie Indians and at one time it produced hay to feed the Detroit trolley horses; the farm was also put into special service in World War II to raise turkeys for the armed services.
If you are ever in the area stop by and enjoy some of nature’s best as you walk the historic grounds.
After the ceremony Anne and Dan went for a stroll through the gardens while their friends and family enjoyed appetizers and some live jazz music.
In keeping with using all local talent and products, the table seating cards were tucked in a little planter with a succulent, one of their favorite plants – every one got to take one home.
Everybody cheered as they made their way to the head table and shared one of many kisses that evening:
The mood was joyful and full of warm feelings:
These love birds were dancing in a space away from the crowd, but not too far to be found by my long lens:
Fashionable feet:
Dan had some crazy stories from his younger (reckless?) years with friends on top of the mound:
It was a warm day and guests took turns cooling off in front of one of the many fans that were set all around the tent; it made for some fun portraits:
Did I mention that romance seemed to be in the air?
Anne with her mom and a few friends sharing a laugh on the dance floor:
Anne and her younger brother Ryan, whose senior portraits you’ll soon see in this blog:
What a bunch of shy people 
Towards the very end of the night, with many hours of dancing behind, the mood turned a little mellow as we enjoyed the warm glow from the torches and conversation with friends and family:
The last time I saw Anne that night, she was wrapped in the gentle warmth of a row of torches and looking quite beautiful:
Anne and Dan, it was an honor to document the joy, energy, fun and love that you and your family and friends share. The hours just flew by and I have many good memories of that evening – thank you for letting me be a part of this stop in your journey.
Much Love,
Joel.
Family and guests, if you were given the Event Key (password) to view all the images from the day click HERE.
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