Bride and groom kiss at Detroit Yacht Club wedding with veil blowing in front of them.

Detroit Yacht Club Wedding

Sunday, May 14th, 2023

When Beth emailed me about shooting her Detroit Yacht Club wedding, I knew we had to work together. Between her kind personality and the way she described her then-fiance Toby, I knew it would be a beautiful wedding that was centered on the love they shared for each other. When their day came, my intuition proved to be right. Both Toby and Beth were a little nervous leading up to the ceremony, but once they saw each other, all was right in the world. It was heartwarming to see the smiles on their faces and the details of the day just drift away as soon as they were in each other’s presence. Nothing else mattered except each other and the future they had planned. To be in that moment with them was truly an honor.

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Beth and Toby started their day getting ready at the Foundation Hotel in downtown Detroit. Toby and his groomsmen were up first. Coming in from England, Toby’s dad didn’t want to miss any of the fun and joined us for the morning festivities, including some Carlsberg and football.

A groom buttons his shirt at the Foundation Hotel
A groom fixes his custom dog cufflinks at the Foundation Hotel.
A groom ties his shoes while sitting on a bed at the Foundation Hotel.
A groom ties his bowtie while looking in the mirror at the Foundation Hotel.
A dad helps his son get ready for his wedding day at the Foundation Hotel, Apparatus Room.
Groomsmen toast to the groom in the lobby of the Foundation Hotel.
A groom and his groomsmen stand outside of the Foundation Hotel.
A groom and his groomsmen pose on the steps outside of the Foundation Hotel.
A groom poses on the steps outside of the Foundation Hotel.

Once Toby and his groomsmen were done, we stopped by Beth’s room. Judging by the laughter we could hear walking down the hallway, we knew we were in for a good time. While Beth and her girls were putting on their finishing touches, we photographed her details.

Blue Badgley Mischka wedding shoes.
A bride sits on a bed with her dress in the background at the Foundation Hotel.
A bride gets ready in the lobby of the Foundation Hotel.
A bride gets ready on her wedding day in the lobby of the Foundation Hotel.

After Beth was ready, we headed to the Detroit Yacht Club. Since we had some time before the ceremony, I wanted to capture a few portraits of just Beth in the beautiful space.

A bride stands in front of a fountain at  her Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride sits and looks out the window at her Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and her bridesmaids pose for a portrait at their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and her bridesmaids pose for a portrait at their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and her bridesmaids pose for a portrait at their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.

While we photographed Beth and her bridesmaids, Toby was waiting patiently in a different area of the Detroit Yacht Club.

A groom waits near a window at his  Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A groom and his dad pose for a portrait at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.

As guests began to filter in a cellist welcomed guests to the ceremony. It was a fitting touch as Beth plays violin in the Detroit Opera House.

A ceremony space at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding
A ceremony at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding

One of my favorite parts of Beth and Toby’s Detroit Yacht Club wedding ceremony was the variety of emotions on display. Everything from laughter to tears was on display.

Vows are exchanged at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
Vows are exchanged at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
The groom kisses the hand of his bride at their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
The bride and groom react to getting married at their Detroit Yacht club ceremony.
The bride and groom walk down the aisle after getting married at their Detroit Yacht club ceremony.
The bride and groom kiss after getting married at their Detroit Yacht club ceremony.

As guests enjoyed cocktail hour, Beth and Toby took a few family formals in front of the beautiful fireplace before sneaking away for some pictures of just the newlyweds.

Detroit Yacht Club wedding formal photos.
Detroit Yacht Club wedding formal photos.

I mentioned earlier that both Beth and Toby were fully at ease in each other’s presence. I think Beth’s smile says it all.

A bride and groom pose in front of an indoor fountain on their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and groom pose in front of an indoor fountain on their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and groom pose in front of an indoor fountain on their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and groom pose in front of an indoor fountain on their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and groom pose in front of an indoor fountain on their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and groom walk on an outside patio at their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and groom pose on the docks during their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and groom pose on the docks during their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and groom pose on the docks during their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and groom pose on the docks during their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and groom pose on the docks during their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride and groom kiss on the docks during their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.

As the sun began to set, we headed inside to kick off their Detroit Yacht Club wedding reception.

A bride and groom enter the reception of their Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A groomsman gives a speech at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A groomsman gives a speech at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bridesmaids reacts to a speech during a toast at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
A bride laughs during a speech at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
Toasts during speeches at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
Maid of Honor speech at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
Maid of Honor speech at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
Maid of Honor speech at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
Maid of Honor speech at a Detroit Yacht Club wedding.

Dress – The Wedding Shoppe
Men’s Attire – Presidents Tuxedo of Warren
Women’s Attire – Azazie
Flowers – Viviano
Cake – For the Love of Sugar
Day of Coordinator – Anna Grace Weddings
Venue – Detroit Yacht Club
Prep – Foundation Hotel
Transportation – Rockstarz Limo
Photo Booth – Michael’s Entertainment

Entertainment – Blue Water Kings

Stationery – Minted

Rings – Agnello Jewelers

Beauty – Rebekah Tantanella

Beauty – Shanel Isa