Fort Street Presbyterian Detroit Wedding

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

Sydney and Talha celebrated their love and commitment with a Fort Street Presbyterian Detroit wedding ceremony, followed by a reception at Penna’s of Sterling.

There are so many reasons I will always remember Sydney and Talha: their wedding was beautiful, their souls are kind, their engagement session was fun, and how can I ever forget Talha singing to Beastie Boys when we first met at a local dive bar? Needless to say, these two will always and safely have a place in heart. Truly, from the first time we met to discuss their wedding, they felt like life-long friends. Seeing them interact and share a mutual excitement for each other and their future, it was like watching your best friends finally get together after what everyone saw was obvious – they are the perfect match.

As their wedding day approached, the excitement was palpable. Beautiful is an understatement. The wedding was exquisite, balancing the love and support of friends and family against a gala-like backdrop.

Sydney got ready at her parents’ home with the help of her bridesmaids. A team of pink robe-donning bridesmaids made atmosphere fun and jovial.

While the bridesmaids got ready downstairs, Sydney got ready upstairs with the help of her mom.

A reflection of a bride in a mirror as she looks outside on her wedding day.

Once Sydney was dressed and ready, she shared a first look with her dad.

A dad and his daughter share a first look on her wedding day.

With the bridesmaids ready, we invited her sisters up for a quick siblings picture.

A bride sits on a chair with pink dress-wearing bridesmaids behind her.

While Sydney was getting ready with her girlfriends, Talha was also getting ready just down the street from his Fort Street Presbyterian Detroit wedding.

The groom and his groomsmen relax outside of a Fort Street Presbyterian Detroit wedding.

Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit.

Guests began to arrive and fill the pews of Sydney and Talha’s Fort Street Presbyterian Detroit wedding ceremony.

A empty Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit wedding.

A bride walks down the aisle at a Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit wedding.

A bride and groom stand near the altar at their Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit wedding.

A bride and groom exchange vows at the altar at their Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit wedding.

A bride and groom exchange rings at the altar at their Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit wedding.

A bride and groom stand at the altar at their Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit wedding.

A bride and groom kiss at the altar at their Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit wedding.

A bride and groom walk down the aisle after at their Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit wedding

Following their Fort Street Presbyterian Detroit wedding ceremony, guests lined the streets to usher the newlyweds out of the church and celebrate with them.

A bride and groom have a grand exit at their Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit wedding

A bride and groom celebrate on the steps after marrying at Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit wedding

A bride and groom share a private moment after marrying at Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit wedding

A family formal after a Fort Street Presbyterian Detroit Wedding.

Following the ceremony, we headed downtown to photograph Sydney, Talha, and the bridal party. First stop was the Detroit Public Library.

A bridal party, wearing pink and black, poses on the steps of the Detroit Public Library.

A bridal party, wearing pink and black, walks along the patio of the Detroit Public Library.

The bride and groom smile and pose on the steps of Detroit Public Library on Woodward on their wedding day.

The bride and groom smile and pose on their wedding day at the Detroit Public Library on Woodward.

On our way to the wedding reception, we swung by Eastern Market for a quick photo. Keeping with tradition, we photographed Sydney and her family in front of their building and even recreated their family pose.

A bridal party poses in front of a large mural on their wedding day in Eastern Market, Detroit.

A bride and groom hold hands and run in front of a large mural on their wedding day in Eastern Market, Detroit.

Prior to guests entering, Sydney and Talha got a sneak peek of their room. It was regal. Bellisario did an incredible job.

The bride and groom share an intimate wedding moment in an empty ballroom at Penna's of Sterling.

A white-themed wedding reception at Penna's of Sterling.

An ice sculpture of a horse and chariot.

A bride poses on a long staircase at a wedding reception at Penna's of Sterling.

Finally, it was time to celebrate!

A bride and groom laugh during speeches at a Penna's of Sterling reception.

The bride and groom share a first dance during their wedding reception at Penna's of Sterling.

A father and his daughter share a first dance at a wedding reception at Penna's of Sterling.

The parents of the bride watch as their daughter dances during her wedding reception at Penna's of Sterling.

A grandma watches as he daughter and granddaughter share a first dance at a wedding reception at Penna's of Sterling.

A mother and daughter hug after sharing a first dance at Penna's of Sterling.

In one of the most touching and telling gestures, Sydney, a practicing nurse, invited one of her favorite patients who she works quite closely with, to the dance floor for a special dance. Judging by his smile, it made his day and a lasting impact on their relationship.