St. John’s Resort Wedding

Monday, August 18th, 2025

Katie and Ryan | St. John’s Resort Wedding

On July 26, 2025, we had the joy of photographing Katie and Ryan’s wedding at the breathtaking St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan. Known as one of the premier Michigan wedding venues, St. John’s provided the perfect setting for a day filled with elegance, love, and unforgettable memories.

We began the morning capturing Katie and Ryan separately as they prepared for the day, surrounded by their closest family and friends. These intimate pre-ceremony moments were full of laughter, excitement, and quiet anticipation. One of the most moving parts of the day was Katie’s first look with her dad, an emotional exchange that set the tone for everything that followed. Soon after came the long-awaited first look between Katie and Ryan, a heartfelt moment that perfectly reflected their love story.

Elegant rings at St. Johns Resort
Wedding shoes taken at St. Johns Resort
Mother of bride helping her dress
Bride putting on earrings
Mother and daughter embrace during prep at St. John's Wedding
Bride looks out window during elegant St. John's Wedding
Bride sits and looks out window at elegant St. John's wedding
Close up of brides hands during wedding at St. John's Resort
First look with Dad during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Dad and daughter embrace during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bridal portrait during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bride in front of fountain during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Groom's details during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Shinola watch wedding details during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Close up of groom's watch during prep at elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Groom portrait during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
First look with bride and groom during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Groom's response during first look at elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bride and groom embrace with a kiss during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bride and groom hold hands in front of fountain during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Groom checks out bride during first look at elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Portrait of bride and groom during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Groom kisses brides forehead during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bride and groom embrace elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bride and groom sit outside during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bride and groom share a quiet moment during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bride and groom through water fountain during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bride and groom under arches during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bride and groom during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bride and groom outside of fountain and landscape
Bride and her bouquet
Bride receives diet coke from mother during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bride walks with her girls outside during elegant St. John's Resort Wedding
Bridal party outside of elegant St. John's Resort Wedding

The ceremony took place in the brand-new Garden Pavilion at St. John’s Resort, a modern and light-filled venue that combines architectural beauty with natural surroundings. With lush floral arrangements framing the altar and soft light pouring through the windows, the setting was nothing short of magical. Katie and Ryan exchanged vows in front of their loved ones, and the joy on their faces as they walked back up the aisle as husband and wife was priceless.

Groom walks down the aisle with best man and grandma
groom waits for bride at end of aisle of Garden Pavilion
Bride walks down aisle with dad at Garden Pavilion
Dad kisses bride at end of aisle
Bride and groom hold hands at end of aisle during elegant St. John's wedding
Groom admires bride during elegant St. Johns resport wedding
Guest watching bride and room during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Bride admiring groom during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Full wedding view during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Bride and room exchange rings during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Bride and groom at end of the aisel during elegant St. John's resort wedding
bride and grooms first kiss during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Bride and groom walk down the aisle during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Bride and groom kiss down the aisle during elegant St. John's resort wedding

Throughout the day, we focused on capturing authentic candid moments—genuine laughter, happy tears, and meaningful embraces—that told the unique story of Katie and Ryan’s celebration. Their reception in the Atrium at St. John’s Resort was a showstopper. The space glowed with warm lighting, colorful flowers, and an atmosphere that invited everyone to the dance floor. From heartfelt speeches to a night full of energy, it was the perfect way to end an unforgettable day.

The atrium during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Table setting during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Table scape during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Bride and groom eat cake
Dad of bride gives speech
Mom admires speech during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Mother of groom during speech
Guests look on during speeches
Dad of bride cheers during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Atrium view during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Groom's reaction during speeches
Bride's reaction to speeches during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Best man's speech during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Grooms reaction to best man's speech
Maid of honor speaks during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Maid of honor speaks
Glasses clink during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Maid of honor admires bride during speech
Atrium view of speeches during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Bride and groom pose with flower girl elegant St. John's resort wedding
Bride and groom's first dance
Bride and grooms first dance under the night sky
Bride and groom's first dane and first kiss on dance floor
Bride and dad's first dance during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Bride and dads first dance in atrium
Groom dancing with mom
Close up of groom during first dance with mom
Bride and girls dancing in atrium
Groomsmen shoot fireball on dance floor during elegant St. John's resort wedding
Bride and groom dance together
Flower girl dancing with bubbles
end of night cake

Katie and Ryan, thank you for trusting us to document your memorable St. John’s Resort wedding. It was the perfect backdrop for your story, and we feel so grateful to have been part of it.

Venue: Saint John’s Resort

Photography: Brian Weitzel Photography

Flowers: The Rustic Root Design Company

Event Planning: Elevate Event Planning

Seating Chart: Clink and Co Designs

Hair/Makeup: Team Glam Detroit

Cake: Zingerman’s Bakehouse

DJ: Mike Staff Productions

Photobooth: Shutter Booth Michigan