Ian &
Hilary
DESCRIBE THE ENGAGEMENT
Hilary and Ian took a trip up to
Petoskey, Michigan for the weekend
to celebrate completing the Detroit
Marathon. Ian’s parents had booked
a room at the historic Stafford’s
Perry hotel after he told them he
was proposing since he’d received
Hilary’s parents blessing for her
hand in marriage. It was late October
and all of the leaves were beautiful
shades of orange, red, and yellow.
They drove through the famous
“Tunnel of Trees” before taking a
walk along the beach in a secluded
park on Lake Michigan. After a
short stroll, he got down on one
knee and asked Hilary to marry
him! She was totally shocked and
off course said “yes!” To celebrate, Hilary and Ian spent the weekend
celebrating at wineries and restaurants around the area.
DESCRIBE THE WEDDING VISION
Hilary and Ian have always valued compromise in their relationship so when it
came time to choose where they would get married, they felt there was no better
spot than St. Joseph, Michigan. This was a beautiful halfway point between
Hilary’s hometown of Chicago, Illinois and Ian’s hometown of Okemos, Michigan.
The overall vision for the wedding was to stay true to many of the traditional
wedding decor concepts, but with a modern twist. The color palette was full of
blush, gold, and mint green. When choosing a venue Hilary and Ian wanted a
location that was extra memorable for them and their guests and after touring
Shadowland Ballroom, they immediately knew that it would be just that! It has a
beautiful historic carousel that guests were able to enjoy during cocktail hour and
it was just steps away from Silver Beach where the newlyweds could sneak away
and take sunset pictures.
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DESCRIBE THE WEDDING DAY
July 22nd was an absolute dream. It was a warm,
sunny Michigan day. The bridesmaids and groomsmen
got ready separately. While getting ready, presents
were delivered to each Hilary and Ian from each
other. A sentimental note from Ian brought Hilary to
tears. When it came time for the ceremony, Hilary and
Ian as well as their guests all gathered at the First
Congregational Church of St. Joseph. A family friend,
who is a minister, delivered a sermon full of laughs and
sweet moments.
When guests arrived to the reception they took a ride
around a carousel. When speeches began, Hilary and
Ian did not know what to expect from their bridal
party, but they did not disappoint. The Best Man, Ian’s
brother, found a sentimental note he wrote as a child
about Ian that he shared and followed it up with a rap
that Ian himself had written in middle school. The night
carried on with lots of dancing and fun. It was a day the
newlyweds will never forget.