Stacey + Clay’s elegant Yacht Club wedding day began at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Downton Detroit, before heading to The Detroit Yacht Club for the ceremony and reception. Both Stacey + Clay got ready in separate rooms with their wedding parties. They enjoyed their morning with loved ones before their emotional first look in the stairwell of the Westin.

Their color palette was a mix of beautiful neutrals! The wedding colors fit the atmosphere of this elegant Yacht Club wedding so perfectly. Formal portraits were taken on a dock with the city skyline in the background which provided the most incredible views! The Detroit Yacht Club, founded in 1868, was a beautiful venue that made for an incredible night of fun & dancing. (You can read more about their venue here!) After dinner, speeches + cake cutting, the dance floor was opened by Stacey and Clay. They danced together for the first time as husband and wife, and it was such a special moment. Then their reception dance floor was electric and so fun! Clay loves dancing so it was so fun to see all of the moves he had up his sleeve!

The entire night went incredibly seamless thanks to an incredible vendor team. I am so honored to be able to capture the most important days of so many beautiful couples, and I would be honored to capture yours! If you are needing a Detroit wedding photographer, be sure to head here to inquire about your wedding date!

Vendor Team:

Venue + Catering: Detroit Yacht Club

Florist: Jen House Design

Hair: Beauty by Aimee Gupta

Makeup: Danielle Paquin Beauty

DJ/Entertainment: DJ Shortstop – Love Plus One Entertainment

Bakery: Morning Glory Pastries

Stationery: Minted

Dress Designer: Austin Scarlett

Bridal Boutique: Ashley + Alexandria’s Bridal

Linen Rentals: Luxe Events Linens

Chair Rentals: Detroit Chiavari Chairs

Getting ready location for couple during their elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Custom cufflinks in box by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
Adjustments are made to cufflinks while getting ready by Kayla Bouren photography.
Groom getting ready for elegant  Yacht Club wedding.
Man adjusts bowtie looking out window by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
Groom is looking intense while sitting on window sill by Kayla Bouren photography.
Bride getting ready for for elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Three rings and wedding jewelry are on top of wedding stationery suite by by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
Bridal bouquet is wrapped in beautiful white fabric next to stationery suite by Kayla Bouren photography.
Perfume with pink ribbon displayed for elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Bridal flowers are wrapped in white linen by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
Wedding day shoes for the bride by Kayla Bouren photography.
Something blue linen with bride and groom rings for elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Bridal gown hangs fro window sill by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
After getting ready bride is looking down at shoulder in wedding dress by Kayla Bouren photography.
Bride staring distance after getting ready for for elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Bride adjust jewelry while looking out window by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
During their first look, groom is overcome with joyous emotion by Kayla Bouren photography.
Bride seeing groom for the first look before elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Couple share hug and look out with smiles after first look in stairwell by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
At the bottom of the stairwell, couple are sharing a gentle hug by Kayla Bouren photography.
Bride and groom spending moment together for elegant Detroit Yacht Club wedding.
Bride looks at groom with a smile, holding flowers, hand in hand by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
Groom is walking out the building by Kayla Bouren photography.
Woman walking out of building holding bridal flowers for elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Bridal party is gathered in front of doors by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
The entire wedding party is surrounding the couple with smiles by Kayla Bouren photography.
Groom standing next to wedding attendants for elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Table number and candles with beautiful flowers decorate the table by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
The white wedding cake is covered in beautiful pink and white roses with a small blue touch by Kayla Bouren photography.
Man is emotional seeing bride for the first time walking down the aisle at elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Father of the bride is smiling with bride as he walks her down the aisle by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
Bride looks at groom with a big smile while they are holding hands during ceremony by Kayla Bouren photography.
Bride and Groom hold hands during ceremony for elegant Yacht Club wedding.
During the wedding ceremony, bride and groom share smiles and laughs by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
For the first time, the newly married couple shares their first kiss by Kayla Bouren photography.
Newly married couple celebrate at elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Newly married, husband and wife, share kiss outside building by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
In front of the Detroit skyline and water, the bride and groom share a special moment by Kayla Bouren photography.
Bride and groom share a kiss and hug in front of Detroit skyline for elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Noses touch and smiles are shared while veil flows in front of couple by by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
Hand in hand, the bride and groom walk in the water deck in front of the Deroit skyline.
Groom looks off in the distance in front of green ivy wall for elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Bride looks down at flowers with a smile in front of green ivy wall by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
Holding her bridal bouquet, the bride is smiling big in her bridal gown by Kayla Bouren photography.
Couple shares laughs and smiles in front of cake for elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Celebratory toast for the new husband and wife by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
Champagne filled glasses touch to celebrate the new Mr. & Mrs. by Kayla Bouren photography.
New husband and wife share first dance laugh and smiles together at elegant Yacht Club wedding.
Couple share a hug while looking at friends and family by Detroit Wedding Photographer.
The groom is on the dance floor smiling with family and friends by Kayla Bouren photography.
Family and friends gather with newlyweds for photo booth at elegant Yacht Club wedding.
  1. […] This sweet couple had their first date at Andrew’s, and most of their most favorite memories involve the beautiful down Detroit. We started this fun Woodward Ave. engagement session in front of the stunning Shinola Hotel, a beautiful boutique hotel. We then ventured to Parkers Alley, before heading to Atwater’s Brewery, Andres and the Riverwalk. It was such a fun-filled day! Clay’s family is from Windsor, Canada, so we were sure to find some spots overlooking Windsor. Stacey and Clay are the nicest, sweetest, most hilarious couple! It was a JOY getting to document their engagement session and wedding! […]

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