Maddie + Dominic | Beautiful Wedding at Strong Roots Event Space | Wedding in Monroe, MI

Maddie and Dominic’s day was everything I love in a wedding: family, friends, and party! Having already been married, their day was all about celebration and it showed.

After just photographing Dominic’s brother, Gus’ Wedding a few months ago, Maddie and Dominic’s day felt like hanging out with new friends all day. The morning was free of the usual nervousness of a wedding day, which meant even more laughing and love shared between these two and their families. It was so sweet to see their little girl, Sophie, get to be involved in every part of the day, with her priceless grumpy faces and infectious giggles, what an absolute joy she was. Catch her on the dance floor at the end of the night :). Dom’s crew gave him some proper razzing while getting ready at his parent’s house, you love to see it. When I got to Maddie’s place, she was doing little Sophie’s hair. Maddie got ready in front of this beautiful window by the stairs and I love that motorcycle helmet peeking into the frame. Then it was go time.

We arrived at St Mary’s Parish Church to a beautiful wedding celebration service. Even after being married, you could feel the love in that moment when Dominic saw Maddie for the first time that day coming down the aisle. Love that knows each other deeper with each new day. After the ceremony, we booked it to the IHM grounds to try to get some wedding party photos before the rain came down. And we beat it! They had a surprise gender reveal for their closest… take a look at Sophie’s next sibling below.

After wedding party photos, we traveled to their Monroe, MI reception venue and, can I just take a side note to say, I was blown away! Having being a wedding photographer and living in Monroe, Mi for over 12 years, I’ve always wanted a stunning outdoor wedding venue for that sweet little town. And Strong Roots Event Space is it! Finally, an intimate outdoor space to celebrate life’s beautiful moments. The owners (both also named Kelly :)) recently opened this venue and they are already rocking it with customer service, flawless grounds, a relaxed atmosphere and a stunning setting. They were quick to bring cocktail tables inside the tent with the threat of rain and quick to help with whatever was needed. When I arrived, one of the owners even took the time to point out all of the best photo spots, some of which they created for that purpose (peep the light-strung forest pathway below). I noticed them checking on their guests the whole night. It was a great place for the Flints and their guests to dance the night away, carefree.

Maddie and Dominic, congratulations! What an honor it was to witness your beautiful celebration. May your joy and love for each other grow even more with each new day.

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