Susie + Shawn : modern weddings {troy, mi}
- January 4, 2010 -

natemathai | Modern Weddings
brett maxwell, chicago wedding photographers, destination wedding, dodge park, indian weddings, Modern Weddings, royalty house, st. george orthodox church, susie and shawn, troy michigan, warren michigan

For the last wedding in 2009, these two threw an amazing party!  They didn’t let a little weather scare mess up their day at all, and everything worked out beautifully.  It was very obvious throughout the circumstances wouldn’t hinder the joy they had this day, which made the whole wedding turn out amazing from start to finish.  Big ups to Brett Maxwell for second shooting for me at this wedding.

I started the day at Susie’s house as she got ready for her big day.

The ceremony was held at the beautiful St. George Orthodox Church in Troy, Michigan.

It’s always a big deal in these Indian Christian ceremonies for the groom to tie the “thali” around the neck of his bride- strands of thread taken from the wedding sari.  I’ve never seen anyone mess it up yet, but it’s still a stressful moment! :)

The skies cleared up just enough for us to head out to Dodge Park for a few relaxed portraits with the bridal party.  Massive props to the lovely ladies for braving the cold!

I then stole Susie and Shawn for a bit…two people in love make my job EXTREMELY easy :)

The reception was held the Royalty House in Warren, Michigan, where they put on a show to remember!  From start to finish, everyone enjoyed themselves and were greatly entertained during the reception.

The big finish for Susie and Shawn was their young adult/youth ministry at the church they serve at all came together and put together a MASSIVE bhangra performance.  They had know idea it was coming, and were so surprised at each group of friends that came out and took part in it.

Now…I’ve seen (and been in) my share of choreographed dances at weddings, but I’ve never seen people jump off ladders.  Seriously!?  Baller.

The party kept going through the night…these guys LOVE to dance!

Susie and Shawn, it was such a blessing to serve you guys in this way.  I’m so excited for what’s in store for you this upcoming year and wish you all the best!

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