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Industrial Summer Wedding Inspiration: Detroit’s Tropical Getaway

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Bride and groom at a beautiful wedding ceremony with flower arch

Looking for those summer vibes on your big day? Well, this next wedding inspiration is about to hit you with just that thanks to the planning talents of Great Lakes Events Planning and a team of spectacular Detroit vendors looking for a bit of summer in the middle of winter. Together they transformed The Eastern into a tropical getaway with an edgy industrial twist. 

You aren’t going to want to miss any of this sleek summer inspired day. Keep scrolling for more and as always be sure to stop by the full gallery to see every last one of the gorgeous photos captured by Samantha Leigh Studios.

fun and funky summer vibes wedding invitation suite

Elegant lace wedding dress hanging against a brick wallBeautiful bride in a white lace wedding dress smiling at the camera

Beautiful bride in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet

Wedding venue with floral arch and chairs set for ceremonyRomantic floral wedding decor with candles and wood pillars

Handsome groom in a black suit posing under a flower arch

Groom in black tuxedo with black bow tie and floral boutonniereBride and groom at a wedding ceremony with flower arch

Bride holding vibrant bouquet of red and orange flowers, wedding day

From Great Lakes Events Planning

It was a cold winter day in Detroit, Michigan & our team had one thing on our minds and that was SUMMER. We needed to kick the winter blues and welcome wedding season! So together with 20 plus wedding professionals, we created “Industrial Summer Vibes” at a local venue. 

Our venue, “The Eastern” is located in the historic Eastern Market located in Detroit, MI. Katerina Bocci created and handmade a strapless gown for this photo shoot that expressed summer with a high slit in the leg. Our models are actually married and the owners of Birmingham Jewelry. Marina our model got ready with the beauty team at Pink Poodle Dress Lounge in East Village Detroit! Our shoot ended with big smiles and warm summer hearts! We’re ready to rock wedding season here in Detroit, Michigan!

Newlyweds gazing at each other near a mobile bar at their wedding

Bride in dress with team prepping for wedding photo shoot

Elegant table setting with Bon Appetit menu card and floral decor

Elegant wedding reception table set in a unique industrial spaceAffectionate bride and groom embracing at a wedding reception, happy couple

Elegant table setting with floral arrangement and beautiful chairsElegant table setting with floral centerpiece and table number five

Bride and groom celebrating their wedding day with a pose

Elegant bride in a stunning lace wedding gown with a high slitBride and groom share cotton candy at a wedding celebration

Elegant tiered wedding cake and desserts on a teal table with palm

Beautiful bride holding wedding cake, smiles with pink lipsElegant geode cookies with blue crystals and gold edges

Accessories & Lingerie: Homebodii
Bridal Boutiques: Pink Poodle Dress Lounge
Cakes & Catering: Twisted Sugar by Trish
Event Planning & Design: Great Lakes Event Planning
Event Planning & Design: Three Sisters Events
Event Planning & Design: Signature Weddings By Ashley
Favors & Gifts: Cuneo's Cookies
Flowers: TB Floral
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Caidy Marie Beauty
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Ashley Lugashi
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Bronzed Beauty Mobile
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Dreams Nail Studio
Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: JAC Entertainment
Mobile Bar Rental: Detroit Mobile Bar
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Cordial Punch Press
Photographers: Samantha Leigh Studios
Rentals: Luxe Event Linens
Venues: The Eastern
Wedding Dresses: Katerina Bocci
Wedding Films: 97 Films
Wedding Photographers: Lovely Light Imagery

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