SEPTEMBER 6, 2025

ELECTRIC WABEEK COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING

Farrah + Michael

Farrah and Michael’s Wabeek Country Club wedding was so full of love and life, it was electric. They way they were both so loved by their families was so present in the air, it was tangible. Their day was a beautiful blend of two cultures — German and Chaldean, and let’s just say they all knew how to party! Everyone danced all night long, I mean everyone. There was hardly an inch left on the dance floor. After looking through their gallery, you’ll see what I mean!

MORE ABOUT THEIR DOCUMENTARY-STYLE WEDDING DAY

The day started out getting ready at Farrah’s mom’s house — a stunning home with a hand-painted mural wall that had my jaw on the floor. Farrah and her bridesmaids got ready college dorm-style, lipsticks and eyeshadows splayed across the floor. It was such a casual and calm atmosphere which truly set the intentional tone of the day.

A bride applying lip gloss as she is getting ready for her wedding day at the Wabeek Country Club.
A detail shot of a bride's wedding shoes hanging from an antique brass wall sconce with candlesticks on it.
A bride fixing her veil in the mirror before getting married at the Wabeek Country Club.

Wedding Ceremony at Mother of God Church

The anticipation leading up to the ceremony, held at Mother of God Church, was palpable. The second the doors opened and Michael & Farrah saw each other for the first time that day, they were in tears. Happy tears. Their love for each other barely contained from their faces as Farrah took each step closer down the aisle. What an honor to be there to capture it.

They held a greeting line post-ceremony and there were hugs all around. Then, we made our way to Wabeek Country Club at a casual pace, nothing rushed or forced.

A bride walking down the aisle with her mother, making her way to her husband at Mother of God church.
A groom seeing his bride walking down the aisle for the first time. He has tears in his eyes. He wears a classic black suit with a green floral boutonniere. They are getting married at Mother of God church in Michigan.
A bride and groom exiting their ceremony after being wed at Mother of God Church in Michigan.

A Country Club Cocktail Hour + Reception

As their guests started to arrive for cocktail hour, I took the newly-weds out to a beautiful bridge with the club’s wedding coordinator, Diane, for a few minutes of portraits and alone time. Cocktail hour was a feast for the eyes, as was every elegant detail of this wedding! From a larger-than-life seating chart, a live violinist playing, a lush floral arch, a welcome dance with everyone on the floor, and the bride and groom decorating their own wedding cake with a fruit-toss, you’ll be dazzled by the spectacle that was Farrah and Michael’s wedding.

None of this, though, out-shined the real reason for the gathering — to bear witness the immeasurable devotion and adoration between Farrah and Michael, the promise they made to each other, and the support from their friends and families. It was the most genuine and memorable day of love for everyone.

If you are having a Wabeek Country Club wedding and want to hire a photographer with experience there, I would be honored to chat with you on a Discovery Call to see if we’d make a great team for your dream wedding day.

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michigan wedding Photography package

You want a photographer who understand the legacy behind your wedding day — all of the expected and unexpected moments that tell the story of your love.

You want a photographer who understands the intention behind every elegant detail curated for your day — because atmosphere, presence, and nostalgia all play a roll in your day.

Both of you want an experience that feels effortless. With a clear plan and gentle guidance, you’ll feel taken care of - not timed and nothing forced - just intentional guidance when needed and space for real moments to breathe. If this sounds like what you’ve been longing for, you’re in the right place.

Detroit Wedding Photography Package – starting at $3,500

  • Continuous coverage
      partial, full day, and weekend coverage

  • High-resolution photos
        for printing + framing all your favorite photos

  • Web-sized images
        for sharing online + social media

  • Access to professional-grade print labs
        right within your gallery, so printing is easy

  • Online gallery delivery in 6-8 weeks
        so you can relive the best day of your lives

  • 50+ pg. Welcome & Planning Guide
        to help your wedding planning go smoothly

  • Timeline planning
        for a wedding day rooted in presence

  • Vendor recommendations
        to take the endless searching out of planning

  • Planning Questionnaires + Unlimited meetings
        to ensure we capture you in a truthful way

  • One roll of 35mm film photography
        because film captures nostalgia perfectly

If you’re ready to work together for your wedding photography, inquire here! Want to learn more about what it’s like to work with me? Read all about it here.

Michigan Wedding Vendor Team:

Photographer: Alaina Miller Photography

Venue: Wabeek Country Club

Coordination: Diane Attallah (Wabeek Country Club)

Church: Mother of God

DJ: DJ Flawless

Violinist: Bex Gaunt

Guitarist: Kareem Kanouh

Desserts: Grafs Pastry

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