A Modern Wedding in Rochester Hills, MI

The Bride Danielle Smith, 28, an event planner The Groom Bryan Gray, 30, an account manager in the automotive industry The Date August 21  The Great G

The Bride Danielle Smith, 28, an event planner The Groom Bryan Gray, 30, an account manager in the automotive industry The Date August 21 The Great Gatsby, one of Danielle’s favorite books, was the inspiration behind the wedding. She put a modern spin on the idea with a black-and-white color combo. A tented reception set up in a garden mansion helped create the look she envisioned.

A phalaenopsis orchid with lily grass loops matched Danielle’s bouquet.
Hydrangea Ceremony Decor
Clusters of black-and-white sugar anemones covered the cake, which was set on a sleek stand one of the groomsmen crafted.
Black Bridesmaid Dresses
White Wedding Bouquet
Tall lampshade vases were filled with dendrobium orchids and placed atop light pads so they would illuminate after dark.