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Kasey & Jordan: An Outdoor Wedding in Rochester Hills, MI

After years of seeing each other in passing, Kasey and Jordan were officially introduced by Kasey's cousin Kimberly. Kimberly's brother had been frien

After years of seeing each other in passing, Kasey and Jordan were officially introduced by Kasey's cousin Kimberly. Kimberly's brother had been friends with Jordan since middle school, so they'd spent time at family events and hanging out. I had probably seen or met Kasey in passing and a few times prior, says Jordan. It's funny how the love of my life was always right in front of me and I didn’t even realize it. The Bride Kasey Milliken, 27, hairstylist The Groom Jordan Buschmohle, 29, regional sales manager The Date August 18 Three years later, Jordan surprised Kasey with a romantic anniversary picnic. He handed her a gift, and inside the box was an engagement ring. When he knelt down, Kasey immediately yelled, Yes!

Kasey and Jordan exchanged rings in a traditional ceremony beneath an arch draped in white fabric and decorated with astilbe, roses, orchids, hydrangeas, and hanging amaranthus. In Milliken family tradition, the rings were encased in Kasey's grandmother’s egg-shaped jewel-encrusted box. At the end of the ceremony the couple recited the Old Irish Blessing and released butterflies in memory of the loved ones unable to attend the ceremony.
Kate Spade flip-flops, embellished with crystal-studded dragonflies, added a touch of sparkle to Kasey's ensemble.
Nine garland lampshades featured hundreds of butterflies suspended from the tent's ceiling. Pinspot lighting created a dramatic effect. On the back wall of the lounge area, 60 strings of white butterflies were attached to the white drapery.
Designed by the bride, the programs were clean and modern with tiny ocean blue-colored butterflies affixed to the covers.
Ocean blue tablecloths with white overlays covered the tables, and silver chiavari chairs added a touch of elegance. Mosaic chargers with a petal edge were topped with ocean blue napkins, menus, and a white cymbidium orchid.
Kasey and Jordan had their first dance to the Rascal Flatts hit God Bless the Broken Road.
Kasey's bridesmaids carried bouquets filled with white dendrobium orchids and blush pink and cream Anna and Vendela roses tied with brown satin and decorated with studded pearls.
The five-tiered, white fondant–covered, chocolate cake was decorated with a shimmer dusting and over 75 silk butterflies.
A designated section of the reception tent featured unlimited candy and sweets, including ice cream cones filled with chocolate cake and topped with vanilla icing and sprinkles.
Large, glass, cylinder vases filled with white cymbidium orchid stems sat at the center of each table. Small votive candles lit the arrangements from below.
Guests were escorted to their seats by tented blue cards printed with their names and table numbers in brown and accented with a brown ribbon.
Black shepherd's hooks with hanging pomanders of white orchids, blush roses, and amaranthus lined the aisle.