Modern Bohemian: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Spring/Summer 2022 Detroit Cover Shoot

Photos ByPenny Ralene Photography

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August 4, 2022

The Vision

When Emmaleigh of Emmaleigh White Wedding and Event Planning set out to design the look for our Detroit Spring/Summer 2022 cover shoot, she aimed to bring boho romance to life with a modern twist. “The vision I had for this shoot came together beautifully. It turned out more beautiful than I could have imagined,” Emmaleigh raves. We are in love with all the soft and delicate details and especially love the way Penny Ralene Photography captured the magic of it all!

The Venue

Simply Social Detroit was the perfect blank canvas for our romantic shoot! In fact, the color palette and theme were inspired once Emmaleigh saw the space. She thought the white walls and black ceilings were a beautiful modern space, but she wanted to add some boho to bring in a splash of rosy color to it. The large windows and flowing white curtains disperse plenty of natural light throughout the venue, allowing for gorgeous, bright and airy photos!

The Looks

Our bride wore two gorgeous dresses from The Wedding Shoppe for a ceremony and reception look. The combination of the soft blush dress and the moody black dress brings out a different aspect of the shoot while pairing nicely with the all-black ensemble from SuitShop. Emmaleigh shares, “I wanted something that would make a statement, and what better than a black dress?” The half-up, half-down hairdo and natural makeup that BÜK Weddings styled is super bohemian and help bring this shoot to life. And we love the touch of pearls in the bride’s hair!

The Decor

The wicker sweetheart table brought in boho vibes while keeping the shoot intimate and focused on the couple. To create a mix of boho and modern, many of the décor items were a balance between black and blush. Between Burns Special Events and Styled Event Design's décor, a stunning mix of textures and colors was brought to life in this shoot!

The Stationery

Darling Design Co.'s stationery designs were the perfect complement to our modern boho theme. We love the soft blush colors and modern, romantic fonts!

The Florals

No boho celebration is complete without plenty of florals filling the space! “I wanted soft pink flowers throughout, along with incorporating dry grass to bring out the softness and boho vibes,” Emmaleigh explains. The florals by Now & Forever Flower Boutique on the circular arbor are a perfect execution of this soft look while the dried grasses sticking out of the floral arrangements and adoring the sweetheart table embody the bohemian style perfectly!

The Cake & Desserts

The three-tiered cake from Homestead Kitchen looks so beautiful, we don’t want anyone to eat it! The combination of the simple blush and black tiers with the intricate gold leafing and floral adornment is absolutely show-stopping. “The cake was so unique and romantic,” Emmaleigh says. “It was the star of the show!” We also love the elegant touch of macarons in glassware on the tablescape to bring in color (and taste!) to the design.