Grace + Carson | A heart-felt wedding in the woods | Shepherd’s Hollow | Detroit, MI

June 11, 2025

Weddings

stunning black tie forest wedding with rolls royce vintage car at shepherds hollow near detroit michigan by josh and andrea photography

Dazzling lights slowly faded off into the distance. The sounds of the party and the celebration seemed all but a distant memory as Grace and Carson rolled away from what would be remembered as one of the most beautiful days they had ever experienced. And the most beautiful part? The fact that they were able to spend it together. From seeing each other at the altar, to sharing in all of the romantic moments of the afternoon celebrations, and even dancing their hearts out on the dance floor, Grace and Carson were able to enjoy and experience each of these moments the same way they would be experiencing the rest of their lives: together.

To know Grace and Carson is to know two people who find the enjoyment in each and every moment of life. The morning of their wedding day was a perfect picture of this, as the sounds of laughter emanated both from Grace’s suite at Shepherd’s Hollow and Carson’s hotel room across town. In a heartfelt decision, Carson chose to get ready for this momentous day alongside his parents, the same people who had brought him up and guided him through life to this very day. The checkered marble of Shepherd’s Hollow’s back halls created an intimate setting for Grace as she completed her final preparations for the day, and soon, she and her bridesmaids began their mini-tour of the grounds before guests arrived. Carson and his groomsmen enjoyed a few quiet moments before the festivities began, including spending time admiring the classic Rolls Royce Grace and Carson had booked to both welcome their guests and eventually be their “evening get-a-way chariot.” Both the ceremony and cocktail hour flew by in a blur, and yet, for Grace and Carson, each moment felt like a beautiful lifetime as they spent time greeting friends and family and enjoying a few quiet moments together, now as husband and wife. It was said during the speeches that Grace’s name is perfectly fitting for her, and as she and Carson flowed into the reception events like their cake cutting and first dances, not a soul in the room could argue that beautiful truth. The sun decided to bless Grace and Carson with one final gift, as its golden beams turned their final portrait session into a romance-filled spectacle. The team with the Elysium experience had barely started their first song, and in a rush of white, Grace was the first on the dance floor, ready to enjoy the rest of the evening with the same excitement she had experienced throughout the rest of the day. With the chariot awaiting, Grace and Carson disappeared into the night under the celebration and banners of streamers held by all those they held dear. The headlights of the Rolls Royce faded into the forest, but even though the party had finally come to an end, the beautiful life of Grace and Carson Porter had just begun.

Grace and Carson, watching you two drive off into the night was truly a bittersweet moment for us. We have loved getting to know you, both through other weddings and now your own. You have such a capacity for care and for love, and we see that not only in how you have built your careers and your lives, but also simply in the way that we caught you looking at each other throughout your wedding day. We could not be more thrilled for the newest Mr. and Mrs. Porter, and we cannot wait to see the joy, love, and life you both bring to each other, but also to the world around you.

Presenting, your stunning wedding day! Cheers!

J + A

stunning black tie forest wedding with rolls royce vintage car at shepherds hollow near detroit michigan by josh and andrea photography