Liz & Jacob’s Colorful Downtown Bay City Wedding at Reverie Wedding Co.
Bay City, Michigan Wedding Photographer | Arielle Roth Photography
Liz and Jacob’s wedding in Bay City, Michigan was a colorful celebration filled with romantic details, vibrant florals, meaningful family moments, and a reception that turned into one seriously fun party. From their ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City to their celebration at Reverie Wedding Co., their day brought together classic wedding traditions, beautiful downtown portraits, and plenty of personality. Between the jewel-toned flowers, sunset kisses overlooking the city, and a dance floor full of glowing accessories, there was so much to photograph throughout the day.
Liz wore a romantic white ball gown with delicate floral embroidery, a sweetheart neckline, sheer off-the-shoulder sleeves, and a full tulle skirt that moved beautifully throughout the day. Her dark hair, styled by Blend Color & Co., fell in soft waves with small pearl accents and a long veil. A classic pearl necklace and earrings completed her look. Jacob complemented her in a navy blue suit with a champagne-colored patterned tie, coordinating pocket square, and brown leather shoes. His groomsmen wore coordinating navy suits with different ties, pocket squares, and boutonnieres, adding a little variety while keeping everything cohesive.
One of my favorite details from their wedding was Liz’s bouquet by Blooms Boutique. The arrangement featured deep burgundy flowers, bright pink roses, white anthuriums, pops of blue, and dramatic cascading red amaranthus. The combination of colors and textures was gorgeous against her white gown and brought so much personality into their portraits. Their wedding cake incorporated color in a completely different way, with multiple tiers featuring colorful ribbon accents, delicate piping, and floral decorations. They also had a smaller cutting cake decorated with pearl-inspired details, a deep burgundy ribbon, and a traditional bride-and-groom topper.
The day began with getting ready and all of the little moments that happen before a wedding ceremony. Jacob spent time with his wedding party, getting dressed in his navy suit and preparing for the day ahead. I photographed everything from the finishing touches on his attire to the groomsmen gathered together outside against the brick buildings of downtown Bay City. Liz’s bridal portraits highlighted the intricate details of her gown, her softly styled hair, and the colorful bouquet that became such a beautiful part of her wedding look.
Their ceremony took place at DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City, along the Saginaw River in downtown Bay City, Michigan. Liz walked toward the ceremony arm in arm with an older gentleman dressed in a navy suit, carrying her colorful bouquet as her full skirt flowed around her. It was one of those meaningful wedding-day moments that deserves to be documented exactly as it happens. The combination of the classic ceremony setting, their wedding attire, and the personal interactions throughout the day created a beautiful balance of traditional and candid photographs.
Downtown Bay City gave us plenty of variety for Liz and Jacob’s wedding portraits. Brick buildings, city streets, architectural details, and urban backdrops added a different feel from their ceremony photographs. Their wedding party portraits incorporated the surrounding downtown architecture, while their couple portraits focused on the two of them together. I love using the environment around a wedding venue rather than making every photograph look the same, especially in a downtown setting where a short walk can give us completely different backgrounds.
As the evening continued, we took advantage of the colorful Michigan sunset for another set of portraits. One of my favorite photographs from their entire wedding features Jacob dipping Liz into a kiss with the downtown Bay City skyline behind them. The sky was filled with soft shades of pink, peach, and lavender, while Liz’s full gown and flowing veil brought beautiful movement into the photograph. Her colorful bouquet added one more pop of color against the softer tones of the evening. The combination of the dramatic dip, city backdrop, and sunset made for a romantic portrait that felt completely different from the rest of their gallery.
Their reception at Reverie Wedding Co. brought everyone together for an evening of food, dancing, and celebration. The venue’s dark wood architectural details, warm lighting, and black-and-white checkered dance floor created a beautiful setting for the reception. Guests enjoyed cocktail food from Prost Wine Bar & Charcuterie and catering from McCoy’s Double Barrel BBQ. The rich interior tones worked especially well with the colorful floral arrangements and wedding details, creating a reception atmosphere that felt elegant without being overly formal.
Some of my favorite moments from the reception were the dances Liz and Jacob shared with each other and their loved ones. Liz and Jacob smiled at each other on the dance floor, surrounded by the warm reception lighting and their wedding guests. Liz also shared dances with family members, including her dad and mom. Jacob had his own special dance with his mom wearing a sparkling navy blue dress. These moments are such an important part of wedding photography because they capture relationships and interactions that go beyond the traditional portraits. The expressions, laughter, and little conversations happening during those dances are often what make the photographs so meaningful.
Once the formal reception events wrapped up, Infinity Play Entertainment, LLC helped turn the dance floor into a colorful party. Bright pink, red, purple, blue, and green lighting filled the room while guests brought out glowing foam sticks, LED shutter glasses, and heart-shaped sunglasses. The black-and-white checkered floor quickly filled with people dancing, singing, laughing, and enjoying the evening. There were guests waving light sticks above their heads, friends dancing together in colorful dresses, and plenty of ridiculous sunglasses making their way into the photographs.
I especially loved photographing all of the smaller interactions happening around the dance floor. One guest in a bright blue floral dress and black heart-shaped sunglasses danced in the middle of the room while Liz and other guests celebrated nearby. Another guest in a turquoise dress photographed the party with a disposable camera, while groups of friends danced together with drinks and glowing accessories in hand. Those moments might not be the traditional photographs people immediately think of when planning their wedding, but they’re such a fun part of remembering what the celebration actually felt like.
The colorful reception lighting also gave me the opportunity to get creative with some of the photographs. By incorporating movement and slower shutter speeds, I captured vibrant light trails, motion blur, and abstract combinations of red, pink, purple, and blue across the dance floor. The resulting images have a completely different feel from the romantic portraits earlier in the day, but they fit perfectly into the story of Liz and Jacob’s celebration. I love when a wedding gallery includes both the beautiful, polished moments and the slightly chaotic photographs that bring the energy of the night right back.
Liz and Jacob’s wedding was such a fun combination of classic romance and colorful personality. Their ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City, downtown portraits, vibrant florals by Blooms Boutique, and reception at Reverie Wedding Co. created a beautiful setting for the day, but the meaningful family dances, sunset portraits, glowing party accessories, and packed dance floor are what made the celebration feel uniquely theirs. It was exactly the kind of wedding I love documenting: romantic, personal, full of genuine interactions, and just the right amount of chaos once the music starts.
Liz & Jacob’s Colorful Downtown Bay City Wedding at Reverie Wedding Co.
Bay City, Michigan Wedding Photographer | Arielle Roth Photography
Liz and Jacob’s wedding in Bay City, Michigan was a colorful celebration filled with romantic details, vibrant florals, meaningful family moments, and a reception that turned into one seriously fun party. From their ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City to their celebration at Reverie Wedding Co., their day brought together classic wedding traditions, beautiful downtown portraits, and plenty of personality. Between the jewel-toned flowers, sunset kisses overlooking the city, and a dance floor full of glowing accessories, there was so much to photograph throughout the day.
Liz wore a romantic white ball gown with delicate floral embroidery, a sweetheart neckline, sheer off-the-shoulder sleeves, and a full tulle skirt that moved beautifully throughout the day. Her dark hair, styled by Blend Color & Co., fell in soft waves with small pearl accents and a long veil. A classic pearl necklace and earrings completed her look. Jacob complemented her in a navy blue suit with a champagne-colored patterned tie, coordinating pocket square, and brown leather shoes. His groomsmen wore coordinating navy suits with different ties, pocket squares, and boutonnieres, adding a little variety while keeping everything cohesive.
One of my favorite details from their wedding was Liz’s bouquet by Blooms Boutique. The arrangement featured deep burgundy flowers, bright pink roses, white anthuriums, pops of blue, and dramatic cascading red amaranthus. The combination of colors and textures was gorgeous against her white gown and brought so much personality into their portraits. Their wedding cake incorporated color in a completely different way, with multiple tiers featuring colorful ribbon accents, delicate piping, and floral decorations. They also had a smaller cutting cake decorated with pearl-inspired details, a deep burgundy ribbon, and a traditional bride-and-groom topper.
The day began with getting ready and all of the little moments that happen before a wedding ceremony. Jacob spent time with his wedding party, getting dressed in his navy suit and preparing for the day ahead. I photographed everything from the finishing touches on his attire to the groomsmen gathered together outside against the brick buildings of downtown Bay City. Liz’s bridal portraits highlighted the intricate details of her gown, her softly styled hair, and the colorful bouquet that became such a beautiful part of her wedding look.
Their ceremony took place at DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City, along the Saginaw River in downtown Bay City, Michigan. Liz walked toward the ceremony arm in arm with an older gentleman dressed in a navy suit, carrying her colorful bouquet as her full skirt flowed around her. It was one of those meaningful wedding-day moments that deserves to be documented exactly as it happens. The combination of the classic ceremony setting, their wedding attire, and the personal interactions throughout the day created a beautiful balance of traditional and candid photographs.
Downtown Bay City gave us plenty of variety for Liz and Jacob’s wedding portraits. Brick buildings, city streets, architectural details, and urban backdrops added a different feel from their ceremony photographs. Their wedding party portraits incorporated the surrounding downtown architecture, while their couple portraits focused on the two of them together. I love using the environment around a wedding venue rather than making every photograph look the same, especially in a downtown setting where a short walk can give us completely different backgrounds.
As the evening continued, we took advantage of the colorful Michigan sunset for another set of portraits. One of my favorite photographs from their entire wedding features Jacob dipping Liz into a kiss with the downtown Bay City skyline behind them. The sky was filled with soft shades of pink, peach, and lavender, while Liz’s full gown and flowing veil brought beautiful movement into the photograph. Her colorful bouquet added one more pop of color against the softer tones of the evening. The combination of the dramatic dip, city backdrop, and sunset made for a romantic portrait that felt completely different from the rest of their gallery.
Their reception at Reverie Wedding Co. brought everyone together for an evening of food, dancing, and celebration. The venue’s dark wood architectural details, warm lighting, and black-and-white checkered dance floor created a beautiful setting for the reception. Guests enjoyed cocktail food from Prost Wine Bar & Charcuterie and catering from McCoy’s Double Barrel BBQ. The rich interior tones worked especially well with the colorful floral arrangements and wedding details, creating a reception atmosphere that felt elegant without being overly formal.
Some of my favorite moments from the reception were the dances Liz and Jacob shared with each other and their loved ones. Liz and Jacob smiled at each other on the dance floor, surrounded by the warm reception lighting and their wedding guests. Liz also shared dances with family members, including her dad and mom. Jacob had his own special dance with his mom wearing a sparkling navy blue dress. These moments are such an important part of wedding photography because they capture relationships and interactions that go beyond the traditional portraits. The expressions, laughter, and little conversations happening during those dances are often what make the photographs so meaningful.
Once the formal reception events wrapped up, Infinity Play Entertainment, LLC helped turn the dance floor into a colorful party. Bright pink, red, purple, blue, and green lighting filled the room while guests brought out glowing foam sticks, LED shutter glasses, and heart-shaped sunglasses. The black-and-white checkered floor quickly filled with people dancing, singing, laughing, and enjoying the evening. There were guests waving light sticks above their heads, friends dancing together in colorful dresses, and plenty of ridiculous sunglasses making their way into the photographs.
I especially loved photographing all of the smaller interactions happening around the dance floor. One guest in a bright blue floral dress and black heart-shaped sunglasses danced in the middle of the room while Liz and other guests celebrated nearby. Another guest in a turquoise dress photographed the party with a disposable camera, while groups of friends danced together with drinks and glowing accessories in hand. Those moments might not be the traditional photographs people immediately think of when planning their wedding, but they’re such a fun part of remembering what the celebration actually felt like.
The colorful reception lighting also gave me the opportunity to get creative with some of the photographs. By incorporating movement and slower shutter speeds, I captured vibrant light trails, motion blur, and abstract combinations of red, pink, purple, and blue across the dance floor. The resulting images have a completely different feel from the romantic portraits earlier in the day, but they fit perfectly into the story of Liz and Jacob’s celebration. I love when a wedding gallery includes both the beautiful, polished moments and the slightly chaotic photographs that bring the energy of the night right back.
Liz and Jacob’s wedding was such a fun combination of classic romance and colorful personality. Their ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City, downtown portraits, vibrant florals by Blooms Boutique, and reception at Reverie Wedding Co. created a beautiful setting for the day, but the meaningful family dances, sunset portraits, glowing party accessories, and packed dance floor are what made the celebration feel uniquely theirs. It was exactly the kind of wedding I love documenting: romantic, personal, full of genuine interactions, and just the right amount of chaos once the music starts.
