Jackie and John. The whole day, I kept thinking about a certain other Jackie and John. Yep, the Kennedys. I’m sure they hear that a lot. I couldn’t help it, even though I try hard not to preconceive what a given wedding will be like. I was totally anticipating a very timeless, classy event… a day that would be as gorgeous as it would be memorable. Goodness, was I right! Terry and I were both hired to cover their wedding in Midland, at the H Hotel. What an incredible venue! We were in photographer’s heaven. Everything was perfect… the colors (classic black, white and red), the flowers (roses), the clean lines of the H Hotel… the details (candles hung from birch centerpieces, more roses), buffet food stations, a Red Wings groom’s cake complete with hockey stick (!)… I could continue, but I’ll let the slideshow do the talking. I should also mention the gorgeous bride and cooly handsome groom. I’m not sure if “cooly handsome” is correct grammar, but I can’t think of another way to describe John. He just exudes coolness. I barely caught a smile all day, but when I did, it was stellar. Just the right amount of rare smile from him. He also kept his sunglasses close by, which, as any hip groom knows, is imperative during your debut as husband. 
And Jackie… stunning comes to mind. I thought she was gorgous before she donned her dress, but then… wow. In that dress she looked incredible. Watch for John’s emotion as he sees her coming down the aisle- I had a hard time shooting it for fear of crying myself. Actually, there wasn’t really anyone who wasn’t tearful by the end of their big day. It was classicly beautiful and full of emotion. And we loved every second of it. 
Without further delay, the slideshow… please allow a few minutes for it to load. And below you’ll find their question and answer. Leave them some love in the comments section!
Jackie + John :: Married August 7th, 2010
Dress Designer :: Maggie Soterro
Tux Rental :: J’s Tux and Bridal-Owosso
Hair/Makeup :: Hair-Kate Filan/Makeup-Amanda Garrison (both of Owosso)
Florist :: Sandy’s Design-Midland
Cake :: Dianne Sheddan-Ovid
Video :: Paul Filan-Traverse City
DJ/Band :: Sound Productions-Saginaw
Honeymoon :: Outer Banks, NC
Bride :: Teacher Groom :: Owner, Mother Earth Recycling
Length of engagement :: 8 months
Favorite part of the day… Walking down the aisle once we were officially married!
Funniest thing that happened… John saying as we walked down the aisle, “I thought I was going to pass out!” not realizing his mic was still on and the whole crowd heard!
Favorite detail :: John’s surprise groom’s cake
Wisdom you’d like to share with anyone getting ready to tie the knot? Keep the engagement short! It will help you get things done and stay on the ball. Also, enjoy the day because it will go sooo fast. Suddenly the night will just be over!
First Dance Song :: Gavin DeGraw-More Than Anyone
Father/Daughter Song :: Ozzy Osbourne-Changes
Mother/Son Song :: Alicia Keyes Superwoman
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Jackie and John, we wish you both an amazing future filled with loads of happiness!! Cheers!!
by Kelly
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