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The Beginning of A Journey Through a Lifetime of Marriage
- Rondo String Quartet
- Jul 24
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 29
Some wedding days feel warm before anyone says a word. Anna and Christopher’s celebration at the historic Colony Club in Detroit had that feeling from the start, with a setting full of character, a ceremony built around music they love, and a couple whose humor made the whole day feel personal.
The Colony Club gave the wedding its classic Detroit backdrop. The couple brought the joy.
Built in 1927 and opened in 1929, the Georgian-style Colony Club has long been part of the city’s architectural and social history. It was one of four women’s clubs in the immediate area, along with the Century Club, now part of the Gem Theatre complex, the Women’s City Club, and the YWCA. Nearly a century later, its elegant rooms still feel made for meaningful gatherings.
For Anna and Christopher, it was a fitting place to begin married life. Their story started on the dating app Hitch, and anyone who knows them knows that laughter is part of their language. That sense of humor shaped the day in the best way. Nothing felt stiff. Nothing felt overly scripted. The ceremony had grace, heart, and just the right amount of fun.
A Detroit wedding venue with history in every detail
The Colony Club is the kind of venue that does not need to try too hard. Its architecture carries the mood before flowers, music, or candles enter the room. With its Georgian-style design and long Detroit history, it gives a wedding day a strong sense of place.
That mattered for Anna and Christopher’s celebration. Their wedding was not just a pretty event in a polished room. It felt connected to the city around it. The venue’s story added weight to the vows, while its warmth kept the day from feeling formal in a distant way. Guests may notice the scale of the rooms first, then the trim, the windows, the feeling of old Detroit elegance. By the time the ceremony begins, the space has already helped set the tone.
For Anna and Christopher, that tone was classic, joyful, and deeply personal.
A ceremony shaped by music they chose themselves
Music was one of the most meaningful parts of Anna and Christopher’s ceremony. They did not treat it as background. They chose each song intentionally, which made the ceremony feel even more like them.
That kind of care always shows. When a couple chooses music that reflects their taste and memories, guests can feel the difference. The songs become part of the storytelling.
Anna and Christopher are fans of Sam Smith and The Cranberries, and their ceremony music reflected that. We played “Dreams,” “Latch,” and, for the recessional, the fun and celebratory “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.” Each song brought its own energy to the moment.
The recessional is one of the best places to let joy take over. The vows have been said. The kiss has happened. The couple turns to face family and friends as newlyweds, and the music gets to announce what everyone is feeling.
For Anna and Christopher, that song choice felt exactly right. It was playful, confident, and full of movement. It matched their personalities and gave the guests permission to cheer, clap, and smile wide.
The heart of the ceremony was both sincere and light
Anna and Christopher are known for their sense of humor, and that came through in the rhythm of the day. Their wedding had real emotion, but it also had ease. That balance is one of the reasons it felt so memorable. Lauren Tatarsky of Inspired Life Counseling officiated the ceremony and gave the moment a thoughtful frame. She wisely said the ceremony “was the beginning of a journey through a lifetime of marriage.”
The day flowed beautifully with a trusted vendor team
A wedding day with historic architecture, live ceremony music, personal song choices, photography, video, flowers, a DJ, and many moving parts needs calm coordination. Madaline of Haley Makay Events managed the details of Anna and Christopher’s day beautifully.
That kind of work often happens quietly, but it shapes the whole experience. When the timeline moves well, guests feel relaxed. When vendors know where to be and when, the couple can stay present. When details are handled with care, the day feels effortless, even though many people are working behind the scenes. Madaline's presence helped make that possible. From the ceremony timing to the transitions that followed, the celebration felt cared for.
Several talented vendors helped bring the day together. Rosy and Shaun Photographers captured the day in lasting images. Rocky Shattuck preserved the emotion and movement of the celebration on film. Dreams Florist added beauty and softness to the setting.
Elysium Experience kept the celebration moving after the ceremony.
Each vendor played a different role, but the best wedding teams share a common goal. They protect the experience of the couple. They support the mood of the day. They help make sure the memories can unfold naturally.
The reception carried the same joy as the ceremony
After a ceremony that ended with “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” the celebration already had momentum. That song choice gave the day a lift that naturally carried into the rest of the event.
Elysium Experience handled the DJ portion of the celebration, helping keep the energy going as guests moved from ceremony emotions into reception fun. A good DJ reads the room, supports the timeline, and gives guests a reason to stay on the dance floor. For a couple known for humor and personality, that kind of energy fits.
Anna and Christopher’s joyful Colony Club Detroit wedding was elegant without feeling distant, personal without feeling overly staged, and meaningful from start to finish.
The best wedding days leave people with a clear feeling. This one left the feeling of laughter, music, history, and a couple stepping happily into a lifetime of marriage.
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