A Classic Garden Wedding at the Detroit War Memorial
The Detroit War Memorial is a venue that feels both grand and deeply personal. Nestled along the water in Grosse Pointe, its historic architecture and manicured gardens created a timeless backdrop for this elegant Michigan wedding.
With soft spring florals in shades of peach, cream, and pale blue, the design felt romantic and effortless—complementing the Memorial’s stately columns and lakefront setting. The couple’s style echoed that same sense of refinement: classic, intentional, and quietly sophisticated.
Portraits unfolded naturally throughout the gardens and stone staircases, allowing space for calm, meaningful moments together. Photographed on film by Kristen Bowen Photography, the day felt cinematic yet warm—rooted in legacy, love, and a setting that will never go out of style.
For couples drawn to classic architecture, garden-inspired design, and meaningful venues, a Detroit War Memorial wedding offers an experience that is both timeless and unforgettable.
Vendor List:
Host: Styled Shoots Across America @styledshootsacrossamerica
Concept & Planning: Heather Benge @heatherbengeofficial & Alexia Woolum @alexiawoolumevents
Venue: The War Memorial @thewarmemorial_events
Florist: Design Quintessentials @designquintessentials
Linens: Nuage Designs @nuagedesignsinc
Hair & Makeup: Lipstick and Brides @lipstickandbrides
Stationery: Margot Paper @margotpaper
Cake: Sweet Brees @breesgfree
Tabletop Rentals: Blue Sky Event Rentals @blueskyeventrentalsllc
Specialty Rentals: Modernly Events @modernlyevents
Gowns: The Wedding Shoppe @weddingshoppemi
Shoes: Something Bleu Shoes @somethingbleu_
Jewelry: White Sands Bridal @whitesandsbridal
Men's Wear: Male Fashions @malefashionsco
Vintage Car: Vintage Luxury Rentals @vintageluxuryrentals
Styling Mats: Liv Style Mats @livstylemats
Custom Wine Bottle Design: The Paper Creation @thepapercreation
Ring Boxes: Lovely Ring Boxes @lovelyringboxes
Models: @kt.karl_ @logan_karl_ @chauncey_annette