Ivanna & Stanislar | DiBrova, Brighton, MI

Real Weddings

Sep 10

Wedding day - September 10th, 2022

Ivanna and Stas’ wedding day perfectly reflected both the energy and sanctity of their Ukrainian culture.

In a day filled with love, power outages, constant high spirits, rain, and eyes fixed on both each other and God - I don’t think this day could have been more perfectly imperfect.

It was a textbook reflection of “it is what you make of it”. I don’t think I heard a single person complain when the rain poured down at the beginning of the evening, or when the power went out The band just kept playing, and everyone just kept dancing! It was seriously a blast!

The day begin at their family home where they took part in some Ukrainian wedding traditions, such as the chopping wood, the first look, and the blessing

Then everyone moved to Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church in Hamtramack, Michigan

When a couple finds peace and strength in both God and each other, the result is simply incredible.

Shortly after, we all drove through some ruthless Michigan September I-696 Traffic (which I know everyone in Metro Detroit knows the vibe).

We got to DiBrova Ukrainian Camp in Brighton where we were greeted with some heavy rain.

Everyone took it in stride and in turn, we had the most intimate reception

Seriously, looking at this again just makes me feel so full - the flower girls running through the rain, and everyone nestled under the tent humming away with friends and family.

A moment for these traditional Ukrainian bites!

And another moment for these sweet girls!

The Wedding Party

I don’t know the ins and outs of it, but I’m officially convinced that Ivanna and Stas are classically trained ballroom dancers - such a classy and lively first dance!

They also chose to do their father/daughter mother/son first dances together which was really sweet to see them side by side.

Then the party really began!

What a blast of a day, I went home late that evening feeling SO full!

Ivanna and Stas, you are both such beautiful human beings and I’m so grateful to have been a part of this beautiful celebration. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!