Recommended Vendors
It is important that you have a trusted team of vendors behind you on your wedding day. Not just to do their job, but to capture your moment, including all the details that make your wedding day yours.
Below are teammates that Wholehearted Events has worked with and has counted on to create and capture truly remarkable and wholehearted moments.
Photographers
Monnette Co. Photography
Specializing in documentary and editorial style photography, Shelby has a talent for making anyone feel comfortable and effortlessly beautiful
Brian Weitzel Photography
Specializing in film and portrait with a keen eye for color and vivid imagery.
Olivia Wenzel Photography
Specializing in editorial style photography, Olivia’s calm and insightful approach makes couples truly feel like the work of art they are.
Florists
Flowers for Dreams
Custom floral shop that also tackles weddings!
They donate 25% of ALL their profits to local charities. Then after your wedding, they will pick up your flowers to repurpose and donate to local hospitals, senior homes, and businesses
Red Poppy Floral Design
A small floral design studio based in Ann Arbor.
Tracy truly focuses on creating personalized and impactful florals that are sustainable from beginning to end with no-foam flowers arrangements, native and in-season flowers, and creative insight in every step of the process
Mi Honeybee Flowers
A florist based out of Royal Oak, MI, Amy has never missed a mark. From simple to all out showstopping flowers, Amy has you covered!
Music Entertainment
Matthew Duncan Music
Incredible talent with a personality to match - Matthew combines the elegance of a live musician with the mastery of a DJ.
Prestige Weddings and events
Looking for a DJ that can carry a whole crowd - no matter the generation, yet mix like you’re at the best dance club ever? Seriously the best.
Michael’s Entertainment
A luxury, yet customized entertainment team, every single DJ on their team kills it!
The Crasherz Band
Looking for the experience of a live band at your reception? The Crasherz bring the party!
Catering
Traveling Chef
Based out of the Lafayette Grande in Pontiac, family founded and operated Traveling Chef brings over 40 years of catering experience. Tell Ryan that Sam sent you and see what “little treats” they can add!
Kristina’s Catering
From backyard weddings to historic venues, Kristina’s catering is always a hit!
Cutting edge cuisine
For your most elevated events, Cutting Edge Cuisine brings in unmeasurable class and flavor.
Bakeries
Philiosophie Bakery
Home baker based out of South Lyon and mom of 4 littles, Sophie has an incredible artistic and baking talent. She specializes in decorated sugar cookies, cakes, cake pops, cupcakes, and macarons and of course, absolutely beautiful wedding cakes.
BAkehouse 46
While they have locations all over Metro Detroit, this place is not your average bakery. While they specialize in cupcakes, they can make a cake for the spread to match. If flavor, and a lot of it, is your goal, Bakehouse 46’s dessert spreads are for you!
The home bakery
You probably know them from their famous cake sculpture of football player Amon-ra St. Brown. Did you know their cakes and bakery items aren’t just beautiful, but also absolutely delicious?
Videography
Unscripted Films
Looking for that emotional heartfelt feeling reliving your day? Mas can create that movie-like capturing.
smv films
For your editorial, “is this real life?”, videos based on your candid and madly in love moments.
Issac roe films
Isaac specializes in the storytelling of your wedding day. Whether this is the traditional wedding film, reality TV style, or something truly unique - his goal is to capture your story.
Videography “add on”s
Looking for something easy? Michael’s Entertainment and Prestige Entertainment both offer “add-on” videography services to their packages
Hair & Makeup
Detroit GLAM
Carson and her team have been the best of the best for years. With a hair/makeup artist from Detroit Glam, you can rest assured you’ll be in great hands, whether you’re someone who wears makeup every day or never.
Team Glam Detroit
Another great team of highly skilled artists. Great with everything from full glam to “no makeup makeup”.
Tiffany Elie Makeup Artistry
I used Tiffany for my own branding photos as she is basically my neighbor, but also someone you can trust with your vision. She’ll be mindful of the light you’re working with as well as every facet of your day to give you a look that is not only comfortable, but lasts all day.
Other Recommendations
Other recommendations currently being refined, but available upon request:
Transportation
String musicians
Photo Booth
Rentals