Sam & Zack

Zack and Sam’s Bay City wedding was filled with love, laughter, and timeless moments along the waterfront and at their DoubleTree by Hilton Riverfront reception. From the anticipation of portraits along the docks with sailboats in the background, to sweet details like Sam’s classic bouquet of white roses and Zack’s boutonniere, every image tells the story of their day with elegance and authenticity.

The celebration continued with heartfelt ceremonies, toasts, and plenty of fun at the reception. Guests clapped and cheered as Zack and Sam shared their first dance, cut into their tiered cake adorned with flowers, and joined loved ones on the dance floor. Friends and family toasted with drinks, laughed through the photo booth, and enjoyed live music that kept the energy alive well into the night.

These wedding photos highlight the beauty of downtown Bay City, the charm of a DoubleTree by Hilton Riverfront reception, and the joyful atmosphere that surrounded Zack and Sam as they began their new chapter together.

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Sam & Zack’s Waterfront Wedding in Bay City

Bay City, Michigan Wedding Photographer | Arielle Roth Photography

Sam and Zack’s wedding was one of those days that just felt alive. Full of joy, grounded in family, and set right on the water at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City Riverfront, it had everything that makes Michigan weddings so special: a beautiful backdrop, heartfelt moments, and people who came ready to celebrate.

Sam got ready with her girls at The Avenue Hair Studio and Spa, slipping into her Avery Austin gown that was all elegance, simple, timeless, and completely her. The bridesmaids, in sage dresses from AZAZIE, were the perfect complement. Zack and his guys kept things classic with tuxes from Men’s Wearhouse, navy blue with just enough detail to stand out without being fussy.

The first look on the docks might have been my favorite part of the day. There was this quiet pause before the energy of the celebration really kicked off. Just the two of them, by the river, taking it all in. You could see the nerves melt into smiles and laughter, the kind of moment that tells you, yes, this is it.

Their ceremony was intimate, with the riverwalk as a backdrop and their closest people surrounding them. And once we moved inside to the reception space, Table 10 Designs had completely transformed the DoubleTree ballroom. From lush florals by G.T. Homestead to the elegant cake adorned with blooms, everything felt polished yet inviting.

When I say this group knew how to party, I mean it. Rusch Entertainment had the dance floor packed from the first song, and the energy never dipped. Guests raised their glasses, told stories that had everyone in tears and laughter, and danced until the lights came on. The photobooth by Petals & Props added even more fun, the kind where you see the prints later and laugh all over again.

Sam and Zack’s wedding was not about trends or perfection. It was about them. About celebrating their story with the people who matter most, in a city they love, along the water that is such a heartbeat of Bay City.

If you are planning your own Michigan wedding, take a page from Sam and Zack. Make it joyful, make it yours, and let the rest fall into place.

Sam & Zack's Wedding Vendors:

Sam & Zack’s Waterfront Wedding in Bay City

Bay City, Michigan Wedding Photographer | Arielle Roth Photography

If you are planning your own Michigan wedding, take a page from Sam and Zack. Make it joyful, make it yours, and let the rest fall into place.

Sam & Zack

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