Michaela & Jake

A MODERN city WEDDING FILLED WITH EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE AND CHIC SKYLINE VIEWS

A couple walks across a city crosswalk in formal wedding attire with modern buildings behind them.

Michaela and Jake exchanged vows on a rooftop tucked above the pulse of Charlotte, surrounded by late spring sunshine and the city skyline. Their May wedding was a study in understated sophistication—modern yet romantic, elevated but warmly grounded.

Set atop the DoubleTree in the city center, their ceremony felt like an escape into the clouds. With a soft breeze and a clean, open layout, the rooftop framed their love with an urban elegance that mirrored their style. Michaela wore a Katherine Tash gown that flowed with natural grace—effortlessly chic and timeless on both film and digital.

From getting ready moments to portraits, every frame told a story of ease, intimacy, and modern romance. The blend of film tones and digital clarity brought a layered texture to their gallery—emphasizing emotion, light, and the quiet beauty of in-between moments.

As the sun dipped behind the skyline, the celebration continued with joy, movement, and the kind of just-married glow that doesn’t need grandiosity—only love, intention, and the city lights shimmering just behind.


VENDOR LIST

Venue: DoubleTree Charlotte City Center – @doubletree

Hair & Makeup: @xbeyondbeautystudio

Day-of Coordinator: @kannapoliswp

Planner: @rooftop_230

Dress: @katherinetash

Spray Tan: @noshadespraytan

Photo & Video: @sonyalephoto

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