Eva & Alexander

are getting married

Sunday, September 20, 2026

5580 Waldon Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348

Arrival at 4:30pm
Ceremony starts promptly at 5:00pm

Pine Knob Mansion

We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone dressed in your finest. Pine Knob Mansion sets a beautifully formal stage, and we hope you'll feel inspired to rise to the occasion alongside us.

Please note that there are two wedding venues onsite, The Mansion and The Carriage House. Our wedding is at The Mansion.

Meet us at the mansion

Black tie optional means the dress code is formal — tuxedos, while appropriate, are simply not required. Appropriate attire falls within black tie or formal dress; cocktail and casual attire are not in keeping with the spirit of the evening.

Dress Code

Black Tie Optional

For the Ladies

We request that all ladies wear an elegant, floor-length or ankle-length gown.

Please note that we kindly ask all ladies to reserve cocktail and short-length dresses for another occasion — floor-length or ankle-length gowns only.

Common at Chaldean wedding celebrations, many of our closest friends and family will be adorned in brilliant sequins and dazzling sparkle — and there is a beautiful reason for it. Chaldean weddings are grand, lively evening celebrations, and as the night unfolds with traditions like the khigga — there is truly no such thing as too much shimmer.

Sequins catch the light, illuminate the dance floor, and make for unforgettable photographs. Consider this your formal permission to shine. While it is entirely your own choice, know that sparkle is never out of place here — it is, in fact, always welcome.

For the Gentlemen

While a tuxedo is always a distinguished choice, it is not required. We recommend that all gentlemen wear a dark suit (black, gray, navy, hunter green, or brown), white dress shirt, and a conservative tie — timeless, elegant, and perfectly suited for the evening ahead.

Optional

Our Color Palette

A note on color: while the dress code is black tie optional, we warmly encourage our ladies to embrace color in their attire. This is a celebration — there is no need to default to neutrals.

Should you wish to complement our wedding palette, shades of pink, blue, and green are all warmly welcomed. We have provided our colors below as a source of inspiration. Please know this is entirely optional — your presence is the only thing we truly require.

Above all, we are so grateful to share this day with you. We look forward to celebrating together.

The details behind the day.

A few small things that mean everything to us.

The Dress
This dress belonged to Christie — three generations deep in a friendship that's really family, in every way that matters. She saved it for almost thirty years, hoping one day she could pass it on to another bride. We resized it, reshaped it, made it mine — but it's still hers, too. Every stitch is a little bit of both of us, and there isn't a more perfect dress than one that's shared between us.

Why September
September is the month my grandparents were married — two of my favorite people in the world, and two people whose absence I've felt deeply in the last few years. It's also the month Christie was married, and the month Alex's parents were married too. To honor all of it, I had each of those wedding dates — alongside our own — embroidered into the train of my dress.

The Bouquet
Every paper flower in my bouquet was folded by Alex's hands — a nod to the paper roses he made when we were just beginning to fall for each other.

The Garden
The herbs woven through today's decor were grown in my own garden — tended the same quiet way we've tended everything else, long before we knew what it would become.

FAQs

  • The ceremony will take place outdoors, followed by an indoor cocktail hour and dinner. The reception will continue on the outdoor patio. A rain plan is in place should the weather require it.

  • Black tie optional. Please refer to the dress code section of our website for additional details.

  • Sit back and enjoy — valet parking is provided for all guests. As there is no nearby parking, simply pull up and let us take care of the rest! Gratuity for the attendants is appreciated.

  • We have thoughtfully curated our guest list, and all invited children will be addressed by name on their invitation. If children are not listed, we kindly ask that arrangements be made in advance so you can celebrate freely with us.

  • Our venue's capacity allows us to celebrate only with our nearest and dearest. All guests will be addressed specifically on their invitation, and attendance is strictly RSVP only. We are unable to accommodate those not listed.

  • Sit back and enjoy — valet parking is provided for all guests. As there is no nearby parking, simply pull up and let us take care of the rest! Gratuity for the attendants is appreciated.

  • Your presence is gift enough. For those who wish to give, a card box will be available at the venue.

  • We kindly ask that the ceremony be an unplugged experience. We have invested in a photographer and videographer to preserve every moment, and we want those memories — and the experience for all guests — to be free from distraction. Please silence your devices and be fully present with us. Phones and cameras are of course welcome during the cocktail hour and reception!

  • Eva will be keeping her name. It's part of her family's story, and holding onto it feels like a meaningful way to honor that heritage as she begins this new chapter. Alex couldn't be more supportive.

Let’s dance!

One of our favorite wedding traditions are the wedding dances. For our guests who would like to learn ahead of the wedding, we’ve linked our favorites.

We’ve also created a playlist of traditional Chaldean wedding dances that will be featured at our wedding. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!

Zalee, Let's go!