Nativity of the Virgin Mary Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral

Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony

ZANA

Reception- Adults Only

Our Wedding

Lauren and Goran first met at a CrossFit gym in 2015. Lauren really liked Gorans big muscles, but she moved across the country to California before they finally decided to date long-distance in 2018. They wrote each other love letters for 2.5 years before Goran eventually convinced Lauren to move back home in 2019. One of the very first times Goran came to visit Lauren in California, they were walking along the promenade in Laguna Beach when they came a cross a photography stand. There was one picture that really stood out to them. It was a picture Antelope Canyon, lit up in the brightest orange and yellow colors as a light beam glowed from above. Ever since that day, Antelope Canyon (Arizona) was always a place they talked about visiting together to see if it was truly as beautiful as it looked in the pictures. Fast forward to 2023, and Goran proposed to Lauren in the exact same place that the picture of Antelope Canyon had been taken with the exact same light beam shining down upon Goran as he got down on one knee.

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Daxton Hotel is just a few steps away from our wedding reception. Please feel free to use our code to reserve your room at a discounted rate.

Daxton Hotel Birmingham, Curio Collection by Hilton

Located only 10 minutes away from downtown Birmingham, The Kingsley offers a more affordable place to stay.

The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills - a Doubletree by Hilton

Where to Stay

Looking for something the feels like the perfect fall day in Michigan? Grab a donut, some cider, and go apple picking at Blake's Cider Mill. They also have a Tasting Room with their own line of wines and hard ciders to sample.

Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill

The downtown area along Old Woodward Ave has lots of shops, cafes, and restaurants to explore.

Downtown Birmingham

If you're looking to take a scenic walk, take a stroll through Cranbrook's 40 acres of gardens surrounding the Cranbrook Manor.

Cranbrook House & Gardens

Not only is the "Block M" a staple icon in the state of Michigan, but the University of Michigan is Lauren's alma mater. The football team plays against the Washington Huskies on Saturday, October 18. Join in the fun of tailgating, or buy a ticket and experience what it is like to watch a football game in the largest stadium in the country!

Lauren & Goran

Lauren & Goran

L&G

Wedding Ceremony

Reception- Adults Only