Devontae and Demetria Alfred’s Celebration of Love
Step inside this romantic and artful celebration of love—Devontae and Demetria Alfred’s long-awaited wedding reception at Chance’s Event Center in Pontiac, Michigan—an unexpected gem that helped unify their family and friends in elegant memory.
Venue Snapshot: A Canvas Ready to Shine
Chance’s Event Center provided the perfect blank canvas for this event. With its modern, open layout and clean design, the venue allowed CLE to transform the room into an elegant, black-and-white masterpiece. The couple’s vision came to life with dramatic draping, candlelight, and sleek black chairs brought in specifically for this event—avoiding the need for chair covers and ensuring a sophisticated, polished look throughout.
Champagne Chic: Welcoming Guests in Style
The moment guests walked through the doors, they were greeted by a striking all-black champagne wall—a modern and luxurious installation filled with flutes ready for the first toast. As glasses were collected for that spontaneous, love-filled toast to Devontae and Demetria upon arrival, the energy of the room shifted—the entrance became a celebration; guests became part of the moment.
Dramatic Flair: Décor That Stole the Show
CLE, the masterminds behind the design and coordination, transformed every detail into a vision in monochrome:
Layered linens: Each table combined a black-and-white patterned base overlaid with a flowing all-black top—pinned and draped to reveal just enough of the pattern beneath for a dynamic pop.
Elegant table settings: Black-rimmed charger plates set against crisp black-and-white napkins created a refined contrast.
Floral artistry: Arrangements of baby's breath roses, jasmine stock, white carnations, and chrysanthemums added delicate texture and depth, echoing the black-and-white motif.
Caterpillar tables: A layout that felt less like rows and more like a runway—meandering, intimate, and intentionally dramatic.
Candlelit ambience: Alternating-height ribbed candle holders lined each tabletop, complemented by floral chandeliers that draped overhead, flooding the space with both warmth and theatrical grace.
The result? Décor truly took center stage—every glance rewarded with artistry, and every photo frame became its own masterpiece.
Program Highlights: Love, Laughter & Luxe Bites
After arriving amid champagne cheers, the couple made their grand entrance, stepping into the limelight with joy and elegance. Then came their first dance—a moment bathed in candlelight and love, unfolding like a private scene in a public celebration.
Dinner followed—a pasta bar spread with three types of pasta, multiple meats, an array of sauces, and crisp salads. It was casual yet elevated, allowing guests to craft their own plates and linger over conversation, memories, and laughter.
Three signature drinks flowed throughout the night, ensuring no one stood still too long—the dance floor was never empty. Tunes and toasts took over, weaving a tapestry of joy through every beat.
Style on the Floor: Family, Fashion, and Grace
Their daughter, the radiant flower girl, floated in a pristine white dress—adding innocence and enchantment to the evening.
Devontae and Demetria shone in coordinated all-white attire—her gown luminous, his ensemble accented with a black-lined white jacket and classic black pants. Together, they embodied the black-and-white theme, living art in complementary design.
A Celebration That Echoes
Devontae and Demetria’s reception wasn’t just a party—it was a thoughtful, artful, and intentional gathering. Choosing to celebrate after their elopement in Las Vegas, they created an evening that was both meaningful and unforgettable. The space at Chance’s Event Center became more than a venue—it became the stage upon which their love story continued to unfold, guided by CLE’s design brilliance and anchored in black-and-white elegance.
This blog celebrates not just a wedding, but a statement: love, when dressed in intention and artistry, speaks in bold strokes—even in monochrome.
