September 20, 2025
By Wendy Clem /Photography by Matt Mollan Photography
When Clinton Township’s Jayle Caprara and Bob Cosnowski first saw each other in 2020, they experienced what Jayle calls, “mutual chemistry.” While at a mutual friend’s Clinton Township business, Associates Therapeutic Massage, they unexpectedly felt an immediate attraction.
“We had each forged independent lives for many years and neither wanted a relationship,” said Jayle, now 67. “I traveled alone, have a passion for music, artwork and theater, and focused on my 40-year cardiac ICU nursing career at Henry Ford. Meanwhile, Bob, now 73, was a 20-year widower and auto-business owner.”
But, they hit it off, and for the next five years followed a blend of interests—merging locations, people and events. As they planned their wedding, Jayle determined to incorporate even more mixtures: vintage fashions and settings, live musical entertainment and modern technology.
On September 20th, they married at St. Hyacinth, Bob’s childhood Detroit church, where Associates’ owner, Rebecca Scott, served as matron-of-honor. Jayle’s lacy beige gown was from Jules Joyner Design in St. Clair Shores, and her hair was styled by Clinton Township’s Flux Hair Studio. Professional makeup was furnished by Kimberly Radomski from On-site Bridal Makeup of Clinton Township.
Arriving for their reception at Shelby Township’s Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site in a gleaming period car, the newlyweds centered the celebration in the former Repair Garage. A bustling, extravagantly decorated event followed, where the period party enveloped attendees, at least half of whom dressed in 1920s’ style. Many of the vintage “props” were handmade by Jayle, including a “sample” wedding cake alongside the real one.
“And my signature 1920s’ ladies parlor was set up there,” she said. “Guests could pose in that era, too.”
Picture poses additionally happened with a lighted, life-sized Ariana Grande cardboard cutout, in respect to vocal entertainment provided from Jayle’s favorite play, Wicked. Tours of the facilities followed, showcasing more vintage surroundings.
Renowned food experts from Utica’s Kristina’s Catering received rave reviews for their fresh meal, and desserts received special focus, thanks to The Honey Bee Baker, whose luxuriant cake accompanied dozens of assorted sweets, including a Dubai Table filled with exotic chocolates. Guest seating surrounded lavishly tall flower arrangements accented by generous strands of pearls and opulent lace tablecloths provided by Love Story Events. The Cosnowskis incorporated technology into the evening as well: Framed period tabletop photos bore glittering table numbers as well as QR codes, encouraging attendees to share event pictures through accessing that code via Pixel Party.
Following a calming honeymoon in Barbados, Jayle offers this advice to all brides, but especially “classic” ones about to embark on similar commitments:
“Don’t settle. Concentrate on your own welfare rather than banking on a relationship—it’s so worth it when the right one comes along!”
Local Vendors
Bartending: Miss Mixology Bartending, Shelby Township Cake/Desserts: The Honey Bee Baker, Clinton Township Catering: Kristina’s Catering, Utica
Dress: Jules Joyner Design, St. Clair Shores Flowers: Love Story Events, Washington Township Hair/Makeup: On location Professional Bridal
Makeup by Kim, Clinton Township.
Photo Booth: Sound Dog, Romeo
Photographer: Matt Mollan, Mollan Photography, Rochester Rings: Lucido’s Fine Jewelry, Sterling Heights
Styling: Flux Hair Studio, Clinton Township Venue: Packard Proving Grounds
Videographer & DJ: Mike Staff Productions, Troy
