You may have noticed in the posts in this series, “The 5 W’s of Wedding Planning,” I have consistently mentioned professional planning, and there’s a reason for that… If you’ve already done any research on wedding planning in your local area, you’ve probably noticed that there is a large range in pricing, services and experience....
Today is our last day in the office before taking off for Christmas break, so we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! We hope you have a wonderful time with your family, fiance, and loved ones! We’ll be back in the office on January 2nd, but no worries—we’ll have new posts...
When the weather gets cold, I can’t help but start to think about tasty hot beverages. I don’t drink coffee, but I’m a huge fan of hot cocoa! Which got me thinking about the fun ways you could incorporate it into your holiday entertaining. Start with some delicious gourmet hot chocolate, and then provide as...
It’s never too early to ask for help. In Southwest Michigan, many of the most popular venues book their Saturday dates a year in advance, so it’s very common for couples to start planning 9-18 months out! So if you’ve just gotten engaged and are already feeling overwhelmed, reach out to a professional wedding planner....
Laura and Joe tied the knot in October, on a beautiful fall day in Southwest Michigan. I (Jessica) designed their wedding, and Brittany coordinated it…I’ve been so excited to see the photos and video of their special day! The ceremony took place at St. Johns Catholic Parish with a reception at The Veranda at the...
As a professional wedding planner, of course I wish I could say that “if you are engaged, you absolutely, positively, MUST hire a wedding planner”…BUT, it just wouldn’t be true. I also wish I could say that the list below is a definitive guide to determining if you need a wedding planner…but I can’t. What...
Google “mustache wedding”…go ahead…we’ll wait here while you check it out! Over the last year or so, we’ve seen faux-staches make appearances at weddings. At first, it was in photo booths…they’re a cute prop. Just throw on a pair of glasses, a fake ‘stache on a stick and a bowtie, and you’ve got a ready-made...
If you’re already planning your Michigan wedding—or a wedding anywhere—you already know that there are a lot of fun decisions to be made: the perfect flowers, those beautiful linens, an amazingly delicious cake, just the right song for that special first dance. And you probably also know that there are a lot of “experts” out...
I was chatting with one of our fabulous 2012 brides the other day, and she had a dilemma that I think a lot of other brides out there probably share, so I thought I would share! The dilemma Choosing a color scheme, when she doesn’t have a “favorite” color, or anything in mind. There are...
If your groom is a beer-lover, then StudioArdent on Etsy has some really great choices for you! I love these, because they all contain hops, but they are beautiful, subtle and classy. Some have dried florals and moss, some are super simple, and if you want to get fancy, you can customize them with beer...
