tuesday etsy love :: eco-friendly rustic chic linen & lace favor bags

Blog, Etsy Love

Check out these adorable linen & lace bags from WeddingForYou on Etsy! These would be absolutely adorable as favor bags for a rustic chic barn wedding, somewhere like the Blue Dress Barn or Millcreek (or any where, of course!). You could fill them with absolutely...

2011 year in review

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We don’t normally post on weekends, but because today is New Years Day, and a great time to reflect on the year, we’re making an exception! 2011 has been a fabulous year at Stella Event Design! Here are just a few things that made 2011 one of our best...

WHERE you will and won’t find help::the 5 W’s of wedding planning

Blog, Planning Tips

Myth::Your reception hall “coordinator” will help you plan your wedding Truth:: I often hear brides say that they “don’t need an outside planner” because their venue has an on-site coordinator, and unfortunately, some brides find out too late that this is...

real wedding::an anthropologie-inspired wedding at the veranda at the whitcomb

Beach Weddings, Blog, Real Weddings, Uncategorized, veranda at the whitcomb

Back in June, this happy couple said “I Do” in beautiful Southwest Michigan.  Their intimate church ceremony was followed by an anthropologie-inspired reception at The Veranda @ The Whitcomb, where guests enjoyed a delicious meal form CK Catering and a band that...

tuesday etsy love :: ‘something old & something new’ eco-friendly jewelry

Blog, Etsy Love

‘Something Old & Something New’ creates eco-friendly repurposed jewelry made from old clothes. Old clothes! I can think of a million ways to use these pretty little trinkets–you could wear it on your wedding day, gift it to bridesmaids to wear,...

WHY you should hire a professional::the 5 W’s of wedding planning

Blog, Planning Tips

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...

happy holidays from stella event design

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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,...

a cozy holiday entertaining idea

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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...

WHEN should you reach out for help::the 5 W’s of wedding planning

Blog, Planning Tips

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...

real wedding :: video :: a fall wedding at the veranda at the whitcomb

Blog, Real Weddings, Southwest Michigan, veranda at the whitcomb

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....