real event::lake shore wedding walk, part 2

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Here is a sneak peek from Shadowland Ballroom, one of the 4 stops on the Lake Shore Wedding Walk! At Shadowland we hosted the runway-style fashion show including gowns by Wedding Belles in Stevensville, and ‘maids dresses from Alexa Claire Boutique & the Tux...

real wedding sneak peek::dave+shannon’s southwest michigan beach wedding

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

Sweet bride? Check. Beautiful day? Check. A wonderful groom, fantastic location & tons of fun family and friends? Check. Check and Check! On August 7th we coordinated the wedding of Dave+Shannon, who tied the knot in a lovely & personal ceremony on the beach,...

real events::1st annual lake shore wedding walk, part 1

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Confession: I have always wanted to plan a bridal show. Though for me (and many others) the words “bridal show” evoke images of a gigantic expo hall filled with drab pipe and drape, vendors trapped behind tables and mobs of brides milling through an...

real wedding sneak peek::holly+tavis at the veranda at the whitcomb

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On August 20th we coordinated the wedding of Holly+Tavis in St. Joseph. After a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Shadowland Ballroom, Holly+Tavis had a fun-filled reception at the Veranda at the Whitcomb in downtown St. Joseph. I have to say the highlight of the evening...

real wedding sneak peek::a modern wedding on the lake shore

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When bride Abby contacted me and said she wanted us to help her design  her tented wedding in Holland, I was thrilled, because meeting with her and looking at her inspiration photos, I knew this would be fun!  She had a fantastic color palette of marigold and gray...

press::inframe bride “inspired dining”

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When we were asked to do a tablescape photo shoot for the 2010/2011 issue of Inframe Bride magazine, it didn’t take me long to know that we wanted to design something that was not only unique, but also something that was feasible for brides to recreate at their...

lake shore wedding walk & dream wedding giveaway::sept. 19, 2010

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The Lake Show Wedding Walk and Dream Wedding Giveaway is fast approaching! We have 30 local vendors lined up—-from photographers to wedding planners to gelato carts and harpists, and they’re all ready to show you what they can do to make your wedding in...

new for 2011::full service destination ceremony services

Beach Weddings, Planning Tips

This summer we had 2 lovely brides who contacted us to help them plan destination weddings on the beach in early July! Both of them were planning from out of state, over the course of just a few months and wanted assistance pulling together everything they needed to...

real wedding sneak peek::amy+dave at shadowland ballroom

Real Weddings, Shadowland ballroom

Last weekend we coordinated 2 beautiful weddings in St. Joseph! Here is a little sneak peek from the wedding of Amy+Dave and their soft, romantic reception at Shadowland Ballroom in St. Joseph. I absolutely loved Amy’s gown, her pale and romantic flowers by...

real wedding sneak peek::lisa+justin

Real Weddings, Southwest Michigan, veranda at the whitcomb

Last Saturday, we had the pleasure of seeing another of our full-service weddings come to fruition this summer as we watched Justin+Lisa tied the knot in St. Joseph! Lisa had a beautiful and unique vision, and I was so happy with how it all turned out! Like many...