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bridal gown bliss

(photo by LVL Photography) I was reading through a blog over the weekend (yes, StillMotion–again!) and a shot of the brides’ dresses caught my eye. YES, I said dresses—not two, but THREE amazing gowns! I did a double take—and then thought,...

trash the dress

I love StillMotion. Their blog has tons of amazing Same Day Edits and clips, and is full of fabulous eye candy. This Trash the Dress session absolutely blew me away! The locations themselves are amazing, and now I wish Southwest Michigan had a castle! The whole thing...

southwest michigan wedding

One of the things I love most about planning weddings in Southwest Michigan, is all of the beautiful locations to choose from as a backdrop for your big day! Check out this gorgeous wedding, shot by Ben Pancoast at the Blue Dress Barn—one of the most scenic...

The “Almost” Meeting

Do you see each other before the wedding or not? It’s completely up to each couple, but more and more brides and grooms are opting to see each other beforehand, so they can get some of those millions of pictures out of the way and give themselves more time. If...

managing your budget: taxes & gratuity

We all know that wedding costs can add up quickly. Between the catering, beverage service, linen rentals and bridal party gifts, you can charge up a big bill—and if you’re not prepared for it, the total costs could come as quite a shock! One of the first...