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what we did last night::kalamazoo mwep event

MWEP is a state group called Michigan Wedding & Event Professionals. Last night they had the first Kalamazoo event and I’m so glad I decided to go. Like most wedding networking events, the group was comprised of a TON of photographers and a handful of event...

peacock wedding inspiration

I’m not big into inspiration boards, and you won’t see them here on the blog very often, because I don’t use them for actual clients much. However, sometimes it’s fun to play around with them and after a conversation with a dear friend last...

check it out::emplume

In case you’ve got some extra time this weekend with that pesky extra day off, check out Emplume. These fun and funky bouquets and bouts are hand-made of unique materials including feathers, ribbons, swarovski crystals and jeweled buttons. They’re a super...

relax and save some cash

On your wedding day, you want to look and feel beautiful, but you also want to be relaxed! Bringing in professionals to help you with your make up is a great way to feel pampered and stress-free. However, if you’re on a budget I know this can just seem like one...

saving money on your wedding flowers

I’ll be honest, I cringe at the thought of buying flowers on the internet to make your own bouquets as a way to save money. It makes me sweat just thinking about it: flowers arriving the day before the wedding, still needing to be cleaned and prepped, with the...

bridging the gap for out of town guests

(Sakura Photography*) While planning Megan+Gregs wedding (see the results below!) one thing Megan and I discussed was the gap of time between her ceremony and reception. Because of restrictions on the time she could get married at the church, she was left with a 2...