getting started::picking your wedding date

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I know there are a lot of 2010 brides out there that are just getting started on planning, so this week we will do a whole series on kick-starting your wedding planning! First up, picking your wedding date! Picking a date can be very exciting. Often, couple’s...

the perfect venue for your 2010 wedding in southwest michigan

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I love that Southwest Michigan has some amazing wedding venues. From barns to vineyards to elegant historical buildings, the lake shore area has a lot to offer to brides looking to plan an amazing Michigan wedding. However, just a word to the wise that these venues...

signature drinks for your michigan wedding::part 2

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To follow up to yesterday’s post, I wanted to share some cocktail recipes you could use for your wedding! These are just a few I like, but feel free to use any drink you love! (Left to Right::Grapefruit Gimlet, Key Lime Margarita and Royal Blush) Grapefruit...

signature drinks for your michigan wedding

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Offering signature cocktails at your wedding is a great way to infuse your personality into your wedding reception! There are a few approaches you can take to this when selecting your drinks. His & Hers::Choose a bride’s drink and groom’s drink to...

saving money on your wedding flowers

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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

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(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...