tips for your west michigan beach wedding::part 2

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(Mt. Baldy, courtesy of Ben Pancoast Photography) Consider any policies, ordinances or restrictions For example, some public beaches will not allow chairs brought in and will request all guests stand. This is fine for a group of 50 or less guests, but can be difficult...

tips for your west michigan beach wedding::part 1

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(Kelly & Russ|September 2008, Photos by Kelly Powers) Beach weddings on Lake Michigan can be absolutely wonderful. The natural light, beautiful backdrop for pictures and open air can make a lot of couples want to host a beach wedding. However, you don’t want...

sanity saver: needs vs. wants

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(photo by Marie Labbancz) Before you jump into all of the “fun” of planning a wedding, do yourself a favor and take some time to sit down and do the grunt work. Determine how much you can spend, write out your personalized budget and list the things that...

finding inspiration

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(photo by Jessica Claire) When you’re flipping through the endless bridal magazines out there, it’s easy to get sucked into all of the glossy pics and think your wedding has to be a mirror image.  To make your wedding beatutiful and unique, keep a few...

caring for your wedding ring

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(photo by Ben Pancoast Photography) Recently, I made a stop at my favorite jeweler to have my rings inspected and cleaned. I try to do this at least every 6 months, which is required to keep my insurance up to date. But, truth be told, I get it cleaned just about...

outdoor wedding venues

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(Tracy+David in South Haven, JK Photography) Outdoor weddings and events can be absolutely wonderful. The natural light, beautiful surroundings and open air can draw a lot of people to want to host an outdoor affair. However, you don’t want to set up your...