Lake Michigan
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Local Wedding Wednesday
This week's post was a hard one to pull together, so many great shots to choose from. And I'm sure this is just the beginning of the amazing submissions I will receive this year! With so many unbelievable photographers in the area it's really not a surprise.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
On Your Side
Recently, a colleague of mine had a HORRIBLE experience with a local reception venue. From the get-go the bride and groom were having issues with getting straight answers from this venue. Due to all of these concerns the couple made a VERY wise decision and hired their own third party coordinator to help them on the day of knowing there may be some problems.
On the day of the wedding it seemed like nothing could go right. There weren't enough chairs in the room for the amount of guests they had and the venue hadn't put the correct number of chairs around each table, which in one case angered a guest enough that they left! The food came out cold and one table ended up not even being served having their clean plates taken away until it was brought to the attention of my colleague. The list of issues goes on and on all the way until the end of the evening.
As my friend was telling me this story I just kept thinking about the couple and what would have happened if they hadn't hired someone to be their representative. A bride and groom and their families should be able to enjoy the big day not deal with problem after problem. At any wedding there will be an issue or two that arises, this particular one is definitely worst case scenario. But I believe that either way having someone on your side to take care of everything is priceless.
Most venues do have their own "on-site" coordinator but I have found that they are usually not as flexible or willing to do everything you need done as hiring an outside coordinator. I have run into the issue multiple times where a family will work with one person throughout the planning process only to have them not be there the day of the wedding. With this issue the staff are usually the ones to do all the set up so your explanations and wishes have been passed through about three or more people, increasing the odds for a mistake. Bringing in your own coordinator ensures that the one person you have worked through all the details with will be there as your representative. They would be answering all the questions, taking care of all the details, dealing with all the vendors so you aren't dealing with that aspect and are able to enjoy the day more.
I think sometimes the term wedding "planner" intimidates brides that want to plan their own wedding and have been dreaming about their big day for years. Wedding planners are able to help you in so many different ways, see our post here. I encourage every couple to at least consider hiring a coordinator for the Day Of, if not anything else. Having someone there that is completely on your side will keep you from having to deal with any problems and hopefully from even knowing there were issues in the first place.
EVENTS by September's Bride would love to assist you on your big day, taking away the stress and handling all of the details. Contact us today to reserve your date.
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On the day of the wedding it seemed like nothing could go right. There weren't enough chairs in the room for the amount of guests they had and the venue hadn't put the correct number of chairs around each table, which in one case angered a guest enough that they left! The food came out cold and one table ended up not even being served having their clean plates taken away until it was brought to the attention of my colleague. The list of issues goes on and on all the way until the end of the evening.
As my friend was telling me this story I just kept thinking about the couple and what would have happened if they hadn't hired someone to be their representative. A bride and groom and their families should be able to enjoy the big day not deal with problem after problem. At any wedding there will be an issue or two that arises, this particular one is definitely worst case scenario. But I believe that either way having someone on your side to take care of everything is priceless.
Most venues do have their own "on-site" coordinator but I have found that they are usually not as flexible or willing to do everything you need done as hiring an outside coordinator. I have run into the issue multiple times where a family will work with one person throughout the planning process only to have them not be there the day of the wedding. With this issue the staff are usually the ones to do all the set up so your explanations and wishes have been passed through about three or more people, increasing the odds for a mistake. Bringing in your own coordinator ensures that the one person you have worked through all the details with will be there as your representative. They would be answering all the questions, taking care of all the details, dealing with all the vendors so you aren't dealing with that aspect and are able to enjoy the day more.
I think sometimes the term wedding "planner" intimidates brides that want to plan their own wedding and have been dreaming about their big day for years. Wedding planners are able to help you in so many different ways, see our post here. I encourage every couple to at least consider hiring a coordinator for the Day Of, if not anything else. Having someone there that is completely on your side will keep you from having to deal with any problems and hopefully from even knowing there were issues in the first place.
EVENTS by September's Bride would love to assist you on your big day, taking away the stress and handling all of the details. Contact us today to reserve your date.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Local Wedding Wednesday
West Michigan has amazing vendors! We have decided to feature some of these vendors on a weekly Wednesday post. We are going to start by showcasing gorgeous weddings from around the state shot by fabulous photographers. If you would like to have your work featured please let me know, we will be choosing a few shots each week to post.
This week our local wedding was shot by Steven F. Fox Photography at Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, Holland MI.
This week our local wedding was shot by Steven F. Fox Photography at Dimnent Chapel, Hope College, Holland MI.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Groom's Cakes
A tradition that is largely celebrated in the South but it making it way all across the country is the Groom's Cake. Do you remember that famous scene in the 1989 movie Steel Magnolias where Shirley MacLaine chops off the behind of the armadillo groom's cake? Only to reveal the blood red of the red velvet cake inside? Classic.
The tradition started as a small cake that was cut up at the end of the evening and send home as favors for the guests. The single ladies would place their piece of cake under their pillow that night in hopes of dreaming of their future husband.
Originally a fruit cake covered with marzipan, the groom's cake has evolved into a cake that can be anything you want. Currently, the cake is designed to represent the hobbies or interests of the groom, such as sports or outdoor activities.
(cakes by carol)
I love the idea of doing a groom's cake because on a day that is mostly about the bride, it is something that is unique to the groom and who he is.
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The tradition started as a small cake that was cut up at the end of the evening and send home as favors for the guests. The single ladies would place their piece of cake under their pillow that night in hopes of dreaming of their future husband.
Originally a fruit cake covered with marzipan, the groom's cake has evolved into a cake that can be anything you want. Currently, the cake is designed to represent the hobbies or interests of the groom, such as sports or outdoor activities.
(cakes by carol)I love the idea of doing a groom's cake because on a day that is mostly about the bride, it is something that is unique to the groom and who he is.
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Not Just For Eating Any More
Fruits and vegetables aren't just for your menu anymore! Incorporating fruit and even some vegetables into your centerpieces can add a fresh and modern look. If you have floral allergies or if you just aren't into flowers as much as others, fruit can be a fantastic alternative to still add that pop of color on your reception tables.
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Double Duty Floral
Wondering how you can get the most use out of your ceremony decorations?
It can be discouraging when you think about all the money you will spend on ceremony decor to have it only be used for a short amount of time. One way to get your money's worth is to make your ceremony flowers do double duty and turn them into reception centerpieces as well. This couple had carnation pomanders lining their aisle on shepherd hooks, it looked adorable, and gave the aisle just the extra touch needed.
Once the ceremony was done, we took these pomanders into the tent and placed them on glass bowls that were filled with bear grass. We only had 8 of these centerpieces so they were scattered among the tables and containers with wheat grass were used on the remaining tables.
This was one of my favorite weddings that I have done, it was simple and clean but yet reflected the couple's style wonderfully!
It can be discouraging when you think about all the money you will spend on ceremony decor to have it only be used for a short amount of time. One way to get your money's worth is to make your ceremony flowers do double duty and turn them into reception centerpieces as well. This couple had carnation pomanders lining their aisle on shepherd hooks, it looked adorable, and gave the aisle just the extra touch needed.
This was one of my favorite weddings that I have done, it was simple and clean but yet reflected the couple's style wonderfully!
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Vibrant Jewel Tones
A big trend in colors this year are the vibrant jewel tones such as teal, amethyst, fuchsia, and apple green. It's a trend I'm thrilled about, these shades are some of my very favorites and I love to see all the different ways they are being used.
Purples are great, in most any shade and they also flatter just about any skin tone. Deep purple, especially amethyst, pairs well with other bold colors like fuchsia and yellow. Here is a post from Tami off of the September's Bride blog describing different ways to incorporate and coordinate using purple.
Teal is at the top of my list this year. It looks amazing with any basic such as black, brown, gray or charcoal. It makes a beautiful statement for any type of event, from classy to casual.
Pinks never go out of style and with there being so many shades you can use multiple together or pick your favorite and accent it with other colors. Fuchsia is the bold color of choice for many this season, it can be combined with lighter pinks or even other bolds like green apple, orange or amethyst.
(images from theknot.com)
Purples are great, in most any shade and they also flatter just about any skin tone. Deep purple, especially amethyst, pairs well with other bold colors like fuchsia and yellow. Here is a post from Tami off of the September's Bride blog describing different ways to incorporate and coordinate using purple.
Teal is at the top of my list this year. It looks amazing with any basic such as black, brown, gray or charcoal. It makes a beautiful statement for any type of event, from classy to casual.
Pinks never go out of style and with there being so many shades you can use multiple together or pick your favorite and accent it with other colors. Fuchsia is the bold color of choice for many this season, it can be combined with lighter pinks or even other bolds like green apple, orange or amethyst.
(images from theknot.com)My biggest piece of advice when choosing your wedding color palette...don't be afraid of going BOLD!
Thursday, June 03, 2010
DIY Luminaries
Looking for something unique to use as a centerpiece or possibly decoration for the ceremony? I love these DIY Luminaries from Martha Stewart Weddings. They are a great way to make your tables beautiful while incorporating your personal wedding style. Matching the pattern on your save the dates, invitations and programs to your lanterns would give it a beautiful flow.
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