Trends I Love - Lovely Linens

 (image from Elizabeth Anne Designs)

 I've already said that one thing I would change about my wedding was the photography. If I had to pick something else I would change it would be that we didn't use anything but standard linens, chocolate floor length linens would have looked AMAZING under my centerpieces. If you want your tables to make a statement but don't want to go over board with your centerpieces, use linens. Gorgeous linens make all the difference, they can help add depth and texture to your overall look.

There are so many great ways to incorporate color using different linens. Full table linens, runners, overlays, and of course selecting a coordinating look for the napkins or chair ties.

Love this idea too! This couple used maps to cover their tabletops, it helped to incorporate their theme of travel and flight. No one says that tables have to be covered with fabric!

Do not be afraid to think outside of the box a little when it comes to your decor. If you want that unique look but don't know where to start or need help with ideas, give us a call we would love to help.

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Local Wedding Wednesday

Love all of the backgrounds of this week's photos. Local photographers always know the best locations!!

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Local Wedding Wednesday

With it being 50 degrees out, most of the snow melted and birds singing, I have decided that Spring has Sprung! We often view Spring as the time of new beginnings. Marriage is one of the most beautiful beginnings in life, starting out together as husband and wife.

 

Enjoy the amazing weather today!

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Too Late to Hire a Planner?

When you hear the words Wedding Planner you may think that they come in and plan your wedding from beginning to end. In some cases that is true, but a lot of the time Planners/Coordinators are hired to assist a bride that is overwhelmed or just needs some additional assistance on the wedding day.

It is never too late in the process to hire someone to help you. It is normal for couples to start feeling a lot of pressure from the wedding in last fews months. Bringing a Coordinator on board to help you finalize the details of the decor, review and confirm your vendor contracts and run the logisitcs on the day of can relieve a lot of stress from everyone involved. At EVENTS by September's Bride we include unlimited email and phone calls with all of our packages, this ensures communication but also helps the brides when she has questions on anything from etiquette to seating charts.

In the West Michigan area there are many brides that are DIY savy and are super hands on. This is wonderful during the planning process but can be a downfall on the wedding day. On your wedding day you should not be worrying that everything is being taken care of from decor set up to vendor arrivials. A bride and her entourage should be getting their hair done and having a wonderful breakfast or luncheon. This is where a Day Of Coordinator could assist, we come in and do all of the set up, run the logisitcs for the day and stay until the clean up from the reception is complete.

So even whether your wedding is 18 months or 2 weeks away, consider hiring a Coordinator to help you throughout the process and on your big day. The investment in your sanity is definitely worth it :)

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Local Wedding Wednesday - Engagements Part IV - Spring/Summer

Having your engagement pictures is very popular during the Spring and Summer, especially along the Lakeshore when we have such beautiful beaches! Here is the final installment of our Engagement Series, next week we will be returning to Local Weddings!

(J Weddings of GR)

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Local Wedding Wednesday - Engagements Part III (Fall)

If you follow our blog you know by now that Fall is my FAVORITE season. The amazing weather, the delicious smells, the trees changing color and, of course, college football! It is also becoming one of the most popular seasons for weddings in Michigan. 

(J Weddings of GR)

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