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groom and bride kissing under vail
Aug 13 2024

The Importance of a Veil

Should I wear a veil on my wedding day? Many brides have debated on wearing a veil, headpiece, or hair accessory for years. This is what we think…

Bride putting on lipstick
Jun 25 2024

Tips for Doing Your Own Wedding Makeup

Discover how to achieve professional-level wedding day glam with our DIY makeup tips, bypassing the need for a professional artist.

Engagement ring on hand
May 31 2024

Yay! I’m Engaged….Now What???

You've got that shiny ring on your finger and you're thinking to yourself, "Where do I even begin?" It used to be that one person rents a tux,  the other buys a dress...
Boho bride with lace wedding dress
May 31 2024

What To Do With Your Dress After The Big Day

The wedding day has come and gone.  What are your plans for your wedding dress?  Whether you plan to save it for future generations, donate it, or sell it, the gown...
Bride, birdesmaids, and mothr of the bride smiling, holding hands
Apr 24 2024

Prepare For Your Big Day

It’s almost here – the day you’ve dreamed about your entire life: your wedding day!  The dress is ready, the RSVPs have been received, and the big day is almost here. ...
Bride holding bouquet
Apr 01 2024

Which Type of Bride Are You?

Yes ladies, every bride is a type. Don’t take offense to this – it simply makes the approach from your bridal stylist, planner, venue, tent person, florist,...
Parents with their children getting married
Mar 27 2024

Your Child is Getting Married: What Should You Wear?

The day you have dreamed about has come: your son or daughter is getting married. In the flurry of activities – dress and tux shopping, shower planning, cake tasting,...
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Mar 18 2024

Alterations Are Everything

You’ve just dropped a pretty penny on your dream dress and now you’re wondering if you’ll need alterations. The short answer is…YES! Unless she...
groom and bride kissing under vail
Mar 05 2024

Prepare For Your Big Day

The day you’ve dreamed about your entire life: your wedding day! The dress is ready, the RSVPs have been received, and the big day is almost here. What are you...
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Feb 20 2024

Top 10 Wedding Day Essentials for the Bride

Your wedding day is finally here!  We know how excited you are and how long you have waited for this day.  Only hours remain until you are walking down the aisle to...

Post-Wedding To-Do List

You’ve been planning your wedding for months—maybe even years! Make sure you soak up every minute of that post-wedding bliss, but don’t forget that there are still things left on your to-do list even after you’ve said, “I do.” Once your vows have been said and the...

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Vendor Spotlight

Planning a wedding is a stressful experience.  There are so many decisions to be made – from the venue to the cake, and the dress to DJ. Not only do you have to choose styles and themes that fit you, but on top of it, you need to find vendors you can trust....

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Crystal Gardens Banquet Center

At Crystal Gardens, we pride ourselves in providing an elegant atmosphere, a delectable menu, and a professional staff, giving you the absolute best in banquet service for your wedding reception in Michigan. After being in the wedding and banquet industry for...

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