Madly in Love Ann Arbor’s charmingly quirky Graduate Hotel sets the scene for a modern take on vintage-inspired looks for the entire wedding party Photography By Jenny Risher | Styling By Rebecca Voigt | Florals By University Flower Shop Hair & Makeup By The Makeup Loft | Prop Stylist/Assistant: Jennifer Pickering Winter/Spr...
Read moreTake Me Away When it comes to planning a honeymoon, the world is your oyster. Here, Detroit-based travel blogger Klaudia Jakubiak shares her picks for an unforgettable adventure By Klaudia Patrycja Jakubiak Winter/Spring 2019 Big Sur, California | Photograph: iStock “HERE COMES THE BRIDE” comes with much planning, effort and...
Read moreCreative Minds A team of wedding industry boss ladies turn dreams into reality with an artistic collaboration at the historic Detroit Packard Plant By Elizabeth Swanson Winter/Spring 2019 IT ALL STARTED WHEN Kymberly Andren, owner of Motor City Vintage Rentals, bought her first 1949 Packard in 2011. She dreamed of bringing it ba...
Read moreOn a Roll After a courthouse ceremony, an out-of-the-box couple skates into their future with a groovy celebration Written by Angela Flynn | Photographs By Jessica Reaves Winter/Spring 2019 DIANA MANKOWSKI AND MATT VENDERBY TOOK A STEP OUTSIDE THE BOX — or rather, a step into the rink — when they were wed at the 15th Distr...
Read moreWedding Essentials From dreamy gowns to savvy planning tools, everything you need to create your dream wedding Written By Elizabeth Swanson Winter/Spring 2019 Photograph: Megan Hannon Photography Rustic Elegance YOU CAN’T GET much more idyllic than a wedding ceremony held underneath a willow tree, overlooking a pond, a s...
Read moreFashion Forward Set the scene for an unforgettable wedding feast with bold colors, lush textures, and gilded details By Rebecca Voigt | Photograph By EE Berger | Styling By Erika Patterson Winter/Spring 2019 FOR LUXE EVENT LINEN OWNERS Colleen Galacz and Crystal Watkins, creating a gorgeous wedding tablescape is akin to creating...
Read moreAdvance Notice Expert advice on when to send save-the-date cards By Rebecca Voigt | Photographs By Kait Winston Photography Winter/Spring 2019 THE DATE IS SET, your venue is booked, and the guest list is complete. Do you need to send guests a save-the-date for your wedding? The answer depends on a few factors, says Tifan...
Read moreBite Size Tantalize your guests’ tastebuds with perfectly proportioned appetizers that are big on flavor Styled By Erika Patterson | Photo By EE Berger Winter/Spring 2019 KEEPING YOUR GUESTS happy during cocktail hour is simple — serve a delectable selection of small plates that are big on flavor. From spicy tuna tartar with wasa...
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