BROWSING:  Bridal Brilliance

    Sonali Arora & Brent Mata Date: June 23, 2012 Venue: Riverfront Banquet Center, Downtown Flint Officiant: Pandit Jagdish Trivedi Photography: Gavin Smith Photography Girls dream of the day a dashing knight rides in on a white horse and sweeps them off their feet. This dream became a reality for Sonali Arora when Brent

Once the gown is chosen, a bride has many more decisions about her look for the Big Day – her hairstyle is at the top of the list! Here are a few trends for 2017: Long, cascading curls can be both sexy-playful and retro-chic, depending on the accessories. Hair extensions can be used to achieve

According to floral professionals, the 2017 trends for bridal bouquets exhibit an interesting variety of color, texture and style. The look departs from symmetrical, hand-tied designs – though, those are still classic and popular – featuring unexpected combos of flowers and other natural elements. The top flower choices include anemone, garden roses, peonies, ranunculus and

All heads turn to look as she begins her walk down the aisle … the classic focal point of a wedding is the bride’s gown. Bridal professionals report that current designs mix eye-catching elements that add a trendy flair to a timeless look.   Cut-Outs Streamer Sleeves High Necklines Separate Tops 3-D Florals Bows Colors

If you ask the party-planning experts, they’ll say that a common thread amongst reception fare trends is the opportunity to personalize the experience for both the newlyweds and their guests. Cake alternatives include gourmet cheeses, doughnuts and French macaroons, while main courses are trending toward family-style service, finger foods, and brunch! Here are a few

An unspoken and long-standing tradition, the wedding gift can be a trick to tackle! Consider these protocol guidelines when giving and receiving. For the Bride-to-Be Make sure you keep track of who gave you which gift; that way, when you send them a thank-you note, you can personalize it by mentioning how much you like

Reception guest wants to be bored waiting around at the venue for you and the bridal party to arrive! If there is a substantial period between your ceremony and celebration, consider ways to occupy guests during that down time. Games Provide some board games: Clue, Battleship, Operation – the more interactive, the better! Card games:

As is true for almost anything, what makes something unique lies in the details. The deeply personal touches you put on your wedding celebration will be what you cherish … and what you hope your guests will never forget. For the Ceremony Hire a professional (or someone you know) who is good with graphic design

From the serene and picturesque Genesee County parks, to elegant, one-of-a-kind spaces like the Flint Institute of Arts, to Downtown’s historic Durant Ballroom, you need not travel far to make any unique wedding dream a reality.     The Flint Institute of Arts World-Class Setting The Flint Institute of Arts offers brides – as well

Edel Phaneuf, 64, knows how to expertly take a wedding dress apart; remove or add sleeves; lengthen or shorten the hem; cut a new neckline, sew it, add beads, sequins or lace; re-size it, and then hand it to an awaiting bride to wear on her wedding day. “I’m self-taught,” says the proficient seamstress, who

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