Offering reception guests special chocolate desserts and party favors can be a fun, unique way for a bride to show that she appreciates their attendance at her celebration. Consider offering a chocolate “bar” – a visually exciting table that holds a variety of beautiful, elegant, and custom-made desserts. Michelle Daniels of Homemade Chocolates by Michelle
A spray-tan has become a popular part of pre-wedding preparations for the bride, groom and bridal party. Stacie Norvell of sunless industry-leading Norvell Tanning offers her top tips for achieving the perfect golden glow for the Big Day: Schedule a spray-tan at least one month prior to your wedding to make sure you love the
The term “wedding reception” still conjures images of buffet tables with stainless steel pans and flickering Sterno flames – but the variety of fun and trendy food options is nearly endless! Here are a few suggestions: Cocktail Hour Bubbly Bar: A variety of champagne, liqueurs & berries to create a custom drink. Signature cocktails named
Here’s a little Q&A with four recent brides who have been through it all! Amy Couture & Lance Lamson Married: October 3, 2015 Ceremony: First Presbyterian Church, Downtown Flint Reception: The Durant Gown: Amy wore a white, strapless ball gown with a full, tulle skirt and heavily beaded bodice. Photography by Kayla Renee Photography
Leslie Toldo is a well-known TV and radio news personality in Genesee County and is currently a meteorologist for Channel 25 NBC News. She is also the Wellness Editor for Channel 25, columnist for My City Magazine … and an ordained minister for over eight years! “It really was accidental,” says Leslie, as to how
Most of us have been there … wondering what to do in the hours between a wedding and reception. Consider offering ways for your guests to occupy that time at your reception venue; that way, the bridal party can have photos taken, and then join their celebration with family and friends who are already having
An unspoken and long-standing tradition, the wedding gift can be tricky to tackle! Consider these tips when thinking of protocol for gift-giving and receiving. For the Bride-to-Be Make sure you keep track of who gave you what gift; that way, when you send out thank-you notes, you can personalize them by mentioning the [insert gift
Wedding flowers are a timeless tradition … and they can also hold many opportunities for trends. And although flower availability can be limited during certain seasons, that doesn’t have to limit a bride’s options for expressing her personality. “Each wedding season presents a different challenge, and they all include weather!” says Vogt’s Flowers owner, Kal
Classic Style A classic, smooth and simple tiered cake never goes out of style. Unconventional More and more couples are choosing cakes as unique as they are! Rustic Country touches in a wedding are becoming almost mainstream, and a ruffled appearance is both beautiful and relaxed. Trend Alert! When wedding cupcakes hit the
To Rent or to Buy? When it comes to this wedding formalwear decision, money is the main factor. Renting costs about 10%-30% of the price of a new tux, and those prices begin in the $300-$500 range. If you attend three or four BTO events per year, buying a tux may be worthwhile – you
Bon Appetit Catering in Davison was bustling with activity on a busy Friday in December as they prepared for an event. Sous chefs were preparing an array of salads and a luscious prime rib was basted and waiting to go into the oven. The upscale catering service is owned by Jim and Gayla Dean and
More and more grooms are foregoing the traditional night of drunken debauchery and opting for outings that offer time to relax and hang with his best buds. If your groom is not into clubbing, fear not! You can still throw an awesome bachelor party (that he’ll actually enjoy). Here are some fun ideas for the
