Today’s bride writes her own rules on how her special day will flow and creates her own wedding experience: it’s out with the idea of the bouquet and garter tosses and in with a bridal party dance mob and unexpected twists throughout the festivities. Some couples have opted to walk down the aisle together with
Guys, we gals know how you struggle when you’re sent to the grocery store alone… we see you in the aisles, hesitant, puzzled and frustrated. How then can we expect you to choose unassisted the one piece of jewelry we’ll wear for the rest of our lives? Well here you go: think about your beloved:
Getting married? You’ll find a nearly endless variety of unique wedding venues right here in Flint and Genesee County. From the many beautiful area parks to the elegant and one-of-a-kind spaces in the Cultural Center to Downtown’s historic Masonic Temple and The Durant Ballroom, you need not travel far to make your dream wedding a
Nestled in a quiet corner of Genesee County, Atlas Valley Country Club is a picturesque, romantic venue suited to brides who want an exclusive, luxurious wedding. “Atlas Valley is a private club,” says Laurie Welsh, General Manager, “and we only schedule one event per day, so each bride gets our undivided attention.” Outdoor ceremonies are
Rhonda Touchette-McKee grew up watching her mom make cakes, and started Tasty Layers Custom Cakes out of her home. “I’ve been around cake-baking and decorating all my life!” she exclaimed. The cakes at Tasty Layers are baked fresh daily using the finest ingredients. Wedding cakes are Rhonda’s specialty, and she offers over 20 different cake flavors and 35
The Captain’s Club at Woodfield offers a perfect venue for a wedding and reception, says Kerri Ann Pruitt, Event Coordinator. Upon descending a dramatic mahogany staircase, guests enter the Grand Ballroom, which features a large fireplace, dance floor and full bar. With seating for up to 300 guests, this spacious room boasts a panoramic view
The wedding gown: that one dress that a girl dreams about all her life. At Davison Bridal, proud owner Joanne Johns offers a wide selection of gowns, including designer lines such as Anjolique and Impression, to make sure that local brides find the dress that satisfies their wildest fantasies, flatters their figures (thanks to in-house
Cristina Eberlein, owner of Cherished Celebrations, has been an event decorator/designer since 2002. “I have decorated thousands of events, not only throughout Michigan and here in mid-Michigan but also in Arizona and West Virginia,” she says. And by keeping up with industry trends, she helps her clients take their events to the next level by
Craig Center, proprietor of Black Tie Productions, has been in the deejay business since he was ten. “My dad was a deejay,” Craig said, “and I assisted him. “The business he created in 1982 in order to pay for my college not only afforded us cherished father-son time, but also became a legacy that he
The Flint Institute of Arts offers a one-of-a-kind experience for a bride and groom and their guests: imagine strolling through the galleries during cocktail hour, having your first dance as husband and wife under the stunning glow of a Dale Chihuly chandelier and mingling amongst the stars in the outdoor Hurand Sculpture Courtyard. In addition,
Deep navy, gauzy pink or stately ivory… linens of every shade and hue beckon you to choose your perfect wedding palette at Special Occasions in Flint, run by the delightful Lorrie Sage. For ten years, Lorrie has made local wedding receptions unforgettably beautiful with the rich textures and colors of her fine linens. She believes
American Laser Skincare knows that whether you’re preparing for your bridal shower, your wedding day or your honeymoon, all eyes are on you. With everything that goes into planning your big day, you’ll want to be picture perfect. So once your groom has gotten down on one knee, you have a lot of planning and
