Bride and Bow

By Maddie Haynes We are now at the exciting stage of selecting your bridesmaids and groomsmen!  This is a big one because these are the people you will be relying on to help you stay sane during the wedding-planning, and they’ll be partying it up with you leading up to your big day.  There are a lot of factors to consider (and NOT consider) when making your selection for this special group.   Home - Nunn Photography (nunnphotos.com)   Let me begin by being very brutally honest.  Just because you are not selected to be in someone’s wedding party does...

By MacKenzie Knoll For most people, the idea of an ocean-front wedding is nothing more than a dream. However, the logistics of booking vendors, finding a venue, and transporting everything necessary for the wedding are complicated and expensive, especially for those in the midwest who might have to travel 12+ hours to get there. The unpredictability of the weather, travel and other arrangements can be hard to manage, especially if you are traveling too. Fortunately, for Michiganders, there are more than 11,000 lakes in The Great Lakes State which can serve as beautiful alternatives to the ocean. Whether you choose...

By Maddie Haynes You’re engaged and embarking on the first step in your wedding planning process: Choosing your Venue!  This step is so very important, as it sets the stage for the rest of your wedding plans.  If you are from a large city, you likely have 20+ venue options that come to mind right away.  This can be wonderful and overwhelming at the same time.  If you are from a small town you may only have a couple of options to choose from.  Use this as a guide to help you navigate through the crucial task of selecting a...

By Lesley Ann Turner When it comes to wedding style and decor, there is no shortage of options. And if you’re set on designing your own wedding, we have a treat for you! We have put together 5 expert tips for styling your wedding like a pro to help you navigate the sea of endless ideas. And today, we paired our tips with a few ethereal photos snapped by March81 Photography from a recently styled editorial that we partnered with. We’re sure you’ll walk away totally inspired & prepared to tackle your wedding day design & decor with newfound wisdom in...

By Maddie Haynes Congratulations, you’re engaged!  Now, welcome to your Wedding Planning!  I’m sure you’re experiencing a mix of excitement, nervousness and stress.  Don’t panic, you’re not alone and you WILL get it all accomplished.    Before you can begin the exciting process of venue and dress shopping, you must start with the basics.  You will need to create a Wedding Planning Timeline for yourself and your fiancé. If you try to “go with the flow” without any form of a written checklist, you will end up with double the stress and you won’t get to fully enjoy the wedding...