The Dress Blog
Melodramatic & Moody: A Cover Shoot at Journeyman Distillery
Jenna Nelson | January 12, 2017As more and more brides are trading in pastel and bold color palettes for neutral shades, we decided to take a step in the opposite direction and pursue a cover shoot that bordered on moody and melodramatic. Think the Guilded Age with Mark Twain, sprinkled with inspiration and mystery from Edgar Allen Poe. Lauren from Lauren Elisabeth Events, an event planning company in southwest Michigan, broadened the initial vision and introduced pops of modern glam into the cover shoot.
2016 Style Shoot Highlights
Kaitlyn Smale | December 30, 2016We've seen some incredible talent this year! The wedding vendors in our community just continue to impress and surprise us. Check out 10 trends we loved from a few of our most memorable style shoots of 2016!
A Dreamy Indie Style Shoot
Carri Fras | December 29, 2016When Katie Skinner of Kiss Me Kate Photography set out to prove to herself that she could bring to life and capture an idea she held so dearly and that only existed in her mind’s eye, she certainly did just that. "In my heart I wanted to prove to myself that I could do exactly what I was visualizing, that I was good enough to pull right from my imagination and capture it in real life," she says. "I put myself to the test and, to say the least, I think I passed." Her ultimate vision for this shoot was to create a dreamy, boho bride that would leave people swooning. (Well, we say, check, check and check!)
Anchors Aweigh Style Shoot at The Allure
Carri Fras | December 27, 2016Unique trends, breathtaking styles and new ideas bloom from the wedding industry almost daily and, thanks to industry insiders like Michelle Nikitaras of Unveiled Weddings & Events and Kate Murray of Katherine Murray Photography, we have yet another beautiful idea before us. For those of you who love oceans, are inspired by the sea or never dreamt you could re-create this vision for a wedding, especially if it were indoors, do read on!
The Wedding Story of Shannon and Brian Sharer
Carri Fras | December 18, 2016Brian had one special proposal in mind for Shannon, a woman that first caught his eye and later his heart after meeting her at 5th Avenue in Royal Oak, Michigan. His 31st birthday was approaching but he shrugged it off as if he didn’t want anything special.
The Wedding Story of Lisa and Gerid Gee
Carri Fras | December 16, 2016Lisa and Gerid Gee were college sweethearts. They met as freshmen at the University of Ann Arbor, Michigan and, by sophmore year, they were officially dating. This was thanks, in part, to the DKE fraternity Gerid was part of.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 12.16.16
Kaitlyn Smale | December 16, 2016It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, but it's important to slow down and soak it all in from time to time. We've gathered a few inspirational images that will help you do just that! So, kick back, grab your coffee and be sure to enjoy the moment!
The Wedding Story of Lindsey Berggren Patterson and Logan Patterson
Carri Fras | December 15, 2016What better way to meet and eventually fall in love than to some sweet lyrics of a favorite song? On one such fateful karaoke night at a local bar in town, Lindsey fondly remembers her first time meeting Logan.
The Wedding Story of Lindsay and Stephen Panah
Carri Fras | December 15, 2016Lindsay and Stephen Panah met during their initial years of college at Indiana University through mutual friends, simply becoming casual acquaintances. As fate would have it, they were never more than this until Lindsay’s senior year and Stephen’s final year of grad school.
The Wedding Story of Christine and Scott Grigg
Carri Fras | December 14, 2016In Christine Grigg’s words, she and her husband first met in the most “perfect place to fall in love”- Greece - that is!