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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 10.21.16

Jenna Nelson |  October 21, 2016

Say hello to another Instagram Friday (insert open arm, hugging emojis here)! For those of you just joining us (P.S. what have you been doing every Friday?!), Instagram Friday is a day and digital space where our editors celebrate and honor some of the talents of wedding vendors each week.

Cake & Desserts

Wedding Cakes from Our "Best Dessert Display" Winner

Jenna Nelson |  October 20, 2016

Congratulations to Angel's Cakes of MIchigan for winning WeddingDay's "Best Dessert Display" contest! Angel's Cakes designs over-the-top, luxurious wedding cakes. Visit her Facebook page for contact information on how she can create your one-of-a-kind wedding cake.

The Wedding Story of Patricia & Duane Gillenwater

Jenna Nelson |  October 19, 2016

Like our favorite 90s romantic comedies, a homecoming dance sealed the deal for Duane and Patty Gillenwater. They first met in high school and after growing up together, they each attended their own colleges and pursued their own career paths. As high school sweethearts, Duane and Patty overcame the odds and got engaged after eight years of dating.

4 Seasons of Weddings

Kaitlyn Smale |  October 18, 2016

We have ceremoniously decided that all four seasons are equally as perfect for your wedding day. The sky’s the limit, loves—whether it’s filled with rain, snow or shine! It’s time to embrace each season for its uniqueness and loveliness, opening the door for infinite potential, originality and creativity

Wedding day perfection: a three part series for keeping your cool and looking amazing for your entire wedding day

Nicole Ford |  October 17, 2016

One of the most paramount elements of the entire wedding day is the photography. The photographs are the long-lasting tangible mementos of the day, offering a glimpse back in time when memory struggles to recall little moments that have long been forgotten.

Stationery & Art

Our Favorite Instagram Posts 10.14.16

Jenna Nelson |  October 14, 2016

Can I let you guys in on a total wedding editor confession? Sometimes our day literally consists of screenshotting your insanely talented efforts and sending them to each other.

A Pastel Autumn Style Shoot

Jenna Nelson |  October 13, 2016

Like most of us, Cassandra, owner of Native Northern Photography loves fall. She also recognizes that often autumn-inspired weddings fall into the same routine of dark colors, apples, leaves and cider.

The Wedding Story of Livia & Ryan Cook

Jenna Nelson |  October 12, 2016

Ryan and Livia Cook found their forever after meeting online. Planning an event of epic proportion proved to be a challenge as Livia was finishing law school and the couple was living in Arizona while planning a Michigan wedding. Face-to-face vendor meetings and appointments were difficult to set up so the couple sought the assistance of Cassie Celestin of White Dress Events, an event planning firm in Grand Haven, Michigan. Livia desired a “Secret Garden” theme and trusted her planner to connect with vendors to bring her vision to fruition.

Tie the Knot: A Harbor Grand Style Shoot

Jenna Nelson |  October 11, 2016

Jodi Bodtke of Giving Tree Photography was stirred by visions of an earthy, nautical wedding. The colors, flowers, décor and overall theme of this style shoot were inspired by a small town near the marina and by the beach glass that is commonly found buried in the Lake Michigan shoreline.

3 Sustainable Bartending Tips for Your Green Wedding

Julia Spangler |  October 10, 2016

A well-stocked bar is an important component of most wedding receptions (it's the most important component, for many people), but the bar is also where much of a wedding's waste is generated. To plan a more sustainable wedding, follow these tips to set up a bar with a lighter eco-footprint: