pearl events...

my friend aletha of pearl events offers some great services for your wedding day. whether it's day-of-coordination or ultimate planning she brings a great energy and consideration for all the details. but soon she will be raising her rates. so if you'd like to take advantage of her services and her introductory rates book her before March 17th...

aletha recently blogged about if she could redo her wedding celebration what would she do differently. this is something i dream about a lot...especially since there are a lot of great options now in Grand Rapids that didn't exist 7 years ago when i got married.

so if i could have a wedding redo....

* i'd for sure marry the same guy! my husband mike is kind and sensitive. he's so sincere and generous in spirit. when i'm with him i'm home...

okay now for the fun, delightful details.

* i would have planned a smaller, more intimate celebration. 50 people gathered at a vineyard up in the leelanau peninsula. one of my favorite spots is the ciccone vineyard. oh and in the fall, cause that's my favorite season.


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* i would not do a receiving line. we spent so much time on these brief greetings that we didn't have time to eat at our own reception.

* i would have had cupcakes or something else other than a wedding cake. one mike and i had no idea what we were doing when we "cut the cake" and i'm not a big fan of wedding cakes.

* i would have let my bridesmaids wear dresses that were styles they liked but the same color. and maybe have the guys wear suits instead of tuxedos.

* i would have had a live band...now my husband is not much of a dancer so we didn't even have dancing at our reception. but i LOVE to dance, especially to some classic motown tunes.

* i would have pampered myself more. had someone do my hair and make-up, maybe be willing to spend a bit more on the dress and accessories. i was (and still am) so so practical. i love spoiling others but tend to keep it simple for me. right now i love the vintage style. a little birdcage veil and maybe an unexpected splash of color (the shoes or a sash on the dress).



so maybe i'll save these fun details for a big anniversary party!

stay tuned for specials on family and senior portraits...