Rustic Weddings

Some of my most favorite wedding days are done up in natural, rustic beauty. The earthy, understated decor and colors have such an inviting and home-y feel. At the same time, they lend themselves nicely to brides on a budget, as the rustic setting doesn't work well with top-of-the-line linens, fine china, or over-the-top centerpieces. And, as shown in the photo below, items like rope and clothes pins are perfect for the setting yet easy on the wallet.


Centerpiece, Lanterns, Sign
Photo Wall, Barn

Coral and Sage

Last weekend, my best friend got married in Florida. Her colors were navy and green, and her wedding was beautiful! Her mom chose a stunning coral dress for the day, and carried a bouquet of green hydrangea. I simply couldn't get over how gorgeous those colors were together, so I couldn't wait to get back and put together some inspiration of my own. Loving this palette!


Roses, Invitations

Boutonniere, Dress, Treat Bar

Flats, Dessert, Placecard

Fabulous Find

This morning, a friend emailed me to let me know about Blush Hair Combs, a company his friend owns. He thought I might be interested and boy, was he right! I hopped over to their site and oogled over some adorable hair accessories. I just had to share my favorite of the bunch:

Check out their site for more great looks for your big day!

Next MWEP Event Announced!



Are you a wedding professional located in or around Kalamazoo? If so, please join us for the second ever MWEP networking event in Kalamazoo! It's a relaxed, casual gathering of fabulous vendors in the area where you can mingle, socialize, and get to know others in the business.

This time around, we are fortunate enough to have Radisson Catering provide an appetizer spread and chat with us briefly about their business. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Interested? We'll be gathering on Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30pm, at Burdicks in downtown Kalamazoo. Please RSVP by email, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Food Favors

Like the idea of edible favors, but not in favor of a candy buffet? How about one of these sweet treats for your guests. For food favors, it's all about the fun packaging. These treats lend themselves nicely to unique packaging, which makes for eye-catching presentation.

Soda bottle candies, Popcorn bags

Candy bars, Peanuts

Miniature wine bottles, Salt water taffy