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Floral Staircase Wedding | The Day's Design | Samantha James Photography

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My little sister just got married.  But before the merriment of “I do’s” there is a story to be told.  It’s a lovely story, a tale of two people who have fallen in love.  It’s a story of friendship and longing.  It’s story of patience and dreams that do come true. A little birdie whispered […]

Cinderella’s Proposal

Aug 17

Flowers

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Cinderella's Proposal | The Day's Design | Samantha James Photography

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There’s nothing more exciting to me than creating something beautiful and yet functional.  Creating something that celebrates real life the that moments that happen within it.   I think we need to vanquish the idea of the empty table.  No more heartless styled shoots.  We need to celebrate life as it happens. My little sister […]

Featured :: Cinderella’s Proposal on The Wedding Chicks

Jul 19

Celebrations

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With Christmas being a mere 5 days away and the start of 2014 only 12 days from now, I think it’s high time to share my festive little New Year’s shoot I put together a little earlier this year.  Back in September when I began dreaming this up and then in October when this shoot […]

Hats Off to the New Year!!

Dec 20

Celebrations

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Drumroll please!!  Huge day over here… my Etsy shop just opened!!!  What?  You have an Etsy shop?  That’s right loves!!  I’ve been teasing you with little bits about accessories, new things in the New Year  and pictures of some gorgeous models and today is the day that I finally reveal what all this is about! […]

Extra! Extra! Read all about it – The Day’s Design Shop

Dec 9

Celebrations

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Eeekk!!!  Did you see my feature over on Every Last Detail yesterday?  I am beyond excited to be published and so happy to finally share all the results from this super girly and glamorous shoot Kellie of Hetler Photography and I put together.  So sit back, relax and scroll through all the pretty (and make […]

Sex and the City Wedding Inspiration

Nov 20

Celebrations

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Something gorgeous happened in downtown Grand Rapids Wednesday that we simply cannot wait to share! An urban city venue combined with lots of sparkles, amazing shoes and other fabulously girly delights – there’s so much to swoon over, but we’ll just tease you with this little sneak peek for now!! West Michigan has some amazing […]

Downtown Inspiration Shoot {Teaser}

May 31

Celebrations

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