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St Adalbert Basilica Grand Rapids Wedding | The Day's Design | Cory Weber Photography

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Getting married in the trees, suspended above the city.  Doesn’t that sound romantic?  I’ve worked at the Bissell Treehouse before and after being back for my third time, I still have to say I’m in awe of this space.  It’s a clean and modern slate just waiting to be personalized. I began working with Racheal […]

Real Weddings :: Racheal and Steve’s Treehouse Soiree

May 2

Celebrations

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I’ve been wanting to share this wedding for some time now.  But every time I sit down to tell the story of Justine and Devin’s the words elude me.  I don’t where to start. I could start with the tale of a girl who has triumphed over the less fortunate happenings in her life.  She […]

Real Weddings :: Justine & Devin’s Glamorous Gala in Downtown Flint

Aug 29

Flowers

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Blush Bridal Bouquet | The Day's Design | Katie Grace Photography

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I’ve gotten to know Olivia over the years as we’ve collaborated on several photography projects as she’s the most gorgeous model.  But there’s nothing quite as sweet as working on a real wedding. Since she had been exposed to so many pretty projects, Olivia had a great eye and knew exactly what she wanted.  Simply […]

Real Weddings :: Olivia & Carter Wed at Monterey Valley

Feb 8

Flowers

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Mistry Farms Ann Arbor | The Day's Design | Ashley Slater Photography

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First off, I need you to take a look at this gorgeous scenery… These are the views that would surround Shelby and Paul’s guests, making them fall in love with this wedding day even more.  And as a designer, I couldn’t imagine creating something that could complete with this natural beauty. I knew this would […]

Friday Flowers :: Shelby’s Autumn Bouquet

Jan 27

Flowers

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Michigan Vineyard Wedding | The Day's Design | Ashley Slater Photography

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I know I promised this wedding would be posted Friday.  But something that I have learned is life is unpredictible and so is your internet service when you live in the country.  I’m trying to cut myself a little slack in 2017 and not get so up tight about little hiccups such as this.  Plus […]

Real Weddings :: Jarvie & Hank’s Leelanau Wedding

Jan 9

Celebrations

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Sequin Dress | The Day's Design | Hetler Photography

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The reasons behind creating a piece of art vary from time to time.  Sometimes it’s to stifle a creative itch.  Sometimes its the cure for boredom.  At times, it’s simply to experiment with a new flower or design.  And at times, it’s just for beauty’s sake. During the slow winter months, dreams of miraculous blooms […]

A Winter Glamour Shoot

Dec 9

Flowers

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Dahlia Bouquet | The Day's Design | Cory Weber Photography

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I love a loose, asymmetrical, garden style and sometimes even unruly, bouquet.  Letting flowers be unbound and fanciful makes me ridiculously happy.  Yes, I believe that there’s a time and place for structure but for the most part, I’d rather live my life wild and free which is how I want my flowers living theirs […]

4 Things You Need to Know about the Whimsical Wedding Bouquet

Sep 13

Flowers

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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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How to Work with a Wedding Planner | Oatmeal Lace Apron | The Day's Design | Ashley Slater Photography

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Photography: Ashley Slater Photography  A full service planner plans weddings for a living.  Simple enough.  For myself, that means that I will tackle any wedding related task that the bride and groom throw at me, and then some.  It means I work an unlimited number of hours doing whatever it takes make all your wedding […]

How to Work with a Wedding Planner :: Part 4 :: The Full Service Planner

May 25

Wedding Planning & Advice

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Beach Wedding Ceremony | St. Joseph Michigan | The Day's Design | Clary Pfieffer Photography

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August has been on my mind a lot lately.  It really is a beautiful month to get married in, although it’s also a reminder that summer all too soon will be coming to an end.  Becca and John got married in August.  It was the most picturesque day.  The heat of summer was all around […]

Real Weddings :: Becca & John

May 19

Celebrations

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