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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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Fall Wedding Flowers | The Day's Design | Samantha James Phtoography

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It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the landscape around here changes.  A mere month ago, I was driving down roads framed by tones of amber, chartreuse and gold.  They all seemed to mimic the sun’s golden gleam and although the days were cool, the scene would instantly warm me. Now here we are, […]

An Autumn Editorial with Samantha James Photography

Nov 30

Flowers

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Garden Engagment Session | The Day's Design | Ashley Slater Photography

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Every day has a story.  I don’t just mean wedding days, or fancy celebration times but literally every single day.  Some tales are bit boring while others are a bit more momentous.  Some stories are disregarded by the next morning.  Some have a narrative that would rather be forgotten while others want to be relived […]

Nancy & Andrew’s Love Story

Mar 2

Flowers

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Photography: Katy O’Dell Photography I’m often asked to detail all the flowers clients will see at their wedding – outline for them each little bloom. I don’t do that. And it’s not because I’m afraid of them stealing my floral recipe or divulging my deep dark secrets, it’s really because I don’t know. It’s that […]

Prettier than Planned

Oct 12

Flowers

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Well my extremely talents friends are at it again, this past September they brought Bloom the Workshop back to West Michigan and once again I got to be a part.  (You can read all about the first edition here.)  I’m not going to share all the gorgeous workshop details or the behind the scenes but rather […]

Bloom the Workshop :: September Edition

Oct 24

Flowers

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I have had a delightfully busy wedding season and have just one more gorgeous fête on the 2014 calendar.  Each celebration was so special and unique and I am so honored that so many brides have entrusted me to be a part of their special day.  However, I did something during this wedding season which […]

That’s a Wrap… almost

Sep 24

Flowers

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As the holidays approach, it means engagement season is just around the corner.  Engagement season?  Yes!!  That magical span of months which bring romantic evenings, warming your toes by the fire and lots of new sparkly bling.  Just watch your social media feeds, you’re about to get bombarded! Maybe you’re one of the lovely ladies […]

How to be an Amazing Bridesmaid

Nov 11

Wedding Planning & Advice

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