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Woodland Michigan Wedding | Fairy Nymphs | The Day's Design | Samantha James Photography

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“In the cathedral of the woods where the slanting light shines through the song of the bird enchants the air and fills the soul with tranquillity.. Over the open fields the spirit glides on the wing of a bee – – – – or a dragonfly touching each flower growing there – – – – […]

Featured :: Crissie & Mike’s Fern Infused Woodland Wedding on Grey Likes Weddings

Oct 10

Celebrations

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Wedding Traditions | SIxpence for Your Shoe | The Day's Design | Samantha James Photography

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Since I’m a wedding planner, people always seem to like to get my take on ideas and trends within the industry.  These questions and posts across the internet seem to surface most often right as we’re ringing in the New Year.  However, I want to get a little ahead of that game.  My season is […]

5 Disappearing Traditions

Sep 27

Wedding Planning & Advice

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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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Wedding in Flint Michigan | The Day's Design | Samantha James Photography

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I grew up in a small town 13 miles north of Flint, Michigan.  While I realize that I’m not “from” Flint – it was not the city on my mailing address or where I went to school – it still has the draw of home.  It was my stomping grounds. That’s where I went to […]

Why I’m Excited to Plan a Wedding in Flint, Michigan

Aug 3

Life Adventures

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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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