Ceremony::: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Reception and Caterer::: Frederik Meijer Gardens
Day of Coordination::: Elements of Elegance Event Planning and Floral
Florist::: Elements of Elegance Event Planning and Floral
Photography::: Katie Morrow Photography
Wedding Cupcakes::: Alicia Giles Cakes
Linens::: Special Occasions
Limo Service::: Dadds Limo
Make Up::: Lindsey Smith Make Up
Overnight Accommodations for couple::: JW Marriot
We had the honor of being part of Sean and Dana’s wedding and what a wedding it was! It was filled with so much love and special touches that it really was a great event to start off our season with. When I met with Dana for the first time last year I fell in love with her style! And I have to say she was my bride that had some of the sweetest DIY projects.
On a sunny Saturday morning we started our day off at Dana’s mom’s house helping the guys finish getting ready and all pinned up with their personal flowers, all being captured by the wonderful Katie and her second shooter Theresa. Then we were off to the JW to check on the girls and deliver their personal flowers. Walking into the girls’ suite, you could just feel the excitement and love radiating from the room. And our bride was amazingly calm as she was having her makeup finished. Then it was time to slip Dana into her beautiful dress and let her see her groom for the first time on the stunning staircase.
Then our wonderful couple and their bridal party were off to pictures in downtown Grand Rapids. My assistant Patti tagged along to help with any needs the bridal party might have had. As for me, I was off to the Palm Room at Frederik Meijer Gardens to set up for reception with the help of my dear friend Allison Bower! I arrived to a room filled with activity! Penny from Special Occasions was busy putting on the chair covers and table linens. Alicia was busy setting up the yummy cupcakes and placing the most interesting cake topper I have ever seen! The couple has a love for video games and had a custom made topper of their favorite character from Esty. Alli and I were busy placing the reception flowers and the bride’s beautifully made Menu Cards, Favor Boxes, and Escort Cards who by the way were all created by her. Once the room was close to being finished, I was off again to meet up with Patti and the bridal party at their home church in Greenville for the ceremony.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was so quaint and the ceremony was quite moving with a Shakespeare reading and the Bride’s aunt signing the most beautiful song. After the ceremony, the bride and groom chose to release their guest themselves so they could take a moment thank each one of them for coming.
After the wedding the bridal couple and their party were off in the Limo for some fun photos around the area and our team was off to do finishing touches Palms Room for the couple’s dinner reception. The brides choose an ivory, dusty pink, chocolate brown, with a touch of green apple for their color palette. Once all the table settings were placed, the room truly looked amazing!
Once the finishing touches were done, the doors were opened for cocktail hour where guests were served a chill glass of Champagne and along with Butler service of hors d’oeuvres as they walked in. As the guest mingled, the couple and their bridal party arrived and were ready to be announced. Our fun filled evening began with “Grampy” giving a heartfelt prayer blessing both the meal and the couple followed by some fun and lighthearted toasts to the couple. Then one of the best meals I have had at a wedding was served to everyone! Frederik Meijer’s caterer group did an amazing job! After the dinner was served the guest enjoyed an evening of great music and dancing!
Congrats again Dana and Sean!
