http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Forum: Detroit en Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:57:31 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/lets-jump-start-the-detroit-board-tell-us-about-your-wedding#post-89332 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:53:50 +0000 HistoryBride 89332@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hm, </p> <p>&nbsp;We're getting married in Plymouth in June '09. Our colors are blue and green.&nbsp; I'm using Diane of <a href="http://www.dkdesignshawaii.com" rel="nofollow">www.dkdesignshawaii.com</a> for my flowers and FI's boutonerre (ala Miss Pineapple), but we're still looking for a florist to do the rest of the flowers. </p> <p>We're using First Presbyterian of Plymouth for the ceremony (gorgeous old church) and the Plymouth Cultural Center for our reception.&nbsp; The room is pretty bland by itself, but they're flexible and inexpensive, so we can spruce it up a bit with decorations. </p> <p>&nbsp;I'm really excited about our caterer: Vassel's Main Street Catering.&nbsp; Their prices are amazing, they're easy to work with (Darren is great), and their food looks wonderful&nbsp; (tasting coming up!). </p> <p>&nbsp;And we're using an old friend, Mark Trupiano, for our photos.&nbsp; He's shot me my entire life and did both of my brothers' weddings. </p> <p>&nbsp;Those are the big details so far. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/lets-jump-start-the-detroit-board-tell-us-about-your-wedding#post-89321 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:03:19 +0000 megs1217 89321@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hi Detroit Brides!</p> <p>I am also planning an August 2009 wedding. We are getting married at the Gem Theatre in downtown Detroit.&nbsp;</p> <p>We have also booked Jessica Johnston Photography! Our e-pics are next week. I'm so excited!</p> <p>So far our color scheme has many different colors with variations on hues of navy, raspberry, gold and charcoal.&nbsp; </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/lets-jump-start-the-detroit-board-tell-us-about-your-wedding#post-88198 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:46:48 +0000 GoIzzy 88198@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hey there,&nbsp;</p> <p>I just had my wedding this past August - the 23rd to be exact. Loved everything!</p> <p>Colors were burnt orange, peach, ivory, brown and a little bit of pink. I know I am crazy when it comes to mixing. haha</p> <p>I do own a company in metro detroit that does wedding decor/flowers if you are interested. &nbsp;</p> <p>Jessica Johnston is a good choice.</p> <p>Karen Sas (http://www.sasography.com/) took our photos and she did a really good job for really good price. &nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/lets-jump-start-the-detroit-board-tell-us-about-your-wedding#post-88111 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:17:21 +0000 saramari 88111@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hey gang! I know there have to be some lurkers out there. Let's trade details.</p> <p>Our date is in August 2009 at a private residence. </p> <p>Our photographer is the gorgeous Jessica Johnston Photography (www.jessica-johnston.com). They are amazing and I totally recommend. </p> <p>Our colors are natural colors like moss and rafia and brown since our ceremony will be in a wooded area and our reception will be outside as well. </p> <p>And that's about all we have planned so far.....</p> <p>Share with me your details! :) </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/transportation-recommendations-in-metro-detroit#post-81702 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:54:58 +0000 historykitty 81702@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hey, there's someone else out there from the Detroit area!&nbsp; I'm looking for transportation too, but I'm hoping for something vintage (if it's not rediculous). </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/transportation-recommendations-in-metro-detroit#post-81701 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:24:23 +0000 Kristin25 81701@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hey all Detroit Metro brides...do you have any recommendations for limo's in the area? I've never been in a limo, and have NO IDEA where to start or how much they run on average. We have 18 people all together in the wedding party!</p> <p>Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/michigan-reception-venues#post-70974 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:32:22 +0000 MrsArego 70974@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>We got married at Oakhurst Country Club in Clarkston. Same amount of guests, its a perfect location for a small wedding with an outdoor ceremony. Hope it helps and best of luck! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/michigan-reception-venues#post-69212 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:51:24 +0000 charmedbride 69212@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I'm doing Cranbrook, but the cost for rental might be a little high to justify for your small guestcount. It's gorgeous though, and might be worth earmarking as a photo location.</p> <p>Some other outdoors locations that I considered: Garden Park...I forget which city, but it's north, past Clarkston...(really pretty and affordable, just a bit too far for my liking, based on the location I'm from); Henry Ford Museum/Greenfrield, I believe there's also a different Henry Ford mansion?, Crystal Gardens, Meadowbrook in Rochester Hills, MI(again, might be pricey rental wise, but a possible photo op, and if you get married on an off day, they do have discounts), Pine Knob Mansion</p> <p>Hope that's helpful! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wanted-goccosharing#post-68616 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:11:21 +0000 katew01 68616@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I'm living in the Ann Arbor area this summer and trying to print all the paper stuff for my fall wedding. I'm currently deciding whether or not to buy a gocco on eBay, and I'm wondering if any of you metro-Detroit brides are interested in a)renting yours to me for a week or so, or b)sharing mine with me and splitting the cost, or c)selling yours, if you want to pass it on. I just don't know if it's cost-effective for me to purchase alone, but I don't want to keep trekking to the printer's!</p> <p>Please PM me with suggestions/ideas if you're interested.&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/michigan-reception-venues#post-67385 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:23:44 +0000 Kristin25 67385@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>The Grecian Center in Southgate has a beautful park and gazebo for the ceremony and the hall is GORGEOUS!!! Burton Manor, Arnoldo's, and Crystal Gardens are all really pretty. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/michigan-reception-venues#post-67156 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:33:42 +0000 angiepangie 67156@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I'm not getting married in Michigan but back when I thought I might be, I was in love with the wedding venues at Greenfield Village.&nbsp; They have all kinds of venues including outdoor locations.&nbsp; I also have a friend that had her reception at the Dearborn Inn and it was beautiful place with lots of outdoor spaces.&nbsp; There are also historical houses on the property that we were able to use for pictures </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/michigan-reception-venues#post-67095 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:34:57 +0000 wintersprincess 67095@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hey Detroit Bees!!</p> <p>Anyone have good suggestions for a ceremony/reception venue in Metro Detroit. We're trying to keep the cost down by having a small wedding (80 people) and I'd like to keep things simple, yet elegant. Outdoors would be nice, or a location for outdoor photos.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks!&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/need-help-augusta-jones-dress#post-63856 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:39:32 +0000 Kristin25 63856@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I checked the website, and there are two locations in Michigan that carry the designer. I would give them a call and see if maybe they have a sample on their floor, or if they can have one brought in (there is a charge for that sometimes).</p> <p>I don't know if your open to traveling, but there are also 2 locations in the Cleveland, OH area. That is where I currently live (but we are getting married in my hometown in MI), and both places are right off the freeway, and Cleveland is only about 2.5 hrs away. The one location in Stronsville, OH called Catan Fashions, is HUGE!!! They have a TON of dresses, and are sooo easy to work with. You don't have to have an appt., and they don't pressure you at all. </p> <p>Good Luck!!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/boudoir-photos#post-63597 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:17:29 +0000 smkarl 63597@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I have a friend looking for an affordable, tasteful boudoir photographer in the Detroit area.&nbsp; She'd really like to spend about $300 or so.&nbsp; Any suggestions? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/need-help-augusta-jones-dress#post-62913 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:51:20 +0000 voila530 62913@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Anyone knows where I can find Augusta Jones dress in Michigan? </p> <p>I saw the Caprice style on the designer website and love it! I can't seem to find it on any online store... if someone can tell me their price range, that would be great too!!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/bustles-2#post-61643 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:46:24 +0000 lilred1 61643@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I'n curious on how much an austrian bustles costs? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hello-3#post-61418 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:09:45 +0000 shanorama 61418@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Boothbride- I am working with Nancy at the League</p> <p>Maureen9004- I am getting a mini cake made by courtney at cake noveau...how funny! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/taking-in-a-dress-too-much#post-59857 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:14:00 +0000 AmpleEvents 59857@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I agree with the previous post, that taking in a dress depends upon the style and details on it. You will definitely want to consult with a professional seamstress before deciding to purchase the dress.</p> <p>Also, if you go to <a href="http://www.jessicamcclintock.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.jessicamcclintock.com</a> you can view other gowns there and compare the prices to the one you are interested in. In general $225 is a great deal for a wedding dress. However, on the website there are a number of dresses that are below that price.</p> <p>Happy planning!</p> <p>ample-events.com&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/taking-in-a-dress-too-much#post-57135 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:17:57 +0000 knudsonwedding 57135@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>It really depends on the style of dress and the details (beading, lace, etc.) on the dress. The best thing would be to take the picture to&nbsp;a professional (tailor/seamstress) and ask them. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/taking-in-a-dress-too-much#post-57125 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:52:11 +0000 wintersprincess 57125@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>After an afternoon of browsing, I found someone in my area selling a NWT Jessic McClintock dress for only $225. It's a very simple design/cut with a one-button bustle, no bead-work or gathers, etc. It's a size 10. Typically I wear a size 8 wedding dress (and have had size 8's taken in). Is it a problem to take in a dress that much? It will have to be taken in about a size and a half. Is it going to majorly alter the look of the dress?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, is $225 a good deal on Jessica McClintock?&nbsp; I don't see this style currently on the designer website, but there are one's similar to it without prices listed.</p> <p>I've already been through THREE wedding dresses, and I figure something simple is the way to go, since I seem to change my mind so often. </p>