Wonderful little name card holders from Amici in downtown Grand Haven! And if you're planning on a lot of guests, you could use these for the gift table or guest register table reading "Cards", "Gifts", "Please sign", etc.!

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In search of gentle ambient lighting for your reception? Scatter tea lights for a gentle, warming glow. There are many local stores with plenty of lighting options like those pictured.

1. Calico Cat, Grand Haven
2. Amici Gift, Grand Haven

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Sneak peek at a Grand Haven wedding invitation for this summer - designed & ordered at Amici in downtown Grand Haven!

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Beautiful wedding flowers provided by Spring Sweet in downtown Holland for a local wedding. Love the assortment & vases!

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Photo Credit: Jen Doornbos Photography

Trying to pull all your wedding ideas into one cohesive event? Don't stress! Events by September's Bride will help you every step of the way with their experienced staff. We love this beachy Michigan lakeshore theme!

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Succulents have turned themselves into one of the most popular floral accents for bouquets and table decor - The perfect place to get these long-living plants is at Grand Haven Garden House and Floral. They also serve a a great guest favor to replant!

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Want to look like a southern belle & the center of attention on your big day? Try on a gown with a full skirt, popular with so many brides on Say Yes to the Dress - Atlanta. You can find this particular gown on the racks at September's Bride in downtown Holland.

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Yellow is a key accent color for many Spring & Summer weddings - we love this rental cake from Second Floor Bakery in Holland! An affordable way to dress up your reception or bridal event!

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As I went for a spring run around Windmill Island in Holland this afternoon, I realized they do weddings - and they do them REALLY well. Windmill Island Gardens is one of the top wedding spots in West Michigan according to The Knot Michigan magazine’s 2012 Best of Weddings special edition.

A tulip-covered gem in our own lakeshore neighborhood!

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The petite case cakes at Second Floor Bakery are the perfect size to have for each table at a reception - all the same or all different, it would be a great personal touch for each guest table to have their own cake!

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From an elegant bridal shower to an intimate reception - Seven Steps Up in Spring Lake is a beautiful event location, located in a renovated Masonic Temple with wood floors and brick walls that allow for a blank canvas to accommodate any type of decor you choose!

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Draping ruffles are such a beautiful, elegant, and slimming look any mother-of-the-bride would love to wear. We've been eying this slate blue piece from September's Bride in downtown Holland - a great color for a lakeshore beach wedding!

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Add some local lakeshore flair to your West Michigan wedding & register at Amici in downtown Grand Haven for some of those items you've dreaming about! Personalize just about any and everything!

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Desserts by Design in downtown Grand Haven had such a fun display of cakes at the "A Wedding Wish" event in Holland - check them out for some one-of-a-kind works of art from wedding to special event cakes!

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A great (and fun!) guestbook idea! Have MiPhotoBooth at your wedding for a memorable and very entertaining look back on your wedding guests :)

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Jewelry can make or break your wedding day look - sometimes all you need is a little bit of sparkle to pull it all together. September's Bride in downtown Holland has a wonderful selection of jewels to choose from - As well as a MEG Jewelry Trunk Show coming up on February 24 & 25!

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It's that time of year! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we know plenty of guys will be getting down on one knee. The planning can get a little crazy with a proposal - so pass this amazing opportunity on to any guys out there! Apple Blossom Chapel & Gardens in Fennville will create the perfect romantic setting, provide the photographer & pictures, a bottle of wine, and the guy can take all the credit! Call Kathy Doornbos (269) 561-5563 for more information.

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Overwhelmed by the thought of planning your wedding? Good thing there are people who LOVE to plan weddings and do it for a living :) Michelle of Red Heels Events is an amazing event coordinator who will plan your wedding events from showers to the big day with ease & to your specifications.

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An absolute "WOW" factor dress from September's Bride in downtown Holland! The skirt on this gown is simple, elegant, and breath-taking! You've got to stop in to see it in person!

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Discovered an amazing calligraphy artist right here on the lakeshore at the "A Wedding Wish" event! Jennifer Buck, of Graceful Expressions, is a creative spirit with a passion for ink :) She will even be featured in REDBOOK magazine! Go Jennifer! Take a look at her website to see some of her amazingly beautiful work.

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Beautiful maids in blue! Recently a huge fan of the cobalt craze for bridesmaids & no better place to go for an expansive selection of styles and shades than at September's Bride in downtown Holland.

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One of our favorite photos from the "A Wedding Wish" event last weekend - this stunning layered lace cake was created by Second Floor Bakery in Holland, and is available as a serious "wow-factor" rental cake for your wedding!

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Check out our Facebook page for an album full of photos from this past weekend's event, A Wedding Wish, at Haworth Inn & Conference Center!

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Need a rhinestone-handled cake cutter for your big day? Amici in downtown Grand Haven has books, and books, and books FULL of items like this and so much more for personalizing all the fun details of your wedding! Stop in to take a look!

A little something blue from September's Bride in downtown Holland :)

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A ruffled, girly cake that would be perfect for a bridal shower! Like a work of art! Created at Second Floor Bakery in Holland.

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Angelina Bridal Couture Trunk Show going on NOW at September's Bride in downtown Holland! See more detailed photos on Facebook (link below).

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Beautiful vintage-style gown from September's Bride in downtown Holland - so detailed and feminine, we had to post a close-up!

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Scatter the wedding/reception areas with cozy pillow decor that you can keep after the big day for your own place! Find a great assortment of vintage and eclectic pillows from Spring Sweet in downtown Holland.

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Have you ever seen a bouquet sweeter? This adorable winter wedding bouquet was posted in the September's Bride blog! Visit their blog for great wedding planning ideas - they can help!

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Decided on the less traditional cake route for your wedding? Let Second Floor Bakery in Holland create whatever treats you've been dreaming of (or pinning on Pinterest! :)

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September's Bride in downtown Holland has a wonderful selection of curvy styles of wedding gowns as well as for the rest of the wedding party! Make an appointment to see some of these stunning, figure-flattering dresses!

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Rental cakes are the way to go! The Second Floor Bakery website says it best:

"They are Styrofoam inside and guaranteed to arrive to you one week before the wedding. You place the cake on the cake table, serve sheet cake that the caterer has cut in the kitchen and the guests never know that you got a deal on the wedding cake!" See more cakes available at www.secondfloorbakery.com

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Fun idea for photo booth!!! Get them at Karla's Place in downtown Holland!

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Hanging windows for a vintage / rustic wedding outdoors! Hope's Outlet (3 locations) is a great place to hunt down items like this at great prices!

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For the girl who wants a classic and romantic look: lace, cap sleeve, and fabulously fitted. So many beautiful dresses are arriving at September's Bride! Make sure you book an appointment a.s.a.p. if you're beginning to start your gown shopping!

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So many wedding styles from vintage to classic are embracing the beauty and elegance of the chandelier. Find styles locally at Calico Cat in downtown Grand Haven to add this stunning personal touch with one eye-catching light or numerous areas of sparkle.

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One of the most entertaining parts of wedding planning is dressing the adorable little ones in the wedding. This beautiful (and tiny) dress for your flower girl has a rosette detailed sash and rose petals gather in a tulle overlay. Find this stunning style and more (including the ring bearer!) at September's Bride in downtown Holland!

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A chocolate and champagne (yum!) color scheme for a wedding any season. This beautiful collection was put together by September's Bride in downtown Holland. Let them help you pull all the pieces of your wedding together for the perfect look for YOU!

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Planning a vintage-style wedding? You'll want to incorporate the classic doily into your decor somewhere, whether it be part of the menu, place cards, invitations, or more! Find an assortment of sizes and colors at The Paper Place in downtown Grand Haven to help get you started!

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As I was enjoying a relaxing Saturday lunch at Alpen Rose in downtown Holland last weekend, I got a tour of the fabulous rooms available for receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, etc.! Beautiful, grand spaces with mouth-watering food - and Alpen Rose caters gatherings both in the restaurant or on location!

Look closely.... YES! That is a spartan on this garter! Show your pride on your big day with a festive collection of flirty garters from September's Bride in downtown Holland!

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When it comes time to pack away your dress after the wedding for a few years or just until your "trash the dress" photography session, take care of your gown by taking it to Great Lakes Gowns Specialists in Holland. They know dresses!

Have been spending my evening combing through fabulous photographs from Belle & Beau Photography and have admittedly been swept off my feet :) They describe their style best themselves: " Our photography style is a mix of vintage, charming, eclectic, eccentric, intimate, and authentic. So I suppose you could say we have a vincharmecletricimatetic (pronounced "vin-charm-e-clek-trik-i-mat-tic") style." I love them!

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You'll wish you could wear this super soft and sparkly piece EVERY day after your winter wedding day! Find a wonderful assortment of options at September's Bride to keep you warm during those outdoor photos with the snowflakes falling :)

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Did you miss the Holland Wedding Walk? There's still the Grand Haven Wedding Walk on October 29th with lots of vendors and over 80 brides have already registered!

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The details on this dress are just breath-taking! See the rest of the gown at September's Bride in downtown Holland!

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Take the stress away from planning your wedding and let Stella Event Design take care of everything! We love this for a summer wedding!

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I wish the photo showed the middle layer of this beautiful Second Floor Bakery cake better... it's GLITTER!!! So fun!

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We love this dress from September's Bride for a Spring wedding! Stunning detail and even an accent around the waist to accentuate your features.

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