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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A lovely bridesmaid dress and in a fit that would flatter most body-types! See the huge selection of bridesmaid dresses at September's Bride in downtown Holland -and don't forget Wedding Walk is going on this weekend!

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Want the "wow" factor of a big and beautiful cake but are going the more modern route with a dessert table of individual treats or a candy bar? Second Floor Bakery can help! The cake pictured is actually a rental cake! It will match the decor of almost any wedding with white-on-white design.

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Alright Lakeshore Brides... Here's something you all need to "Like" if you're planning a beach wedding!!! My Barefoot Wedding is a wedding planning service for beach weddings all along the lakeshore from Michigan City to Traverse City! Like the page, LOVE your beach wedding :)

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LOVE this idea for a wedding guest book! Get the necessary ingredients to make your own at The Paper Place in downtown Grand Haven!

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This cake from Second Floor Bakery looks amazing wrapped in navy! A perfect piece for a classic wedding.

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Are you a vintage bride??? You MUST stop into September's Bride in downtown Holland to check out their fabulous vintage collection and for a truly one-of-a-kind bride. Get a sneak peak on their blog: http://www.vintagecouturesb.blogspot.com/

Wedding Walk is next weekend in downtown Holland! It will be so much fun! Take a look at the website and see what it's all about, you don't want to miss it of you're wedding planning!

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Looking for a fun and interesting rehearsal dinner or cocktail cruise? Check out The Grand Lady riverboat! Accommodates rainy weather and live music!

PERFECT fall color scheme on this wedding cake created at Second Floor Bakery in Holland! Refrigerating and ready to go for this weekend!

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So you've got your dress... Now what?! Accessorizing is the key to making your dress really shine! Bring in your dress and let the helpful ladies at September's Bride help you pull it all together whether with jewelry, a beaded sash, or even a lace bolero!

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Our sister site Lakeshore Shoppers posted yesterday about ways to use vintage-style broaches from Calico Cat in downtown Grand Haven as an accessory this fall: on scarves, cardigans, jackets, etc. We love broaches on bouquets! What a wonderful way to celebrate family and maybe even a little something blue with your grandmother's antique broach! This photo is of a stunning bouquet (LOVE peonies!) from Modern Day Floral in Grand Rapids!

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Venues on the lakeshore can be surprisingly difficult to come by, but when you find them you realize how in-demand they really are! Camp Blodgett is a beach retreat just 6 miles south of Grand Haven and Summer 2012 is nearly all booked up already! It's no wonder why - just look at the view!

Pastel-colored balloons can be a beautiful way to add bright and interesting light to your spring/summer wedding day or engagement photos. An affordable and easy photo prop! Hand them out to the kids at the wedding afterward!

Holland brides: If you want to be in the downtown area for your reception, consider utilizing the creative space of the Holland Area Arts Council on 8th Street. A great setting for an artistic couple.

The detail on this gown is so glamorous! From head to toe this vintage-inspired gown from September's Bride in downtown Holland will make you feel like a princess on your wedding day.

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Amazing lakeshore venue! The Felt Mansion just south of Holland is a stunning old estate that will turn your wedding into a fairy tale! Have a tent in the expansive gardens or decorate the grandeur home - or both! We love this venue and its jump back in time to an English estate. Winter brides: can you imagine glittering holiday lights on this place?!

The Felt Estate
6597 138th Ave, Holland, Mich.
616.335.3050

No better gift for your man than more of YOU! Photographer Amy Boeve provides a wonderful "Boudoir" photo shoot for a chance for you to dress up (or down) and get sexy! Her studio is located in Grand Rapids but check out her blog here:

http://www.amyboevephotographyblog.com/boudoir/

Amy also does engagement and wedding photos as well!

Elegantly beautiful clutches to adorn you and your lovely maids on your day. These ornate petal purses are available at September's Bride in downtown Holland - what a stunning collection of autumn colors!

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It's all in the details! Have some fun with your wedding day treats with simple lace paper doilies from Rheba's Paper Place in downtown Grand Haven. A full assortment of sizes and colors to choose from to match your craft and your theme.

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The final installment in our autumn wedding color scheme from Simply Irresistible! Saved the best for last :)

PURPLE * GREEN * LIGHT GREY

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Fresh, muted colors are great for any season. Second Floor Bakery created this beautiful cake which is chilling in the cooler and waiting for a wedding this weekend!

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You cannot overlook the details of the back of your dress... EVERYONE sees it! This dress from September's Bride in Holland will absolutely be the talk of your guests with this bow and sparkle behind you!

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In the excitement of the giveaway today & tomorrow on our Lakeshore Shoppers page, we almost forgot to post today's autumn wedding color scheme created for Lakeshore Brides by Simply Irresistible! Classy, clean, you just can't go wrong here.

BLACK * WHITE * GOLD

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Today's autumn wedding color scheme from Simply Irresistible!

NAVY * BROWN * NUDE

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Maxi dresses work for ALL seasons for bridesmaids. It offers a cohesive look and a style that your girls will look forward to wearing again! Here is a wonderfully elegant yet simple and understated style from September's Bride in downtown Holland. Paired with the perfect statement necklace, your maids will be shining!

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Have you considered your groom's cake yet? The ladies of Second Floor Bakery can create almost ANYTHING! Go to them with your ideas and let them design the perfect cake for your groom with serious "WOW" factor!

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Labor Day is over and it's on to Autumn! All this week we will highlight a different Autumn wedding color scheme from Chicago-based blog Simply Irresistible specifically for Lakeshore Brides!

PINK * ORANGE * DARK GREY

For those of you searching out local photographers, check out Leah Mullet Photography! "Like" the Facebook page then post "Go like @Leah Mullet Photography for a chance to win her September giveaway!" as your Facebook status! YOU could win this awesome little giveaway package posted on her blog: www.leahmullettblog.com