Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Love flowers as much as we do? Check out this creative incorporation of florals onto accessories! This clutch is BEAUTIFUL after a little touch from Modern Day Floral!

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Photo Credit: Jen Kroll Photography


Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Heard through the grapevine about an up-and-coming local venue! This is The Hitching Post in Ravenna, MI (just east of Nunica). It is a rustic barn with cathedral ceilings and can fit nearly 350 guests! It is located on Nutt Farms, the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding. Love this place! Check out more event photos on their website: http://www.hitchingpostevents.com/Event_Gallery.php


Monday, August 29, 2011

Pretty little bite-size treats like these brownies from Second Floor Bakery in Holland would look so adorable adorning a sweets table! Love the tiny hearts!

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For all of you winter lakeshore brides out there: FUR! Cozy up in some of the stunning shawls from September's Bride in downtown Holland to add a wonderful textured (and practical) accessory to your winter wonderland day.

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Congratulations to all you Lakeshore Brides getting married this Saturday! Weather calls for "plentiful sunshine" all day long :)
Who doesn't love an even with a candy bar?! A great addition to a shower, birthday, or wedding day celebration - work with Santo Stefano del Lago in downtown Grand Haven to choose your perfect colors and candies!

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Can you picture your flower girl in this adorable dress with flower detail for your winter wedding? Find this style and many more at September's Bride in downtown Holland!

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Country-style wedding photographed by local photographer Jill Devries... Love the creative seating with bales of hay!

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

We LOVE Meg Jewelry! Get perfectly customized jewelry and accessories for your wedding like this freshwater pearl & Swarovski crystal "Penney" necklace. Luckily for all of you Lakeshore Brides, Meg Jewelry will be at September's Bride in downtown Holland for a trunk show on October 21st & 22nd! Stop into September's Bride anytime to discuss your own custom Meg Jewelry!

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Amazing detail and perfect Autumn touches to a wedding cake by Second Floor Bakery in Holland!

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Some of our favorite color trends for bouquets for beautiful Autumn weddings!

Monday, August 22, 2011

Subtle floral accents are a good way to add color to your event! This assortment from Modern Day Floral would be a great addition to your tables or even an innovative ring "pillow"!

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An eye-catching and elegant hairpiece for your special day from Kate DeKoster Handmade. Because the pieces are handmade locally in West Michigan, you can choose your perfect colors, size, everything - even coordinate with your bridesmaides!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

We got a sneak peak into the cooler of Second Floor Bakery today!!! These wedding cakes are incredibly unique, colorful, and seriously... works of art! Congratulations to the lucky brides who are getting these cakes!

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Sticking with our yellow theme today, we love this groom's outfit for a warm-weather lakeshore wedding! You can find everything you need for your groom & entire wedding party at September's Bride in downtown Holland - from casual suit to formal tuxedo!

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Yellow is a great color theme for Spring 2012! These invitations from The Paper Place in Grand Haven are fresh and elegant... Remember that you can change font and color to these invites to fit your own wedding style!

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

A beautiful reception set-up at Baker Lofts in Holland. The rafters give the space an industrial yet modern and unique feel.

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Looking for a beautiful but affordable beach wedding? Consider tying the knot at an Ottawa County Park beach for next to nothing! Your only costs would be parking for guests, but you can simply shuttle them by trolley from a nearby parking area to save on parking passes. This looks like a beautiful wedding at North Beach Park in Ferrysburg! This beach also has a pavilion available for rental (cocktails and/or reception!).

Photo Credit: Craig Watson Photography

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Succulents are a naturally beautiful green element to add to your bouquet, and they won't wilt or droop on you! These bright bouquets were created by Meghan Mayville here on the lakeshore. See more of Meghan's work on her website: http://meghanmayville.com/weddings


Photo Credit: Jill Devries Photography
Second Floor Bakery to the rescue! This absolutely stunning cake is available for rental! There are a number of beautiful rental cakes to choose from to be a "wow" factor at your wedding, shower, birthday, etc.

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This beautiful Atha Sharod gown is a hand-sewn work of art! Chicago designer, Robert Sharod, will be at September's Bride in downtown Holland for a Trunk Show this week Saturday, August 20th! We can't wait to meet the designer and see all of his great gowns!

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Set your own style with a true vintage clutch for your wedding day. This floral patterned box clutch would be perfect for an outdoor garden or park wedding! Find it on Etsy from local Holland vintage treasure hunter, Retro Vintage Elements.

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Such an adorable idea to unify your bridal party: handmade taffeta & tulle rosette shoe clips! Made locally in Holland by LOKdesigns and available in YOUR colors!

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Planning an elegant affair? Set the tone with black-tie invitations from The Paper Place in downtown Grand Haven.

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Stunning sunset at a beach wedding in Holland taken by Photo Op Studio. A wonderful reminder why we love weddings on the lakeshore!

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What bride REALLY wants to spend all day and all night in heels? There are pretty flats that are just as spectacular as 3 inch heels and your feet will thank you! This beautiful style is at September's Bride in downtown Holland.

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Thursday, August 11, 2011



Add a dash of color to your card/gift table with a collection of layered rustic picture frames. You can find this assortment and more from 6miles, which consists of a woman (or treasure finder) from Grand Haven. These colors would be a great addition to any fall wedding!

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Looking for a gift for a bridal shower or even for your own special wedding night? Stop into Muriel's Intimate Apparel in downtown Holland for personal service and delicate designer pieces you'll love.



Stunning white-on-white wedding cake from Second Floor Bakery in Holland covered with handmade flowers cascading down each tier. Getting caught up in choosing colors and design? Keep it classy, clean, and simple like this bride did!

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Invitations & Thank You cards can look great no matter the season! This set from The Paper Place in downtown Grand Haven is a perfect example! Great colors and playful winter scenes.

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Stunning beaded detail on a wedding gown by Casablanca Bridal at September's Bride in downtown Holland. September's Bride is filled with wedding dresses for every style of bride - from a tea-length vintage dress to a beaded tulle gown. Stop in NOW to see their Sidewalk Sale Rack! A lucky bride just got a dress for $19 yesterday!

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Perfect placecards designed by Meghan Mayville.
She loves to help with the tough details of the wedding to make things easier for the bride: flowers, invites, or entire event design!



Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Just a little teaser of the great fabrics and textures of some of the special occasion dresses at Faye's at Mira in downtown Holland. Great Fall color schemes for a Mother of the Bride!

Faye's at Mira is also having an ADDITIONAL 50% OFF SALE ITEMS sale going on right now before Sidewalk Sales... Which most sale items are ALREADY 50% OFF! And there are lots of beautiful special occasion dresses in the sale basement to choose from!

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Interested in adding some unique vintage flare to your wedding? The wonderful ladies at FOUND in downtown Holland have accumulated some wonderful plates over the past few years and are renting them out! There are approximately 175 plates available but more can be hunted down without a problem! I LOVE this idea! Tables scattered with different vintage plates in your color scheme... A great personal touch that won't go unnoticed!

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DIY Brides - you need to stop into Karla's Place in downtown Holland and check out this awesome Cake Stencils set! It will make designing and making your cake, cupcakes, brownies, etc. so much easier!

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Monday, August 8, 2011

Simple and delicate hair pieces from September's Bride in downtown Holland! These pieces would look perfect with a vintage style dress!

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Is it time to send out your Engagement Announcements, Save-the-Dates, Invitations, or even your Thank-You cards? Visit The Paper Place in downtown Grand Haven for books and books filled with all of these! Styles from classic to modern for every bride's style.

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No party is complete without a cake - even a Bachelorette Party! Visit Second Floor Bakery in Holland and let them design a fun cake just for you and the girls!

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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

September's Bride in downtown Holland has all the accessories you need to pull together your look on your big day, including things you might not think of right away like this beautiful lace bolero. Having accessories like this can add variety to your wedding photos as well as being practical!

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A modern and natural bouquet for an outdoor lakeshore beach wedding. This beautiful assortment was created by local Meghan Mayville. See more of her work on her website: http://meghanmayville.com/weddings

Photo Credit: Jill Devries Photography


Delicate and pretty little hair clips that would look cute on little girls AND big girls! These handmade accessories can be found at Karla's Place in downtown Holland along with PLENTY more to match an outfit or wedding theme! Stop in and check it all out!

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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Get personal attention when going through the intense process of finding the right undergarments for your big day. Bring your dress into Muriel's Intimate Apparel in downtown Holland and let her help you find the perfect pieces for the day AND evening of your wedding :)
An eye-catching Mother-of-the-Bride jacket at Faye's at Mira in downtown Holland. I saw a stunning MOB trying on dresses a few days ago at Faye's with friends and choose a beautiful green 3/4 sleeve gown with collar for a fall wedding. Perfect!

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Wonderful hydrangea wedding cake by Second Floor Bakery in Holland! A fresh look for a Spring or Summer wedding along the lakeshore. Hydrangeas are always a favorite!

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Monday, August 1, 2011

One of the many reason we LOVE weddings on the lakeshore!

Photo Credit: Jill Devries Photography
A beautiful invitation set from The Paper Place in downtown Grand Haven. The fresh blue leaves print and elegant font are a perfect combination for a Spring wedding. Not your color theme? No problem! Choose from a variety of colors and fonts to fit your design.

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One of our newly favorite bridal designers is available right here along the lakeshore! The vintage style wedding dresses of Stephanie James can be viewed at September's Bride in downtown Holland! These beautiful dresses are 100% Made in America and of the finest materials. Living in her own little fantasy world in the elegance of the 30's, 40's and 50's, Stepanie James Couture brings it back to life for your own wedding! Check out the collection at September's Bride!

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WELCOME TO LAKESHORE BRIDES! We are so excited to be your resource for wedding planning along the lakeshore! Planning a wedding and all the little details that go along with it can be difficult... But we're here to provide you with the best local businesses along the lakeshore that are here to help you every bit of the way :)