Principal Event Planner
Ana Skidmore
734.709.6656
ana@twofootcreative.com
Event Planner
Ashley Mason
517.936.0816
ashley@twofootcreative.com
Katie & Cliff were married four years ago today – congratulations you two!
The lovely Amanda Williams shot their wedding, which took place at Bethlehem United in Ann Arbor followed by a reception at Cobblestone Farms.
Brittany and Andrew were married three years ago today at St. Francis of Assisi in Ann Arbor, with a reception following at Glen Oaks Country Club in Farmington Hills. Robert Bruce captured the day on camera.
Congratulations on your third year of marriage Brittany & Andy!
Anna & Chris were married a year ago today at the First Congregational Church in Ann Arbor. Their reception followed at Polo Fields, and was photographed by Wendy Martin. Congratulations you two!
Vicki and Jason were married four years ago today at Partridge Creek – congratulations you two!
Song & Nenad were married on Saturday at the Korean Presbyterian Church of Metro Detroit. It was an interesting wedding for me to coordinate – as the groom’s side is Serbian and the bride’s Korean, several of whom did not speak English. It all worked out beautifully though, the entire day went off without a hitch!
After the ceremony, we brought the flowers to St. John’s in Plymouth to re-purpose them into the rest of the decor. My team had arrived there separately earlier in the day to install chair covers, hang glass votive holders from the gazebo, and set up all the other items for the cocktail hour and reception.
Song & Nenad arrived for pictures, and got to see the Atrium set up before the guests walked in. The flowers were done by Pot & Box, and they looked spectacular! Nenad produced all the paper products (with Song’s help!) and Wedding Cake Art & Design Center created the cake.
Throughout the night we helped make sure everything went according to schedule, which it really did. They entered the room and went straight into a slideshow. The screen was removed during cake cutting to reveal the sweetheart table up on risers, and then toasts began.
We worked with Snapfuze for the first time, as well as Birch Photographers. I love meeting new (to me) wedding professionals! We also had a great time with the St. John’s staff – they are very accommodating and easy to get along with!
Lorraine & David were married three years ago today at St. Thomas in Ann Arbor, with a reception following at Barton Hills Country Club. Kathleen Voss did a wonderful job capturing their day in photographs!
Congratulations on your third year of marriage you two, and happy Mother’s Day Lorraine!
Tiffany & Jeff were married a year ago today at St. John the Baptist Church in Ypsilanti, MI with a reception following at Laurel Manor in Livonia. Congratulations to both of you on your first year of marriage – and good luck at the Olympics this summer!
Holly & Peter were married a year ago today at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, MI. It was a beautiful wedding photographed by Aruna B. and filmed by Epic Motion – and so much fun to be a part of! Congratulations to you on your first year of marriage!
A few weeks back I went on a limo tour of Detroit through Reception Stars – and it was a great experience visiting a few venues I’ve never seen before! One of the hidden gems is the Scarab Club, a historic building that houses artists’ studios on the third floor, and can be rented out for weddings and other events on the first and second floors.
I just fell in love with the “secret garden” out back. It is a perfect spot for a ceremony, and you can use any of the four sides as a focal point depending on your style – they are very different. They have also put tents out there, and are very flexible with the options available. The inside is a rotating gallery for your guests to enjoy.
On the first level you can get 80-100 seated, and 120 for a strolling reception. If you add in the second floor, you can easily do a strolling reception for 150. The rental rates are very reasonable, at $760 for 5 hours on the first level and an additional $335 for the second level.
On the second level you can see all of the famous artists that have signed the beams – it is a very cool room. They do have a preferred caterer but you can bring in your own as well if you have a favorite. I would just love to plan a wedding there!
We would love to introduce you to Whimzy Life wedding and event décor. Toria is the founder and designer of the company and her items for sale are just too cute to pass up!
When did you get started? I’ve been crafting my entire life all thanks to my wonderful grandmother, who has been selling her own crafts for 50+ years. I spent a lot of time with her as a child and was always creating. In May 2011, I opened my shop and I’ve been watching it grow and mature from a hobby to a potential career.
How did you come up with this idea? I have always been in love with love, really, and because of that I am enamored with the wedding process. The first thing I made for my shop was a paper banner with butterfly print and then discovered pinwheels.
Are these available any colors combo? All and any of the styles of pinwheels or chandeliers in my shop can be created in a custom color combination. Most of the combos seen in my shop were created by my custom orders customers, actually!
How far in advance should these be ordered for? Items sent within the U.S should be ordered at least a couple of weeks ahead. Orders outside the U.S. should be placed at least one month before they are needed.
What is something about you that may surprise everyone? I think that people would be surprised to know that in my spare time with friends, I like to play video games, Magic the Gathering, and I also play a table top war game called Warhammer 40K. I’m a giant nerd!
What are the prices? Paper banners are $8, A set of bouquet poms is $30, standard pinwheels are $40, and chandeliers are $60.
How can we get a hold of you? I can be reached by email, Etsy message, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest at the following links:
What are some ideas for brides where they can use them at their weddings? They can simply be wall hangings, perhaps behind a dessert or buffet table, or they can be used to line the edges of the aisle or as a unique table runner. I send them in 5 pieces so that they can be used together or separately, which means that they can be customized to everyone’s tastes as well as needs. They can be saved and re-used for future events or even as home decor.
Written by Melanie King, TwoFoot Creative – Ann Arbor