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Alice and Mick were married at a private residence in Dexter, MI on June 25th, 2011. TwoFoot Creative worked with the couple and Alice’s parents for a full year of planning to make everything come together - and it did so beautifully! Even the weather cooperated, after a full week of rain, it held off the entire night!

Zingerman’s provided the more intimate dinner for ceremony guests as well as the larger stationed meal for reception guests, the wedding cake, coffee station and bartending for the evening. Needless to say, they brought a small army to make it happen! The tented dinner was inspired by a restaurant that the family loves - Le Relais de Venise.

All decor, including the above gorgeous lounge area, flowers, linens, chandeliers and amazing glass bubbles floating in the pool below were brought in by Bill Hamilton Designs. Rentals and the amazing gold liner in the tent came from Colonial Events.

Alice & Mick’s paper products were just beautiful, thanks to Tifany at Gourmet Invitations. She created an Alice in Wonderland inspired book for the guests, which arrived in the form of their wedding invitations! Menus beneath each charger plate, valet tags, bathroom signs, street signs and bathroom hand towels also came from Tifany.

Entertainment for the evening was in abundance: the Ann Arbor boychoir surprised guests from the balcony with the bridal processional and recessional. Panache brought in a string quartet for cocktails and dinner, and Macpodz carried the rest of the evening. Right after the cake was cut at 10pm, a fireworks show gave guests one more surprise!

The linens Bill brought in came from Graceful Tables - they were amazing to work with and the linens came in beautifully. After dinner, we helped Zingerman’s clear all the tables, flip the linens and put the centerpieces back on so when the coffee station opened up later on, it came with a fresh start!

It was a beautiful day, and I will let Alice’s words sum up her experience: “I never imagined that I would enjoy the day so much. You got me through the whole process and left me with a smile on my face. I really admire your grace and positive attitude, and I will be forever grateful to have had you as my wedding planner.” Alice - I will always be grateful to have had you as a client - you are a beautiful person!

Congratulations Alice & Mick!

Last year, we were celebrating Ana & Gene’s new edition, baby girl Emma. This year, we’ll be welcoming Ashley & Michael’s new edition, baby boy Sebastian.

Ashley had a 5 month maternity shoot in May with Steven F. Fox photography in Holland, MI.

Sebastian is expected to arrive Oct 6th, 2011 which is perfect timing since wedding season will be at its winding down point.

We are so excited to meet the new edition to their family. Congratulations!

They say rain on your wedding day is actually a promise of good luck, but what about hail? Does it mean your marriage will have nothing but good luck for as long as you both shall live? On July 2, in Clarkston, MI Alexia and Nick proved that nothing was going to stop them from getting married and dancing the night away with their guests. This adorable backyard wedding was full of personal touches from the bride and groom, and it had the cutest vintage-indie theme!

Guests arrived and everyone enjoyed walking around and seeing all of the special items the bride had us set up. From centerpieces of old books and vintage cameras, suitcases to hold their cards and their very own handmade photo booth, this wedding was ready for guests to pop open the Faygo and enjoy a handmade pin or two.

There were three different sets of flower centerpieces used that came from The Parsonage. They were all gorgeous and added very nicely to the books and cameras. Guests located their names on a framed guest list and then found their table that had library cards with their names on them.

As we all crossed our fingers for the storm to just wait until they said “I do”, guests made their way to the ceremony, which we set up in the back yard. The groom serenaded guests as he led his groomsmen down the aisle while playing his guitar. Alexia’s mother escorted her down the aisle and one of the groomsmen took over playing the guitar. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the crowd.

I truly believe the rain gods were looking out for us, because just as the couple said “I do” and shared their first kiss, we rushed the guests into the tent, and the rain came down. Thankfully all of the guests were under tents as it started, because soon we had hail. We ran to the tent and held items down as things were trying to blow away.

Guests helped us and I think we all bonded while trying to stay dry and not get hit by the giant balls of ice falling from the sky.

Blessings sometimes come in disguise and for us it was the rain. It was so hot that day and after the rain we were all cooled off and ready to have a wonderful reception.

Guests dined on Famous Daves for dinner and everyone enjoyed how great the comfort food was. Being a southern girl myself, I would have to say this menu of chicken, salmon, and spicy mac’n cheese was better than fabulous. After dinner, the groom had a surprise for his beautiful bride. He gathered everyone together and him and one of his groomsmen sang an original song. While the groom sang, “I choose you babe,” all the guests got involved and the smile that was on Alexia’s face was priceless.

Alexia and Nick had one last surprise for their guests and it came in the form of an ice cream truck. The DJ (Jim from Postman Productions) made the announcement, and guests lined up so they could pick out their favorite childhood treat. This was one dessert that no one could pass up. As night came and everyone was full of delicious food and sweet treats the music began to play and everyone was out on the dance floor.

I will never forget this wedding. Not only from the hail and how we managed to keep the night going, but also all the special little touches that the bride and groom did. All the super sweet details both big and small, made this wedding that much more personal and special.

I wish all the best luck in the world to Alexia and Nick; they survived the hailstorm and still had a smile on their face. I think that proves that nothing will stand in their way of experiencing true happiness in life.

Written by Melanie King - TwoFoot Creative, Ann Arbor

Kristen & Deke recently had their gorgeous engagement pictures taken by Amy Carroll Photography. I just LOVE them!

Kristen had originally thought about going out of state to look for a photographer, and I convinced her that Metro Detroit has some pretty amazing candidates!

I can’t wait to be a part of their wedding over the next year - congratulations on some beautiful pictures you two!

Monica & Freddy were married 3 years ago today at the Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, MI. Congratulations to you both!

Ashley, our Grand Rapids, MI associate, is celebrating her first anniversary today with her husband Michael! Their ceremony and reception took place at Glen Oaks Country Club in Farmington Hills, MI a year ago today and are currently expecting a baby boy. Congratulations you two!

Mekkena & James were married a year ago today, with their reception held at the Farmers Market in Ann Arbor, MI. Congratulations on your first year of marriage!

Megan and David were married a year ago today at the Guardian Angels Church in Clawson, MI. The reception took place at Villa Penna in Sterling Heights - and everything looked just gorgeous!

Congratulations on your first year of marriage!

When it comes down to wedding accessories, your bouquet is an intricate part of your look. Although flowers are beautiful and traditional, there are dozens of other items or fabrics you may use to make your bouquet your own and quite unique.

If you are allergic to flowers, or just want something a little different, here are some ideas for you!

Feathers give a bouquet a whimsical and light feeling, where an over-sized pinwheel can give your wedding a youthful and fun touch.

Colored or antique lanterns would be perfect for a rustic and artsy look, while helping capture some amazing night pictures. Painted fans can add a pop of color to your photos while adding a touch of culture as well.

If you want to stick with a flowery shape, there are hundreds of fabrics, from paper to silk, that you can use to construct your bouquet.

Flower broaches and buttons are other options to make your flawless bouquet just the way you have always imagined on your special day.

I am sooooo excited to share these gorgeous pictures from Holly & Peter’s wedding, taken by their amazingly talented photographer Aruna B.!

I can’t wait to see the rest - congratulations again to you both!