Team Work Makes the Dream Work when it comes to Weddings and Events!~

When March81 Photography contacted me about involvement in a stylized shoot at The Harris Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, it didn't take long for me to say "yes" to the fun shoot and to the great team involved!~ "Team work makes the dream work" isn't just a sweet saying - it is truth in action, especially when it comes to a great wedding, event or fun social gathering. 

With complete creative freedom and the only request of having both a modern and traditional theme, Tanya of Tanya Lynette Events and I began brainstorming.  Complete theme and table design ideas came together as we met with Emily at Fringe Events to decide upon linens and table settings and as additional rental items from Events by I Candy were secured. 

Total side note - Tanya and I first worked on a wedding together in 2009, but we had been friends and women's ministry planners at church prior to that.  Ben & Mindy, who own Fringe, were photographers (Studio 6.23) for some of my weddings way before they began their other businesses (The Cheney Place, Fancy Fray and Fringe). Jill from I Candy had provided print work for my husband's work long before the wedding industry caught their attention and Jill's daughter, Alex and I have a mutual love for horses (even though mine are half pints compared to hers :) ). Jason from Cakabakery, literally "rescued" one of my brides in 2010 when her cake baker went out of business, completely unexpectedly, 2 weeks prior to the wedding. Jason came to the rescue with absolutely beautiful and delicious cupcakes. I will never forget that, nor will my bride and her whole family!~ I love the connections and friendships that have been made through the years, before or because of the wedding and event industry.

Onto photos and the team that made it happen. Today, I'm featuring the "modern shoot" of the two themes that we created. 

These were just a few fabulous shots of the fun day. Will be sharing some of our "traditional theme" photos soon.

A huge shout out to all who participated to make it all happen!~

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Photographers: March81 Photography 

Michael & Jennifer Miller
michael@march81photo.com
Instagram @march81photo Facebook @march81photography
www.march81photo.com

Venue: The Harris Building

Kelsi Gaunt - Director of Event Operations
events@theharrisbuilding.com / kgaunt@theharrisbuilding.com
Instagram @theharrisbuildinggr Facebook @harrisbldggr
www.theharrisbuilding.com

Videographer: Unnamed Films

Scott Hoek & David Garrett
scott@unnamedco.com
david@unnamedco.com
Facebook @unnamedfilms Instagram @unnamedfilms
Unnamedfilms.com

Wedding Dresses: Magnolia Mobile Bridal Boutique

Morgan McRay
Instagram @magnoliamobilebridalboutique
Facebook @magnoliamobilebridalboutique
https://www.magnolia-bridal.com

Accessories: Diane Marie Bridal Design

Instagram @DianeMarieBridalDesigns Facebook @DianeMarieBridalDesigns
dianemariebridaldesigns@gmail.com

Tuxes: Bunny Tuxedo

Morgan McRay
Facebook @bunnytuxedos Instagram @bunnytuxedos
www.bunnytuxedos.com

Hair & Make Up: Sarah Baughn

Sarah Baughn
Facebook @bluebeara Instagram @pinupandpole4life

Spray Tan: Sandbar Spray Mobile Airbrush Tanning

Hannah Campbell
Facebook @sandbarspraytanning Instagram @sandbarspraytanning
https://sandbarspraytan.com/

Florist: Forrester Farm

Ann Forrester
Instagram @forresterfarm Facebook @ForresterFarm
www.forresterfarm.com

Stylist/Wedding Planner: Tanya Lynnette Events

Tanya Lawrence
Facebook @eventsbytanyalynnette Instagram @tanyalynnetteevents
tanyalynnetteevents.com

Cake: Cakabakery

Jason Kakabaker
Facebook @THECAKABAKERY Instagram @thecakabakery
Thecakabakery.com

Rentals/Table Settings: Fringe Events

hello@fringe-events.com
Facebook @fringeeventsgr Instagram @fringe.events
http://fringe-events.com

Rentals: Events by I Candy

Alicia Lutz
Facebook @eventsbyicandy Instagram @eventsicandy
https://eventsbyicandy.com

Bar Cart: Popping Bottles

Danielle
Facebook @poppingbottlesllc Instagram @poppingbottlesllc
https://www.poppingbottlesllc.com

Custom Hangers: Bride & Bow

Nick
Facebook @BrideandBowWeddings Instagram @bride.and.bow
http://www.BrideAndBow.com/

MODELS

Couple #1 - MODERN
Andrea Lautenbach & Michael Lautenbach

Thank you so much for jumping in and having fun - and for helping with the tear down after the shoot!~ You two are awesome!~

Vendor Social Media Quick List

INSTAGRAM

Photographers @march81photo
Venue @theharrisbuildinggr
Videographers @unnamedfilms
Wedding Dress @magnoliamobilebridalboutique
Bridal Accessories @DianeMarieBridalDesigns
Tux @bunnytuxedos
Hair & Makeup @pinupandpole4life
Spray Tan Artist @sandbarspraytanning
Florist @forresterfarm
Stylist & Wedding Planner @tanyalynnetteevents
Cake @thecakabakery
Rentals/Table Settings @fringe.events
Rentals @eventsicandy
Champagne/Bar Cart @poppingbottlesllc
Custom Dress Hanger @bride.and.bow

FACEBOOK

Photographers @march81photography
Venue @harrisbldggr
Videographers @unnamedfilms
Wedding Dress @magnoliamobilebridalboutique
Bridal Accessories @DianeMarieBridalDesigns
Tux @bunnytuxedos
Hair & Makeup @bluebeara
Spray Tan Artist @sandbarspraytanning
Florist @forresterfarm
Stylist & Wedding Planner @eventsbytanyalynnette
Cake @THECAKABAKERY
Rentals/Table Settings @fringeeventsgr
Rentals @eventsbyicandy
Champagne/Bar Cart @poppingbottlesllc
Custom Dress Hanger @BrideandBowWeddings

Sharing good things in April 2020, Part 4

A floral series of encouragement for April 2020

From this past week's facebook and instagram posts:

On this Tuesday, April 21, as we are still under a stay home order, may you find beauty in what surrounds you!~

On this Wednesday, April 22, 2020, may your day be filled with special moments and abounding love!~

Something sunny for your Thursday, April 23, 2020. May your day be filled with more good news than bad!~

Another Friday, another day closer to having this pandemic behind us!~  On this April 24, 2020, may we continue to cheer on the front line workers in all walks of life. Hold tight, continue to endure, find the good in what surrounds you at this time. This too shall pass!~

A little texture for your Saturday, April 25, 2020. May your day be filled with comfort and cozy in your stay at home spaces if you are still in a stay home state.  If you are breaking free - break free with cautious abandon, embracing the freedom yet still being careful to follow the guidelines for the sake of the greater good!~

Today, may you delight in the unexpected, laugh in the simple joys and see goodness in every circumstance.  In short, may your Sunday, April 26, 2020 be sweet and savory, awakening your senses to what surrounds you!~

The sun is out and the birds are singing on this Monday morning in Michigan. On this April 27, 2020, may you be thankful, energized and ready to face a new week in style, wherever you may be!~

As we come to the last week of April, some states in the USA are opening up again. In Michigan, our stay at home order has been extended thru the middle of May. Despite all that is happening in our world, seeing beauty every day, in all circumstances, is just one way to stay positive in this time. 

It is my hope that the daily Forrester Farm floral posts (on facebook and instagram) and weekly (on blog) thru the month of April have resulted in smiles as we are in the midst of this challenging time in our world.