WEDDING: Seth and Clara
Suttons Bay, Michigan
Rain was in the forecast for Seth and Clara’s outdoor vineyard wedding. It’s not what anyone had hoped for and we all were scrambling for backup options. Our flurry of emails back and forth was all for naught; we had the perfect, ideal September day that Northern Michigan typically offers. And, as I knew it would be, all the hard work of planning was flawless. The local honey for guest favors, the display of Clara’s grandmother’s satin wedding gown, the old family wedding photographs, the wooden hand-painted box Clara found at a yard sale, the vintage cake topper, sorority sisters cheers and Viking hats — it all had an absolute unique Clara-and-Seth-one-of-a-kind celebration that I’m still pinching myself that I got to be a part of it all.
Ceremony and reception: Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
Invitations: Ashley Meyers
Florist: Field of Flowers Farm
Caterer: Uptown Catering
Baker: Baked by Josephine
Hair and makeup: Hanna Wagner Designs
Bridesmaids gowns: Jenny Yoo
Wedding shoes: Jimmy Choo
Bridal gown: Watters
Furniture Rental: Fancy Fray
Tent and farm table rentals: Monstrey-McDonald
DJ: Bee Entertainment
Videographer: Traverse City Video
WEDDING: Clay and Nelu
Suttons Bay, Michigan
Technically, I shouldn’t be blogging this wedding yet. Clay and Nelu were originally supposed to get married in August in Lansing in a historic inn. Instead, we were celebrating their ceremony at a vineyard which overlooks Suttons Bay in May. Trust me, I’m not complaining. I have a feeling this was exactly the way things were meant to happen. And, with major changes like that, most couples would be stressed beyond measure but for Clay and Nelu, I do believe, the important part was the getting-married part. Even with some super, crazy wind, this was the perfect day to do just that.
May you always face change in your marriage with the same grace. Congratulations!
Ceremony and reception: Ciccone Vineyard & Winery
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Dress maker: Lula Kate
Bridal slippers: Betsey Johnson
Bridesmaids gowns: Donna Morgan
Flower girl dresses: Olivia Kate Couture
Groom and groomsmen suits: Tommy Hilfiger
Florist: Flowers by Marla Courtney Wood
Hair and makeup: Drop Dead Gorgeous
Disc jockey: Avatar Media Productions
Guitarist: Gael Eschelweck
Caterer: Catering by Kelly’s
Wedding cake: Aunt B’s Cakes
Cake topper: LeRustic Chic
Kendra Stanley-Mills Photography 