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2022 January Bridal Show – Door Prize Winners

Congratulations to our Door Prize Winners! Winners are listed in alphabetical order by last name, please contact the vendor to collect your prize. Thank you again to everyone who came to the show. We hope we made planning your special day just a little bit easier!...
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2021 October Bridal Show – Door Prize Winners

Congratulations to our Door Prize Winners! Winners are listed in alphabetical order by last name, please contact the vendor to collect your prize. Thank you again to everyone who came to the show. We hope we made planning your special day just a little bit easier!...
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2020 January Bridal Show – Door Prize Winners

Congratulations to our Door Prize Winners! Winners are listed in alphabetical order by last name! Please contact the vendor to collect your prize. Thank you again to everyone who came to the show. We hope we made planning your special day just a little bit easier!...
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The Return of the “Classic” Wedding

According to Sarah Schrieber, editor of Martha Stewart Weddings, the classic wedding is on the rise. But what does that mean? Trends in the bridal world fluctuate month to month, year to year, but weddings have been around for hundreds of years. What does a return to...
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Door Prize Winners!

Announcing the results of the door prize drawings from this Sunday's Bridal Show, which featured tons of wonderful hand-picked prizes from our vendors. PLEASE NOTE: Vendors will contact winners directly! Steffanie Lazzell & Brian Wattros: Charcuterie set from...
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Wedding Day Transportation: Finding the best option for your big day

Jim Long, Guest Writer In the midst of the wedding planning hustle and bustle, it’s the job of seasoned wedding professionals to ensure that your seemingly daunting tasks are as painless as possible. With the right guidance, one task in particular can be made as...
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Tips for Success at a Bridal Show

Going to a bridal show can be stressful for brides who are not sure what to do or how it works. These tips and tricks will help you to get through and get the most out of your experience at the upcoming Lansing Bridal Show on Oct. 6! Tip #1: Make an email address...
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After saying “Yes”, it’s okay to say “No.”

You’ve just said “Yes” to taking your partner's hand in marriage. After such a monumental moment, you may find yourself wondering “What comes next?” Upon entering the sometimes-overwhelming world of wedding planning, one must prepare to say “Yes” time and time again....
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Photography sessions: Your questions answered

Wedding Photography Tips from Lansing Bridal Association Photographers. With your wedding just around the corner, it’s time to talk photography. The photos of your engagement and wedding are ones you will want to cherish forever. So how do you achieve the results you...
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Coming soon: Fall Bridal Show

The Lansing Bridal show returns October 6th, 2019 to the Lansing Center. This annual show is the largest in mid-Michigan, showcasing vendors from all over the area. General entrance to the show is at 12pm, VIP access begins at 11am. Tickets can be purchased on the...
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Featured Vendor – America’s Bride

by | Sep 7, 2017

America’s Bride is a full service bridal salon located at the north end of Grand Rapids. It is a local family owned and operated business, specializing in: Wedding Gowns, Bridesmaid dresses as well as Tuxedo & Suit Rentals. We also offer all the...

Featured Vendor – Hawkins Photography

by | Aug 13, 2017

Hawkins Photography is passionate about helping you capture your precious memories. We asked them to tell us a little bit about what makes them stand out among the many photographers out there. Let them tell you, in their own words, what makes them unique. Please tell...

Guest Blogger – Prepare for your Destination Wedding

by | Aug 12, 2017

Do you have dreams of having a romantic wedding on a tropical island on the beach or maybe a vineyard in a rustic Mediterranean country in Europe? If you yearn for a small intimate affair between you and your closest friends and family in a foreign...

A Bride on a Budget

by | Aug 1, 2017

The average cost of a wedding today can be tens of thousands of dollars, and I think it’s safe to say that this average is one people would be happy to be below. In today’s day and age the concept of a Bride on a budget is a very popular one. Maybe you’re...

A Brides Guide to Tipping Wedding Vendors $$$

by | Jun 27, 2017

Should you, or should you not tip your wedding vendor? This is an interesting question and one asked by many brides. 1. Some of you may think you are not required to tip the people who serviced your wedding—and you are certainly right. But this is voluntary and done...

Is Someone in Your Wedding Party Blue?

by | Jun 27, 2017

Alice (bride-to-be) and her friend Carrie—went wedding gown shopping. Alice knew her friend would give sound advice and was eager to help her—find her dream dress. Instead, it turned into an embarassing disagreement over every dress. Alice later found out that the...

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