We probably won’t do formal introductions at the wedding (no one is invited who doesn’t know us…) I would like to take this opportunity introduce you to my mother, Melabee M. Miller. An artist, she’s inspired me since I used to borrow her Sharpie pens and draw under her desk in a NYC industrial design [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Introducing… my mother, Melabee M. Miller!
Posted in Weddings By Artists, tagged architectural photographer, architectural photography, art cubes, botanical images, can't fail window treaments, Chloe Miller, chloe yelena miller, chloe's mom, floorcloths, melabee m miller, melabee miller, mob, mother of the bride, wedding favors, wedding poems, Weddings By Artists on July 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I Heart Chocolate: Truffle making class at Sweet Gem Confections, Ann Arbor
Posted in Ann Arbor, Cooking, tagged bridal party gifts, chocolate making class ann arbor, chocolate transfers, chocolates, decorate chocolates, decorate truffles, dip chocolates, group chocolate making class, how to make truffles, michigan chocolate, morgan and york, nancy biehn, sweet gem confections, truffles, wedding favors on July 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
If you’ve been reading my blog, then you know how much I love to cook and search out food-related events. At a recent (free) wine pairing discussion at the gourmet grocery store Morgan and York , I saw a sign announcing that Sweet Gem Confections has truffle making classes. I knew immediately that a class [...]
Guest Blog: GroomPower.com’s Gift Ideas for Groomsmen That Won’t Break the Bank
Posted in Groom, tagged Ben Parker, Benjamin Parker, cufflinks, gifts for men, gifts for the groomsmen, Groom, groompower.com, groomsmen gifts, wedding, wedding ceremony, wedding gifts, wedding party gifts, wedding planning on July 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Most couples give their groomsmen a small gift of thanks, but buying the gifts is one of those jobs that can slip down and down the wedding planning priority list and then get rushed at the last minute. It’s also a job that often falls to the groom and let’s face it, a lot of [...]
Wedding Cakes by Sculpture Artist Heather Anne Leavitt
Posted in Ann Arbor, Wedding Cake, tagged Ann Arbor, cake nouveau, custom wedding cakes, heather anne leavitt, last cake standing, wedding cake centerpieces, wedding cakes on July 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Cake artist Heather Anne Leavitt is trained in sculpture at the University of Michigan and her cakes show it. She adds gesture to cakes where most bakers simply add more decoration.
For one wedding, Heather made table centerpieces that looked like the bridesmaid dresses. These centerpieces each had their own individual gesture and personality. Better yet, [...]
Guest Blog: A minute to say hello, a card to last forever. How to address everyone at your wedding.
Posted in Ann Arbor, Ceremony, Guest Blogs, tagged guest blog, Hillary Dorwart, how to honor wedding guests, how to make your wedding special, personalized wedding, table settings, wedding, wedding cards on July 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hillary Dorwart and her groom handwrote a card to every single guest at their wedding. Each individual card addressed something about their individual relationship. Wow! I asked Hillary to share her experiences with us. I think you’ll be as touched as I was to read this story.
A minute to say hello, a card to last [...]
