by Danielle Monte | Feb 20, 2013 | Outdoor Weddings, Real Weddings at The Veranda, Veranda Weddings, Wedding Coordination, Wedding Design Ideas, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception Ideas
Wrapping up our wedding season in late October, I’m always hoping for a sweet finish to an awesome season. Our October 2012 weddings were so unique and didn’t let the at times chilly fall weather stand in the way of their outdoor wedding celebration.... by kristin | Feb 15, 2013 | Beach Weddings in St Joseph, Destination Weddings, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Coordination, Wedding Planning
It’s a question I get on pretty much a daily basis. What goes into planning beach weddings in St. Joseph, MI? With so many couples looking to take advantage of our gorgeous southwest Michigan beaches, let’s go over some of the basics. Permits &... by Danielle Monte | Feb 11, 2013 | Danielle's DIY Wedding Ideas, Wedding Design Ideas, Wedding Reception Ideas, Wedding Trends
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this blog is all about THE LOVE! Since last years’ wedding season was our busiest yet, it’s only fitting that I had tons of wedding elements that I loved! All weddings we see at The Veranda are entirely different and... by kristin | Feb 8, 2013 | Wedding Design Ideas, Wedding Reception Ideas, Wedding Trends
In researching cultural wedding reception ideas for this post, I was overwhelmed by the complexity of some of the traditions I read about. Some were elaborate three-day celebrations with every minute planned, while others involved expensive and time consuming... by kristin | Feb 1, 2013 | Destination Weddings, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception Ideas, Wedding Trends
Planning a wedding can be stressful enough. Add in the details for planning a full wedding weekend, and it can quickly become too much to handle. But fear not! If you stick to a few basic principles you’ll find that planning weekend-long festivities for you and... by David Krock | Jan 26, 2013 | Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Reception Ideas, Wedding Trends
Outdoor weddings in Michigan can be a one-of-a-kind wedding experience. Beach wedding ceremonies, wedding pictures along Lake Michigan, and outdoor wedding receptions are just a few of the reasons. Here are our tips on how to get the most out of planning an outdoor... by kristin | Jan 25, 2013 | Veranda Weddings, Wedding Design Ideas, Wedding Reception Ideas, Wedding Trends
First rule of writing: write about what you know. We, at The Veranda, know wedding receptions. We have seen intimate gatherings with casual beach themes and we’ve seen formal affairs decked out in black and white. And certainly everything in between. So when... by kristin | Jan 23, 2013 | Real Weddings at The Veranda, Veranda Weddings, Wedding Design Ideas, Wedding Reception Ideas, Wedding Trends
We are so excited to be sharing the details of Dan + Crystals’ wedding reception with you! Soft wedding lighting created by paper lanterns and paper bag luminaries was just what this slightly rainy day needed. This stylish couple with eclectic style made some... by kristin | Nov 14, 2012 | Wedding Design Ideas, Wedding Trends
The 2013 wedding trends prediction has begun! I’ve been diving into all sorts of articles and blog posts recently about expected wedding trends for this coming wedding season (isn’t my job the greatest!) and one trend in particular is one I can already see... by kristin | Nov 2, 2012 | Wedding Coordination, Wedding Design Ideas
To be perfectly honest – I will display a bit of bias in this post. But as the author, I am taking some creative liberties! The bias comes from the fact that The Veranda now offers Wedding Coordination Services (which I am so completely excited about!!) and may...