Lucky Girl Weddings

Rogerson-Powell Wedding, Grand Rapids, MI -  April 25th, 2009

Lucky Girl Weddings Package:  Day of Coordination (Won at a Ferris State University Hospitality Silent Auction)

Ceremony:  Forest Hills Presbyterian Church

Reception:  Noto’s Old World Italian Dining

Photographer:  HH Creations Photography

Florist:  GVL Floral by Gail VanderLaan

Cake:  Noto’s Old World Italian Dining Pastry Chef

DJ:  Complete Music

Rehearsal Dinner:  Cascade Winery

Lodging:  Crowne Plaza Hotel & Hilton Airport Hotel

Transportation:  Metro Car

Hair/Makeup:  Design 1

Details:

Erica and Ben are both alumni of Ferris State University’s Hospitality Programs.  I also am an alumnus of FSU’s Hospitality program.  We had all heard of each other and briefly met before hand but it was when they attended the 2008 FSU Hospitality Gala and bid on my businesses silent auction gift that we officially met.  The couple is currently living in the Chicago area.  They traveled back to Michigan on multiple occasions and during those times we got to meet to hash out the details of their April wedding.  It was a blast to work with fellow alumni and to see my professors and classmates at their wedding. 

I also had the help of two current FSU students in our program that asked to assist for school credit.  We met at Erica’s Aunt’s house and assisted her in getting ready and picture taking.  We then traveled to the church to set up there and help the ushers and attendants line up, seat guests, etc.

The ceremony went off without a hitch and then myself and my two assistants went to Noto’s for setup.  Noto’s staff, as always, had everything running and well prepared.  We decorated the room with their signature wine bottles and placecards.  My assistants had to leave at this point.  Soon after the guests started to arrive and the bridal party was downstairs in the wine cellar getting pictures taken. 

The event was beautiful and fun and the food was delicious!  Great job Erica and Ben for all your hard work leading up to your wedding day.  It was my pleasure working with you both and your families.  I can’t wait to hear about your honeymoon and new life together.  God bless!

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that Lucky Girl Weddings has won the 2009 Bride’s Choice Awards™!

In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility. This year’s recipients represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US. That means Lucky Girl Weddings is one of the very best Certified Wedding Planners.

Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews.

“We are excited to launch this annual award program to honor high-performing vendors based solely on the experiences of our WeddingWire community,” according to Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s recipients have set the bar high, exhibiting excellent service and expertise in the wedding industry.” 

Lucky Girl Weddings would like to thank our past clients for speaking on our behalf and helping us win the 2009 Bride’s Choice Award!

Where are the flying cars?!  Where are our ‘Jetson’ robots?!  Although we don’t have either of those things we are living in some crazy times…  But, who wants to go into all that drama and sadness when we can talk about one of the happiest things in the world!  WEDDINGS!!!!  No matter what the world has going on there will (or should) always be weddings!  Yippy! 

I have to admit I was in hibernation for much of this Holiday season but I am slowly coming out of my cave and I swear I can hear my Spring weddings starting to sprout from under the snow! 

In only a few shorts months I will be assisting a fellow Ferris State University grad Erica R.  She bid on and won my silent auction gift of FREE Day of Coordination at our Annual FSU Hospitality Gala in Big Rapids, MI.  She will get everything a normal paying client would get for my “Day of” package and more because why wouldn’t I want to spoil an alumnus to my Alma mater!  Go FSU!  (My husband is probably reading this saying, “Boo!  Go GVSU!” I say, my blog, not yours: FSU RULES!)

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As I come to the close of my 2008 wedding season I have to say this year takes the cake so far!  Well, wait, maybe that is because its my first year in business.  I can only pray and hope that next year is even better! I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all the people that have helped make my dream of being a wedding planner become a reality. 

My Savior Jesus Christ: “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” -Philippians 4:13 Because I believe in God and follow his teachings I have been blessed with success. This is the sole reason any of us can survive in this world.

My husband: Thank you honey for trusting in me and taking the chance with your hard earned money to finance me and my little ole’ dream!  Its working huh!!  It didn’t always look so hopeful in the beginning but with more patience and trust in God it will flourish even more!

My parents and sister:Mom and Dad, thank you for always telling me I could be successful at anything I wanted to do.  You believe in me no matter what I choose to do and it really helps keep me motivated.  Lindsay, thanks for listening to me and my stories all the time.  I need someone with an unbiased ear to listen to me!

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Bride and Groom/ Jennifer Krzycki and Andre Green

Date/ 10-11-08

LGW Package/ “Charmed”

Ceremony Site/ Kuyper College Vos Chapel

Reception Site/ Grand Rapids Public Museum (“Van Andel”)

Photographers/ Elite Photography & Design (Lisa Ruff) and The Photo Booth Company (Brian Josefowicz)

Florist-Designer/ Shelly’s Designs Wedding & Event Specialist (Shelly Johnson)

Cake/ Sweet Cakes Design (Barb Hoek)

DJ/ Party Down Music (Michael Handlin)

How I met the bride/ I met Jennifer through a referral I believe!  It has been almost a year now since I first spoke with Jennifer.  Forgive me to whomever referred Jen to me but I cannot remember…my guess is it was Aletha!  Thank goodness she is so popular and has to send people to me and other planners!  Jennifer was the first official client booked for Lucky Girl Weddings way back in December.  But, ironically, the last wedding I did for this season.  It was nice to have some weddings under my belt before Jenn’s so I could be sure to give her the service she deserved.  Jennifer and Andre were the most laid back couple.  They were so in love and so ready to be married and let the fun begin.  Thank you both for being a wonderful couple to work with.  I really appreciate your support of my business and your trust in a new planner!

How it went/ Smooth is the word I would use to describe this wedding day!  From the rehearsal the night before to the “Cheeseburger in Paradise” song with actual mini-cheeseburgers at the end of the reception, the whole weekend was a success!  Jenn, Andre, and their families were so happy to be together they had no worries or cares on their minds.  The weather was perfect, all the vendors were on time, the food was great, the DJ knew just what songs to play to keep the dance floor full, it was wonderful!  Jenn was an extremely organized bride and that always helps!  I am so thankful that I could be a part of her big day! 

Interesting facts/ Jenn and Andre live in Florida, so for Jenn to plan a whole wedding from there is awesome!  I can’t stop giving props to Jenn and her family for such a great event. 

Vendor report/ All the vendors involved in Jenn’s wedding were truly amazing.  The museum was a very unique venue and the staff members were right on point all night long.  Thank you Jim and Patsy for all your help.  The flowers and centerpieces were beautiful!  Not to mention the stunning arrangements at the church before hand….Shelly you always amaze me! The DJ was very professional and played great tunes all night long.  The Photo Booth Company was there, thanks Brian for providing great entertainment for all the guests!  The cake, perfect as usual from Sweet Cakes Design.  It was fun to talk to Lisa Ruff and her assistant from Elite Photography & Design throughout the night about our businesses and experiences.  I can’t wait to get some professional shots from this great night.  Thanks Lisa!  Last but not least the friend of the family who made those cookies!!! YUM-O!!  They were so good!  I wish I could have had more than one! I really hope I didn’t forget anyone.  Everything ran smooth as butter…so thank you to all involved! 

Congratulations Jennifer and Andre! May your marriage be blessed by God and may you have many many years of happy anniversaries to come!

Who doesn’t like to look at pictures…especially of weddings!  Well, I have now linked my Lucky Girl Weddings Myspace page to this website.  On my LGW Myspace you can view all the shots of my clients weddings.  Granted, they are from me…not a professional…but hey, it is still fun to look!  When I get the professional shots from the photographers that did their weddings I will post them on this main website. 

View my Lucky Girl Weddings Myspace page now!

Note: This post is LONG overdue!  On Saturday, July 12th I worked with an amazing couple, Lindsay Mathews and Jared Schroeder.  There wedding was so much fun and so full of life.  They, of course, deserve to be on my blog.  Please forgive me Lindsay and Jared for the delay in your wedding wrap-up! 

Bride and Groom|Lindsay Mathews and Jared Schroeder
Date| 07-12-08

Lucky Girl Weddings Package| “Charmed”

Ceremony| Kuyper College Chapel

Reception| Blythefield Country Club
Photographer | blinkPHOTOgraphy (Michelle and Nick Tremmel)

Florist/Decorator| Gail Vander Laan Florist and Special Occasions

Wedding Cake|Sweet Cakes Design, LLC.

DJ/Band| Calvin College Quartet and Rick Reuther’s Music Host Productions

How I met Lindsay| Lindsay had originally contacted Aletha VanderMaas of Pearls Events, LLC., another wedding planner in the Grand Rapids area.  Because Aletha was booked on Lindsay’s date she referred her to me.  I immediately met with Lindsay and her mother and we hit it off right away.  Lindsay knew exactly what she wanted and she was determined to make her wedding a dream come true.  It’s so wonderful working with a women who knows what she wants from the beginning!  Way to go Lindsay!  Again, I am thankful to Aletha for sending great clients my way!

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The client I booked today proves that you do not have to be in Grand Rapids, MI to use with Lucky Girl Weddings as your planning service.  My new clients Janelle and Adam currently live in Chicago, IL and their wedding is next summer in Freeland, MI.  Thank you Janelle and Adam for choosing LGW!  I will not let you down! 

So, if you are a bride that does not live in the greater GR area please still consider LGW.  We can and will make your wedding work from any location.  What’s the catch….well, it’s all pretty clear.  You pay .48cents per mile for travel outside the GR, MI area.  Not much of a catch huh!!! From one side of Lake Michigan to the other Lucky Girl Weddings has you covered!�

Lucky Girl Weddings is now a Wedding Wire Rated business.  This means that I have at least 3 reviews from brides within the last 12 months.  Thank you Sami, Amylynn, and Lindsay for taking time out to review my services!  I truly appreciate it!  I can’t wait to meet more brides like you three.  You can view my Wedding Wire page to see what the reviews said and to look through my portfolio.