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!

Bride and Groom|Amylynn Meissner and Chris Buchach
Date| 05-31-08

Lucky Girl Weddings Package| The Big Day

Ceremony| St. Anthony of Padua (Father Mark)

Reception|Noto’s Old World Italian Dining
Photographer|Kyle Bultman and Katie Pfruender of Dan Johnson Photography

Videographer|Visual Inspirations Video Production by Anne Oppenhuizen
Florist/Decorator| Shelly’s Designs and Creative Events by Nancee Neville

Wedding Cake|Noto’s Old World Italian Dining

DJ/Band| Montage (Kramer Entertainment)

Rehearsal Dinner| Bistro Bella Vita

Lodging| Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

Transportation| Crystal Limousine Service

Hair/Makeup| Design 1 (Grandville)

How I met Amylynn| Amylynn had originally contacted Aletha VanderMaas of Pearls Events, LLC., another wedding planner in the Grand Rapids area.  Because Aletha had just booked Amylynn’s date she referred her to me.  I immediately met with Amylynn and just adored her within minutes.  Her Aunt Diane was with her at the meeting and you could just tell that the two of them had a special bond and that they were going to be great to work with.  Amylynn is a teacher and very organized.  She was bright and sunny and happy.  I was very thankful (and still am) to Aletha for sending Amylynn my way!

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