THE WEDDING PLANNER 2005
JANUARY 16, 2005




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Page 1 - Cover


Page 2 - Contents; Advertiser Resource Guide
Northern Michigan Wedding & Event Expo

Page 3 - Etiquette tells guests what to wear on formal occasions
Fine Fabric & Design, L.L.C.; Lima Bean; Mt. Holiday Hall Rental; Karen Walker Photography

Page 4 - Popular bouquets range from local to exotic
Weddings Officiated Everywhere; AAA Travel; Pointes North Inn; Michigan Wedding Planner

Page 5 - Bouquets - from page 4
A Formal Affair; Leelanau Flowers at The Lively Gardens; Missus Baker

Page 6 - Bright fashion choices for members of wedding
Bridal Expressions; Traverse City Weddings; The Chocolate Den; Celebrations & Ceremonies

Page 7 - The ring: Choosing a setting that dazzles with the diamond
Potter's Fine Pastries; Reverends Ken and Judy Grimes

Page 8 - 2004 Wedding Photos


Page 9 - Unexpected events can make wedding day memorable
Petoskey Bridal Salon; Hibbard's Flowers & Wedding Center; Taylor Rental

Page 10 - Considerations for selecting ceremony officiator
Grand View Catering; Linda Drayton Photography and Jana; Northern Michigan Weddings

Page 11 - New tuxedo styles give grooms fashionable choices
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa - Northern Michigan Bridal Show; City Opera House

Page 12 - The bridal gown is still the star of the show


Page 13 - The bridal gown (continued)


Page 14 - Those many marvelous wedding meals
Streeters Dining & Entertainment Center; Park Place Hotel

Page 15 - Wedding Meals - from page 14
Grey Hare Inn; The Underground Cheesecake Company; The Wellington Inn

Page 16 - Planning honeymoon makes for a smooth trip
Samantha's Creations Wedding Consulting & Photography; Montessori Hall & Gardens; City Limits Full Service Catering

Page 17 - Ideas for wedding planning on a budget
Captain's Quarters; Frog Pond Village; Cookie McCullough Your Waterfront Specialist, REO

Page 18 - Get the paperwork out of the way

Page 19 - Put your best face on your wedding day
To Have & To Hold Bridal Boutique & Formal Wear; Ellis & Company Video Production

Page 20 - 'Accessorizing' the positive for a beautiful bride
Old Mission Tavern; Master Dry Cleaners; Flowing Fantasies Chocolate & Beverage Fountain Rentals

Page 21 - Wedding Meals - from page 15; Budget - from page 17
Papers and Presents

Page 22 -
Victories Casino & Hotel

Page 23 - Honeymoon - from page 16
Stafford's Bay View Inn & Perry Hotel; Traverse Region Conservation Club Reception Hall Rental; Country Bridal

Page 24 -
High Pointe Golf Club