SuitShop women's tuxedo in ivory Well Suited Look — and feel — your best on the big day and beyond By Rebecca Voigt For the last 10 years, SuitShop has been dedicated to proving that the suiting industry could be done better. Childhood best friends and Michigan natives Jeanne Foley and Diana Ganz launched the brand in 2016, and since then, it has established itself as a resource for stylish, high-quality suits for [...]

Going Green With 4theluvofMatcha, Megan Rragami brings a curated matcha bar experience to weddings, showers, and other special events By Giuseppa Nadrowski A two-hour wait time started it all for Megan Rragami, the owner and founder of 4theluvofMatcha. Launched in summer 2025, 4theluvofMatcha is a boutique mobile bar service that offers ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha and perfectly curated experiences for events like weddings, bridal showers, birthdays, and corporate gatherings throughout Michigan. You can even find her [...]

Mane Attraction Good hair — on the big day and beyond — starts with good haircare By Rebecca Voigt | Photography by Michelle Matiyow 1. Emi Jay Mini Boar Bristle Brush in Pink Sugar Crafted with high-quality natural boar bristles, this brush smoothly glides through your hair, evenly distributing your hair's natural oils for a stunningly sleek and shiny finish with a strong, even hold that elevates your look. $48 at emijay.com 2. Kérastase Paris [...]

The Power of Flowers Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht shares the art of floral design at Planterra Conservatory By Mickey Lyons | Photography by Jen Boris Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht has had a wildly varied life. Born and raised in Detroit, he left at a young age and has since lived on a bus, traveled across the U.S. while performing in the musical Rent, and has lived briefly in New York, Boston, London, and Seattle — where he founded his [...]

Setting the Tone From invitations to signage, Love Lettering by Erin brings cohesive design to your wedding day By Kerri Molitor | Photography by Megan Hannon Photography, Alyssa E. Spiteri Photography, and Neri Photo Love Lettering by Erin started as a passion project. Erin Attruia originally set out to create elevated, luxurious signage for the weddings of close family and friends, but it has since blossomed into a full-service stationery and signage business for weddings [...]

What began as a small apartment hobby has grown into a global plant phenomenon, as Jocelyn Ho cultivates rare species — and a thriving community of collectors By Blake Miller | Photography by Michelle Matiyow Jocelyn Ho’s path into rare plants began almost by accident. After relocating from Hong Kong to Detroit with her new husband, Ho, a speech pathologist at the time, found herself waiting for her green card — and filling the [...]

Adventure of a Lifetime Turn to these bucket-list destinations for an off-the-beaten-path honeymoon that’s anything but ordinary By Shalee Super The term “honeymoon” isn’t synonymous with relaxing on the beach. In fact, more couples than ever are trading all-inclusive beach resorts for once-in-a-lifetime adventures. From fly fishing in Patagonia to cheetah-spotting in Kenya, we’ve compiled a selection of bucket-list-worthy honeymoons that are anything but ordinary. Samburu National Reserve, Kenya Nothing quite says adventure like [...]

Modern Trousseau For her sister’s wedding, couture bridal designer Sarah Kolis created a collection of looks that are unabashedly feminine By Mickey Lyons   |   Photography by Penny Ralene Photography It’s not often that a bridal designer gets the chance to create a full, old-fashioned trousseau for a client. Especially in the U.S., it’s no longer commonplace for a new bride to have separate, bespoke outfits for her shower, rehearsal dinner, wedding day and [...]