Elevate your wedding menu cards with bespoke ribbons indicating each entree By Rebecca Voigt Photo Courtesy of La Rue Pulido, Little Carabao Studio File this under ideas we love — these gorgeous wedding menu cards, designed by La Rue Pulido of Little Carabao Studio, were personalized with the guests’ names and color-coordinated ribbons to indicate their entrée selections. “It’s the first time I used this method for a project,” Pulido says. “My favorite thing about [...]

Anna Warner-Mayes is fighting cancer one lipstick at a time By Blake Miller Photo by Jamie Vandewinkle, Her Brand Photo Anna Warner-Mayes has seen it all. Back in 2008 when the former singer and mom of five was first diagnosed with thyroid cancer, she never imagined that her cancer journey would inspire her to become a successful entrepreneur.  Although singing wasn’t her full-time job, Warner-Mayes sang at church, sporting events, weddings, performed a couple radio [...]

Floral artist Lindsay McWhorter combines unexpected elements for designs unlike anything you've seen before By Giuseppa Nadrowski | Photography by Erin Schmidt Lindsay McWhorter, owner and creative director of metro Detroit-based Niche Hitch — a boundary-pushing, experimental, and eclectically cool floral art and styling studio — does it all.  Serving clients in both metro Detroit and California’s Joshua Tree and Palm Springs communities, McWhorter designs unique floral art for weddings and events, editorial shoots, and [...]

Mixed drinks minus the alcohol are the latest trend for cocktail hour By Rebecca Voigt | Photography and Recipes by Chad Clark, More or Less NA Bottles & Beer In our increasingly wellness-focused culture, it’s becoming more and more common for couples to offer non-alcoholic beverage options that go well beyond soda and sparkling water. According to Chad Clark of More or Less NA Bottles & Beer in Grand Rapids, a thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic cocktail [...]

Bring the romance of a rustic honeymoon to your first home as newlyweds with these cabincore design essentials By Rebecca Voigt 1. Schoolhouse Jack Chair in Windowpane Plaid, $2,899, at schoolhouse.com. 2. Rock Paper Scissors Michigangster Mug, $19, at Rock Paper Scissors, Ann Arbor; 734.531.6264; rockpaperscissorsshop.com. 3. Snail Bookends, $88, at Rail & Anchor, Royal Oak; 248.397.8985; railandanchor.com. 4. Dalton Woven Throw, $35, at Stoffer Home, Grand Rapids; 616.550.7836; stofferhome.com. 5. Serena & Lily [...]

Escape to a romantic cabin for an unforgettable honeymoon Words and Photography by Gina Valente A cabin in the woods, cozy blankets, an endless starry sky, and your beloved — can you imagine a more romantic honeymoon? From the shores of the Great Lakes to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the Midwest is home to luxurious rental cabins that are ideal for honeymoons. Their secluded nature, beautiful locations, and modern design are a [...]