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Couple walking through the vines after their Michigan elopment

Ciccone Vineyard Wedding with a Tuscan Flair

By Stellaluna Events / February 20, 2019 /

If you have followed along on here for a while you know I have a special place in my heart for the Leelanau Peninsula. So when I first had the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie about her plans for her Ciccone Vineyard wedding I knew this was going to be such a gorgeous day. Stephanie,…

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Shop My Favorite Things

By Stellaluna Events / February 18, 2019 /

Disclosure: some of the links in this post are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. This page is dedicated to sharing some things I’ve tried and love! I’ll be updating this weekly as I try new items…

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The Stress-Free System of Packing Wedding Decor

By Stellaluna Events / February 6, 2019 /

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin   I know what you’re thinking, “Brooke, how hard can packing wedding decor possibly be? You throw some stuff in a box, put it in a car, take it to your wedding, and you set it up.” Seems simple, right? But when you are…

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Couple getting married on the beach of Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor, MI

12 Corners Vineyard Wedding | Deb & George

By Stellaluna Events / January 23, 2019 /
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The Ultimate Guide to Beach Weddings in Michigan

By Stellaluna Events / January 16, 2019 /

So many people dream of getting married on the sandy beaches in the Mitten State, but very few actually execute due to the many challenges that come with planning beach weddings in Michigan.  As a Michigan wedding planner with a special love for beach weddings, I know all about navigating the ins and outs of…

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Sister and Mother helping bride get ready for her wedding day.

5 Tips For Dealing With Family While Wedding Planning

By Stellaluna Events / December 19, 2018 /

Dealing with family while wedding planning can be one of the most challenging aspects of the wedding planning process. Most people have heard the expression “weddings bring out the ugly colors in people” and it is true. Weddings bring up a lot of emotions and feelings. It’s a new beginning, a closed chapter, merging of…

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My Favorite Social Media Scheduling Tool: CoSchedule

By Stellaluna Events / November 14, 2018 /

I feel like on a daily basis I am pitched a new social media scheduling tool that I “have to have” but do you ever wonder how many of them are actually worth the money? In my almost three years of business I have tried numerous different social media scheduling tool. Some worth every penny…

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Top 5 Hosting Tips for a Fulfilling Holiday

By Stellaluna Events / November 14, 2018 /

The holidays are here again, which means we all will be hosting family and friends. I know hosting can be super stressful and not everyones favorite thing, but today I wanted to share some of my favorite hosting tips! Make It Simple The first of my hosting tips is to make it simple. I know…

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A couple kissing on the beach during their Lake Michigan engagement session

A Lake Michigan Engagement

By Stellaluna Events / October 24, 2018 /

One of the fun parts of the wedding planning process for me is seeing my clients get their engagement photos. So when it came time to finally get my own done I was beyond excited! I knew right away I wanted to have a Lake Michigan engagement shoot. The reason I was so drawn to…

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Man and woman standing on beach of Lake Michigan talking about the post-wedding blues

How to Fight the Post-Wedding Blues

By Stellaluna Events / October 17, 2018 /

Today’s post all about the post-wedding blues – we have a guest blogger! Stellaluna Events intern, event planning enthusiast, Kelly Saroff Allen. Kelly is sharing a little wisdom today on how to fight the post-wedding blues and enjoy this new season of life.    You had the perfect wedding surrounded by friends and family. You…

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