Michigan-Lansing — The Knot Community

Floral

babiegirl16123 — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:31:50 +0000

I am in need of a good floral place that is not going to charge me an arm an a leg. Any suggestions?

photo booth help!

leannlacie — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:21:44 +0000

anyone know of a photo booth to rent for 500-700?

First Look

planetkari — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:41:41 +0000

Is anyone else doing a First Look? FI and I will be doing one because of our tight timeline (pictures have to be done before the ceremony). Where are you doing your first look? We thought about doing it at our hotel, but we weren't even sure of a good place to do it there. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

WALNUT HILLS vs. HAWK HALLOW/EAGLE EYE PRICING

LaLaSmiles — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:46:12 +0000

Anybody have price comparison info for Walnut Hills and Hawk Hallow/Eagle Eye? I'm looking to have about 200 guests. Also is there a discounted rate for booking the Wedding Chapel/ and the Reception? Thanks!!!

average DJ cost

leannlacie — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:49:44 +0000

what is the average cost for a DJ and for a string quartet?

Lois Snover

kygirl23 — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:36:26 +0000

Does anyone have Lois Snover's number? TIA

Videographers in Lansing

LaLaSmiles — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:08:29 +0000

Does anyone know any good videographers in Lansing?

Need a ceremony site!

noel1kr — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:09:53 +0000

I live in MI and need some help finding a ceremony site. We really like the log cabin or hunting lodge feel. I hate halls. This will also be a bigger wedding. I am having a terrible time finding something that isnt an arm and a leg to rent. Please help!

St. Thomas Aquinas

SusieQ83 — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:34:59 +0000

I've posted before looking for someone who has had/been to a wedding at STA but was unsuccessful. I guess I'm just trying again.

At all of the weddings I can remember in churches, there is always a door at the end of the center isle leading into a hallway where the bride is stashed away until everyone else is in place. Then her music starts playing, everyone stands up, the doors open and voila - there's the bride.

I never thought too much about this until recently I was at mass at STA and noticed that there are no doors at the end of the center isle; there is no hallway behind it. Only a fountain and then that gorgeous window.

The only entrances for the bride to remain hidden before coming out are in the far corners in the back.

Has anyone seen a wedding in a church like this or have any idea how the "revealing" would happen with this layout??

Any advice would be REALLY appreciated!

JumpStart DJ & Entertainment

mespence47 — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:44:19 +0000

Has anyone in the Lansing area used them? I have seen many great reviews, but I'd like to hear real stories. I got an email from The Knot Local that mentioned them...

He's willing to travel north for me, so he seems like a keeper.

Susie or MGLI

emarston1 — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:17:46 +0000

I am interested in booking Stillmans (Dannie and/or Mo) to come to the hotel the day of the wedding but was wondering how you booked them for your wedding hair? Do you book through the salon or contact them directly? If it's directly, do you have their contact information.

If you don't feel comfortable putting it on the board, could you PM it to me? Thanks!

Rehearsal Dinner & Brunch

planetkari — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:13:24 +0000

How are you letting guests know that they are invited to the rehearsal dinner and post-wedding brunch? Are you mailing them separate invitations? If so, how far before the wedding are you sending them?

I have some decorations/centerpieces for you

mrsziemba08 — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:14:24 +0000

I have some topiaries that I am willing to sell. These topiary trees were professionally handcrafted for my wedding. I used them as centerpieces at a very fancy garden wedding. They stand around 34" tall but the 'trunk' is thin so they did not obstruct the view of guests at the table. I also used them as aisle runners and 'alter' decorations for an outdoor wedding, but they would be maybe even more beautiful in a church or other setting. The pots are all white and the 'trunk' of the 'tree' is a white dowel. The 10" moss balls on top are adorned with white flower strands, pearls, and ribbons. They are all slightly different but are generally variations of gold, champagne, green, and white ribbons, flowers, etc. These accents could be easily changed to match a different color scheme. The bottom of the pots are filled with white tulle. They are so elegant - I can't even tell you how excited I was to use them at my wedding! People talked about them for months and I had several offers - unfortunately, before I was ready to part with them! I kept a few but live in a small condo and cannot store the rest now that we are having a baby and need the room. I wish I had a larger home now so that I could use them as decorations inside or in a garden. The price is a steal for all-inclusive wedding and reception decorations!! Pick up only - or I will deliver for a small fee. Each one cost close to $30 for supplies ONLY - I am asking $300 for 18 of them!

Radisson in Lansing

kadiandeli — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:15:04 +0000

Just wondering if any Lansing brides have any insight into a wedding at the Radisson in Lansing? We are thinking this might be our spot, but haven't been to a wedding there or heard much about it, fill me in!

Happy 2011 and Welcome to any new Brides.

gailpete — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 04:46:08 +0000

Hope everyone had a fun holiday season and is looking forward to a wonderful 2011.

To any new brides to be, Welcome and please feel free to ask for any help you may need. If you look at the top of the thread you'll see some "stickies" please introduce yourself and let us know if you've set a date. You'll also find a listing of vendors and reviews from other brides.

Again, welcome and we look forward to learning more about you.

engagement photo locations in tri-cities

csclarke — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:39:08 +0000

hello all~

we are meeting with the photographer this next week for our engagement photos which i am excited about....but i need some help figuring out locations for us to shoot at. we are having our ceremony at founder's hall at SVSU and our reception at the midland holiday inn in july. anyway, does anyone have any suggestions for engagment photo locations in the tri-city area that will look cool in the winter? (pun intended:)

thanks!
carrie sue

LEXINGTON HOTEL- LANSING MI

LaLaSmiles — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:10:23 +0000

Hello everyone! Does anyone have any information on the Lexington Hotel? I'm thinking about having my reception there. If you have it, please give me some pricing information. I'd GREATLY appreciate it!

Thanks!

FS- Ribbon poms, Baskets, and LOTS more.

tbearsangel — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:44:14 +0000

Please click the FOR SALE link in my siggy and see if anything would be perfect for your special day!
Pickup or meeting somewhere can be arranged instead of shipping, I am located south of Jackson.
Paypal also accepted.

THANKS!

Tasty Layers Ladies

K3whitta — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:37:54 +0000

Ladies,

For those of you using Tasty Layers they are having a special if you pay in full before the end of the year, it's 10% off. If you haven't booked yet, they also are guaranteeing 2010 prices if you book before the end of year. We went for our tasting and consultation yesterday - saved $60. I realize it leaves limited time but thought I would share.

Flower Advice

Noellemae — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:49:05 +0000

I hope someone will be able to help me and give me some direction. I've heard that with a florist you tell them how much you want to spend and what you need and they design your arrangements around that, but I don't even know where to start with a floral budget. We're having an average sized wedding, four bridesmaids/groomsmen, 2 ushers, and will need somewhere around 15 centerpeices, if that helps.

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!

Holiday Plans

gailpete — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:35:12 +0000

What are everyone's plans for the holidays? Are you taking a break from wedding planning or are you hitting it hot and heavy?

Let us know what fun things you have planned.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

sauk valley wedding question?

leannlacie — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:52:12 +0000

we just decided to have our wedding at sauk vavlley resort in brooklyn mi. just curious if anyone has been there and how the food was. thanks

Hotels

kmwingluvr — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:31:11 +0000

I got a little freaked today because the wedding is still 10 months away, and two of the hotels I checked with are already sold out! They are two of the ones nearest campus though. I'm still not sure what's going on, because it's not a home game weekend, but it could be something else on campus. Or certain groups hosting their conferences at those places, etc.

Everywhere else I have checked has availability. Even so, we are going to go soon (like next week or so) to check out a couple of them. I want to see a couple of the guest rooms, make sure the hotel overall is nice, not dirty looking or anything. I'm also checking out reviews on travel websites. I'd really like to look at some of the places on the west side of town, but that's probably last resort just because it's the furthest in driving time from the reception site.

How far in advance is everyone setting up their group blocks? Certainly doesn't hurt to have it in place, and to let guests know. I'm glad I found out now that some places are filling up!

My Vendors Grades...

breebride2b — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:16:31 +0000

Beckers Bridal- A. I give Beckers the best score possible because I was probably a difficult bride to please. I found one dress that everyone but myself thought was the one and after putting the deposit down I changed my mind and they let me use the deposit towards a credit for a different dress, one that I loved. They have a great selection and are willing to help. It is know "Say Yes To The Dress" treatment but they do the best they can. My mom also ordered her dress from there and when it came in the color was very ugly compared to the swatch that they showed it and they reordered the dress for her in black which she was so greatful for.

Letts Bridal D-. The only reason I do not give them an F is because after the complete disaster of bridesmaids dresses they did alterations very fast (in one day) and repressed all the dresses for free. A long story short, my 9 bridesmaid dresses were nearly 3 months late, I called a few times a day every day and was lied to over and over again from the workers and owner. To say the lease they gave me the run around claiming it was not their fault but the company Alfred Angelo, well after talking to Alfred Angelo come to find out the dresses were never ordered until the day I came in to pick them up. I have heard horror stories about wedding dresses not making it in by the wedding date, etc. I went with them because they were the cheapest but I would NOT recommend ever going there and if you order from them stay on top of them, maybe a weekly call to see how everything is going with the dresses.

Val from the RoseWood Inn AAAA- Val is the owner of the Rosewood Inn Bed and Breakfast and she does wedding out of her home (which is amazing). Because my wedding was in Nov, and she only has the space for a tent reception outside she was not able to host my wedding (she does a compete wedding for $15,000...so so so cheap), but she offered to do my flowers and my cake. I cannot describe how amazing she did. The flowers were like something out of a dream, it looked like she not only put her heart and soul into them but also about 10,000 dollars and we paid nowhere near that. The cake was wonderful, everyone was raving about it. If you are looking for a summer venue or for a person to do a wonderful job on flowers or cake call the Rosewood Inn and ask for Val.

Country Club of Lansing B. This was our reception venue and for the most part everything was done very nicely. The only problem was that I told them no shots, no more than 3 hard alcoholic beverages for one person and to cap the amount at $500 dollars for hard alcohol and once that was gone just stick to beer and wine. Well at the end of the night our bar bill was over by $1,000 so they did not do what they said they would and we were very suprised by that because they made it seem like they would keep an eye on cost. Besides that everything was great.

Perfection Limo B. The lady that drove us was very nice, she took care of me because that day was rainy and she followed me around with an umbrella and made sure my dress didnt get wet. The limo was alright, the radio worked but it seemed a little dirty, nothing to major and they give a great price so I really cant complain.

2 for 1 DJs (Cam) A. He was AMAZING. He was super fun and kept people out on the dance floor, he was also about $400 cheaper than anyone else I found. I highly recommend Cam for any event that you may need a DJ.

Reception- Hawk Hollow or Walnut Hills

kadiandeli — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:32:35 +0000

Hi Lansing Brides, I am looking to have a spring wedding in 2012 and right now my fiance and I are trying to decide between Hawk Hollow or Walnut Hills as a reception site... any thoughts based upon your own experiences? I really appreciate it, and look forward to reading more soon!

It's not What you know, its WHO you know

Jsonger237 — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:43:01 +0000

I am trying to save as much money as I can for my May wedding.

As I continue to read the message boards about how to save some money, all the posts are the same. For flowers it's find someone who does flower arrangements on the side who is building a portfolio. Or someone who does wedding cakes out of their house on the side. A student who is going to school for videography. A stampin up crafter to make invitations.
These are all AMAZING ideas, problem is how do I find these people.

So my questions is fellow brides.....Who do you know?

If anyone knows anyone who does these services, I would greatly appreciate it. Please leave their info so we can get ahold of them.

Where to get a cake?

Jno88 — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:58:19 +0000

Hello Knot people, I need your help. I am trying to find a place to make my wedding cake. I had my wonderful lady set up for June 11th, but my Fiancee and I decided June 18th would be better. So, now my cake artist cannot do it. Does anyone have any recommendations?

My wedding is going to be in the Lansing area

BTW, My Fiancee and I don't like Fondant, and we need someone who is affordable.

Thankyou for your help.

MSU chapel

kmwingluvr — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:21:12 +0000

We are booked for the MSU chapel next October...going in, we knew about the 3 hour time blocks, but now I'm starting to worry about the time constraint. Has anyone else had their ceremony there? Were there any problems with the time? My photographer said she works there a lot, so she knows the set-up really well, and she said for pictures at the reception site she will need at least 2 hours. This is what has me worried! I guess I'm just looking for some reassurance. I can't imagine the ceremony itself would take more then 15-20 minutes. I also think we will do a "first look" so we can get a lot of pictures out of the way beforehand. We have not set the time for the reception to start yet, but I wonder what will happen if we have a lot of people show up early, and we're talking pictures? I know I probably shouldn't stress about this, since we are booked and it's more then a year away, but I can't help it. :) Thanks for any help

Wedding Video & Photography!

patriciamfox — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:17:45 +0000

Okay so here is the problem my wedding is this upcoming summer. July 9, 2011 to be exact. It is still about 9 months awa and I figured it was time to book the person doing my wedding videos... the problem I guess I should have started doing this a long time ago! So far everyone I have found that like is already booked! If anyone has any suggestions for me I would greatly appreciate them!

Also, if anyone knows any cheaper photographers that they would suggest that would be appreciated as well! I was going to ask my friend to be my photographer but she is pregnant now and will be due right around my wedding date! I was hoping to find someone to take pictures that would give me all the pictures and allow me to do the editing so I was able to save money (that would have worked with my friend..... )

WINTER WONDERLAND STUFF FOR SALE - NAVY/WHITE/SILVER

TJsFutreWifey — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:39:44 +0000

I have A TON of navy, silver, and white decor and other random items for sale after my wedding, on 11/21. I will ship out items daily starting 11/22! I am leaving for my honeymoon 12/4 and hope to have everything sold and shipped by then!

If you would like to purchase an item, please email me (k_osborne18@yahoo.com) your zip code and items, then I'll email back with the lowest shipping costs I could find as well as a total. I will email you 11/22 to confirm your purchase, and will accept payment at this time.

I am adding items continuously so check back often! (:

Link to pictures and descriptions of ALL items -

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=66041&id=1134045696&l=f01c9c1f9c