Our Recommendations

Vendors we love

These are vendors we've personally worked with at weddings across Grand Rapids and West Michigan — and would recommend a thousand times over. Still looking? Start here.

Florist

Linda Blackmore

Linda is absolutely amazing to work with. She's a self-described budget bride florist. She's extremely talented and at a very reasonable price.

DJ Services

Live Your Dreamz Entertainment

D. Martin

Live Your Dreamz Entertainment is a professional DJ and entertainment company. D. Martin is amazing to work with. He is very professional, engaging, and is able to handle the challenges and complications that sometimes come during an event. I would highly recommend him to any of my clients. He’s fun and is definitely able to get the masses to the dance floor.

Musician

Mike Bos

Mike is a classically trained musician. Mike does beautiful guitar work for you to walk down the aisle to. Mike is able to do custom compositions or play songs that have deep meaning to the couple. Mike is extremely professional and offers various styles to make sure that you get the best sound for your wedding.

Photographers

April Warner Photography

April Gibson-Warner

April specializes in outdoor photos and takes Senior pictures, weddings, babies, families, and music artists. April is very dedicated and very easy to work with. April is extremely professional and works to make sure that you get the shots you want.

Savannah Rae Photography

Savannah Kraii

For Savannah, photography is more than taking beautiful images — it’s about capturing the emotion and essence of a single moment, and sharing that with the world. She aims for a more candid style versus posed. She wants to capture you in your element. Savannah is extremely fun to work with and is very exuberant. You can tell she has a passion for what she does. Her personality puts nervous couples and groups at ease and her attention to detail shines through.

Locke Photography

Adriah Locke

Adriah Locke is an extremely talented, young photographer. She is very easy to work with and works tirelessly to get the photos you want. Adriah is professional, personable, and an overall sweetheart. Adriah is very patient and works with you to make sure your pictures are amazing. She is great with coaching through couples who are a bit nervous and shy and makes the process much more relaxing for them.

Avery Phillips Photo

Avery Phillips

Avery is a very energetic and sweet wedding and lifestyle photographer. She is driven by people and relationships which absolutely shines through in her bubbly and warm demeanor. She’s a self-described memory hoarder, but above all, she’s a photographer for the emotion-filled adventurers.

Make-up Artist

Tracy Enbody

Tracy is a magnificent and professional makeup artist. Tracy specializes in airbrush makeup and no matter your style helps you to look amazing.

Instagrammakeupmavente
Officiant

Brooks Wedding Ceremonies

Kristi Shannon-Brooks

Kristi believes that every ceremony should be just like your relationship, unique to you. Kristi custom writes her ceremonies, tailored to you, and specializes in non-traditional ceremonies. For over 5 years, she has worked with modern and creative brides, writing one-of-a-kind ceremonies from scratch, inspired by the magic of their love story. Kristi is amazing at communication and makes sure you feel comfortable and involved throughout the entire process.

Bakery

Mel's Sweet Eats and Treats Online Bakery

Melissa Dominguez

Specializing in desserts for weddings, parties, and special events. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and non-GMO available upon request. Melissa is extremely professional and talented. Whether you want a traditional tiered wedding cake, a small cutting cake, or cupcakes, Melissa is able to create whatever your sweet tooth asks for.