Links and Resources

    There are a great many things to think of and accomplish before your wedding!  Most brides and
    grooms say, "I can use all the help I can get!  But, we still want to make the final decisions."

    That's why we wanted to provide some links and suggest some resources you might find helpful.
    These are people, materials, ideas, and publications that deal with exactly the kinds of challenges you
    may face.  Checking them out may save you a lot of time and legwork!  [On a tight budget? Look for the
    publications in your local library. Many libraries also offer free internet access.]

    Wedding Websites
    There are hundreds of wedding-related websites out there! Here are a few that we think stand out
    above the others:
    The Knot  http://www.theknot.com   This national site is probably the biggest and best-known, and they
    do have a lot to offer. Some of their suppliers tend to be a bit pricey, but you'll find lots of good
    information, chat rooms, local bulletin boards and articles covering just about everything you want to
    know about weddings.
    Michigan Wedding Solutions  http://www.michiganweddingsolutions.com  This is a Michigan-based
    wedding/bridal site with lots of good information and local resources for almost anything you might
    need-- Definitely worth checking out!
    Two more good websites-- The Wedding Channel.com http://www.weddingchannel.com and
    The US Wedding Directory http://www.theweddingdirectory.us  These are both national sites, but
    they both have some links for local resources in Michigan communities, too.

    Wedding Books and Magazines
    Don't overlook the information-value in all those bridal magazines. Yes, they're heavy on advertising,
    but they do have good information on the top bridal topics! You can find these on most magazine
    stands:  Bride's,  Modern Bride,  Elegant Bride,  Bridal Guide,  and America's Bride.
    Then there are the books-- Among the best are "The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings in the
    Real World," "Modern Bride Complete Wedding Planner,"  "The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner," "The
    Complete Idiot's Guide to Bridal Showers," and many other titles.  
    All these and hundreds more area available at:  http://www.amazon.com

    Ceremony Music
    Very small ceremonies are sometimes done without music, but with a larger group of people and the
    bride and bridesmaids coming down an aisle, you really want some sort of musical background-- live
    or "canned."  Many weddings also include a musical offering mid-ceremony from a singer or other
    musician, and it really does add elegance to the event.  There are two key issues:  What music? And,
    who will provide or perform it?  Some people prefer the traditional organ music ("here comes the
    bride..."  etc.) Some like the sophistication of classical. Others like a more contemporary sound.
    A good officiant can discuss the options and suggest some specific titles. You may simply want to buy
    a wedding CD and assign someone to act as DJ.  If you want live musicians, here are a few good
    resources to consider:  [We can provide many others, to suit your needs.]
    La Corda Ensemble  http://www.lacorda.com/   They can provide a string quartet for elegant chamber
    music during the ceremony, or offer more contemporary selections during a cocktail hour. And, their
    website lets you hear free samples!
    The Nagy Duo  http://www.nagyduo.com  This is a harp and flute pairing that brings a delicate beauty
    and serenity to the ceremony. They perform classical as well as popular music.
    Dearing Concert Duo  http://www.dearingconcertduo.com  Here we have a guitar and flute duo with the
    added feature of a flutist who also has a lovely singing voice for a vocal solo.
    Harold Higgins, Bagpiper  http://www.policepiper.com   Mr. Higgins provides a unique and surprisingly
    touching flavor to the ceremony with the old world music of "the pipes."  HIs music and appearance is
    especially inspiring if there is any Irish or Scottish heritage in the families of the bride or groom.

    Have you thought about printed wedding programs?
    These are small booklets, custom designed and printed for your ceremony, in your style/colors. They
    usually present the agenda for the ceremony, list the names of your bridesmaids/groomsmen (often
    telling their relationship to the bride/groom), identify other participants (parents, readings, soloist, etc.),
    and include a message from you-- thanking everyone for coming, expressing lots of love, etc. The
    guests generally like having the info, and many keep them as a memento from your wedding.
    Wedding Ceremonies- Michigan can design and produce the programs for you, for a small fee.  
    Just let us know you're interested and we'll provide a price quote.






    And, that's not all!
    There are some wonderful photographers, like Kevin Kramer at http://www.advantagephoto.com .  
    There are great DJs, and Cake Bakers, and Florists.  There are even Name Change CDs,  that not only
    instruct you-- they print out all the appropriate letters and forms to notify everyone from the U.S. Post
    Office, to your bank and credit card companies that the bride now has a new name!

    The thing is, we can't possibly tell you about all the resources and suppliers you may be looking for,
    so again, ask your wedding officiant for advice. If they don't have the information immediately, they
    can probably get it for you!

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