Molly & Jonathon
These newlyweds made their biggest day into one of their best days July 21, 2013
Molly and Jonathon Widmer knew they wanted to incorporate a tropical feel into their wedding to pay homage to the Cayman Islands, where Jonathon is from and where they met. They also wanted a golf course and country club vibe. They were thrilled to find the Toledo Country Club. “Honestly it was the only place we looked at, and we just fell in love with it. It fit really well for us.”
The Planning
Molly and Jonathon worked with Crowning Celebrations to plan the event and coordinate every detail of their wedding. “We wanted to give it a Caribbean feel, so everything was really bright and vibrant, and there was a lot of thought that went into it. We were very involved with the planning, and our coordinator was the mastermind behind everything.”
The Reception and Flowers
One of the biggest ways the Widmers incorporated the Caribbean into their wedding was through the flowers. “We worked with Ann Strickland at Bartz Viviano and we showed her some pictures of what we wanted, and she went crazy, she got really into it. She really loves bright vibrant colors. My bridesmaids’ dresses were coral so we incorporated a lot of coral as well as pinks and oranges and bright greens. They definitely had all of the selections that I wanted.” The couple was also able to inject their own personality into their reception by including Photobooth Live by Grand Lubell Photography; something Molly said all of her guests enjoyed.
The Cake
Wendy Kromer created the couple’s cake, which was extra special because the gown Molly wore on her wedding day directly influenced the design. Molly’s dress, from The Gown Shop in Ann Arbor had a lace overlay above a light blue pinstriped fabric, something Wendy was able to execute to a ‘T.’
Mandy & Will
With a spectacular wedding full of elegance Mandy returns to her hometown to tie the knot October 12, 2013
Mandy and Will Del Cotto knew that they had found the perfect venue for their wedding immediately when they entered the Toledo Country Club for a tour. “It’s just so beautiful, and it’s on that beautiful spot along the river,” Mandy said. And although they reside in Chicago, the couple decided to hold their nuptials in Mandy’s hometown, after realizing they had found a reception venue that had everything they were looking for.
The Reception
Kelly from UpperCase Design did the wedding invitations. She also assisted with the wedding programs, dinner and bar menu, and candy table tags. Walking into the reception room for the first time at the Toledo Country Club, Mandy was delighted with how well everything had come together. The Country Club was able to recreate a cocktail that she had found on Pinterest, and because the weather was cooperative, they were able to set up fire pits and string lights out on the patio where the cocktail hour and toasts were held. And the ballroom itself had been transformed into exactly what Mandy and Will hoped for. “I worked with a company called Mager Designs to add tulle and lighting to the main ballroom. It was absolutely gorgeous, draping in from the ceiling and a large chandelier became the main centerpiece, hanging right above the dance floor.”
The Planning
Although Mandy took on the brunt of the wedding planning herself, she collaborated with Bee For The Day in the later stages and used them as day-of coordinators. “They were so amazing, it was such a huge weight off of everyone’s shoulders to have them handling the little pieces that needed to come together on the wedding day. When I went to them with my plans they were able to pull together an itinerary for the day, and suggest things I didn’t think of.”
Trunk Show Sells Wedding Gowns for a Cause
Check out this trunk show that will be featuring a huge selection of new and “previously loved” wedding gowns. You’ll see some top designers like Vera Wang, Maggie Sottoro and Mori Lee. The money raised from the sale supports families touched by cancer through the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor.
This event will take place January 25th and 26th, 10am to 4pm at Cancer Support Community, 2010 Hogback Rd., Suite 3, Ann Arbor. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call 734-506-8171, or visit www.thebridesproject.org, or visit us at facebook.com/thebridesproject