Fourteen fresh wedding ideas to use on your special day. 


1. Classic couple + classic car + classic small town = Classic!

Photo by Tina Becker Photography, beckerphotographic.com

2. Guest book, rethought!

Photo by Micheal Murphy Photography, MichealmurphyIV.com

3. Something-blue slippers.

Photo by Stephanie Baker Photography, SBAKER.US.

4. Stir up your own vodka and sangria-infused fruit to liven up your reception bar. Recipes here.

Photo by Melisa Mckolay, Mckolayphoto.com

5. Succulent-shaped candles give a natural glow.

Photo by Lux Light Photography, Luxlightphotography.net

6. Go to the rafters with your floral arrangements.

Photo by Two Twisted trees Photography, Twotwistedtress.com

7. Create rustic elegance by topping an old whiskey barrel with a fresh, romantic arrangement.

Photo by Tina Becker Photography, Beckerphotographic.com

8. Super-sized lawn games like Giant Jenga and Connect Four (shown here) are a great way to entertain kids and adults alike.

Photo by Micheal Murphy Photography, MichealmurphyIV.com.

9. Personalize a mailbox to hold the cards—use it at your first address as a married couple.

Photo by Courtney Michalik Kent, THECOMPASSPOINTSHERE.COM.

10. Accent flowers with feathers in your arrangements.

Photo by Melisa Mckolay, Mckolayphoto.com

11. This guestbook, with its wooden, laser-cut cover, promises to be an heirloom.

Photo by Two Twisted trees Photography, Twotwistedtress.com

12. Stamp place cards with each guest’s protein entrée.

Photo by Stephanie Baker Photography, SBAKER.US.

13. String pretty beads on wire, shape into a hanger, label with a handwritten nametag, and display those lovely gowns.

Photo by Lux Light Photography, Luxlightphotography.net

14. Dream up an inventive way to arrive at your reception.

Photo by Robert Bushway Photography, Robertbrucebushway.com


Discover the Romance of Northern Michigan Weddings

Photo(s) by Robert Bushway Photography