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Celebrations and Events Issue TRADITIONALLY APRIL HAS BEEN OUR ECO ISSUE, BUT NOT THIS YEAR. In a time when we make decisions differently, we’ve decided to highlight the celebrations that have been delayed or are being planned this upcoming year. Welcome to our first

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Celebrations and Events Issue!

It is a day that future brides dream about. A magical time filled with family, friends, and the culmination of many years of imagination. Plans have been put on hold over the past year. Now, couples are ready to plan and party!

In this issue, we bring ideas that can help plan your Event with style.

We discuss planning with Adrienne Nutter who offers guidance on how a planner can help you work through potential complexities in the current climate. Indoor or outdoor celebrations will bring different decisions for your day and guests.

We take a journey to Mackinac Island’s Mission Pointe Resort if you are looking for a great destination wedding.

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Hairstyles for the Big Day

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HAIRSTYLES THIS YEAR ARE ALL

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ABOUT

ELEGANCE.

The intricate yet classic halfup hairstyle

Since these beautiful brides haven’t had

for bridal-unique yet natural and elegant.

STYLE

AND

a chance to dress up formally throughout COVID, they are now looking to be

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sophisticated and fashionable. Here are

Country club classic- the perfectly

some of the trends for 2021:

placed flawless updo. Using diamond, rhinestone or pearl accessories to create

S T Y LE #1 //

this timeless ensemble.

A modern twist on the basic chignon.

Adding more styling accents, discon-

S T Y LE #5 //

nected side swipe bags, hanging detail

Bridal braiding- using loose braids can

and pearls.

create a unique updo for your special day.

This style has an avant-garde appeal yet

S T Y LE #2 //

delivers a elegant finish for any runway.

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Trends in Wedding Cakes

01 01 Simple and understated design or straight forward. Smooth edges or a spatula texture technique.

Naked cakes are very popular with less buttercream on the edges and expected amount on top of the layer cake remains intact. This cake tastes well and looks great too!! The cake is actually sealed in buttercream so the cake stays moist.

02 Adding Fresh flowers to a cake incorporate the couple’s wedding colors as well as dress it up for this special affair. They can be simple and understated or

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03 Metallic accents to show the importance and rich-

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ness in the design and makes a statement about the bridal couples taste for precious metals.

INDIVIDUAL PASTRIES, YOU CAN HAVE A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AND MEMORIES TO LAST IN REMEMBRANCE OF YOUR WEDDING DAY. With pandemic circumstances still lingering, many people are looking at smaller parties and cakes this year. This also allows for some splurge in design or fillings. Even larger wedding receptions will use extra serving cakes if the guest count is considered larger than 75 people.

All things considered brides and grooms are being given a break regarding their design and choices of creativity. Here are a few popular trends:

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AT MISSION POINT

MACKINAC

ISLAND

(PRONOUNCED

MACKINAW) IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN, HAS BEEN A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR YEARS FOR GENERATIONS OF FAMILIES STAYING A WEEK OR MORE AND FOR DAY TRIPPERS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A RARE DAY OFF. But, it’s also a dream location for couples planning a wedding and/or a honeymoon.

“We’ve had brides say, ‘I started coming to the island with my parents when I was three and I

Today, Liz helps her father run the resort along

always knew I was going to get married here.’

with four of her five siblings.

And they do!,” says Liz Ware, vice president of

“Working for a family business is so different and

sales and marketing for Mission Point resort

the owners are really involved,” says Michaelena

hotel, and the owner’s daughter.

Waite, manager of wedding sales. “They really

“The island is truly beautiful and the water is crys-

know about any challenges our staff faces so they

tal clear, like the waters of the Caribbean,” she says.

make sure they set us up for success. And I think

Everyone has flowers and a garden; we have a lilac

guests like knowing that the family is right here.”

festival every year. It’s just a different way of life.”

Mission Point, voted one of the top resort hotels

Her parents, Denny and the late Suzanne Ware,

in the Midwest by Travel + Leisure Magazine in

bought Mission Point six years ago when the for-

2020, is located on 18 acres right off of the lake-

mer owner wanted it to stay a family business.

front overlooking the Straits of Mackinac. Liz calls the décor rustic elegance. “Our lobby has these big logs that were floated over from the island across from us when it was built.”

There are two buildings with a total of 241 guest rooms, and of those, 72 are two-bedroom family suites. Its Lakeside Salon & Spa is the largest spa on the island with its 5,000 square feet. It offers the full complement of body and hair care - anything one would need for a wedding.

To get around the island, which is a Historic

ISLAND

EDITOR'S NOTE - The first of a series of Mackinaw articles.

National Landmark, you walk or bike, or you can take a horse drawn taxi; there are no cars allowed. Food for their restaurants comes from local area farms and is brought over by a ferry and put on a wagon. It’s then pulled by horse and brought to the hotel.

“We believe in our farm to ferry cuisine and locally-sourced foods,” says Liz. “Northern Michigan has a lot of small farms and produces a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. We also have a

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cocktail garden where we grow a ton of mint, lavender and a bunch of other ingredients that are used in our fresh cocktails.”

Mission Point is well known for its great lawn, where guests can stroll around, enjoy the view of the lake, and breathe in the fragrant scent of flowers. There are also plenty of Adirondack chairs where they can sit back and relax.

Mackinac Island is a seasonal destination, and the season generally begins the beginning of May and goes through the end of October. Mission Point opens its doors on April 30, and weddings are held all throughout the season.

“The charm of the island is a favorite thing,” says

Andrea

Crawford,

senior

manager

of

Conference Services, which also handles weddings on property. “You feel like you’re in a different place.

Time stops. My absolute favorite thing here is when

idea of what will work best to make your wedding

they have the horse and carriage bring the bride, or

dream come true, and then do the handoff to our

pick up the couple. No matter how many times I see

Comfort Services team, which is just amazing and

it, it’s just the most amazing thing ever.”

flawless. Then that trust and that relationship is built

Due to COVID-19, the focus is on flexibility of space

even more while planning all of the details with them.”

and bringing celebrations outdoors since the outdoor

For an outdoor ceremony, says Andrea, there are

restrictions haven’t been as severe as the indoor

a couple of choices. They can set up white chairs

restrictions. “What we’re finding, in most cases, is

on the great lawn facing the water, and have an

couples who are planning on getting married want to

arch that is beautifully decorated with flowers for

get married,” says Liz. “They’re not interested in post-

the couples to be married under. Or, there is also

poning, so it takes a really strong team on a property

a gazebo on the great lawn, which is separated by

like ours to work with couples to go through Plan A,

beautiful landscaping to give it a more intimate feel.

B, and possibly C. You can’t just plan on one set of restrictions. You have to plan for multiple versions.”

“We have a lot of outdoor space,” says Liz. “We have a 38,000 square foot conference center and

“We do everything and anything that we can do

the rooftop area of that is a deck area, and we just

to make their day as special as we can while still

built this beautiful pavilion on it. It opened last May,

abiding by the restrictions,” says Andrea. “We have

and the views of the water are spectacular.”

to communicate with our couples and crew to keep them informed, and they trust us to do that.”

Pre-COVID, Mission Point could hold receptions for up to 350 people. Now, the number allowed

“With COVID, our whole world has flipped upside

this coming season is up in the air. “There’s not the

down,” says Michaelena. “Thank God we have an

shock this year as there was last year,” says Liz.

amazing team who all jump in together to make

“We’ve lived through a year of COVID, and everyone

things happen. It’s definitely not easy. I give you an

has learned to become flexible and pivot, and so couples are pretty calm about it and pretty adaptable to any situation. Which is really good, because there’s a lot of stress with a wedding to begin with, and then you have possible restrictions on top of it.

But all in all, we’re very positive about this season.”

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Many couples who get married at Mission Point stay on for their honeymoon. Others come just for their honeymoon. “We offer several packages and we can create custom packages as well,” says Liz. Packages include round-trip ferry tickets, and champagne and chocolates upon arrival. They also include a five-course dinner in Chianti. “This is a restaurant I would call a great place for foodies and wine lovers,” says Liz. “We have a five-course prix fixe dinner that is served every night and it is outstanding.”

There are several signature suites in which a couple can stay, based on availability and budget. There is the 1,200 square foot Presidential Suite overlooking the water. There is the Tranquility Suite with two double doors that open up to a view of Tranquility Point, which overlooks Lake Huron.

“It is extremely beautiful and has its own little patio,” says Liz. “Brides love to get ready in there and have photos taken.”

Since Mission Point is a very popular destination for weddings, Liz recommends booking large weddings a year in advance. And thinking outside the box. “With so many people having to rebook from last year, Sunday weddings are becoming popular along with weekday weddings. If you can do a weekday wedding, do it. Your destination isn’t likely to be as crowded and you’ll find you’re going to get a break on your pricing. Your wedding guests can make it a vacation for themselves as well and stay more than one day. And this way, you can spend more time with family.”

Guests can even bring their dogs. Liz says Mission Point is the only resort on the island that allows pets.

Nick, the resident Border Collie, loves greeting guests when not helping keep the geese off the great lawn He’s very popular with children (and adults), who love getting their picture taken with him.

Mackinac Island is located 4.5 hours north of Grosse Pointe. To find out more, or to book a day trip, a spa day, or a wedding or other event, go to https://www.missionpoint.com/. Mission Point Mackinac Island, One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island, Michigan 49757, Phone: 231.715.4900

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planning the

perfect wedding

BY ADRIENNE NUTTER

ARTICLE SUSAN BALDANI PHOTOGRAPHY KATHY DAVIES, HEATHER JOWETT, DAPHNE DOERR

PLANNING A WEDDING IS SOMETHING MOST WOMEN

don’t occur. Or, if they do occur, to have

DREAM ABOUT FROM THE TIME THEY ARE LITTLE GIRLS.

alternate plans in place to mitigate them.”

They imagine exactly what it will be like and picture a beautiful dress and lovely flowers. What fun!

Last year, she had to completely replan several events, and none of them took place

As adults, we come to realize that planning a wedding can indeed

in their original venues. Now, she is very

be fun, but it can also be overwhelming and anxiety laden. All those

candid with people wanting to book indoor

small details to think about, contracts to read, and seating plans! And

spaces for their events. The best advice she

what may have been difficult in the past has now become even more

has for a bride and groom when planning a

challenging. COVID-19 is a guest no one wants at their celebration.

wedding in today’s world is to be flexible and

How does a couple plan a wedding in the midst of a pandemic

realistic about what they’re looking to do.

when the rules and regulations are ever changing for large affairs?

“I’m not booking anyone in a venue right

How can they ensure that family and friends stay safe and still

now that does not have an external capac-

have a good time?

ity for their events,” says Adrienne. “So, if a

The answer is to hire a professional wedding planner. Even pre-

couple really, really wants to be inside, great,

COVID, having someone on your side who has the experience to

but they have to understand that, A, they’re

handle the details and challenges that come along when planning a

going to be bound by the current indoor

wedding is invaluable. Someone who has seen it all and has learned

gathering restrictions in place at that time,

how to navigate all the complexities that are involved. Hiring a plan-

and, B, that they have to be willing to move

ner is not a luxury, but a necessity, especially these days.

outside and potentially take on the cost

“Planners are working overtime now to stay abreast of all the different executive orders, restrictions and regulations,” says

of renting a tent to both legally and safely accommodate their number of guests.”

Adrienne Nutter, event planner and owner of Fandangle Event

Tent weddings have become very popu-

Design in Metro Detroit. “Part of what I view as a planner’s job is

lar since being outdoors means the oppor-

to anticipate potential issues and then plan so that those issues

tunity to have more guests. But that’s CONTINUED >

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a very different wedding, she says, than going into a

making a couple of phone calls. And I don’t have to do

facility that has tables and chairs, running water, and

the research on all of the vendors in the same way that

electricity. When you’re doing a tented event, you’re

someone just starting planning an event has to do. ”

basically building a venue from the ground up. Not

Adrienne looks at her team of vendors as an extension

only can that get expensive, but cutting corners can

of herself and knows the event planner is only as good

mean a real disaster.

as his or her vendor team. “I have an arsenal of people.

“It’s raining on your wedding day and you think, ‘Oh great, I have a tent’. Except, the ground under the tent

I can very easily pick the two or three that are going to work best for your style.”

turns into a sponge and you didn’t spend the money for

Planners can also sometimes get discounts or bet-

a subfloor; now your guests are wading around in mud.”

ter prices than the general public, or can have extras

Again, these are the details that a planner will think

added into the contract that might not normally be

about. Adrienne has planned hundreds of events and in

included, because they have relationships with vendors.

most cases, brides and grooms haven’t planned any. “I’m

“Sometimes, I’ll notice an overlap and advise a client not

looking for different things as I plan an event than my

to get something because something similar is coming

clients generally are. They are focused on the fun details

from another vendor,” she says. “Right there, these sav-

and I’m focused on everything that is happening behind

ings add up. No matter what a couple’s budget is, it’s a

the scenes. For example, I always review my client’s con-

lot of money to them and I know a lot of ways to maxi-

tracts on their behalf. I do all the background stuff so our

mize or best spend those dollars.”

clients can spend more time on the fun stuff.”

She says most people don’t realize what goes into planning an event, and often discover too late that they

Every event is different than the last one, she says, and her team reflects that as needed. “I’m kind of the general contractor to pull all of your vendors together.”

should have had a professional planner. “Planning a

People also need to understand that individual ven-

successful event takes a lot of time,” she says. “It’s not

dors have their own requirements now. For example, CONTINUED >

NO MATTER WHAT A COUPLE’S BUDGET IS, IT’S A LOT OF MONEY TO THEM AND I KNOW A LOT OF WAYS TO MAXIMIZE OR BEST SPEND THOSE DOLLARS.”

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there are a lot of caterers that won’t do buffets, requiring plated meals instead. Bands are requesting roped stanchions six feet in front of the stage.

“These are things that we’ve never had to deal with before and now we have to expect them,” says Adrienne. “The best thing clients can do is to trust their planners. I’m here to be their advocate, to make sure that the vendor team is doing what my clients paid them to do. I make sure once the day begins, or even before the day itself, things are running smoothly and in accordance with my client’s vision.

“It’s been really nice in the midst of all this craziness to be able to see people being flexible and thinking outside the box in order to be together and celebrate these life moments.”

To find out how Adrienne can help with your next event, go to http://www.fandangleevents.com/.

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TOP PICKS FOR BRIDAL FLOWERS THIS NEW YEAR BRINGS NOT ONLY HOPE BUT LOVE AS WELL. There is nothing that says "love" more than a wedding. This wedding season will bring our brides and grooms many choices for that special day. One of those important decisions is in the selection of flowers. There are many wonderful blooms to make those nuptials extra special. Here are six of those trending blossoms:

BUTTERFLY RANUNCULUS:

CARNATIONS: I know, I know.... “no carnations” is a

common

with its delicate look one can imagine

phrase we hear often when taking

Pantone’s “illuminating “ color of 2021.

this flower swaying in the breeze of a

orders in the shop but I have to dis-

Billy balls add a charming whimsy to

grassy meadow. It’s petals have the

agree. The colors and varieties of car-

bouquets or centerpieces and they

appearance of fluttery butterfly wings,

nations are limitless. From fancy bicol-

can be used fresh or they can be dried

hence the name. I love to include one

ors to dusty antique mauves to bright

to perfection. I personally love them

or two stems in a hand-tied wild-

citrus hues. They boast an incredibly

mixed with celery green hydrangea

flower bouquet for a casual outdoor

long vase-life, have a wonderful fra-

and dainty chamomile stems.

wedding. Don’t let this blossom fool

grance, and they are affordable. As

you, despite it’s fragile appearance, it

long as they are in the hands of a cre-

can last in a vase for weeks.

ative designer, what’s not to love?

CRASPEDIA: name

“billy

is

DAHLIAS:

POPPIES:

CHRYSANTHEMUMS:

dahlias have been an “it girl” for a

my new favorite poppy is called earl

“mums” for short have also been on

while now and they’re not going

grey. One crop can have many shades

the no list for many years but they have

anywhere soon. From the geomet-

from pale lavender to greyish purple.

made a comeback. They can be intri-

ric globe varieties to the more open

They are fussy and temperamental

cate and delicate and they are plentiful

water lily types, dahlias are a favorite

but when you get the perfect blos-

in variety and type. I am in love with

with brides and designers alike. We

som, the skies part and it’s like a gift

some of the new micro varieties as well

mourn when the first frost comes and

from the heavens!

as the luscious football showstoppers.

dahlia season is over.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

GROSSE POINTE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

1210 Yorkshire

$535,000

$525,000

98%

7

4

2.2

16619 Maumee

$610,000

$576,000

94%

63

6

4.1

647 Washington

$629,000

$615,000

98%

42

4

3.1

73 Hampton

$649,900

$650,000

100%

14

4

3.1

10 Alger

$849,900

$735,000

86%

106

4

4.1

37 Beverly

$750,000

$747,000

99%

9

4

5.2

15 Rose Terrace

$779,000

$779,000

100%

0

3

2.1

571 Washington

$839,000

$786,000

94%

44

4

3.1

437 Lakeland

$930,000

$875,000

94%

106

5

3.2

430 University

$949,000

$940,000

99%

66

5

3.2

437 Lakeland

$930,000

$875,000

94%

106

5

3.1

430 University

$949,000

$940,000

99%

66

5

3.1

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R F E C T TA N E P FOR THE FROM TOTAL TAN & WELLNESS

WHEN IT COMES TO THE BIG DAY, BRIDES WANT TO LOOK THEIR VERY BEST. A warm sun-kissed glow in that bright white dress or any bridal gown makes a bride feel beautiful. When getting ready for that special day, preparations for that perfect tan are very important. Here are a few tips to avoid any mistakes.

O N E

1. USE A PROFESSIONAL: This is certainly not the time to take chances with DIY. Have a professional help you with the tanning process. Since they are the experts, they will know what process to use and how many sessions you will need.

2. TRY IT OUT FIRST:

T W O

Since you may or may not know exactly how much tan you want or what process to use, a trial run is a must. With a test run, you can adjust the amount of tanning for that big day. You may need a few extra sessions to get that perfect base not only for your wedding but for your honeymoon as well. Plan on going in early for a consultation.

T H R E E

3. NATURAL IS BEST: If you want to look your best that day, it is suggested that you use the amount of tanning that looks natural for your skin tone. A professional can assist you with planning the schedule to have you at the perfect shade by the time you slip into that special gown.

Total Tan and Wellness is located at 23420 Greater Mack Avenue in St. Clair Shores, 586-771-3330, totaltanwellness.com.

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