2023 Homefront Magazine Wedding Guide

2023 homefront magazine's

wedding guide ...ideas and inspiration in full bloom

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Online menu offers chicken, meatballs, pastas, salads, fruit trays, pizza, famous breadsticks, and more! On-site banquet room seats 50.

Basil Boys 517-423-1875 125 W Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh basilboys.com 

4 Enjoy a wine tasting for your shower/party. Browse extensive wine collection for reception, and get private label bottles for your big day.

St. Julian Winery 734-529-3700 700 Freedom Ct, Dundee stjulian.com 

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IN THIS ISSUE THE COLLINS COLLECTIVE 4 A STEAMPUNK WEDDING 8 MEANT TO BE MINE 13

It all StartsHere Every love should be celebrated.

Whether intimate or grand, modern or classic, rustic or boho, let the planning begin.

British Tea's Roof Top Cafe is perfect for bridal showers and more. They’ll handle everything for up to 40 guests!

British Tea Garden 517-423-7873 112 E Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh thebritishpantry.com 

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a homefront publication 517-423-2174 | P.O. Box 218, 110 E Logan Street, Tecumseh homefront@tecumsehherald.com | homefronttecumseh.com 

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Fall inn love! Nightly/weekly stays for guests. Overlooking downtown Tecumseh. Kitchens, queen beds, private full baths, adjoining suites.

Union Block Collection 517-902-6065 112 W Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh theunionblockcollection.com 

Add a touch of elegance with a customized culinary experience, perfect for your special day. With detailed planning, fresh ingredients and gourmet recipes — you can just relax and enjoy your day.

3 Dudes & Dinner 517-301-4002 414 N Evans St, Tecumseh 3dudesanddinner.com 

ADVERTISERS These local businesses can make any occasion into an event to remember — especially yours.

ACCOMMODATIONS Personalized stemware, glassware, mugs, wine bottles, cake servers, picture frames and more. Bring in your own items for engraving too!

Day Old Trophies 517-456-8310 11530 Tecumseh-Clinton Hwy Clinton  dayoldtrophies.com

PAR•TEE here! All-inclusive weddings of any size. Amazing views of the course and incredible menu created by professional chefs. Add your own personal touches to amplify the beauty of the day.

Nanci with an Eye Photography.

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CAKES//CONFECTIONS

SKIN CARE

Ann-Marie’s Cake Studio...............

Studio............... 12 Downtown Dempsey’s.......................9 ..................... 9 Gwen’s Cake Decorating................

Decorating................ 12 The Buzz Cafe............................... 13 The Pastry Perlieu........................

Perlieu........................ 11 The Sweet Boutique......................

Boutique...................... 12

CATERING

3 Dudes and Dinner.........................

Dinner.........................33 Basil Boys.

Boys........................................2 ...................................... 2 Pita Delight.

Delight................................... 11 Sal’s Italian Restaurant....................

Restaurant....................99 Salsaria’s....................................... 11 Salsaria’s The Moveable Feast Catering........

Catering........ 15

Tecumseh Golf Club 517-423-2070 5200 Milwaukee Rd Tecumseh  tecumsehgolfclub.com info@tecumsehgolfclub.com

DRY CLEANING

Fabricare Dry Cleaners....................

Cleaners....................99

ENGRAVING

Large deck overlooks the Red Mill Pond on the River Raisin with beautiful views of the surrounding area.

Day Old Trophies..............................3 ............................ 3

FITNESS

Anytime Fitness............................. 15

The Ashlar 517-438-3388 700 Bishop Reed Dr Tecumseh the-ashlar.com 

FLOWERS

Angel’s Floral Creations...................

Creations...................44 Barrett’s Showplace Gardens........

Gardens........ 11 Flowers ‘n Such...............................

Such...............................66 Grey Fox Floral.

Floral.............................. 14 Ousterhout’s Flowers.......................

Flowers.......................66 Windy Hill......................................

Hill...................................... 11

GOWNS/TUXEDOS New Tecumseh party venue. Newly renovated with historic charm. Two light-filled floors with open space perfect for showers, receptions, grad parties and more. Outdoor balcony too.

All size gatherings. Character galore!

IlluminaTe 248-832-1518 125 S Evans St, Tecumseh illuminatedance43.com 

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Blissfield Bed & Breakfast.

Breakfast................9 .............. 9 Heart Wood Place............................

Place............................66 Tecumseh Inn & Suites..................

Suites.................. 14 The August Co. Suite.

Suite..................... 14 The Clinton Inn.............................. 16 The Greenleaf Mansion.................

Mansion................. 11 Union Block Collection.

Collection......................3 .................... 3

JBL Bridal Co................................. 14 Meant to be Mine.

Mine.............................6 ........................... 6

JEWELERS

International Diamond......................5 .................... 5 Patina Jewelry + Design...............

Design............... 12

LIBATIONS

St. Julian Winery.

Winery...............................2 ............................. 2 2 0 2 3 H O M E F R O N T M A G A Z I N E W E D D I N G P U B L I C AT I O N

SCREENPRINTING Three Ravens................................ 13

SHOWS The Center on the Riverbank.

Riverbank......... 10

Desjarlais Dermatology.

Dermatology................. 14 Kissy Face LLC..............................

LLC.............................. 13 Natural Expressions.

Expressions.........................5 ....................... 5

TRAVEL All Aboard Travel.............................

Travel.............................99 Horizon Travel..............................

Travel.............................. 12

VENUES Adrian Armory..............................

Armory.............................. 12 Adrian College Conference Center.

Center.......4 .....4 Alber Orchard..................................

Orchard..................................99 Basil Boys.

Boys........................................2 ...................................... 2 British Tea Garden...........................

Garden...........................22 Cascades Manor...............................5 ............................. 5 Clark Lake Golf Course.....................6 ................... 6 Eagle’s Nest Bar & Grill.

Grill................. 10 Ella Sharp.

Sharp..................................... 14 Evans Lake Resort.

Resort........................ 12 Forty Nine South.

South..............................6 ............................ 6 Hills of Lenawee Golf Club................7 ..............7 IlluminaTe........................................

IlluminaTe ........................................33 Old Mill Banquet Hall.

Hall..................... 14 Old Mill Chapel/Conference.............

Chapel/Conference............. 14 Raisin Valley Golf Club.

Club................... 11 Salsaria’s....................................... 11 Salsaria’s Sal’s Italian Restaurant....................

Restaurant....................99 Sauk Valley Lakeside Lodge.............

Lodge.............77 Smith Kimball Community Center.

Center........6 ......6 St. Julian Winery.

Winery...............................2 ............................. 2 Tecumseh Center for the Arts.

Arts........ 14 Tecumseh Golf Club.

Club..........................3 ........................ 3 That One Place................................

Place................................44 The Ashlar.......................................

Ashlar.......................................33 The Center on the Riverbank.

Riverbank......... 10 The Clinton Inn.............................. 16 The Collins Collective.......................

Collective.......................99 The Greenleaf Mansion.................

Mansion................. 11 The Landing Banquet Hall.............

Hall............. 11 The Toledo Zoo. Zoo............................. 12

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Beautifully landscaped campus offers several venues. From a ceremony at Herrick Chapel to the spacious Tobias Center or an elegant Boathouse on Devils Lake. Let us make your dreams come true.

Adrian College Conferences Facility: 517-265-5161 ext 4382 Catering: 517-265-5161 ext 5055 adriancollegeconferences.com 

Locally owned. Artfully arranged. Full-service florist specializing in wedding and event design as well as rentals, hanging installations, arch and entryways, centerpieces, boutonnieres, and of course, bouquets.

Jennifer Boris

Angel's Floral Creations 517-592-9270 131 N Main St, Brooklyn angelsfloral.com  

Newly renovated performance and event venue in historic downtown Blissfield. A cozy and intimate space, perfect for weddings, showers and parties! Family-owned for 50 years. This place is top notch!

That One Place in Blissfield 517-759-2119 121 S Lane St, Blissfield Find us on Facebook! 

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Their wedding venues have now expanded to include the iconic Chelsea Clocktower. Having that additional space presents potential brides with more options - opening this June.

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By Renee Lapham Collins

Before After Bride/Mother of the Bride packages. Botox, Dysport, Dermal Fillers, Microneedling, PRP, Laser Skin Rejuvenation, Medical Grade Facials, LHR, Acne Treatments, Medical Weight Loss. Schedule free consult 2-3 months ahead for optimal results.

Jennifer Boris Tashina Wenn Photography

A historical Michigan landmark, the Clocktower is a notable pillar in the Chelsea community.

The Clocktower has been transformed into a bright, industrial, ceremony space.

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Natural Expressions Aesthetic Clinic 517-280-0332 115 S Evans St, Tecumseh naturalexpressions.janeapp.com 

At the age of 7, Amy Collins remembers riding her bicycle from her home in Vicksburg, Mich. to the local library just to page through the latest issue of “Modern Bride.”

“I was obsessed with brides and weddings,” Collins said. “I knew when that issue was going to show up at the library and I would sit there and flip through the pages and look at all the brides and the dresses.”

Collins earned a degree in business from Davenport University and at the age of 24, moved to California, where she worked in IT in the health care industry and in financial planning. She would help friends and coworkers with event planning like weddings, but she still kept her day job. In Santa Barbara, she met and married her husband, Tyler, and finally found the courage to leap from IT to wedding and event planning. All the time she was working in health care and IT, she was secretly obsessing over weddings and helping others have the wedding of their dreams. An opportunity to start her own business in Chelsea brought the couple back to The Mitten. They started The Collins Off Main in 2019 and began working on the Collins at the Clocktower last year. Tyler has a full-time job in law enforcement. “I was successful in the financial world, but eventually I just accepted that weddings are my jam,” she said. “I loved helping people get married. So in 2014, it became my full-time job.”

One of the chief areas Collins focuses on in her business is the guest experience. “I want the guest to walk away and feel that the experience they had

was intentional,” Collins said. “I want to create an experience for them.”

Collins explained that she encourages brides to think about the experience their guests will have and at The Collins Collective, which includes the newly-acquired Chelsea Clocktower property, that happens, regardless of the budget. “We want our spaces to be simplistic and beautiful, and an experience that every bride will treasure,” she said.

“Everyone deserves a wedding that is simple and effortless.”

The purchase of the Chelsea Clocktower, Collins said, provided an opportunity to offer both a chapel for the wedding ceremony and a venue for the reception. The wedding ceremony is so important, she said. “When it comes to the ceremony, that’s what people remember and what they want the photos and videos of the most,” she said. “I take it seriously.”

Collins said she doesn’t take any wedding lightly. “They choose us,” she said. “It is a gift to be able to be part of those perfect-moment ceremonies.”

Collins said one reason she and her husband returned to Michigan was to assure their 5-year-old daughter had an opportunity to grow up with her cousins. While Collins never dreamed of owning her wedding planning business, she said the chance to open The Collins Off Main was too enticing.

70 years of experience and offers brilliant, certified diamonds, exotic gemstones, and the finest jewelry selection. They create one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted custom designs. Diamond and fine jewelry remounting, engraving, and repairs.

International Diamond 517-265-9800 995 S Main St, Ste A Adrian  internationaldiamond95.com

Scenic grounds, unique bridges and historic venue create the perfect setting for weddings.

A full-service banquet facility with on-site catering, bar, large dance floor, seating up to 275 with 3 private rooms.

Cascades Manor 517-784-1500 1970 Kibby Rd, Jackson cascadesmanor.com 

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Nestled in 10 wooded acres. Offering unique accommodations like in-house massage therapy services — perfect for the bridal party or your guests.

HISTORIC VENUE IN THE HEART OF CLINTON Rent it all, just the building, first or second floor or the lawn. Capacity: first floor - 78 people; second floor - 149 people. Indoor tables and chairs included.

Beautiful setting perfect for outdoor weddings.

Large picnic area. Make reservations through the Clinton Village Office.

Reasonable rates.

Heart Wood Place 517-265-3550 3723 Wisner Hwy, Adrian heartwoodplace.com 

Smith-Kimball Community Center 517-456-7494 211 Tecumseh St, Clinton voc-skcc.org  This remarkable venue has much to offer. Have your wedding on the golf course or inside in the banquet room with a panoramic view.

You'll find an abundance of photo-worthy locations to capture every moment.

Ousterhout's Flowers No matter your style or where you're tying the knot, they have bundles of blooms perfect for you.

Beautiful blooms for beautiful brides that fit any budget.

Small intimate weddings to elaborate affairs.

Clark Lake Golf Course 517-592-6259 ​5535 Wesch Rd, Brooklyn clarklakegolfcourse.com 

Ousterhout's Flowers 517-423-2164 220 E Chicago Blvd Tecumseh ousterhoutsflowers.com 

UNIQUE. VINTAGE. CHARM. Host your wedding in a renovated elementary school with a chic, vintage ceremony and reception.

The outdoor patio, catering kitchen, bridal parlor and on-site guest house offer everything you need, all in one nostalgic location.

Whether your wedding is an intimate gathering or a grand event, our approach is fresh, fun and creative.

Free consultations.

Flowers & Such 517-263-0274 910 S Main St, Adrian weddingsbyfs.com 

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Forty Nine South 517-435-2193 2527 Helena Ave, Jackson fortyninesouth.com  2 0 2 3 H O M E F R O N T M A G A Z I N E W E D D I N G P U B L I C AT I O N

Wear your individuality. New boutique accommodates brides, mothers, flower girls, proms, formals, quinceanera's, tuxedo's, alterations. Call for appt.

Meant To Be Mine Bridal Boutique 419-822-0183 1546 W Maumee, Adrian Also in Delta, OH meanttobemine.com 

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Raelynn Davy Photography

Capturing those special moments on your big day. Weddings, engagements, family/ senior portraits and more! Also offering drone photography!

Serving Lenawee and beyond. Wedding packages available with competitive pricing.

The Collins Clocktower Jennifer Boris

Nanci with an Eye Photography 231-598-0129 Adrian   nanciwithaneyephotography.com

Amy Collins

All inclusive venue perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions, showers, anniversaries, birthdays, graduation parties and memorial luncheons. Indoor/outdoor locations. Newly renovated ballroom and dining facility.

Gorgeous views, upscale venue.

Hills of Lenawee Golf Club & Banquet Center 517-265-2142 4110 Country Club Rd, Adrian hillsoflenaweegolf.com 

hy Amanda Barns Photography

Having the additional space at the Clocktower presents potential brides with more options. It opens this June. “I don’t really know how to explain it, but these spaces just sing to me,” she said as she showed off the newly renovated space. “It’s as if the space almost knows how it wants to be done.”

The new chapel area will include oak pews Collins procured, along with chairs and decor that give it a church-like ambiance. The chapel is on the first floor, with the reception venue on the top floor.

From the third-story windows, there is a view of the quaint downtown Chelsea village anchored by the Jiffy Mix factory silos. Inside, Collins is listening for the building’s whispers of how the space will be used, but it’s sure to have the urban vibe that has become so popular. It is easy to imagine, now that the walls and floors have been stripped down to beams and pillars. For Collins, it’s a blank canvas waiting to be brought to life.

“I think wedding planning is one of the only industries to be micro-focused on the local economy,” she said. “Ninety percent goes back to the local community. It’s so rewarding to be part of that, to be able to see this happen.”

Collins said she gets teary-eyed at every wedding, and for her that is a barometer of her devotion to weddings. “I love the possibilities, I love the emotions, I love the dad moments before the aisle walk, and the groom’s first sight of the bride,” Collins said. “I love weddings. And I can’t wait to see people have their epic moment.” n

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“I think wedding planning is one of the only industries to be micro-focused on the local economy.”

Experience the beauty of this rural setting. The 800 wooded acres bordering private Pickerel Lake provide the perfect atmosphere for your wedding. Spectacular indoor or outdoor weddings and receptions.

Sauk Valley Lakeside Lodge 517-467-2061 10750 Prospect Hill Hwy Brooklyn svresort.com 

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Story by Christine MacIntyre Photos by Gina Barnaby Photography

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at Raisin Valley Golf Club

Creating the wedding of your dreams is an art form. It combines personal elements representing a couple’s unique tastes, from colors and design to style and the inclusion of traditional or modern details.

Leigh (Kapnick) and Adam Cruse of Ypsilanti incorporated their love of steampunk to create a wedding with elements rooted in Victorian-era industrialism.

The pair utilized their two-year-long engagement, to plan for their wedding on September 17th 2022. Leigh says, “For me, [steampunk] is a cool aesthetic, and it’s the fun of building a character to go with the theme,” while Adam adds, “The retro take on the technology that goes along with [steampunk] is really cool.”

Leigh and Adam met in Calculus class in 2013 at Western Michigan University. The proposal was initially to take place at the 2020 Olympics, for which the couple had tickets; however, the events never occurred due to Covid 19. So instead, the couple hosted a housewarming party in their new house, where Adam made a small speech to friends about how they were present for all the couple’s most important, memorable moments. He added that it’s nice that their friends could also be there for this particular moment, “and then he asked me to marry him,” says Leigh.

The intimate proposal took place on Halloween. “He was going to do it the day before, but I accidentally burned the burgers and killed the mood so badly that he decided to put it off. We both love Halloween, though, so it worked out!”

Adam was interested in steampunk first, although both were already submersed in cosplay, making Leigh’s jump to steampunk a simple feat. “We both go

to conventions like Youmacon, [where we] dress up as characters from video games and [television] shows,” the couple says.

Once they decided on having a themed steampunk wedding, the pair recruited wedding planner Faythe Emmens from Your Big Day Weddings & Events to assist in making their vision become a reality. The couple drew inspiration from their existing cosplay outfits, steampunk media, and Google. Your Big Day’s Facebook post about Adam and Leigh’s wedding states that the couple “pulled off the quirky theme spectacularly – from their simple décor to their elaborate gown and suit jacket, to the little details of a feather pen at the guest book.” In addition, the mixed-gender bridal party, family, and friends wore retrofuturistic elements such as goggles and hats.

“We worked with some of the vendors we know through the Renaissance Festival for our outfits, which made them super fun and unique,” says Leigh. Working directly with the designers, neither Adam nor Leigh saw each other’s outfits before their big day. As a result, each outfit incorporated particular elements unique to the individual.

Pendragon Costumes sent Leigh a selection of fabrics for her dress, from which she chose her favorites.

“I worked with some friends to pick out the styles I wanted,” Leigh says, adding that she incorporated part of her mom’s wedding dress into her own.

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A romantic getaway.

Themed bedrooms and great breakfasts provide a perfect place for guests, the bridal party or the happy couple!

Blissfield Bed and Breakfast 517-486-2878 420 W Adrian St, Blissfield blissfieldbandb.com 

Beautifully decorated wedding desserts.

Offering delicious cake balls and cupcakes (over 30 flavors to choose from), full pies, mini pies, cookies and more. Catering options available. Call them today!

Downtown Dempsey's 517-759-4334 136 E Maumee St, Ste 2, Adrian downtowndempseys.com 

Offering Italian catering for any size event! Sandwich rings, salads, breadsticks, pasta, lasagna, pizza, desserts beer/wine... See full catering menu online. The Colosseum Room is perfect for small gatherings (holds 40).

Trust these dry cleaning professionals to make your wedding attire look as good as new. Wedding dress preservations also available.

Fabricare Dry Cleaners 517-423-7810 117 Herrick Park Dr, Tecumseh Find us on Facebook 

Sal’s Italian Restaurant 517-423-6688 1400 W Chicago Blvd Tecumseh eatatsals.com 

The perfect place for weddings, parties or any event. Newly-restored barn — Freedom Winery. Bring your own caterer. They'll provide hard cider, wine and ambience. Indoor/outdoor location and endless photo opportunities.

Imagine SkyPool Suites with private infinity-edge plunge pools on the balcony, Beachfront Walkout Suites with private Tranquility Soaking Tubs™ for two, or unique Swim-up Crystal Lagoon Suites that allow you to float up to your private patio—all with Professional English Guild-Trained Butlers to cater to your every whim. Sandals®, the world’s only five-star Luxury Included® Resorts, has suites that are so exotic, so opulent, so decadently romantic, they could only be named Love Nest Suites®. These dreamy retreats surround you in uncompromising comfort and worldclass luxuries like our king-size Tranquility Blissful Beds™ with fine Egyptian cotton linens and feathered down pillow choices to ensure a good night’s sleep.

It’s all included, all unlimited, all the time.

All Aboard Travel 517-437-4844 10 S Howell St, Hillsdale allaboardtravelhillsdale.com 

Alber Orchard - Freedom Winery 734-428-9310 • alberorchard.com  13011 Bethel Church Rd, Manchester

Alber Orchard & Cider Mill

Event venues for the trend-minded client.

The Collins Collective 734-531-7722 120 W Middle St, Chelsea thecollins.co  

*Amenities vary by resort. Sandals® is a registered trademark.

Unique Vacations, Inc. is an affiliate of Unique Travel Corp., the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts.

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The Riverbank

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This beautiful venue sits alongside the Saline River - perfect for receptions, parties, weddings and showers. Accommodates up to 200 guests, full commercial kitchen, indoor or outdoor setting.

The Center on the Riverbank 734-439-1549 45 Neckel Ct, Milan 

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Located on the northern most point of Clark Lake, this new restaurant has it all. Fabulous lake views, ambiance and inspired menu. Hosting a party or event?

We cater to your every whim.

Eagles Nest Bar & Grill 517-529-7116 1200 Eagle Point Rd, Clarklake eaglesnestclarklake.com 

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“They were happy to do so once my mom affirmed that they could cut it apart.”

Since steampunk combines fantasy fiction elements with Victorian technology, incorporating that style into details such as floral arrangements and the cake required creativity. “We made all the centerpieces with many people working on them. It’s a very eclectic style with bits and bobs and leather and feathers and gears centralized in a jar,” says Leigh.

For her cake, she sent idea photos to the baker, who then constructed a whimsical two-tier cake gussied up with an intricate lace pattern, buttons, a belt buckle, gears, a cameo, and topped off with a feathered top hat, and flowers.

The wedding venue, Raisin Valley Golf Club in Tecumseh, is co-owned by Dave Kapnick, Leigh’s father. The gorgeous sprawling landscape provides an ideal setting for weddings, a bachelor “golfing” party, rehearsal dinners, and bridal showers. The venue accommodates up to 100 guests, about the number of guests Leigh said were present for their ceremony.

Nervous but excited, the couple stood under a wedding arch as they exchanged vows and said, “I do,”

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while Leigh’s cousin officiated. “[My cousin officiating] was really nice and made it feel really personal.”

Their favorite wedding moments include the private first look and their sparkler exit. The celebration continued as their reception ensued at the Adrian Armory. “It was fantastic and a bit of a blur,” says the couple. “Everyone had a great time dancing and got really into it. The music wasn’t really themed, but most everyone who came got into the [steampunk] theme and added some flair to their outfits.” After their special day, the couple drifted away to a honeymoon in Italy, a destination they say is beautiful and they highly recommend.

The Cruse’s unique steampunk wedding, resulted in an event chock full of cherished memories.

Once in a while right in the middle of an ordinary life, loves gives us a fairy tale. n

Raisin Valley Golf Club 517-423-2050 4057 Comfort Rd, Tecumseh raisinvalleygolfclub.com 

Beautiful and delicious desserts that will make a statement.

Wedding cakes, cupcakes, tortes, cookies, brownies, pastries and amazing dessert displays.

BRING YOUR WEDDING DAY VISION TO LIFE

The Pastry Perlieu 734-787-8499 Brooklyn   thepastryperlieu.com

and accentuate your style with fresh flowers artistically arranged in stunning bouquets. They strive to intertwine your wedding theme into elegant and enticing florals, centerpieces, table arrangements, wedding cake flowers, boutonnieres and more!

Barrett's Showplace Gardens and Flower Shop 517-265-5595 1033 W Beecher St, Adrian barrettsadrian.com  Great ambiance for a girls night or a shower. Full bar, party platters and catering options are sure to please.

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Greenleaf Mansion BED AND BREAKFAST

Salsaria's 517-423-0018 146 E Chicago Blvd Tecumseh salsarias.com  Say "I do" on the beautifully manicured golf course that can accommodate weddings up to 100 guests. Have a golfing bachelor party, rehearsal dinner or bridal shower.

Spectacular views.

An elegant bed and breakfast in the Irish Hills specializing in intimate weddings. Have your wedding in the gazebo, stay overnight, and enjoy a gourmet breakfast prepared by a professional chef.

The Greenleaf Mansion Bed and Breakfast 517-270-7051 247 S Main St, Onsted greenleafmansionbnb.com 

Raisin Valley Golf Club 517-423-2050 4057 Comfort Rd, Tecumseh raisinvalleygolfclub.com  A beautiful full-service banquet facility for wedding receptions and courtyard ceremonies. Tables, chairs, linens, decor and catering. Dedicated to excellence and cater to your exquisite taste!

The Landing Banquet Hall 517-423-7699 5447 N Rogers Hwy, Tecumseh thelandingoftecumseh@gmail.com

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Let Pita Delight cater your special day! Delicious authentic Mediterranean cuisine serving up amazing, baklava, grape leaves, shawarma, falafels, salads, kabobs, sandwiches, wraps, and more. Call for a consultation.

Pita Delight 517-424-2123 109 E Chicago Blvd, Tecumseh pitadelightgrill.com 

Take your wedding from ordinary to extraordinary with definitely distinctive floral designs from Windy Hill creations Inc. Free one hour consultation!

Windy Hill Creations Inc. 517-812-6851 217 N Jackson St, Jackson windyhillcreations.com  2 0 2 3 H O M E F R O N T M A G A Z I N E W E D D I N G P U B L I C AT I O N

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Sweet, customized candy bouquets and favors perfect to use as centerpieces for weddings or showers or even as thank you gifts.

All sizes and price ranges available for these unique bouquets.

The Sweet Boutique 517-920-4037 4497 N Adrian Hwy Adrian  sweetboutiqueadrian.com

The Adrian Armory provides a unique setting for your wedding ceremony, reception, or both. This venue offers ample space and seating arrangements for many sized gatherings and can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Specializing in creating wedding cakes, cupcakes and all occasion cakes, cookies and more delicious treats and sweets!

Gwen’s Cake Decorating & Etc 734-429-2039 5714 Blue Grass Ln, Saline gwenscakedecorating.com 

Adrian Armory ​230 W Maumee St, Adrian adrianarmory.com 

UNIQUE AS YOUR LOVE Patina carries a wide variety of wedding bands to compliment your engagement ring. Their expert jewelers can create a custom one-of-a-kind band to go with an heirloom piece by using computerized renderings. Let Patina help design your perfect ring.

Say, "I do!" at the zoo!

Unique venues perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners or showers of any size.

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium 419-385-5721 ext 6001 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH toledozoo.org/weddings 

Patina Jewelry + Design 517-423-6370 110 E Chicago Blvd Tecumseh patinajewelers.com 

Lenawee County's leading full-service travel agency. They handle the details so you can enjoy your vacation. Book your destination wedding or honeymoon! Specializing in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, and Hawaii. Call today!

Have your wedding on the beach!

Multiple waterfront Irish Hills cabins - perfect for bridal party or wedding guests. Stunning views of Evans Lake. Rent the entire resort for your special day.

Horizon Travel 517-265-6666 604 S Main St, Adrian horizontravelandcruises.weebly.com 

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Jacquelyn Palmer Owner of Meant To Be Mine Bridal Boutique

Story by Renee Lapham Collins Photos by Renee Lapham Collins and Nanci Bridget

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Jacquelyn Palmer’s new Adrian bridal boutique fits nicely into its location — a 170-year-old Victorian-era home with period woodwork and high ceilings.

A front parlor furnished with a vintage button-tufted divan serves as the primary showroom for racks of dresses some starting as low as just $22.

Palmer stocks traditional to trendy wedding gowns, with virtually any combination of colors including black, ivory, and blush and styles such as open back, sheath, column, fit-and-flare, and strapless. Fabrics and accents include satin, lace, applique, beading, sequins, and rhinestones and there are even jeweled belts designed to fit around the waist and add some bling to a gown.

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About 300 dresses are on display in the bridal boutique, located on W. Maumee St., and Palmer estimates she has 3,000 dresses in her flagship Meant To Be Mine shop in Delta, just across the state line.

Dresses line the walls and are arranged on racks in two of the rooms, and the old-fashioned pocket doors have been slipped back into the walls to create a spacious display area.

A third room, which Palmer calls the “sparkle” room, has accessories, including trains and veils that brides can rent, as well as jewelry sets and other items. Most important, she said, is the Reveal Room, where brides can try on and model their choice of dress for Mom, Grandma, and bridesmaids.

Tea, coffee, and charcuterie are served as prospective brides are helped into and out of wedding gowns, Palmer said as she leads an impromptu tour of the main floor rooms. A dais with mirrors gives the bride a look from every angle.

“We have sizes 0-32, to fit any style, shape, budget, and we also have dresses for the mothers of the bride and groom and flower girl dresses,” she said. Alterations add a tailored fit to every gown and that service is only available with dresses purchased at either of their shops. Undergarments, petticoats, slips, handbags, virtually everything a bride needs to make her day special is available at the new boutique.

While their Delta boutique has a larger selection of quinceañera dresses — samples can be brought to the Adrian location to save travel time says Lupe Salazar-Hamden, bridal consultant.

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Having a variety of styles has helped propel more traffic into the store, keeping business local and providing options for formal occasions. While bridal dresses are the primary inventory for Meant To Be Mine, there also are prom, pageant, and other special occasion gowns. Tuxedos are available only at the Delta store says McKenzie Gamber, assistant manager, bridal consultant and planner.

Palmer grew up on a farm south of Adrian and graduated from Adrian High School in 1989. She earned her bachelor’s degree in 1992 in Fashion Design from Siena Heights and headed south to Cincinnati where she had a boutique exclusively featuring her own designs and creations.

“I have been sewing since I was four,” she said.

“When I was in Cincinnati, I sewed a lot of dresses. I sewed wedding dresses, pageant dresses, dresses for drag shows,” she said. I even sewed for costumes for a female wrestler and suits for secret service agents. I’ve done a little bit of everything.”

Throughout the manse, Palmer has added antiques and repurposed vintage pieces for merchandise displays that add to the ambience of the venerable home. Up a steep staircase is Lucky Owl Photography Studio, a local photographer specializing in weddings, boudoir, and portrait photography.

At Meant To Be Mine, Palmer said, it’s all about the “dream dress, the eye-catcher, the confidence-builder.” Since the boutique just opened in December 2022, it has sparked a lot of interest. The business’ Facebook page has photos of brides-to-be showing off their “I Said Yes” sign that has become a staple of the modern wedding gown search. Palmer loves working with brides to pick out their perfect dress. “I encourage brides to wear their individuality in a custom dress,” she said. “It sets us apart.” n Meant To Be Mine 419-822-0183 1546 W Maumee St, Adrian meanttobemine.com 

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