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Traverse City Wedding Venues

Photos — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:32:48 +0000

Your Special Day, Gorgeous, Romantic & Fun in Northern Michigan. Venues in and around Traverse City and the Grand Traverse reigon, beaches and more…

TimberLee Hills

The Homestead Resort

The Park Place Inn

http://www.park-place-hotel.com

Wellington Inn

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

http://www.grandtraverseresort.com

Frog Pond Village

http://www.frogpondvillage.com

Great Wolf Lodge

Ranch Rudolf

The Willowbrook Mill http://thewillowbrookmill.com

Holiday Inn

Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos

Traverse City area has many Beaches available for your Wedding Day plans.

Dining, Weddings, Wineries & Flowers

In order to make the wedding more unique, a lot of couples will go for the idea of an outdoor wedding. It is very true that the nature can be a perfect backdrop for your wedding. And this is also one of the reasons for the popularity of such events. Yet, one thing you must realize is that an outdoor wedding is not the same as an indoor or a traditional one. You will need to consider more details when you are planning for an outdoor event.

Of course there are some common issues you will need to consider no matter you are planning for an outdoor wedding or not. First of all, you will need to think of the date of wedding. This is probably the most important thing you need to consider. When you are planning for an outdoor event, you will need to consider the weather. It will not be a good idea if it is too cold when you are having your wedding. As a result, the baseline is that you will not choose a date in winter. As a matter of fact, summer and autumn can be good choices.

The second thing you need to consider is probably the location. When you are planning for an indoor wedding, you will try to see if there are some hotel banquet halls available. However, you will consider places such as a beach when you are planning for an outdoor wedding. As mentioned, the weather can affect your event. As a result, it will be better for you to choose a location or venue which can provides some kind of shelter so that you can still have your wedding even if it rains.

As discussed, you will need to choose a location which can provides you with a shelter of some kind since you will need it in case it rains. In fact, you may also need it even if it is not raining. This is especially true if you are planning to have a wedding in summer. It can be extremely hot in summer and the excessive sunshine may not be something pleasant. As a result, you will still need the shelter so that you guests can be protected.

If you are really going for a summer wedding, it is very important for you to prepare enough drinks. As mentioned, it can be very hot on your wedding day. To this end your guests will need a lot of drinks. Apart from drinks such as soda, it is also wise to prepare plenty of distilled water since this will be the best drink in a hot summer day.

One last thing is that, most couples will prepare music for the wedding. This is also true for an outdoor wedding. You will need to prepare music for it. The best option will be hiring a live band to play the music in your wedding. Of course you may still choose to play some music CDs if budget is a concern. However, a live band is still preferred if it can be afforded.

Traverse City Wedding Photography

Photos — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:53:44 +0000

Are you thinking of a magical place for your event and just don’t know how to find it? A fantastic setting that’s beyond your wildest dreams? A grand ballroom… romantic castle… manicured garden… an elegant yacht… or a beachside resort?

Traverse City has many different wedding locations to choose from. Whether planning your wedding in a church, chapel, hotel, mansion, estate, or outdoor venue, Traverse City has the perfect place for your wedding ceremony or wedding reception. Make sure to pick a wedding site that has all the right meeting space for your special day. Book your wedding reception site in advance as well; if you wait, it may not be available when you need it.

Think about what the wedding venue has to offer and what you have always wanted to make an intimate setting to begin your marriage. Many wedding halls include a gazebo, a courtyard, a garden, and sometimes even a place to host your rehearsal dinner. Couples need to be very careful in selecting vendors such as caterers and photographers; often you will want a backup just in case.

Any special Traverse City event should have a professional Traverse City photographer to capture and preserve the special moments. Wedding photography is an art. For a wedding, a photographer is a must. You may browse and contact as many photographers as you like. Don’t forget to search neighboring towns as well.

When planning your wedding, talk to as many photographers as you can to get a feel for the services they offer and whether they are a good fit for you and your fiancee. Make sure you know what portraits the photographer will deliver to you, and make sure he/she knows what time to show up and how soon after your special day you expect to have the pictures delivered.

Make sure the photographer gets shots of your family and guests. To see previous photographs please visit my website at www.photosbyblair.com or my facebook page at Photography By Blair

If you are planning an engagement, keep in mind that many Traverse City photographers are also available for photos of that special day as well. Traverse City professional photographers are able to get creative and find sites for your photo shoots that you may not even know existed. Make sure the photographer is available for the rehearsal dinner and the reception. Also, make sure they see the venue beforehand and can accommodate the lighting requirements.

We just wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for creating the most perfect wedding memories. Being out of state, we searched high and low for the best photographer for our wedding. We went to the wedding expo, clicked through so many websites, and thumbed through a plethora of brochures. When we saw your site, we knew you were “our photographer.” We chose you because we could see the thought and the love shine through every picture that you took. Your passion for photography comes through each and every photo that you take. During the entire process (planning, and executing the photos), your demeanor, professionalism, and overall personality made you a pleasure to work with. Everyone who sees our wedding album comments how beautiful the pictures are and how they look like they could be stills from a movie. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Timberlee Hills Weddings

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Contact www.timberleehills.com for more information.

Located just minutes from downtown Traverse City, this scenic country setting is the perfect location for your upcoming wedding celebration! With breathtaking natural beauty, your guests can enjoy the relaxed feel of the ambiance lighting indoors, or create new memories mingling amongst our flower beds and fountains on our grass covered patio, or enjoy the sound of rushing water in our ceremonial garden beside a flowing waterfall. Our lovely views of Lake Leelanau and the Grand Traverse Bay elaborate the colorful sunsets, while the rolling hills surrounding us envelop you in a cascade of our natural essence.

Timberlee Hills accommodates up to 350 guests, offering full service catering and bar service. Our own specialized in-house recipes are created from scratch the day of your event by our skillful chef on-site. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding quality food, as well as providing the presentation and flexibility to meet any budget. With our highly trained professional staff and extensive menu options, Timberlee Hills is certain to deliver a flawless event! Please contact us today to meet with your own personal wedding coordinator, and let us help you make your day everything you deserve it to be!

At Timberlee Hills, your wedding day is our priority. Let us surround you with blooming beds of luscious flowers, flowing creeks surrounded by daisies, and gushing waterfalls. Our scenic ceremonial garden is only the beginning to your perfect day. Our courteous staff will accommodate any of your needs, while your own personal coordinator ensures everything goes as planned. From planning the rehearsal to walking you to the isle, we are there every step of the way.

Timberlee Hills offers a wide variety of services and referrals, including our own sound system for your ceremony music, wireless head-set for your officiant, and self standing microphone for any special presentations. We also provide a white lattice arbor and two marble pedestals that can be embellished to fit your own personal style. We are more than pleased to assist you with references for officiants, musicians, or any other services you may require.

Aside form our picturesque views of rolling hills and deep blue lakes, Timberlee Hills offers indoor ceremonies in front of a glowing fireplace safe from the Michigan weather. Our indoor ceremonies are surrounded by twinkling lights, the soft glow of the fire, and candle light in our Gold Brick banquet room, surrounded by windows still allowing your guests the luxury of our spectacular views.

On your wedding day, you will have access to your own private bridal room, complete with stained glass windows and an oversized mirror two hours prior to your big event. Ceremonies are held at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, with a reserved time slot of 4:00 pm for on-site receptions to follow. Exceptions based upon availability. Don’t forget to ask about booking your rehearsal dinner! We can provide a simple, delicious meal, or an elegant and formal choice may suit you better! Whatever your needs are, we can meet them!

Welcome to my Blog.

Photos — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:08:28 +0000

I moved to Northern Michigan in 1968, then to Traverse City in 1977 which has been my home for over 30 years and spend most of my summers on Mackinac Island. The beauty of this area and the surroundings landscapes allow me to bring out my artistic talents in Freelance and Wedding Photography.

Twelve years ago a good friend, a seasoned photographer in his own right, offered me this suggestion. While viewing my photography he was amazed on the detailed, clean, artistic, but modern language that he experienced while viewing my compositions. “Your passion shows in every picture you shoot”. To entertain is a big part of a your event and celebration. I look for the challenge of the moment. The passion of people. The smiles that transpires from a celebration.

So I took his challenge and advice and have never looked back. He was right. I love the anticipation up to the event. I look forward to the day as it unfolds and the challenge of the lighting, the buildings, the venues, the landscapes the water, and the weather. This all adds caricature and depth to the photo shoot and the destination that the day brings. All the colors of the dresses, flowers, decor all adds to the moment and how the day flows. Photography is my music, the notes on the page. Life’s moments are a lot like magic, here one minute and gone the next. Capturing the memories and the magic of family and friends with the enduring beauty of a portrait.

One of life’s greatest pleasures is seeing the family together. Chances are your family will be gathering sometime soon. There’s no better time to create a family portrait that will capture the spirit of family for you to enjoy year round. Take this opportunity to capture this time in your family’s history and give your family a gift that will turn those special moments into memories they can hold on to forever. With creative attention to detail, I do provide your family with a quality portrait that will bring years of enjoyment.

Of all the decisions you will make in planning your wedding, the one that will be the most important to you when you look back on this most special of all days, is the photographer you choose to capture the beauty, romance, emotion, and joy of your wedding or event.

In years to come your photographs will be your most treasured heirloom, so don’t trust your priceless memories to just anyone.

I love the outdoors; hiking, kayaking, walking, camping, skiing, etc. in any season of the year.

I love my wife, my family, my friends. They have all helped me through the years to keep pushing the envelope with my passion of photography. I get up every morning with a smile on my face that a new day has dawned and a new challenge has arrived. Smile and be happy. Were only here on earth such a short time.

f you are seeking a photographer or photographers in Northern Michigan, Mackinaw, and the Traverse City Michigan region we can help make your wedding day memories a life time of enjoyment. Every photographer has a different style but some photographers have a passion to bring out the best artists’ backdrop that photography can offer. When you’re searching for photographers keep in mind the passion that the moment offers. This is what I will bring to your wedding day.

Steven Blair