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I mean, this is cool if you're into things like Tu

I mean, this is cool if you're into things like Tuscany, olive trees, gorgeous tablescapes, perfect landscaping, and a dinner with your closest peeps. ⁣
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My favorite part of this image is the gorgeous olive trees. Their shape, history, foliage, and yes, olives make them some of the most fabulous trees in the world. But do you know ALL the facts about olive trees? No? Well, let me enlighten you!⁣
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🫒 The oldest certified olive tree in existence is in Greece and over 2,000 years old!⁣
🫒 Most olive trees live between 300 to 600 years!⁣
🫒 Olive trees can range between 10 and 40 feet high with gorgeous silvery-green feather-like leaves⁣
🫒 In Greece, you can be fined for digging up too many olive trees—even on your own property!⁣
🫒 The wood of an olive tree burns 2.5 times hotter than other wood, its smoke is harmless, and the ash can be used as fertilizer. The original renewable energy source!⁣
🫒 Its oil can be used for cooking, skincare, lighting, and healing!⁣
🫒 Considered a universal symbol of peace, it appears on the national flags of seven nations, four US states, and the flag of the United Nations.⁣
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And there you have it folks! The most beautiful tree with the most useful and wonderful fruit! Plus, the 🫒 is the part that makes every martini so cool! 🍸 ⁣
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What is it about a perfectly-set table that makes

What is it about a perfectly-set table that makes everything feel like it's right in the world?! OK, well, that's maybe an exaggeration, but for me there is something really calming about seeing a table with everything set in its proper place. ⁣
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This is one of the things about the wedding industry that I love. I love that it is filled with people that aspire every day to make everything perfect for those they serve. Making sure that the flatware is laid perfectly, that the linens are pressed, that the florals are just so—these are the things that make events look and feel good. ⁣
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As Oprah says, "love is in the details." I say it often because every little thing matters and a lot of little things add up to big things that can create change! ⁣
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Find those vendors that will care about the details for you. I love that I can proudly say we have so many here in West Michigan!⁣
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This wool camel suit is so timeless. I feel like t

This wool camel suit is so timeless. I feel like the camel/brown suit catches a bad rap. We have become so accustomed to black, navy, and dark grey suits, that we are oftentimes taken aback when we see a fantastic brown, camel, even khaki suit.⁣
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Do you remember when President Obama showed up to a press conference in 2014 with a khaki suit? Everyone had grown so used to dark suits that they literally dubbed it Tan Suit Gate! With some headlines reading "The audacity of taupe!" as a nod to his best-selling book, "The audacity of hope."⁣
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Well, over here at Grand Rapids Bride, we are all for the brown suit, the camel suit, and the khaki suit. Why be like everyone else when you can stand out and make a fabulous statement?⁣
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Start your own Tan Suit Gate at your wedding. We dare you!⁣
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You know what I hate? First, it's definitely not t

You know what I hate? First, it's definitely not this ⤴️ ! I hate a terrible dip-the-bride-for-a-kiss shot. I mean, as someone that looks at a LOT of wedding photos, I've seen some really awkward ones. So when I find a really good one, it makes me smile! ⁣
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Also, does anyone else get scared of sparklers? All of these sparks next to these gorgeous dresses and tuxes? Yikes! All I can hear in my head is, "it just takes one spark..." I know I sound like such a grown-up and they make for the best pictures, but I can't help it, they scare me!⁣
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At least use the looooooooong ones so that the sparks stay far away!⁣
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I feel like I can smell the cigar smoke from here

I feel like I can smell the cigar smoke from here just looking at this image of these two in this room. You can tell this is a room that has eyes and ears; and I'd love the hear it's stories. This is an intimate room, for intimate gatherings. And those are the best ones. ⁣
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Because sometimes smaller is better. When the crowd is smaller, the conversation becomes better, more real. People dig below the surface to talk about real stuff, not fluff. Rooms like these have seen people cry, laugh, tell jokes, tell stories, and steal moments away from the crowd, like these two. ⁣
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COVID has made many people reevaluate what the size of their wedding should be. Most people start off with a huge event with ALL of their favorite people. But COVID has forced our hand to reconsider that. It has made us all step back and reassess who are our favorite-favorite people? The ones that we want to sit in a room like this and share stories with?⁣
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It has made small weddings more common. Which has given the wedding industry something exciting and new to work with. Less people means better food, better wine, better everything—because you can spend a little more in the areas that matter. ⁣
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If you are considering downsizing your wedding due to these crazy circumstances, don't look at it as a bad thing. Because it may actually be your favorite decision you make for your big day!⁣
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Listen. On your wedding day, EVERYONE you need wil

Listen. On your wedding day, EVERYONE you need will be with you. And if for some inexplicable reason, someone needs to call you, they can reach you via your tribe. YOU do not need your phone that day. You have a photographer; use them to capture everything because they are going to do it in a way that you cannot. ⁣
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We get so lost in our phones every. single. day. It is the worst time stealer on Earth. This is literally the day you have waited for your entire life. Look UP the entire day! Don't look down unless you have to put on your fabulous shoes!⁣
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Who hasn't been to Luna in downtown Grand Rapids?

Who hasn't been to Luna in downtown Grand Rapids? If any of you raised your hands, drop everything and get there for their AMAZING food! But I warn you, I'm almost positive that they use some sort of illegal substance in their homemade chips. They are SO addicting! ⁣
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We also are borderline obsessed with their tacos. And their homemade guac? Speaking of guac, did you guys know that avocados are actually a fruit, not a vegetable? And...did you know that avocados have been proven to improve heart, skin, and hair health, as well as contribute to weight loss, cancer prevention, and stronger immune and digestive systems? 🥑 ⁣
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Well, if that's not reason enough to go there for dinner tonight, then I don't know what is! And when you're there, check out their fabulous loft event space on their 2nd floor! So airy and beautiful, and right downtown so your out-of-town guests can get the full Grand Rapids experience! 🌆 ⁣
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Don't you just feel like you're on a boat or in a

Don't you just feel like you're on a boat or in a boathouse? The gorgeous wood paneling combined with those boat-like sofa cushions just screams vintage Chris Craft! Which as a #puremichigan girl, totally speaks to me!⁣
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