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Inspiration for Your Wedding Planning Process
Whether the next thing on your task list is to find the perfect DJ or Band, or you need help in creating the least stressful wedding day timeline, we have suggestions for you. After hearing from our past couples, we believe we've come up with some great tips and guides. Check out our blog to keep up on our recent shoots and for new inspiration that we post on a regular basis. Here are some of our favorite blog posts that will get you started.
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A Curated List of Our Favorite Vendors
Through the years, we have worked with some wonderful vendors. People who help make the wedding day run smooth and ensure a great time is had by all. We've curated a list of some of our favorite just for you! This list is ever growing as we continue to meet and network with new vendors, so if there is anything else you are looking for, feel free to ask!
Photobooth
It would be silly of us not to mention our photobooth first. We started Swatch Photobooth a few years ago and have brought it to weddings, birthdays, graduations, holidays and corporate events. Our couples LOVE the elegance of the booth itself and their family and friends have a blast with it all night! With a variety of backdrops, props and customization, you can make the booth exactly what you want it to be!
That's us!
Venue
There are several wonderful venues in the Toledo area and we are constantly discovering new ones. We had an exceptional experience for our wedding at The Blarney Event Center. With it's tall ceilings and brick walls, it's the perfect mix of urban and romantic and screams Toledo pride with beautiful imagery of the city skyline. Another new favorite of ours is Hensville in Downtown Toledo. Another great venue in the heart of downtown with an urban feel and an epic rooftop looking over the Mudhens Stadium and the beautiful city.
Planner
Investing in a wedding day coordinator is invaluable. Not only will they assist you in the major decisions you have to make, but they have a network of other vendors that they trust who can also help you. We absolutely love working with Dani from Bee for the Day. The whole team of bees do everything they can to make the wedding day as stress-free as possible. It truly shows through in the photos!
Music
Whether you hire a band or a DJ, it is important to find someone who will keep the fun going throughout the evening. If you want your guests dancing and having a blast all night, you want to provide them with good music! We had an amazing time with Last Call Heroes at our wedding and would highly refer them to anybody looking for a great band. If you prefer a DJ, contact Rick at Touch the Sky DJs. We have always had a wonderful time working with them at weddings and they know how to have a good time!
Last Call Heroes at our wedding! Photo by The Wayfarers Photography.
Rick from Touch the Sky DJs doing his thing!
The Dress
We have never heard a bad word about Belle Amour Bridal. The team of ladies there put everything they have into finding you the perfect dress. You will feel welcomed and you will feel beautiful; making your dress shopping experience everything it should be! We also love everything about The Brides Project in Ann Arbor. Not only can you find gorgeous designer dresses, but you are donating to The Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor.
Florist
Your bouquets, boutonnieres and floral arrangements not only add to the beauty of your day, but they are one of the best ways to accent your style and everything you put into your wedding day. Whether you prefer lose, flowing greenery or a unique variety of carnations, decorative cabbage and dark plum succulents, your florist will help you create the perfect look. Brigitta at La Boutique Nostalgie specializes in floral and design. We love their work so much, we chose them to do the floral for our own wedding!
Beautiful image courtesy of The Wayfarers Photography
Graphic Design
Total customization and a unique style is one thing we specifically wanted for our wedding invitations. Uppercase Designs did not disappoint. Kelly is great to work with. She listens to your vision and brings it to life. She has a unique eye and has the ability to create exactly what you are picturing. Not sure where to start? Check out our blog highlighting a few things to keep in mind when planning your invitations!
Dessert
I'll admit, I'm definitely a sweet tooth. It is extremely hard for me to turn down dessert at weddings. Although I enjoy MOST of them, there are a few that stand above the rest. If you are looking for something unique, do what we did: Holey Toledough Doughnuts. Handcrafted, gourmet doughnuts that will undoubtedly leave an impression on your guests. They will talk about these scrumptious desserts for days, weeks and months after the wedding. If you are not quite ready for something that unique, visit Wixey Bakery. They have mastered the perfect mix of beauty and deliciousness in cakes, cookies and cupcakes!
Hair & Make-up
We typically start a wedding day with the bride and her bridesmaids getting dolled up with hair & make-up. We've had the chance to work with a lot of truly talented make-up artists and hairstylists! One of our favorite teams, and the two that did the girls hair and make-up in our wedding is Betsy & Sara. They are from Camelot Salon in Holland and are on top of their game as far as making you look and feel your best with beautiful and unique styles. Another extremely talented make-up artist is Zoe Garrow from The Golden Vanity in Bowling Green. She specializes in airbrush makeup, creating a stunningly flawless look.
Don't forget to visit our About Us page to read about how we met, what we love and what makes us who we are. Our Details page highlights the basics of Swatch Studios and what it is like to be one of our couples. You can also keep checking back on our Blog as we regularly post inspiration, real weddings and tips for our brides! We hope you found this helpful and we look forward to talking with you soon!
I’m honestly not sure how it happened. It wasn’t even mine! This pesky little stick of bright, beautiful, red lipstick made its way into my hand. From there, it made its way to the floor making sure to leave its mark all over my hands and legs on its way down. I was a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding. The thought that immediately ran through my mind? ‘I DON’T HAVE TIME FOR THIS.’