The Brides Project Featured in MLIVE

The Brides’ Project, a volunteer-based bridal salon, has moved to a different facility located at 1677 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, in The Courtyard Shops. TBP was modeled off of a salon in Toronto, owned by Helen Sweet. Monique Sluymers, who is from Toronto, connected to bring the business to Ann Arbor. TBP’s core principle is to maximize money for services for people impacted by cancer. …

Bride Spotlight: Ally and Matt

A Long-Distance Beginning Both employed by the Army, there were only three times Matt and Ally had ever been together in the same physical location. For one year, despite great distance and very tight schedules, the couple corresponded whenever possible. Then Matt proposed, and beyond any doubts, Ally said “Yes!” One Week To Plan A Wedding Thank you to mother-of-the-bride, …

Bride Spotlight: Shea Jorgensen

By Monica Miklosovic Photos: Jalisa Mayer An Iowa Bride It is stories like this that make us reflect in awe on how one person’s act of trust and generosity can strengthen and impart hope to the community around them, even if they are only visiting! It is with deep gratitude that we are able to share the story of this …

Bride Spotlight: Jessica Malecki

By Arielle Weingast Photos:  Paul Stoloff It all started on October 26, 1999. He was 19, and she was 18; both Jessica and her boyfriend were just out of high school. They were together for more than ten years making plans and building their futures, when  late in the fall of 2011, he proposed! In April of 2013, they finally …

First-Ever Trunk Show

By Monica Miklosovic Photos:  Melanie Reyes Photography & AddyB Photography 67 Volunteers; 21 Wedding Dresses Sold; and $8400 for Cancer Support A Showcase of Gorgeous Gowns On what seemed like the snowiest day of January (and that’s saying a lot!) the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor (CSC) was transformed into a gorgeous, bright space for our first-ever Trunk Show.  The CSC …

Bride Spotlight: Christy Cook

By Arielle Weingast For this week’s Bride Spotlight, we interviewed Christy Cook about her “happily ever after.” Christy found The Brides Project while searching online for bridal shops. She decided she would purchase her dress at The Brides Project in honor of loved ones who have been touched by cancer. Photo by Regina Starkey, Honeysuckle Hills Wedding Dress Shopping in …

Bride Spotlight: Paige VanSice

We were recently delighted to receive a letter from a Paige, a Michigan bride who was married August 31, 2013.  She said: “The Bride’s Project of Ann Arbor is truly a project worth supporting! From the helpful staff and volunteers, to the wide variety of styles and sizes at such great prices, I had a one-of-a-kind experience choosing my wedding …

2013 Whimsical Wedding Event

On Sunday, September 30th, The Brides Project participated in Ann Arbor’s Whimsical Occasions Wedding Event Show. Held in Weber’s hotel, many of our volunteers came out to help with pictures, meeting brides-to-be, dress fittings, etc. The show also included vendor tables with offerings such as flowers, catering, and photography. It was a one-stop-shop event for a variety of wedding needs! …