By Cristin Trosien Photos of Meg and Ben courtesy of Gary L. Howe, Photographer Photos of Mari and Brian courtesy of Chloe Jackman Photography One Dress, Two Stories A Vintage Woodsy Feel Bride and Groom, Meg and Ben, celebrated their wedding in Huron National Forest, Ben’s “favorite place in the world.” Their wedding was uniquely them, with a vintage woodsy …
Bride Spotlight: Idolina and Matthew
By Cristin Trosien Photos courtesy of Siri Salonen Photography A Very Michigan Wedding Lake Michigan Love Although she’s a downstate resident, Idolina has always held a place in her heart for Northern Michigan. Upon her engagement to Matthew, she knew that their wedding would celebrate both their love for each other and their love of the “Mitten State.” The couple’s …
Donor Spotlight: Amal
Bride, Amal, learned about The Brides Project while shopping for her wedding gown last year. Though she loved the idea of directing the money spent on a dress toward a worthy cause, she did not end up finding her gown with us. After her recent wedding she remembered The Brides Project and returned to donate her gown. Amal said she …
Bride Spotlight: Diana and Josh
By Cristin Trosien Photos courtesy of Eli Pitta, Eli Photography A Classic California Wedding The Imperfections Made It Perfect Before they were officially engaged, Diana was walking Main Street in Ann Arbor with her future husband, Josh, when she saw a window display for The Brides Project. Recognizing that it addressed her budget-minded and environmental values, she knew she would …
Bride Spotlight: Kristen and Mike
By Cristin Trosien “We Did Live Life, And Loved Each Other Every Moment Of It.” An Engagement and A Surgery After two years of dating, Mike took a relaxed moment at home to propose to Kristen on her 25th birthday. Not wanting a long engagement, the couple planned to have their wedding only six months later. The bustle of planning quickly …
Bride Spotlight: Julie and Derek
By Cristin Trosien Photo courtesy of Kat Foley Photography The Brides Project loves to extend its family of fabulous brides to those who didn’t happen to purchase their gown from us, but do find us after their big day and decide to donate. Bride, Julie McGill, was one such bride. A Great Time Dancing All Night Julie felt both beautiful …
Bride Spotlight: Kelly and Brode
By Cristin Trosien A Laguna Beach Wedding Kelly Vantrease and beau, Brode, got married early in the morning of October 18th, 2014, on a cliff overlooking the ocean at Laguna Beach. Kelly is a California-native and always knew that she would love to get married at this, her favorite beach. Kelly found her West coast-bound gown at The Bride’s Project …
Bride Spotlight: Samantha
On her December wedding day, Samantha’s dad saw her in her dress and said she “looked like a princess…like the one from Frozen.” The classic winter-wedding feel was exactly what she was going for. The traditional, elegant gown featured beading and detail-work that happened to resemble snowflakes from afar. Samantha accented the look with a fingertip veil and blusher purchased …
Bride Spotlight: Hannah Lowe
First she bought a dress. Then, she volunteered. Now, she manages The Brides Project. Today, we’re very proud to introduce you to our very own Hannah Lowe! A Move to Michigan Hannah and Mark began their relationship in Maryland, where Hannah’s professional background was in the banking industry. Then, a job opportunity for Mark brought the couple to Ann Arbor, …
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, …