Bride Spotlight: Meg and Ben & Mari and Brian

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 …

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: 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: 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 …

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 …