Volunteer Spotlight: Krista Gravatt

Say Hello to our Featured Volunteer, Krista Gravatt! Volunteer Position: Bridal Consultant and Volunteer Event Planning Assistant How long have you been volunteering with us? Since Feb 2015 What do you like most about volunteering at The Brides Project? The fact that we are taking a positive experience (getting married) and using it to help support people who may be in a difficult situation (cancer …

Say 'I don't' to debt during wedding season – USA Today

Saying “I do” shouldn’t require you to toss aside a trail of dollar bills as you walk down the aisle.  But if you watch too much reality TV, you’re guaranteed to lose a whole lot of money trying to re-create a celebrity wedding.  Read More. Original article from Detroit Free Press

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 …

Elegant Jamaican Destination Wedding – Style Me Pretty

The sparkling Caribbean ocean, this fabulous bouquet, and this absolutely lovely blushing Bride; I’m pretty sure this wedding right here is the definition of paradise. Natalie Franke and Krista Jones captured it all and the picture perfect weather added a silver lining to every moment between this sweet Bride and Groom. As I dream of a Jamaican vacation, this gallery is where my travel fantasies will …

Whimsical Occasions Bridal Show! – Beth Joy Photography

Happy Friday everyone! In honor of “The Dress” that is making it’s way around the internets, today’s blog post is featuring many beautiful dresses! 😉 A few weeks back I had the privilege of capturing the The Brides Project first “on the road” bridal event! Our many hundreds of gowns carefully made their way from their home in Ann Arbor …

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 …