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, …

Photo Gallery – Beth Joy Photography

Ever heard of The Brides Project?! Well now you have. No matter who you are, this bridal boutique is something to learn about.  The mission statement says it all: “To provide brides with a socially conscious budget an eco-friendly option for purchasing a bridal gown, and to use these proceeds at the Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor for …

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 …