A special drawing will occur during the night for a $500 gift certificate good towards a Day Of Coordination Package. All other brides that sign up for the package that night will recieve $200 off.

The cost for this event is $5 a person or $20 for a bridal party(up to 5 guests). Space is limited so make sure you sign up quickly at EventBrite by clicking here.   Proceeds for this event will go to the Lakeshore Pregnancy Center.

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This is why we really want you to visit September’s Bride at the end of your gown shopping experience.  Look at the big-name stores and get an idea of the styles you like.  Then make an appointment with one of our consultants who will really care about you and your wedding day, not just about making a sale.

Our boutique will be right alongside of you as your make all your wedding plans.  You can take care of bridesmaids, mothers, flower girls, tuxedos, and alterations all at one convenient location.  Never worry about being given the wrong ship date on your gown, or having an inferior dress substituted for a designer gown.  We’ll have tissues to dry your dad’s tears at your first fitting, and we know just what to say to your insecure sister-in-law who is concerned about having her bridesmaid dress fit just right.

There are lots of bridal stores in our area; we understand that brides enjoy shopping around and enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime experience.  But, before you are pressured to settle for a less-than-ideal gown or boutique, we would love to show you all we have to offer at September’s Bride.

We offer ecologically-friendly and “green” cleaning and preservation processes, as well as sourcing as many local and American suppliers as possible.  We also enjoy restoring and restyling vintage and family gowns.

Our EVENTS by September’s Bride planners are always willing to help couples find other local “green” resources, as well.

All of these specialties allow us to service brides and grooms who are looking for “green” options for their wedding day.

Our customers are lovin’ the ability to schedule an appointment at our boutique through our website, and we want to be sure all West Michigan brides get a chance to check it out and experience everything September’s Bride has to offer.

So, if you’re a bride who has been shopping for gowns and you know you’re getting close to making the BIG choice…we want to help!  Just make an appointment at September’s Bride by clicking the button on the right or using our Appointments page.  We are going to email you a $50 coupon to use at that appointment when you order your gown!

Are you just beginning your search?  Many brides find their gowns during their first visit to our boutique; so we encourage you to make an appointment by following the link above and come expecting to find your dream gown!  (For more on what to expect at our boutique, check out Your First Visit).

This offer is just for a limited time…now through Wednesday, February 15, so don’t hesitate to schedule your appointment right away; there are just a few available each day!  Also, please share this with a friend who might be shopping for wedding gowns, too!

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Click here Dave Ramsey Show – SB EntreLeadership to listen to a short audio clip from the Dave Ramsey Show August 25, 2011 where he shares an inspiring story about SB owner, Tami Parks.

Note from Tami :: I’ve asked Tiffany to research some wonderful “destination wedding” venues right in our own backyard.  The criteria was a venue where both a lovely ceremony and fun reception could be held, and guest rooms were available.  We also want a place where your guests could find things to do throughout the wedding weekend.  On a personal note, my son has provided music for weddings at this venue, so I can vouch for it’s beauty and charm.

   Now that you have the ring and you’ve ripped out dozens of pages from bridal magazines, it’s time to start planning your big day. You’ve got hundreds of ideas floating around in your head and a purse full of business cards from local caterers, reception halls and florists. As you begin to navigate your way through the maze of choosing the perfect vendors, your fiancé’s hopeful suggestion of a destination wedding in Hawaii begins to sound appealing. You picture yourself on a tropical, remote island, surrounded by your closest friends, exotic food and an army of hotel staff ready to make it all happen. A few clicks of the computer mouse brings you back to reality. There’s no way a destination wedding could fit into your budget.

Unless you choose a destination in your own backyard. You don’t have to fly to Hawaii to find a hotel that is eager to take on the biggest details of your day. Here in West Michigan there are dozens of Inns, Bed and Breakfasts and Manors that would love to take the stress out of your planning by providing accomodations, ceremony and reception site, catering and more all in one location.

Today’s Backyard Destination is Martha’s Vineyard Bed and Breakfast. Located in South Haven, Michigan, this charming 150 year old Bed and Breakfast is small enough to host that intimate wedding you had hoped for yet capable enough to handle everything from linens to floral arrangements. Perfect for a party of thirty, you would be able to treat your guests to accommodations in the cozy rooms of both the Main house or the Vineyard’s Guest house. Just minutes from South Haven’s board walk, guests will have a limitless number of restaurants, shops and activities to choose from during your wedding weekend.

On your special day the Vineyard’s gardens will host your nuptials among gorgeous views. After the ceremony you and your guests will dine on the lovely vine covered veranda with dinner options like Spinach Salad with strawberry & walnut dressing, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Asparagus & Cheese Soup. And, as each event is unique, Martha’s Vineyard is open for customizing to meet your requests.

At EVENTS by September’s Bride we love to keep things local and we are experts on West Michigan destination weddings.  If that seems perfect for you, we are here to make it happen.

Some of the best marriages out there are the ones that were created out of the motto “opposites attract.” When disorganized and laid-back falls in love with structured and focused; when the wall flower meets the life of the party. Why not let this motto flow into the planning of your wedding as well? The best parties are the ones with unexpected elements, the mixture of two seemingly different elements to create one unique experience.

Want to get married in a black dress? Go for it!

So do you love the idea of a modern wedding in a chic downtown loft but are drawn to the delicate vintage dresses in the bridal shop? Do them both! Have you dreamed of a traditional church ceremony but want to walk down the aisle to your favorite country song? Supply your string quartet with the music!

Think about what makes you and your fiancé unique. Could you spend hours lost in a book while your soon-to-be-husband is a movie buff? Choose your favorite books and movies and use the titles for table names. Do you like to dine out at your favorite Italian restaurant while your husband loves to order in Chinese? Have two separate buffets.  Do the two of you love to bake? Whip up some homemade cupcakes together and use them as favors for your guests.

Modern Gowns with a Rustic Setting

Serenaded by a Street Performer on your Wedding Day!

Weaving the quirky aspects of your relationship into your wedding will ensure that guests leave with the feeling that yours was not the traditional cookie cutter wedding. Need help figuring out which details to work into your special day? We at EVENTS by September’s Bride would love to help you make your wedding as unique as you are!

All images shared in this post are courtesy of Amy Carroll Photography.