Spring Inspiration

Every March, I get an itching for SPRING - green grass, tulips popping up, no more snow - and this March is no different. I've used these tulip images over the past three years on this blog more than once, and honestly each time I do, I want to run to my favorite Grand Rapids florist and buy a few dozen just to have around the house.

I currently made the switch from a (lame) PC to a shiny, new iMac, and am patiently waiting for my photo software to arrive, hence the lack of posts. I am also awaiting the arrival of our first child (due in two days, although I have a feeling Baby VanderMaas will be late!), so things have been a bit hectic around here.

Happy Spring!

GRunveiled 2011 | Second Floor Recap

You most likely caught the first floor recap yesterday, and today I'm sharing the vendors who exhibited on the second floor. You can see why our wedding show, GRunveiled, really is different from other shows in Grand Rapids, can't you?

We invite the most interesting vendors to participate, to bring our brides-to-be unique vendors they will not find elsewhere. Many of the wedding professionals have never done another show, and we strongly encourage them to think outside of the wedding show "box" and create a space that will inspire brides. I honestly think this year's spaces were ah-mazing and I'm so proud of this group of pros.

Thank you again to Nicole Haley Photography for capturing our show, and a huge thank you to everyone who made it down to St. Cecilia's last week to check everyone out. We had an amazing turnout and couldn't have done it without everyone who worked hard!

[photos copyright Nicole Haley Photography]

GRunveiled 2011 | First Floor Recap

GRunveiled 2011 was a complete success in my book, and I cannot thank ALL of the vendors who participated this year enough for their amazing effort & all of their time they put into their unique spaces.

Thank you to each and every attendee who made it out to the show - and a special thanks to all the Pearls Events brides, grooms & mothers-of-the-brides who came downtown to support GRunveiled & Pearls Events! It was great seeing you all and chatting. This show got me more excited for the 2011 wedding season, which is quickly approaching.

This is a look at the first floor of St. Cecilia Music Center last Thursday night. I will be sharing the images from the second floor in the coming days!

[all photos copyright Nicole Haley Photography]