You will spend more of your wedding day at your wedding reception than any other location.  Because of this, more couples are adding additional elements to make their wedding reception more memorable.
Candy Buffet.  The candy bar continues to be popular at Detroit weddings; with many venues adding this as an a la carte option.  The candy bar is also a great way to add a splash of your wedding colors, if available as candies.  A candy bar is creating by choosing 5-10 different types of candy and displaying them…

The music you play at your wedding is extremely important, as it’s a reflection of the two of you as a couple, as well as the type of wedding reception you will have.  The music played at your wedding reception is the soundtrack to the biggest party of your lives.

Hiring an experienced wedding DJ gives you leverage as to what is played, but you’re still going to need to make lists, and talk with your fiance before completing final plans with the disc jockey. As a couple, decide what…

Saturday was a great day.  We ended up painting the school that we support in Gaspard. It was very cool working side- by-side with our Haitian brothers & sisters (and the kids!). The strategy is to empower them to help themselves & it works. I loved watching their pride as we transformed the school. What a great day!

In the afternoon we went to the “market” today in Pignon. There are NO (literally) stores here. This is where people get supplies. My friend, Chris, summed it up “Of the…

The Oscars got us thinking about how the stars look picture perfect from arrival through the after parties. Here’s some tips to make sure you look red carpet ready all day long.

Ask your florist to recommend flowers that won’t stain dresses or to remove any pieces that might.
Check with your gown shop to see if your dress can be steamed or ironed.  If so, carry a mini iron and water bottle in case wrinkles form.
Choose dresses made of wrinkle resistant fabrics.
Carry a bleach pen in case of emergencies….

It was a  great day in Haiti.  We visited the children of LaCoste Orphanage.  The children are so affectionate & sweet. We played with kids most of the day. Then went to a crazy-rowdy church service where 40 people were baptized. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life.

Everyday things that we take for granted are so different here.  This is a Haitian gas station.  A propped up table with gas in plastic containers.

Haitian women do not have…