By Cristin Trosien Photos of Meg and Ben courtesy of Gary L. Howe, Photographer Photos of Mari and Brian courtesy of Chloe Jackman Photography One Dress, Two Stories A Vintage Woodsy Feel Bride and Groom, Meg and Ben, celebrated their wedding in Huron National Forest, Ben’s “favorite place in the world.” Their wedding was uniquely them, with a vintage woodsy …
Bride Spotlight: Idolina and Matthew
By Cristin Trosien Photos courtesy of Siri Salonen Photography A Very Michigan Wedding Lake Michigan Love Although she’s a downstate resident, Idolina has always held a place in her heart for Northern Michigan. Upon her engagement to Matthew, she knew that their wedding would celebrate both their love for each other and their love of the “Mitten State.” The couple’s …
Donor Spotlight: Amal
Bride, Amal, learned about The Brides Project while shopping for her wedding gown last year. Though she loved the idea of directing the money spent on a dress toward a worthy cause, she did not end up finding her gown with us. After her recent wedding she remembered The Brides Project and returned to donate her gown. Amal said she …
Volunteer Spotlight: Erin Wright
Volunteer role: Volunteer Sales Consultant How long have you been volunteering with TBP? About 1.5 years What’s your favorite part (or favorite story) about volunteering with TBP: I love that we get to establish a personal connection with all of our brides. Learning about what brought them to the Bride’s Project and hearing about their wedding plans is so much fun. We get …
Bride Spotlight: Diana and Josh
By Cristin Trosien Photos courtesy of Eli Pitta, Eli Photography A Classic California Wedding The Imperfections Made It Perfect Before they were officially engaged, Diana was walking Main Street in Ann Arbor with her future husband, Josh, when she saw a window display for The Brides Project. Recognizing that it addressed her budget-minded and environmental values, she knew she would …
60 in 60: A Dress A Day Summer Challenge
Fun times on Live in the D promoting our donation campaign to collect 60 wedding dresses from 2013-2015 in 60 days! http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/live-in-the-d/the-brides-project-60-dresses-in-60-days/34572228
Volunteer Spotlight: Melissa Miller
Say hello to our featured volunteer, Melissa Miller! Volunteer Position: Bridal Consultant How long have you been volunteering with us? April 2015 (I purchased my wedding dress in March 2015) What do you like most about volunteering at The Brides Project? I, unfortunately, have many family and friends that have been touched by cancer. I love being able to help raise funds for …
Bride Spotlight: Kristen and Mike
By Cristin Trosien “We Did Live Life, And Loved Each Other Every Moment Of It.” An Engagement and A Surgery After two years of dating, Mike took a relaxed moment at home to propose to Kristen on her 25th birthday. Not wanting a long engagement, the couple planned to have their wedding only six months later. The bustle of planning quickly …