Teacup Wedding Chapel is the perfect size for a small, intimate wedding party of up to 20. We offer a non-denominational venue where couples may choose to have their wedding ceremony and share spiritual or civil vows, in a traditional or contemporary style.
Our Chapel is beautifully prepared for weddings to take place on very short-notice, but can also be reserved up to 12 months in advance. Our very affordable, small wedding packages include the use of our venue, the services of our Wedding Officiant, and the classic country house vintage style decor shown in these current photographs.
Teacup Wedding Chapel, Winter White Roses in Urns.
The path to the entry of Teacup Wedding Country House, Wedding Chapel extends through our Garden Arbor Ceremony setting, which is available May – October and has shaded, comfortable seating for guests.
Teacup Wedding Officiant, Karla Groesbeck, entering the Country House Chapel with a couple, whose guests are seated and waiting inside.
View of Teacup Wedding Country House Chapel and Garden Arbor, as approaching from our on-site, private parking area. Reservations are made for only one small wedding or elopement at any given time, providing privacy and enjoyment exclusively for you and your guests.
Guests are comfortably seated facing the North, in the shaded Garden Arbor, with marriage ceremonies taking place at the ivy-covered trellis, evergreen foliage backdrop. This photo being taken on December 31, 2011, is beautiful, even without the white floral baskets that hang from the Garden Arbor in the warmer season, May – October, when the Garden Arbor is available.
Teacup Wedding Garden Arbor ~ December 31, 2011, after our last wedding of the year in the Wedding Chapel, still no significant snowfall in Michigan!
When planning for a marriage ceremony in the Garden Arbor, our on-site, indoor settings, the Chapel and Parlor are available at no additional cost, as a back-up in the event of rain or uncomfortable heat.
A beautiful and simply elegant setting for marriage ceremonies
Spacious, serene, light-filled interior with elegant decor that provides the perfect backdrop for professional and amateur wedding photography. The softness of the light and decor enhances the subject of the photography ~ the Bride and Groom ~ their vows, ring exchange, first kiss and pronouncement as a married couple!
Classic elegant table setting for a Unity Candle or Sand Ceremony (to the left). A Flower Ceremony or Ring blessing is also a wonderful option with a small wedding party, at Teacup Wedding Country House.
Teacup Wedding Chapel has subtle accents of white roses, greenery, ribbon and tulle that compliment the Chapel with a classic elegance; a current, yet classic, style that appeals to couples.
Teacup Wedding Country House Chapel is not decorated in a religious or Victorian style. It offers opportunities for the richness of traditional ceremonial inclusions, without dictating undue pomp and pageantry.
A candle light marriage ceremony can take place any time of day in the Country House Chapel. This photo was taken on a bright afternoon at 1 pm!
In the Chapel the couple is seated, side by side, as the solemnization of their marriage license takes place; after the conclusion of the marriage ceremony, vows, ring exchange and pronouncement of the married couple – another classic, keepsake photographic moment to capture.
Meagan & Joshua’s wedding party arriving at Teacup Wedding Chapel on December 7, 2011, just after a light snowfall – the icing on the cake!
Meagan, with her bouquet of white roses, at Teacup Wedding Chapel.
Mother of the Bride and the Bride, entering the chapel.
Love. The. Boots.
…which were also worn by the ladies in her party!
Meagan’s Mother steps into the Chapel, then reaches for Meagan’s hand a she crosses the threshold.
Teacup Wedding Chapel is a beautiful, affordable venue for a small, intimate wedding that is unlike any other. Everything is provided in our all-inclusive packages: on-site parking for all wedding party vehicles, chapel, decor, music, candles, florals and the services of our Michigan Marriage Officiant. You and your guests arrive at Teacup Wedding Country House, to a private setting that is completely prepared for you, and your Teacup Wedding!
I’m sharing photos of the absolutely beautiful “Shatila Bakery” desserts, many of which are behind glass, so please excuse the color and glare.
“Old World style. All natural, and no preservatives”.
“Shatila Bakery, Dearborn, Michigan” makes: cakes, pastries, individual desserts and festive gifts for the holiday, weddings, baby showers, birthdays and every occasion . . . not that you need an “occasion” to enjoy their desserts. In fact, their desserts make for an occasion! These beautiful, individual desserts are $1.10 – $1.40 each, or a dozen for $12.50 – 15.00.
Desserts at Shatila Bakery feature pineapple, pistachio, almond, chocolate, kiwi, blackberries, strawberries, and much more. There are so many beautiful desserts to choose from that it’s hard to decide on just one, so you can always have some friends help out by sampling a bite of say, half a dozen. That works out quite nicely!
Mocha mousse, strawberry mousse- six amazing desserts for just $8.40. The best part, they are fresh and fabulous.
Case after case of meticulously organized pastries, desserts and cakes. I don’t know what makes me happier, looking at the neatly lined, identical pastries or eating them. Really, I don’t ; )
They didn’t have any wedding cakes on the weekday that we stopped in, so no photos. Love these traditional style toppers.
“Old World style” perfectly describes “Shatila Bakery”. It should be featured on the “Food Network”. You can order online and have many of their products shipped to you.
Pink and blue baby gift baskets, and Jordan almonds in many colors for shower and wedding favors.
We always take time to enjoy a cup of coffee and a tasty treat in their super clean and sunny cafe. They’re open from 7:30 am until 11 pm, midnight (on the weekends).
We discovered Shatila Bakery about 17 years ago. Since then they have done a major renovation and expansion. It is gorgeous! We’ve made a mecca to get their desserts many times over the years, and typically get boxes of baklava-like pastries for the holidays. Great for gifts or to share with your holiday meal.
This is what we request; a small tray with the pastries above, left to right, Bird’s nest, Fingers, Baklawa, Mini-roses and Burma. 37 delicious pieces for $13.50. Amazing!
Very fresh with a light flavor of honey and pistachio, not overly sweet as most baklava seems to be.
You can pre-order if you’re in a hurry to get in and out, but you’ll want to at least have a cuppa joe in the cafe with dessert, or maybe the coconut or pistachio ice cream. I should also note that they have savory pastries and wraps too.
Next year I may order a Candy Cane Cake like this one …
… as I was admiring this yellow cake, Candy Cane it was snapped up by the lady next to me. That’s how fast things move here, and just as quickly as they go, more are brought into the cases. Holy freshness!
Weekday or weekend, there will be a line; which gives you ample time to narrow down your selections. It doesn’t matter how busy they are, the ladies at “Shatila Bakery” are very patient and sweet. I haven’t experienced better service or products.
Chocolate Yule Log Cake decorated so sweetly, $25.00
This cake is almost too pretty to eat with delicate, white chocolate petals on top.
So there you have it. Our longtime, favorite bakery that has never disappointed. “Shatila Bakery” is a wonderful place to buy fabulous desserts at a reasonable price. It doesn’t get any better than that!
“At Shatila Food Products, founded in 1979 by Riad Shatila, bakers labor lovingly as did old world artisans thousands of years ago in the Middle East. Tissue-thin pastry swabbed with rich, pure butter, enfolds crunchy fresh nuts and a sweet sugar syrup. All natural…no preservatives. Authentic, old world baking in modern, high volume ovens”
We were in the garden preparing the evergreens for winter the day before Thanksgiving, when we heard this flock of birds in the Black Walnut trees along the back of the property. It’s hard to see here, but the treetops were filled with birds, like black foliage. Their sounds, their communication, were loud and intense.
All at once, they rose from the branches where they were perched, apparently as planned,
and flew into the sky with a big swoop to the east, and a swoop to the west (a strategic move to make them less vulnerable to attacks),
pulling their flock closer as they flew higher, until they grouped tightly together and flew away; like a whirling cloud of black pepper.
Avian behavior is fascinating. Studies have shown that though it seems as if their communication and interaction is quite complex, it is actually simple and intuitive. Swifts and swallows can be very organized, with the intention of looking out for all the flock members. Flocks scout for food and take turns navigating; and predators favor a lone bird over a flock. Hard to believe that the phrase “Birds of a feather flock together” was first seen in writing in the 1500′s! The first known citation in print of the currently used English version of the phrase appeared in 1599, in “The Dictionarie in Spanish and English“. You know that a Mom came up with that one ; )
Winter. Good thing I love it, because it’s baaack! I didn’t realize, until I got out yesterday, that we got more snow than Plymouth and Canton last Tuesday night. Just 5 miles down the road and there wasn’t any snow on the ground! Looks like we may be getting another inch late tonight. Snow is good insulation from the bitter Winter winds for plants, and melting snow helps keep plants moist. We watered the evergreens throughout the fall, right up until the day before Thanksgiving, and treated them with “Wilt-Pruf” to reduce moisture loss. The Butterfly Garden plants (the tall, brown scrubby stuff in the background above) are left standing for the Winter so the birds can enjoy the seed heads. Not the prettiest look, but I love seeing the birds that it attracts.
Birds, although unintended, seemed to be the theme of my photos this past week.
I’m enjoying these last days of Fall, not at all minding the fast-approaching arrival of Winter (December 22 at 5:30am), and planning a very simple, pleasant and peaceful Christmas weekend. I hope your holiday is a peaceful one, too!
If you’re a newlywed, you’ll soon need stockings to hang by the chimney with care!
Actually, this super-easy, cool project is for everyone. I can see this as a gift bag to share a bottle of wine, magazine, toys, dog bones, a stack of homemade cookies and other holiday goodies.
Photo: “Red Shoes”
Catherine Thursby, owner of “Red Shoes” in downtown Ann Arbor, is sharing {out of the goodness of her thankful heart} a tutorial for a holiday stocking that will seriously knock your socks off! It’s fast, easy and artistic. Does it get any better? Yes, it does! It’s re-purposed and you probably have the supplies for a couple in your closet right now! If you’re anything like me, and I truly hope that you are not, bless your heart, you may even have the supplies for many of these cool stockings on hand –
sweaters!
Photo: “Red Shoes”
Sweaters that you (actually “I”) should have donated a long time ago, but who’d want my favorite beautiful, pale pink Gap sweater with a mustard stain on the front? I’ve kept it in hopes of a new and improved Tide stick. Notice the subject of throwing it away didn’t come up? Well, it’s a good thing that I’ve kept it all these years, because I can now make two stockings with this sweet sweater! Hey, since I have two arms and two feet, if mine will fit on my feet, they’ll have a home across the arm of my couch so I can slip them on when I’m chillin. We’ll see about that.
Even though I don’t get Christmas-minded until the turkey leftovers are in the frig., time is of the essence here folks! As you’re pulling out your warm sweaters on these chilly nights, you may just find a few that will be perfect for making Catherine Thursby’s stockings.
You’ll find the super-simple directions right here on “Red Shoes” blog
Photo: “Red Shoes”
While “There’s No Place Like Home”, you’ll also enjoy getting out to visit her pretty shop in-person, too. You’ll find beautiful, uplifting, colorful everything – for the holidays, home, garden or purely for your own personal pleasure at “Red Shoes”. You’ll also see one of Ann Arbor’s famous fairy doors.
I’m giving you a peek of her shop below. To see everything – click *here*
All photo credits: “Red Shoes”
Disclaimer of sorts: If need be, please feel free to insert whatever suits you in place of “Christmas”, when I refer to “Christmas Stockings” ; ) My description being a “Christmas Stocking” is based on the fact that I celebrate Christmas, and Santa likes to deliver gifts to us Christians in socks. I don’t know how this tradition began. I don’t know how life on Earth began either. I just know that it obviously did. Likewise, Christmas stockings are a part of my Christmas celebration. This belief was shared with my kids, and they now share it with their kids, therefore it’s a part of our culture and can simply be respected (I am a very P.C. in so many other ways).
Again, why the stocking? I live in Michigan, I could imagine that since it’s cold at Christmas, Santa knew that we would have our big, warm stockings out of the Rubbermaid bins in the attic, and handily hanging to dry by the fireplace after … say … skiing at Boyne! But what about the residents of San Diego, California or Sydney, Australia? It’s sandal season at Christmas! Can you see how complicated things can get when you (or I) over-think them?
What a year in numbers! We had 1.1.11, 1.11.11, 11.1.11, and now last (but not least) the most unique – 11.11.11!
The next similar date is 12-12-12, Wednesday, December 12, 2012, and then 1-1-1 …. in 3001, 89 years later!
Is it a lucky number sequence? For mathematicians, computer geeks and “number people”, 11-11-11 is a palindrome and, when multiplied 11 x 11, will produce another palindrome – 121. A “palindrome” is a word, phrase, number or other sequence of units that can be read the same way in either direction. 11 is the first palindrome prime number.
“11″ in numerology:
11 combines the elements of unity as it is represented by two ‘1’s.
It has the powerful property of reading similarly, whether the number is read upside down, backwards or in the right orientation.
11 signifies unity and resolve, many games have teams of 11 people, such as soccer or cricket.
The number 11, when broken down as added (1+1=2), represents duality as well signifying unity even in plurality.
Buddha said “as the force of loving kindness develops, the intimacy and caring that fills our hearts will bring eleven advantages“:
1) You will sleep easily.
2) You will wake easily.
3) You will have pleasant dreams.
4) People will love you.
5) Devas (celestial beings) and animals will love you.
6) Devas will protect you.
7) External dangers (poisons, weapons, and fire) will not harm you.
8) Your face will be radiant.
9) Your mind will be serene.
10) You will die unconfused.
11) You will be reborn in happy realms.
Holy Batman, Buddha! I can’t wait until my “force of loving kindness develops“, especially looking forward to the unconfused part. Wish it could happen before I die … oh well, as goes my life.
All said it is a very unique number sequence, and one of the most popular days to wed this year. Approximately 24,133 couples are planning to exchange vows on Friday, November 11, 2011, according to marriage license applications. So, if you want to be married at Teacup Wedding on 11.11.11, we have an 11 am, “Teacup Wedding 20″ available for reservation. Give us a call or send an email.
“Laugh and the world laughs with you … Get married on Halloween, and the world celebrates with you”.
Every year townspeople will adorn their homes with festive lights and decor, there will be parties all across the land, beers will be brewed in honor of the occasion, citizens will freely give candy to everyone who celebrates your day, joyfilled children will run through the streets, and it will truly be the sweetest day of the year!
All day on Monday October 31, 2011, marriage ceremonies will take place in the Teacup Wedding Chapel, amidst the gnarly black walnut branches, white ghost pumpkins, fall leaves and candlelight. We’re kicking it up a notch this year with our Hallowedding decor!
So how do you celebrate a Halloween wedding? However you want! Have a party, go to a party, go Trick or Treating as a “Bride & Groom”, pass out treats (skip the candy buffet, just put a basketful on the porch). Oh, the possibilities are endless – this year and every year after!
What will you wear? (This is way too easy) Whatever you want! Couples have been married in costumes (yes, even a witch costume ;), traditional wedding attire, jeans and tuxedo T-shirts (you’ve seen those), a Vera Wang black wedding dress (remember Heather’s beautiful black dress?), and an “LBD”:
wikipedia: “A little black dress is an evening or cocktail dress cut simply and often quite short. Fashion historians ascribe the origins of the little black dress to the 1920s designs of CoCo Chanel, intended to be long-lasting, versatile, affordable, accessible to the widest market possible and in a neutral color. Its ubiquity is such that it is often simply referred to as the “LBD. The “little black dress” is considered essential to a complete wardrobe by many women and fashion observers, who believe it a “rule of fashion” that every woman should own a simple, elegant black dress that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion: for example, worn with a jacket and pumps for daytime business wear or with more ornate jewelry and accessories for evening”.
Is this sounding way too easy? It is.
Have you ever seen a wedding “to-do” list that looks like this?
√ – make a reservation at Teacup Wedding
√ – get marriage license
√ – buy candy
√ – buy beer
Remember that I mentioned beers being brewed for the occasion?
Seriously! Michigan-made, Halloween beer to celebrate the occasion. The “Michigan Brewing Company” makes “Screamin’ Pumpkin Ale”. They also make “Kid Rock Badass American Lager” – need I say more? You’ll find more here.
“Since 1919, Barton Hills Country Club of Ann Arbor, Mi., has maintained a level of excellence on behalf of all its members and their guests. The private club features a Donald Ross designed course, exceptional dining and banquet facilities, swimming pool, tennis courts, and fitness area.”
Barton Hills is a full service, private, member-owned Country Club.
Montivina White Zinfandel, California and Chateau Grand Traverse, Sweet Harvest Riesling, Michigan, at $19.00 a bottle. Dom Perignon, France $162.00, and everything in between!
The elegant, relaxed setting is ideal for golf outings, corporate events, wedding receptions, and large or small celebrations.
Karla Groesbeck, Teacup Wedding Officiant, and Jennifer Nast, Barton Hills Director of Sales and Catering, discuss the ceremony details.
View from the dining room balcony, overlooking the ceremony setting. Fall colors are making their debut in Michigan. You can check out the 2011 dates for peak colors on this map.
White exterior with deep green accent – classic, and my favorite ; )
The bright sunlight in this picture is very deceiving. It was a chilly, early afternoon wedding with lots of strong wind. But it didn’t snow! That’s the upside for October in Michigan.
Golf carts. In keeping with the country club theme, the elder guests were driven to their seats in a golf cart. Fun.
Fortunately the sun was shining on the guests . . .
. . . and the golfers. Although you can’t see them in the other photos, there were plenty on the course.
I relaxed on the balcony, with a wonderful view of a gorgeous wedding venue, and caught a bird’s-eye-view of the highlights of the day.
The littlest Groomsman, escorted his Mommy-Matron of Honor. I think his tux was size “teeny-tiny”.
Flower girls and Bridesmaid. Love the beautiful fall bouquet.
The Bride and her Father
It doesn’t matter how many weddings you attend, even at the same location, each one is truly unique. Even with shared ideas, themes, colors and decorative details, that take place between future and former brides; the history and energy of the couple, and their guests, create the unique and one-of-a-kind memories.
On the subject of lovin’ Fall weddings here in the color-changing mitten state -
Enjoy some beautiful, fall inspiration photos here at “On The Go Bride”; especially the carved pumpkins (I first thought that they were lanterns), and this super simple recipe:
“2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins”
Combine:
1 – Duncan Hines Classic Yellow Cake mix
1 – 15 oz. can of pumpkin puree
mix together
Fill muffin cups almost full (they don’t rise very much)
Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
They are 1 or 2 points each over at Weight Watchers. (you can see the nutritional value, too.)
You can freeze these muffins, or just eat them all the on first day like I will ; )
We’re enjoying an “Indian Summer” this week, so I’m going to make these as soon as the weather cools and heating up the oven will feel so good. Meanwhile we’re outside caulking and painting while it’s dry and warm. Gotta love it!
UPDATE! I found a yummy, fall pumpkin recipe on Tracey’s “A Cottage Industry” blog. Check it out!
to tell you that tomorrow, Saturday, September 17, 2011,
The Bride’s Project will be opening the doors of their boutique at 208 Liberty St., Ann Arbor, Mi.!!
This is the place to get – and give – your bridal gown!!
We’re sharing the news in hopes that you’ll get your dress at “The Bride’s Project Boutique” – then give it back!
In the spirit of giving; any Teacup Wedding bride who buys their dress at “The Bride’s Project”, Ann Arbor, and donates it back within 2 weeks, will receive a $25.00 gift card from Teacup Wedding! This offer is good until December 31, 2011.
We’re excited to share this 10th anniversary, marriage ceremony vow renewal. It is truly a family celebration!
There is no need to wait for a milestone year though. A couple who married one year ago today, August 29, 2010, at Teacup Wedding will be renewing vows here with their guests, on their 1st anniversary – today, August 29, 2011! Happy 1st Anniversary Dorothy & David! Some couples renew their vows EVERY year on their anniversary! They may include children or guests, but they sometimes have a personal vow renewal, as their own meaningful anniversary gift to each other. Whatever your style and preference – it’s all good!
Enjoy!
When you first joined hands and hearts, you promised to love, cherish and respect each other;
knowing not where life would take you.
Life has brought you many wonderful blessings, as well as tribulations.
10 years later on this day, August 11, 2011 . . .
. . . you offer your hands as an extension of yourselves as you renew your commitment to each other.
You once again promise to love, cherish and respect each other for all the days of your lives.
You once stood together before family and friends and made promises to each other.
You fulfilled your promises.
Again, you give your hand as partners; reaffirming your original vows on this day, and for all days!
Believing in your marriage more strongly than ever, it is with joy born of experience and trust, that in the presence of your children, you reaffirm your commitment to each other, and to your family.
Sealed with a kiss!
Excitement, and more, was in the air; spirits were sky high!
Standing by each other you have endured, laughed and cried together.
Together: in a unified or coherent structure or an integrated whole.
Happy 10th anniversary!
Triple A!
Andy, Angie, Alex, Austin & Aidan
The “A” Team!
White cotton and khaki with a pop of fuschia!
The roots of your family tree began with the love of two hearts.
“D”
• Dad
• Dedicated
• Determined
• Devoted
And of course, The Detroit Tigers!
Joined by hands and hearts with the strength of your enduring love.
We couldn’t have timed it any better! Pink coloring was put into the fountain in honor of the Susan G. Komen 3 day Walk. Kellogg’s Park was a stop for the participants. Pink and white beach balls were donated by “Sun & Snow”, Main Street, Plymouth, Michigan.
“Bump – A – Licious” Delicious.
How very convenient. Our favorite cupcake bakery, “The Cupcake Station”, Main Street, Plymouth, is right across from Kellogg’s Park.
Can’t wait to share the candy buffet and “faux” photo booth that was enjoyed at the bar-b-q later in the day.
Vow renewal written and performed by
Karla Groesbeck, Wedding Officiant, Teacup Wedding
“On The Go Bride” blog, featured a wedding at Three Cedars Farm in Northville, Mi. that Teacup Wedding Officiant, Karla Groesbeck, performed. The Bride was fortunate enough to have this beautiful, vintage bridal gown that was worn by her Grandmother.
In the Bride’s words, from “On The Go Bride” blog, “My wedding gown was my Grandma’s wedding gown. My father’s mother’s gown, she wore it in November 1941. I have always wanted to wear her dress, it is just an amazing dress! It was long sleeves, all satin, with about a 5 foot train. I found a seamstress in Canton, MI, that has worked with antique dresses before, so I brought her my grandmother’s dress and brought in pictures of what I wanted it to look like. She completely cut the bodice off that my grandmother wore and I actually used one of the sleeves for my bouquet”.
The seamstress mentioned above is Kay Warnke. She’s well-known in the area for her work with bridal gowns, and accessories. Interestingly, Kay worked with my daughter on her wedding gown many years ago. Small world!
The magnificent interior ceremony setting of the rustic barn wedding venue atThree Cedars Farm, is in vast contrast to the grounds that surround the barn.
Photography – Marci Curtis
Kay Warnke did a great job reconstructing the bodice into a beautifully fitting, shirred, one-shoulder style.
These two fellas, joining in on the celebration for the newlyweds, are regulars at Three Cedars Farm. If you haven’t visited Three Cedars in the fall or winter, you’ll definitely want to stop by for some cider and doughnuts next month.
You may recall that I posted the photo above here last year from my visit to Three Cedars Farm.
What I didn’t post was the photos of our hayride back to the huge cornfield maze, the kids (and adults) having a lot of fun finding our way through the maze, and visiting with the farm animals. You can see all this, bonfires and more at Three Cedars Farm photo gallery. The sweetest little country store on the farm is filled with seasonal decor, and it isn’t just a fall family outing. It’s a winter wonderland, too.
“Come celebrate a Country Christmas at Three Cedars Farm”
“Get yourself in the Holiday spirit by spending an afternoon at Three Cedars! With Christmas trees, wreaths, hot cocoa and of course Santa Claus, you can be certain that there will something for everyone!”
Whether you’re looking for a wedding venue, or just a little something that the whole family will enjoy, Three Cedars Farm in Northville is convenient and reasonably priced!
“Ann Arbor City Club“, formerly “Ann Arbor Women’s City Club”, was established in 1951 by ten women creating a location for “women’s organizations to meet in a comfortable and congenial atmosphere”.
In 2008 it became “The Ann Arbor City Club”, with members described as “a warm, friendly group of women and men who lunch and dine together and participate in many enjoyable activities at the Club”. I will say that everyone I’ve met here certainly is just that!
Located at 1830 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, Mi. The original house dates back to 1886. “For a fascinating description of the history of the house, including its beginnings as a simple farmhouse, see the article about The Three Lives of 1830 Washtenaw by Grace Shackman”.
Love the red doors! Karla Groesbeck, Teacup Wedding Officiant, is performing a wedding in the garden on this day. She also teaches Tai Chi at the City Club on Wednesday afternoons (see video below).
As you enter the expansive lawn and gardens you can see the trellis, ceremony setting in the distance.
The grounds at the City Club have gorgeous, sun and shade garden beds, all maintained by their dedicated members. I had the luxury of strolling around the gardens and sneaking a few snapshots here and there on this warm, sunny day. Believe me, it was a treat!
A beautiful garden wedding, on a beautiful, Saturday afternoon.
After the recessional, and a kiss under the tree …
… the shade of the tree makes for the perfect spot for a receiving line.
I found an amazing specimen of one of my favorite part-shade plants, Astilbe.
You don’t often see Coleus in gardens. They’re so easy and versatile. I once read a gardener’s reference to their colors as “gaudy”. It made me laugh to think that something of nature might strike one as gaudy. I’d say vibrant and colorful would be my description, but my love for Coleus goes way back … long before I new that colors could be considered anything other than beautiful.
Notice the “Sugar” tin that’s holding the garden bouquet -- it’s a theme that you’ll see throughout this garden wedding decor.
Guest seating cards, hanging on clothesline with clothes pins. Multi-colored borders with two, sweet little birds at the top.
I love the multi-color decor used throughout this garden wedding. Could you even imagine narrowing down your choice to one or two colors of garden flowers? No need to. All of the colors compliment each other. Just look how beautiful these garden bouquets are! All in different tins -- continuing the theme, and on burlap toppers.
Another multi-color detail that was fun and sweet -- original, plain m&m’s on each table. These little “melt-in-your-mouth, not-in-your-hand” candies have been showing up at weddings of late, all dressed up in custom colors that are coordinated with the wedding colors, like silver & purple, black & white. While that’s nice, I loved seeing the “real” m&m’s represent ; ) and they coordinate perfectly with the gorgeous, multi-color garden bouquets!
In the spacious, sunny ballroom, where the reception was held, every table centerpiece was created with a variety of tins and garden bouquets. The design and decor was beautiful and fresh, and added perfect touches to the elegant setting.
The window in the background of this photo has a balcony that overlooks the lawns. The City Club restaurant, Schlesinger Dining Room &Patton’s Pub serves lunch and dinner to members Monday -- Friday, holidays and special events. All weddings are catered in-house at the City Club, and facilitated by Dawn, the coordinator. Isn’t that convenient?
Hors d’oeuvres and drinks were served on the patio immediately following the ceremony.
More than a dozen fruit pies and beautiful marzipan candy made for a “sweet” table! Notice the tin on the right?
Keeping with the theme, this vintage “Uneeda Baker’s Butter Wafer” tin held another amazing garden bouquet.
Lawn games for all ages!
You know these guests were enjoying themselves.
No need for anyone to pass on the fun. These thoughtful hosts provided the guests with comfy shoes -- Crocs!
As I walked around the beautifully maintained grounds, there was such a relaxed energy. Indoors, the City Club was immaculate and welcoming. There was no hustle and bustle. Dawn, the coordinator, was especially pleasant, and seemed to have everything peacefully in order and running smoothly. What more could you want on your wedding day?
The lovely, garden style decor of this wedding was perfectly suited to the elegant interior and outdoor wedding ceremony.
Congratulations Brian & Saumuy!
The Ann Arbor City Club a wonderful wedding venue . . . and more ~
Ann Arbor City Club members practicing Tai Chi in the ballroom.
Karla’s, Wednesday afternoon Tai Chi group meets in the ballroom or on the lawn, weather permitting.
Karla Groesbeck, teaching Tai Chi on the Ann Arbor City Club lawn.
Yang Style, 1st Loop of the Long Form (the first 20 moves of 108)
Karla Groesbeck, Teacup Wedding Officiant, teaches Tai Chi throughout the Ann Arbor area.
Visit her website for more Tai Chi videos, recommended reading, information about Tai Chi classes and locations.
Additional information from the Ann Arbor City Club website:
“About Us”
Our Members
We are a warm, friendly group of women and men who lunch and dine together and participate in many enjoyable activities at the Club. We are from varied backgrounds, national origins, and geographic areas of the local community. Through informal contacts, planned events and learning opportunities, you are sure to find members who share your interests.
Our Mission
The Ann Arbor City Club enables social engagement, intellectual enrichment, and networking opportunities in a lovely, centrally located, historic home. We provide excellent service and dining opportunities for our members, member clubs, charitable organizations, businesses, and celebratory events.
Our Vision
By 2015, the Ann Arbor City Club will be known inside and outside the club as the premier place in Ann Arbor for social engagement, intellectual enrichment, and business networking. The City Club will continue to engage and support local civic and nonprofit organizations and attract a vibrant, growing membership. Our event facilities will be used to capacity. Our Signature Groups and other programs will continue to evolve and represent the shared interests of our membership.
Our Home
Built in the late 1800s as a spacious and elegant home, the house and grounds are now maintained as a community resource featuring stunning gardens, ever-changing art displays, a dining room and adjacent patio, a club lounge, a library, and a variety of gathering areas.
in front of the Plymouth Coffee Bean and Post Office.
Stop by!
“Be My Valentine”
Crisp, Clean & Colorful! Hand drawn artwork, intricately detailed with unique style. Greeting cards and larger prints, are suitable for framing. Both are printed with archive-quality paper and ink.
I love his style. He captured the serious, sweet and fun moments that truly represent the emotions at a wedding. Just click below to go to Vimeo and see for yourself ~ Enjoy!
Thank you Nicole and Wesley! We wish the best for you and your beautiful family.
p.s. as hard as I’ve tried I could not get the vimeo video frame to embed into my WordPress blog – or my website, but I’m still trying to figure it out. Those who know me, know that I typically work with fabric and scissors. This is all such a stretch for me, but I love it, and I’m always open to suggestions :)
We’re not competitive people, sports-wise, but to quote Sparky Anderson,
“It doesn’t cost a nickel to be nice to people, it’s something you can give away for free and it means more than a million dollars.”
So, if you’re looking to share some “nice”, it won’t cost a nickle to vote for Teacup Wedding as your favorite wedding venue. Just *c-l-i-c-k* on the green “Vote 4 Us!” banner, give us your vote and hey, if you want to put in a good word for us – Thank You So Much In Advance!! We are very appreciative.
What the heck, since we can talk, I have to ask, do you “Like” us?? You do?!? Psst… then by all means don’t let us be your best kept secret.
