Weddingbee Blog

I confess, I’ve been dreaming of my wedding since the ripe age of six. Being a native of Kalamazoo and having gone to undergrad at Kalamazoo College, it was only natural that I’d be attached to the idea of getting married at Stetson Chapel.

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Gorgeous, no? Located right on Kalamazoo College campus, this location has sentimental value not only to me and my family, but also to Mr. Tartlet. To go with the stately white pillars and elegant architecture, I had envisioned a chic, black and white affair. Something very Cary Grant- and Grace Kelly-esque:

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Shortly after getting engaged, I came across this collection from Chanel that solidified my love for this minimalist color palette:

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Stunning. Dramatic. Totally workable with my infatuation with Paris:

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That dress? I die. With just a smidge over four months to go, my ideas and visions for the wedding are slowly taking form in reality. Surprisingly, they’re very different from what I initially imagined because of the venue we ultimately chose.

Although we met in Kalamazoo, our relationship truly took roots in the city of Ann Arbor. As such, we started considering venues closer to the city that we’ve learned to call “our” home. Where did our search take us? Stay tuned!

Did a venue jump to mind right after you got engaged? For any of you ladies waiting in the wings, feel free to share your dream venues, too!