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aletha @ pearls events • vendors

A couple weeks ago, I had a nice lunch with Aletha Vandermaas of Pearls Events. We met at yummy Panera Bread and chatted about my photography and her wedding coordinator business. I am so impressed with Aletha. She's such a sweetie and for having just started her business this past year, she is booked pretty solid for this year and is already booking into 2009. This girl does it all. She does day of coordination, where she will show up on your day and make sure every little detail is in place, or she can help you with more of your planning if you need it, such as budgeting, meeting with vendors and more.

As a photographer, the service that she offers is helpful to me as well. A bride who has a well-organized coordinator to handle all the little details will be much more relaxed and simply enjoy her day more than one who is scrambling around trying to handle everything herself.

So, if you are from the Grand Rapids area, please contact Aletha to help you with your wedding. You'll be so happy that you did!

pearls events • wedding coordinator

I love to read blogs and I recently came across the blog of Aletha at Pearls Events in Grand Rapids. Her blog is a lot of fun to read. Great posts about all things wedding. If you're looking for a wedding coordinator for your wedding, check her out! :)

snagged this photo from Aletha's site. taken by Amy Carroll. :)

Happily Ever After Films • wedding videography

Last December, I shot a gorgeous Christmas wedding. Dave & Tracey were such a great couple, so very nice. Click here to see my post after their wedding.

Dave & Tracey started their videography business shortly after their wedding and have done some beautiful work. Click on the screenshot to check out their work, pricing, and a little about how they got started.

vendor • butterfly whispers

Butterfly Whispers is a custom jewelry company owned by my friend and previous APW bride, Amanda Crump. Amanda designs beautiful pieces using Swarovski pearls and crystals and she will also customize jewelry as well. Visit her blog to see some of her work!