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Create A Moody Summer Wedding Your Guests Will Swoon Over. With Pops Of Reds, Purples, And Vintage Gold Touches, This Couple Transformed Our Venue Into A Midsummer Night's Dream! 

The Murphys Dreamed Of Having A Fun Spring Wedding At The Silo Event Center And They Succeeded! With Special Details Like A Custom Made Seating Chart And Champagne Wall To Greet Guests, Tall Floral Centerpieces Featuring Bright Fresh Cut Flowers And Greenery, And Dusty Blue Accents, They Transformed Our Venue Into A Space Where Guests Could Let Go And Have A Fabulous Evening. The Bride And Groom Couldn't Imagine Their Special Day Without Their Pup, So They Made Sure To Include Her In All Of The Festivities. 

Adler Ranch In Alexandria, Mn, Is The Epitome Of A Minnesota Rustic Ranch Wedding Venue, And Its Grain Bin Bar Is The Cherry On Top! It's A Place Where Dreams Come To Life, And Love Is Celebrated In Style. So, If You're Planning To Tie The Knot In The Land Of 10,000 Lakes, Make Sure To Check Out Adler Ranch – Because Trust Us, It's Where Memories Are Made, And Instagram-worthy Moments Happen At Every Turn!the Grain Bin Barthe Grain Bin Bar Experience…. Inspired By The Rustic Charm Of A Traditional Vintage 1950’s Grain Bin, This Bar Adds An Unexpected Twist To The Vibe At Adler Ranch. Picture This: Sipping Champagne Under Twinkling Lights Next To The Chic, Repurposed Grain Bin, Covered By Overhead Strings Of Lights And The Vintage Adler Ranch Lighting – Talk About A Vibe!the Grain Bin Bar Isn't Just A Bar; It's A Conversation Starter. Guests Will Be Snapping Pics And Raising Their Glasses To The Unique Experience. Plus, It's Versatile – Whether You're Into Craft Cocktails Or Mocktails, This Bar Can Cater To All Tastes. A True Vintage Gem From The 1950s, This Handcrafted Beauty Is An Original Piece Of The Property's History. Meticulously Retrofitted Into A Bar, It's A Testament To The Ranch's Commitment To Uniqueness And Charm.the Grain Bin Bar Is A Stunning Display With Vintage Coolers, Hanging Beer Lights, A Lighted Jeep Front, And Even A Traffic Light Hanging From The Ceiling. It's A Bar Setup That Stands Out, Defying The Norm In This Corner Of Minnesota, Inviting Your Guests To Gather Around And Indulge In The Unique Charm Of This Handcrafted Vintage Masterpiece.adler Ranch Transforms Into A Captivating Dreamscape As The Sun Sets And The Stars Take Their Place In The Minnesota Sky. The Lighting At Adler Ranch Is Nothing Short Of Enchanting, Designed To Immerse Your Guests In An Extraordinary Environment, Creating Memories That Will Last A Lifetime And Delivering An Experience Like None Other.your Wedding Guests Will Find Themselves Immersed In A Most Unusual And Enchanting Setting, Where The Glow Of The Lights Fosters An Intimate And Romantic Atmosphere. Dancing Under The Canopy Of Stars, Surrounded By The Warm Illumination, Becomes A Moment Etched In Their Memories – A Unique Experience That Sets Adler Ranch Apart From The Ordinary.in This Extraordinary Environment, Your Wedding At Adler Ranch Becomes A Celebration Of Love, Surrounded By The Allure Of Magical Lighting That Elevates Every Moment. It's Not Just A Wedding; It's An Immersive Experience, Leaving Your Guests Captivated And Enchanted Throughout The Night. Adler Ranch Isn't Just A Venue; It's An Experience That Unfolds With Every Step, Sip, And Twinkle Of Light. From The Grain Bin Bar's Unique Setting, To The Freedom To Roam The Picturesque Venue Grounds, And The Magical Nights That Paint The Ranch In An Ethereal Glow – This Hidden Gem Of A Minnesota Ranch Wedding Venue Is Where Love, Libations, And Lights Collide. Cheers To The Extraordinary, The Enchanting, And The Unforgettable Moments Waiting For You At Adler Ranch!do You Want To Learn More About Adler Ranch? Start The Process By Completing This Form We Can’t Wait To Meet You!

Nestled In The Heart Of Alexandria, Mn. Adler Ranch Wedding Venue Stands As A Picturesque Backdrop For Your Dream Wedding. Beyond Its Rustic Charm And Natural Beauty, Adler Ranch Offers A Unique And Unforgettable Culinary Experience That Will Leave Your Guests Talking For Years To Come – The Adler Ranch S'more Bar. And What Makes This S'more Bar Truly One-of-a-kind? It's Crafted From A 1954 Studebaker Gas Truck!the S'more Bar: A Culinary Adventure On Wheels: Imagine The Excitement As Your Guests Gather Around The Vintage Studebaker Gas Truck, Transformed Into A S'more Bar. The Aroma Of Toasting Marshmallows, The Crackling Of The Fire, And The Anticipation Of Creating The Perfect S'more – It's An Interactive Culinary Adventure That Adds A Touch Of Nostalgia And Charm To Your Alexandria Mn Wedding Day! The 1954 Studebaker Gas Truck Is Not Just A Vehicle; It's A Piece Of History The Truck Now Serves As The Centerpiece For A Delightful S'more Experience. The Carefully Restored Truck, With Working Lighting And Installed Propane Fireplace Sets The Stage For A Cozy And Intimate Atmosphere, Making It The Perfect Addition To Your Wedding Festivities.create Memories That Will Be Cherished Forever, Imagine The Joy Captured In Photos As Your Loved Ones Gather Around The Vintage Gas Truck, Toasting Marshmallows, And Sharing Laughter. The S'more Bar Not Only Satisfies The Sweet Tooth But Also Adds A Touch Of Whimsy To Your Wedding Album. See More At Our Adler Ranch Gallery In A World Where Weddings Are Becoming More Personalized, The Adler Ranch S'more Bar Stands Out As A Truly Unique Experience.the S’more Bar Adds An Element Of Surprise And Delight To Your Celebration, Ensuring That Your Wedding Is Not Just An Event But An Unforgettable Multi-generational Experience For Everyone Involved. Looking For More Unconventional Wedding Ideas? See More:  adler Ranch Amenities

Ali And Greg Were Married At Leola Village In Early December. They Filled The Venue With Endless Amounts Of Love And Candlelight.

The Jorstads Had A Stunning October Wedding At The Silo!the Couple Wanted To Have Something That Felt Romantic And Elegant, But Still Simple. Their Aim Was To Emphasize The Environment In The Room And The Beauty Of The Venue. Cayla And Justin Pulled This Off By Choosing A Black And White Color Palette, Warm Wooden Touches To Match The Venue, And Through Having Activities For Guests To Enjoy! Cayla Sat Down With Our Silo Staff To Talk About Her Wedding At Our Venue. 

When Planning Their Silo Wedding, Paige + Bruce Knew That They Wanted Everyone To Have A Good Time. This Is Why We Incorporated So Many Different Aspects, Paige Says. We Had Yard Games Like Jenga And Cornhole, The Bounce House Was A Hit For Kids And Adults, There Was A Vw Photo Booth Bus, And We Had An Eight-foot Charcuterie Board Followed By Hand-carved Prime Rib, Then Tarts And Wedding Cake After. There Was A Food Truck With Late-night Munchies To End The Night. 

Ashley And Johnny Were Married At The Silo In September 2022. Their Modern And Elegant Wedding Was Truly One For The Books. We Loved The Details That They Included In Their Big Day, Like A Bounce House For The Reception And Planting A Houseplant Together During The Ceremony For Them To Enjoy For Years To Come. We Recently Interviewed Ashley About Her Big Day Here! tell Us A Bit About Your Wedding! What Inspired Your Choices? For Our Wedding We Wanted It To Have A Modern Yet Timeless And Classic Feel. We Both Like The Clean Look Of A Neutral Color Pallette, So We Used Mostly White, Black, And Gray, With A Lot Of Greenery And White Florals Throughout As Decor.

Danielle & Franco,mediterranean Wedding At Morneta, Mallorca.was A Beautiful Wedding In March, All Guests Were Coming From Miami.the Ceremony Beautiful Decorated By Otro Cantar Was In The Main Façade Under The Shade Of The Pine Tree.the Apperitive Was In The Main Courtyard With Spanish Guitar Music And Delicious Food By Catering Fosh. the Dinner Was Around The Pool And The Atmosphere Could Not Be More Magical. the Party Was In The Celler Under The Majestic 16th Century Arches.everything Was Perfectly Planned By Duo Studi.thank You For Choosing Morneta For The Amazing Wedding.

Tirtha Planned An Intimate Celebration For Couple Steffi And Ari That Exceeded Their Expectations, From The Welcome Picnic Party, Livened Up By Fresh Tapas, To The Intimate Ceremony Adorned With Pops Of Fuchsia, Designed By The Talented Decoration Team From Hanamizuki By Tirtha. 

Jessica And Peter's 70 Person Wedding Was An Intimate, Romantic Evening Filled With Love And Glamour! The Couple Enjoyed A Seated Cocktail Hour Before Their Ceremony In Front Of Brooklyn Winery's Beautiful Succulent Wall. Unique Menu Items Included Antipasti Platters And A Coffee And Donuts Station! The Couple Also Selected Two Signature Cocktails: Texas Twist (tequila Soda With Pineapple Juice) And A Michigan Mule. 

How Do You Do A Boho Wedding With Vibrant Colors? You Can Do It With Carefully Chosen Colors Picked From A Gorgeous Sunset! Our Lovely Couple Wanted A Special Reminder Of Their Trip To Spain With Its Gorgeous Sunsets. choose Showy Flowers Of Dalias In Blush Pink, Deep Coral Dahlias, Mustard Roses, And Tulips To Pull Together This Fun Delicious Look! 

The Ceremony And The Reception Were Organized In Every Aspect, Realizing The Wishes And Expectations Of Laura, A Very Demanding Bride And Attentive To Every Detail. A Splendid Circular Imperial Table In A Country Chic Style Filled The Piazza Dell’albero Of Tenuta Tresca, Giving A Festive Atmosphere To All The Guests.

Having Meticulously Planned Plenty Of Past Weddings, Our Team Can Attest That It Takes A Lot To Get To That End Result. So, When I See A Celebration Like This One, Jam-packed With Layers Of Personalized Details, I Not Only See The Love, But Feel Every Curated, Every Carefully Crafted Moment. Thanks To The Uber-talented Planner, Flavia Robbe, Who Made All The Beauty Below Come To Life. Get Ready To Go Ooh To The Heavenly Arrangements, Our Beautiful Countryside Landscape, Carefully Selected Menu And Elaborate Decor. The Final Surprise Constituted By The Carousel, The Old Wooden Carousel, Left Everyone Speechless, Making This Wedding An Unforgettable Party Like A Luna Park.

What Bridal Bouquet Style Are You? The Bridal Bouquet Is The Most Beautiful Accessory To Your Wedding Gown. Wouldn’t You Agree ? Narrow Down Your Bridal Bouquet Choices The Easy Way. Four Simple Styles That You Can Easily Express To Your Florist. What’s Your Bridal Bouquet Style? Lets Find Out!essentially, Your Wedding Dress Says A Lot About You And Plays An Important Role In The Bouquet Style You Choose. If You Already Purchased Your Wedding Gown, What A Fun Wedding Item Marked Off Your Wedding To-do List! Congrats! Here's A Tip, If You Do Not Have A Floral Planner, Bring A Picture Of Your Wedding Dress To Your Floral Meeting. Keep In Mind That Your Floral Designer Can Help You Match Your Bouquet Style To Your Dress For An Impressive Unified Look. This Guide Below Is Here To Help You Define Your Bouquet Style. Do You Consider Yourself Trendy, Romantic, Sophisticated Or A Creative Bride? Read On To Discover What Bridal Bouquet Style You Are.

Many Times I Will Say A Couple Is The ‘sweetest Couple’ But These Two Get Gold Stars! Carrie And Mike Were Excited To Get Married! Engagement Happened Over The Holidays And This Couple Was Smitten! It Was Evident On The Very First Venue Tour. During Their Venue Tour Carrie Mentioned That She Wanted An Organic Peach Inspired Wedding.

1. Consider A Themethemes Are Like Play Books.  Once You Pick Your Overall Aura For Your Wedding Everything Else Falls Into Place. choose A Theme That Reflects You And Your Partners One Of A Kind Style And Personality. Deciding On A Theme Will Also Help You Clearly Communicate Your Ideas With Your Florist, Bakers, Caterer, Dj And Other Vendors. 2. Table Settingthink About Adding A Unique Touch To Your Dinner Table.  A Narrative Tables Cape Is Just The Thing Your Guests Talk About Long After Your Wedding.  Incorporate Unexpected Centerpieces, Characteristic Menus, Or Distinctive Dish Ware. Your Table Setting Reflects Your Personality And Infuses Your Wedding Theme To A Whole New Level.3. Lounge Vibe Offer Your Guests A Comfortable And Inviting Lounge Area To Relax And Converse During Your Party. Setting Up A Few Couches And Chairs Often Encourages Guests To Get To Know Each Other And Take A Break From The Dining, Drinking And Dancing. A Settee Area Is Also A Great Way To Customize Your Space And Tie-in Your Thematic Decor.4. Something To Sip Having Something Set Out For Your Guests To Drink During Your Ceremony Keeps Them Comfortable. It’s A Nice Gesture And Can Be A Saving Grace If There Are Toddlers Or Kids Watching Your Ceremony. Consider Lemonade, Iced Tea, Cider, There Are Endless Options! 5. Games If You Have The Space Set Out Some Yard Games For Your Guests! This Is A Creative Way To Keep Your Guest Occupied During Cocktail Hour! Giving You And Your Partner Some Extra Time To Take Photos Or Just To Have A Minute Alone And Catch Your Breath. 6. Dessert Display Ditch The Traditional Wedding Cake Stand And Design A Fabulous Dessert Area! The Confection Table Is A Focal Point Of Your Reception. It Is Also One Of The Sweetest Ways To Impress Your Guests! Feature A Fun And Delicious Display For Guests To Enjoy Both With Their Eyes And Appetites.  7. Fabulous Florals Incorporate Flowers To Reflect Your Personality And Infuse Your Overall Wedding Theme. Flowers Frame Your Ceremony Vows And Brighten Your Reception. Floral Arrangements Tie Together Subtle Details In A Big Way That Your Guests Will Surely Notice! Simply “make It Yours - Do What You Like” Encourages Stella Event Design, A Local Florist In Southwest Michigan. No Matter Your Floral Choice, Their Impact Will Surely Be A Highlight Of Your Day.   8. Light-up Your Wedding Lighting Sounds More Functional Than Fun, But Trust Us, Impress Your Guests With This Decor Element To Set The Mood And Create A Lasting Impression. Illuminate Areas You Want Your Guests To Notice. Hang String Lights To Create A Whimsical Effect. Add Clusters Of Votive Candles To Radiate Intimacy And Romance. Have Your Guests Wish You Well With A Sparkler And Champagne Send-off. Whatever Your Choice, Be Sure To Create A Lighting Plan That Fuels Long Into The Night!

When Maurice Met Sarah At Iowa State University, It Took Barely A Glance For Sarah To Know He Was The Real Deal.  In Fact, Within 24 Hours, She Was Smitten.  Through The Highs And Lows Of A Long-distance Relationship, From That Point On, Sarah And Maurice Only Had Eyes For Each Other.  On A Historic Pedestrian Bridge Overlooking The Minneapolis Skyline, Maurice Got Down On One Knee And Asked Sarah The Best Question She Had Ever Heard!they Had Always Wanted A Smaller More Intimate Wedding So A Semi-destination Style Wedding Seemed Their Best Option.  Southwest Michigan Was Far Enough Where We Felt We Could Keep Our Guest List At A More Reasonable Number But Close Enough Where Family And Friends Could Afford To Travel And Stay.  They Fell In Love With Stonegate Manor Because Of The Beautiful Setting, Especially The Fairy Garden Where They Held Their Ceremony.  The Fact The Reception Area Was Both Indoors And Outdoors So Their Families Could Be Comfortable And Enjoy Both Was A Real Plus.  And Prudy, The Manager, Was Quick With Communication Which Was So Important Planning From Afar And In Only A Few Months.while They Didn’t Have A Theme And Weren’t Really Focused On A Style, Their Choices Just Naturally Fit Into A Bohemian Vibe.  Being Very Laid Back, Both Just Wanted A Big Party With All Of Their Favorite People There…which Is Exactly What They Got!  sarah’s Beautiful Dress Was From Zavana, An Australian Brand.  Known For Their Exquisite Lace Designs, Intricate Beading And Beautiful Details, Sarah’s Dress Did Not Disappoint.  With 2 Unique And Distinct Lace Patterns It Perfectly Embraced Both Elegance And A More Casual Boho Feel.  And It Fit Perfectly…no Bride Could Have Been More Beautiful!!!the Bridesmaids Were Uniquely And Beautifully Dressed In Rust/coral Jumpsuits That Added A Casual But Elegant Flair.  Coupled With The Men’s Navy-blue Suits, It Was An Absolutely Stunning Color Combination.the Boho Theme Was Also Reflected In Their Choice Of Decoration For The Wedding Arch…a Hand-made Macramé “curtain”.  Truly A One-of-a-kind Touch And Fit In So Nicely With More Casual Lace Featured In Sarah’s Dress.the Best Thing About Their Wedding?  Maurice And Sarah Enjoyed Everything About It But They Did One Thing That Was Especially Meaningful.  They Took About 20 Minutes After The Ceremony And Before The Reception To Enjoy A Glass Of Champagne, Just The Two Of Them, Before Joining The Rest Of Their Family And Friends.  It Gave Them Time To Reflect And Soak In The Fact That They Were Finally, Really And Truly, Married.  when Asked About Working With Vendors, They Advise Being Very Clear About Your Expectations From The Beginning.  Communication, Communication, Communication Is Imperative To Avoid Confusion As You Get Closer To Your Wedding Day.  Get All Your Questions Asked And Answered So You Are Feeling At Ease When The Day Finally Arrives.  And Sarah Recommends Getting A Wedding Planner….”some Of Our Best Money Spent!”simply The Best Day Ever!

Like A Lot Of People Our Age (north Of 60), Over The Years We’ve Gotten To Know A Lot Of People.  We Get Invited To A Lot Of Weddings.  We Know We Aren’t Always On The A List And Sometimes Might Even Be On The D List, But We Always Consider It An Honor To Be Invited And Always Attend If Possible.  We Look Forward To Weddings…it’s Fun To Dress Up And Dance…we Rarely Get To Do That Anymore.  but, Honestly, Except For Noticing Our “will Not Attend” Rsvp, There Are Very Few Folks Who Would Terribly Miss Us If We Were Unable To Attend.  and Now Enters Covid… Quite Frankly I’m Afraid To Go To Any Large Gatherings.  I Am Terrified My Husband, Who Has Lungs Like Swiss-cheese, Will Not Survive If He Becomes Infected.  I Don’t Want To Risk Either Of Our Lives For An Evening Of Dinner And Dancing After Watching Two Young People Who Barely Remember Me Exchange Vows.  But I Was Raised With Good Manners.  I’ve Given Enough Parties To Know It’s Rude To Not Go Without A Valid Reason.   but Is It Equally Rude To Say “i Don’t Wat To Come To Your Wedding For Fear I’ll Catch A Disease”?  Is That The Same As Saying “i’m Afraid You Or Your Guests Might Have Bad Cooties”??!!  Is It Ok To Call And Ask If Social Distancing Will Be Done?  Or Will I Look Like The Odd Duck When I Show Up In Pearls, A Face Shield And An N-95?i Don’t Think Miss Manners Has Ever Had To Cover This Scenario.  I’m Not An Etiquette Coach But I’m Old And I’m A Wedding Coordinator.  At Times Such As These, I Think You Fall Back On Common Sense And Grace.  When In Doubt, Kindness Is Always Good Etiquette.  your “save The Dates” Probably Went Out Long Ago And Your Invitations Are Probably Printed.   You Can (and Should) Keep People Updated On Your Website About How You Are Managing The Covid Upheaval.  But Remember, It’s Older People Like Me Who Are Most Concerned About The Virus And We Aren’t Accustomed To Looking At A Couple’s Website…it’s A Pretty New Concept For Us.  So Personally, I Would Also Include In Your Invitations A Small Printed Note That Gives Your Guests Some Information So They Can Make Informed Decisions.  let Me Give You A Couple Real-life Examples:dear Family And Friends,when We Sent Out Our “save The Date” Cards, Little Did We Know That A Tiny Little Virus Would Enter Our World And Turn It Upside Down.covid Is Real And It Is Serious, Especially For Those In High-risk Categories Or Those Whose Loved Ones Are High-risk.  Our Venue And Our Caterers Will Be Taking Extra Precautions And We Do Ask That Everyone Wear Masks When Not Eating, Drinking Or Having Pictures Taken.  however, As Hard As We Will Try, These Precautions May Not Be Enough.  While Most Cases Of Covid Infection Pass Fairly Easily, We Know Some Of You Are At High Risk Of Becoming Seriously Ill If Infected.  More Than Anything We Want You To Stay Healthy!  We Promise We Will Not Be Offended If You Choose Safety Over Celebration.   It Is Far More Important To Us To Have You Healthy, In Our Lives And Part Of Our Story For Years To Come Than To Have You Risk Your Health For Just One Day.our Ceremony Site Is Spacious And Outdoors But The Reception Venue Is Indoors And A Safe Social Distance Will Be Difficult To Maintain.  We Would Love To Have You Present When We Make Our Vows But Will Understand If Safety Concerns Interfere With Your Desire To Attend The Reception.  Please Feel Free To Write “ceremony Only” On The Response Card.  Knowing You Will Be There Will Warm Our Hearts.if You Feel Traveling Or Attending Put You At Risk And You Shouldn’t Participate,, Please Be Assured We Completely Understand.  We Want You To Make The Safe Decision.  We Will Be Recording The Ceremony And Hope You Will Celebrate With Us No Matter Where You Are.  Please Provide Your Email Address On The Response Card And We Will Send You A Link And Instructions.  More Than Anything Else, We Ask That You Keep Us In Your Heart On Our Most Important Day.stay Safe & Healthy.  We Love You.sue And Georgei’m Sure Guests Loved What Jamie K From New Hampshire Posted On Their Wedding Website In March For Their May Wedding.“we Are Aware That The Coronavirus And The Concerns Surrounding It Are A Very Serious Matter, And Could Potentially Effect Our Wedding Day. As Of Today, March 14th, Our Wedding Remains As Planned - If This Changes, We Will Certainly Let Everyone Know. Locally, The Schools Have Shut Down Until At Least April And The Cruiseline We Were Planning Our Honeymoon On Has Announced A 30 Day Suspension As Of Yesterday, So Naturally, We Are A Little Worried As For What The Future Holds Right Now! Our Wedding Is Still Two Months Away, So A Lot May Change By Then, But With So Much Uncertainty, We Want Everyone To Feel Comfortable Knowing That We Completely Understand Anyone Who Cannot Attend Due The Current Circumstances, Especially For Elderly Guests, Those Flying In And Those With Compromised Health In General. Please Do Not Put Yourselves At Risk For Our Wedding - If You Feel You Are At Risk In Anyway, Please Do To Not Feel Obligated To Come. Although It Saddens Us That There Is A Potential For Many Guests Not To Be Able To Make It To Our Wedding Day, In No Way Do We Want To Compromise Anyone's Wellbeing. We Are Trying Our Best To Keep A Positive And Open Mind About Everything And What's To Come! So, Fingers Crossed It All Works Out The Way It's Supposed To  ”these Heartfelt Words Will Mean So Much To Your Invited Friends And Family.  We Are All In Positions We Never Expected And Have No Clear Roadmap On How To Proceed   So Shine A Little Light On The Path…it Could Save A Life.

Elopements Have Been Around A Long Time But It Is Only Recently That We Have Started To Hear Terms Like “micro-mony”, “micro-wedding” Or “tiny Wedding”.  Even The Term “intimate Wedding” Seems New Despite The Fact Your Wedding Is Probably The Most Intimate Experience You Will Ever Have!  so What Do We Mean When We Say “elopement”?  By Definition, Elope/elopement Has A Somewhat Negative Connotation.  At Its Heart, Elope Means To “run Away” And When We Used It To Talk About Weddings, It Typically Meant “to Run Away To Get Married Secretly, Often Without A Parent’s Consent”.  It Can Be Viewed As Terribly Romantic As When Two Star-crossed Lovers Defy Their Controlling Parents To Run Off To Another State, Find A Judge Or A Preacher And Tie The Knot.  Picture A Ladder Up To A Second-story Window And Two Young Kids Speeding Towards The State Line With Nothing But Love To Sustain Them.  Or It Can Seem Fairly Misguided As “running Away” Is Usually Not A Good First Step Towards Most Good Things.  Elopements Are Also Often Thought Of As “spur Of The Moment” And, While There Are Exceptions, Happy Endings Rarely Begin At 2 Am In Elvis Chapels, Especially When Alcohol Is Involved.  ????covid Has Changed The Landscape Of Weddings In Ways We Think Will Probably Last Long Past Any Legal Mandates.  Having Been Forced To Down-size Their Weddings, Many Are Discovering That It Really Is A Great Way To Save Money And Stress.  Coronavirus Has In Many Cases, Freed Us From The Imperative Of Having A Bigger, “better” Celebration And Allowed Us To Look At Weddings Through New Lenses.  And We Like What We See!  For Many, Weddings Have Evolved Away From “the Party” To Focus More On The “marriage” And The True Transformation That Takes Place That Day.tiny Or Micro-weddings No Longer Represent A “running Away From” But A Conscious Decision Toward A New Paradigm.  Covid Pushed Us Toward Them But More And More We Are Embracing These Small, Low-key Celebrations.  And Finding The Extra Money Leftover Is A Great Benefit!micro Or Tiny Weddings Are Not Necessarily Last Minute Or Hurriedly Put Together.  They Can Take As Much Planning And Contain As Many Details As You Want.  But, Bottom Line, They Don’t Have To!  All The Stressful Accoutrements Of Big, Traditional Weddings, Like Table Favors Or Bridesmaid Dresses, Are Neither Expected Nor Missed.  You Can Focus On Those Details That Actually Mean Something And Are Important To You…writing Your Vows Or Incorporating Other Traditions Into Your Ceremony.  And, If You Choose, Your “reception” Can Be Far More Extravagant With So Many Fewer Mouths To Feed…opt For Dom Perignon And The Lobster Nibbles.  But That Might Not Be Your Thing And That’s What Is So Freeing About Having A Tiny Wedding…surrounded Only By People Who Truly Love And Support You, There Is No Reason To Try To Meet Anyone’s Expectations Except Your Own. At Stonegate Manor, Until Recently, We Hadn’t Offered “elopements” Or Any Type Of Micro/mini/petite Wedding Options.  It Just Hadn’t Occurred To Us!  We, Like Other Wedding Venues & Vendors, Had To Pivot And Adapt And We Found We Liked It.   Initially These Were Intended For Couples Whose Plans Had Been Disrupted And Who Were Eager To Quickly Find An Alternative.  Often Couples Brought Their Own Previously Contracted Vendors But Mini-sized Everything.    as Time Goes On, We Are Getting More And More Calls From Couples Who Aren’t Desperately Trying To Save Their Weddings At The Last Minute But Who Want These Small Celebrations.  I Cannot Tell You The Times I’ve Heard Something To The Effect Of “we Were Planning On Having A Big Wedding Next Year But Covid Made Us Re-think Our Priorities And We Like The Idea Of A Small, Intimate Wedding”.  Who Would Have Thought A Virus Would Have The Ability To Transform Our Vision Of Weddings?!michigan Law Now States That Only 10 People Can Gather Inside So Our Micro-monies Are Limited To 8 Guests.  We Take Care Of All The Necessities…the Officiant, The Flowers, The Cake, A Beautiful Place To Both Get Ready & To Celebrate Afterward And A Magical Fairy Garden In Which To Hold The Ceremony.  We Are Finding That To Be A Pretty Perfect Size.for Those Who Desire A Bigger Guest List And/or A Bit More Involved Reception, Our Petite Weddings (<30 Guests) Provide A Great Alternative.  yes We Still Get Couples Who, For One Reason Or Another, Want To Know If We Have Any Spots Available “this Week” And We Love That We Are Able To Offer Them A Beautiful Alternative To A Trip To The Courthouse.  But We Truly Love Sharing Our Elegant Estate With Couples Who Are Eager To Focus On The Importance Of The Day And Let Us Take Care Of The Rest!by Prudy Barrett Nelson – As Stonegate Manor’s Wedding Fairy Godmother In Residence,  Prudy Has Shepherded Many A Couple On Their Way To The Altar And Has Always Been Successful!  Covid Has Stretched Her Imagination And Helped Her Come Up With Many Creative Ways To Get Couples Started On Their Happily Ever After And, After All These Years, She Has Found A New Passion.  Tiny Weddings Are Here To Stay And She Is Thrilled!