During the pandemic LPP would go on Facebook Live dressed as certain characters and maybe they read…read morebedtime stories too, I don't quite remember. At first they were able to say hi to kiddos in the comment section but then they started charging people for shout-outs (no judgment here, everyone was trying to get by!) Since then, we have seen characters from LPP at a handful of community events and are never disappointed! The staff does an excellent job of staying in character and I'm so grateful for how they treat the children. We have definitely considered hiring them for a private birthday party (we just haven't had a "friends party" yet due to the pandemic) Thank you LPP!

We had our wedding here in September and would highly recommend it. The property is beyond…read morebeautiful and has so many great spots for pictures. It is so well taken care of by the owners and it shows! Mirela and George went above and beyond to make our day special and exactly how we wanted it. They are both so genuinely kind, and you can tell they are passionate about what they do. George was our officiant and did a perfect job. He met with us beforehand and went over the ceremony with us a few times leading up to the wedding to make sure it was exactly what we wanted. Our day was truly perfect and ran so smoothly, thanks to them and their amazing assistant Grace. I cannot recommend the Historic Blum Barn enough!!

Added more pics to original review. Can't speak highly enough about this property and the owners…read more They are wonderful and care for you and your guests like you are a part of their family. Beautiful property. Extra special care and attention to details. Work with you to make your special day one of a kind. Excellent communication with vendors. Reasonably priced. Please consider them for your special event. You will not be disappointed!

I'm a Chicago gal who was trying to plan a wedding in SW Michigan (or anywhere between Detroit and…read moreChicago) to keep it close to home and family. I was initially reluctant to use a wedding/event planner for several reasons - wanting to save money, being fairly crafty/creative myself and having confidence in handling on my own details in pursuing something less "traditional", and being pretty resourceful. Shortly into the planning process, I realized it was going to be harder than I thought. I then met Mandi Buckland of Element Design. What sealed the deal was her calm energy and diversity in events she's worked on (weddings, parties, festivals, including "green" fests/events). She was great in identifying several unique wedding location options in Southwest and Southern MI, including a fabulous barn, a garden, and a super cool lodge (we ended up at a mansion in Holland). When I asked her to design the invitations with a "modern art nouveau theme" using a peacock to match the theme of a mansion built in the early 1900s (not easy!) - she provided several fabulous sample designs within a short period of time. Our final invitations were really unique and fun! After our invites went out, I received an unexpected amount of of great feedback ("I love your invitations!" "They are so unique," etc.) and I could tell they made people look forward to the wedding. I felt like Mandi figured out my sense of my style quickly, and she was able to identify options that fit that were creative, cost-conscious (extra plus) and didn't compromise on quality. At the same time she was working with me, she was helping a friend design invitations for a wedding at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, so her range of work can be simple, arty/less traditional, to more traditional/upscale. Pretty impressive! Mandi is professional, efficient, super creative, and I would recommend her to anyone in Chicago, Detroit (or anywhere in between the two cities in Michigan or Illinois) who is planning a wedding in Southwest or Southern Michigan!

Mandi was our day of coordinator and she was great and a real pro. She was always very responsive…read moreand available whenever we had any questions. I've been to a lot of weddings, but when its yours, there's alot of things you don't know or anticipate and Mandi definitely helped us in numerous ways. I can't think of a wedding planner doing a more complete, competent, and creative job. Kudos to you Mandi!

My fiancé and I contacted Minister Dionte in 2021 during the pandemic. We didn't know when life…read morewould return to normal and wanted to find a way to move forward to become husband and wife. We found Minister Dionte online, scheduled an appointment, and met for a consultation. We were instantly at ease with him and his wife Keisha. God confirmed our choice when we discovered he and my wife had crossed paths at her previous work site. To make a long story short, five people were at our wedding - us, Minister Dionte, Keisha, and our photographer. It was perfect and exactly what we needed. Everything went as planned! We still look back at the pictures of our day and are so thankful for the detail, professionalism, and love that Minister Dionte and Keisha showed us. They check up on us periodically to make sure all is well. They were a blessing to us and will surely be a blessing to you.

Forever & Beyond is a Black Owned wedding officiant. They are highly professional, and specialize…read morein marriage coaching, planning, and marrying couples. Pastor Dionte and his lovely wife Kiesha were very flexible, attentive, and kind. They were open with us as we asked questions and helped us feel prepared for the life long commitment of marriage to each other. Moreover, our wedding took place on the boarderlin of Novi, and Commerce Michigan at Pavilion Shore Park. As my now husband and I prepared for our big day, we had three coaching sessions that helped learn more about each other. One of my favorite sessions was the one where we found out each others communications styles and how to address each other when one or both of us were frustrated or upset. We also learned that we both have long and short-term goals for our marriage and Pastor Dionte help bring that to forthfront. Last but not least, Pastor Dionte made us feel comfortable and confident as he helped provided us with reassurance that marriage was indeed the right choice and fit for us both. We are now apart of the Forever & Beyond family, and can reach out to them for any guidance if needed. Therefore, we highly recommend this couple to be the officiant to marry you.

Like the picture I posted says - Wayne is the best!…read more I got married October 2014, and amongst the wedding planning tasks, I had to find someone to marry us. My Mom had recommended someone she knew of, but our schedules didn't work out and I got somewhat of a bad vibe so I crossed him off the list. I took to "The Knot" and started looking at their vendor list for Officiants. I called 2-3 places and they all told me the same thing - $400+ for their services. Seriously? The ceremony will be all of 15 min, why so expensive??? I learned two things: 1) I'm in the wrong profession and 2) I needed to find someone more affordable and reasonable. Since I was striking out on The Knot, I went old school - yellow pages! I know...why didn't I just look at Yelp? Who knows! I think I was just getting discouraged and frustrated. Anyways. The yellow pages turned up Dream Wedding Ceremonies. There really wasn't a whole lot to choose from honestly. I called & he answered. Talking to Wayne made me feel like I was talking to my Uncle Johnny in Dallas. I felt so comfortable and at ease with him. His personality & character definitely came thru in our phone call and I knew this is the type of person I'd want to officiate our wedding. I've said how I think he's great, but here's why - he's thorough. Where are you getting married? When are you getting married? Oh you live in this county, well this is where you wanna go to get your marriage license. Don't get your marriage license too early cause it's only good for 30 days - 2 wks at the earliest is when you should get it. He tells you not to worry about anything, and if you have any questions at all to give him a call. He's great at communicating and I never felt like there was a lack thereof. Which is super important when you're a bride-to-be because everything worries & stresses you! Another thing that sets Wayne apart from other officiants is he doesn't require a contract. That made me a little nervous, so I sent him the payment in advance to ensure there was some kind of exchange. And as far as payment goes - he tells you he doesn't collect until the event date cause he doesn't want you to have to worry about it. Who does that?! After the ceremony, he takes the completed marriage license and takes care of filing it for you. See? He's really a great guy and I wish there were more people like him in the world. He's honest, trustworthy, helpful, friendly, caring, and fantastic at what he does! And if all this isn't great enough - he's affordable! If you're getting married and need an officiant, do yourself a huge favor and give him a call.

Bri is the absolute best! She was more than willing to work with our schedule. Puts in the extra…read moretime to be early and get absolutely every shot you could want! Great at finding nice location and excellent poses. She is great at communicating and does everything in a timely manner. Worth every penny !! The pictures couldn't have been better! I would highly recommend her for any of your photography needs, thank you Bri

We have known Bri Mason and family for the past 5 years! Not only is Bri an amazing photographer,…read moreshe is also an amazing human being! She has done several of our family's photos, including a newborn shoot with my 2.5 year old! Her work is truly impeccable! In fact, being a parent herself, she is very patient with young children, entertaining them and making them laugh, so that she captures the best pictures possible. To the previous lady who stated she had a negative experience: Your photo shoot was FREE for goodness sake, and you still complain? I am sure that if you had emailed Bri or called her, she would have done everything in her power to rectify any misunderstandings. A suggestion, please be grateful when someone volunteers time out of their busy schedule to do you a favor, rather than bashing them. Signed with Confidence, Randy

What can I say about Marry-Makers? Jill, the owner was absolutely fantastic from the moment she…read moreanswered my desperate call. I simply cannot overstate the level of service that she provided for my wife and I. We were crunched for time, and Marry-Makers one-stop shopping philosophy made it possible for us to have the beautiful wedding that we desired, on a date that was important for us. Jill understood, and helped with every aspect of the wedding, from where to go to get the license, to helping find a venue for the ceremony at the last minute, and picking a florist. SHE EVEN PERFORMED THE CEREMONY AND GAVE ME PERSONAL HELP WRITING MY VOWS!. It isn't possible to explain the level of service that she provided us, because I have never experienced anything like it. Marry-Makers cares, and you will know it. Do not hesitate to call them. I literally wouldn't be Married right now if it wasn't for Jill and Marry-Makers. THANK YOU!!! Marry-makers is as good as it gets. Several friends of ours saw the level of service that they provided and are planning on using them as well. My wife can't wait to see what Marry-Makers does to make each of their days as special, and unique as ours.

From my bridal shower to my wedding EOE helped me plan my fairytale wedding. I gave her my ideas…read morewith my budget and she was able to bring everything to life. It was beyond my expectations. She's so talented and works with you. I loved simplicity and when vendors tried to push me to do more extravagant she stood up for me and told them that's not what she wants. If there was any problems days before the wedding she'd make sure to fix it before stressing me out. I was really busy with work at the time and she made the planning process stress free. No matter day and time if I had any questions she'd answer me. My in laws and their family and friends came from Canada and they still talk about how beautiful everything was that day. Now she's going to help me plan my baby shower and I can't wait to work with EOE again to see the wonderful ideas she comes up with!

Loved working with them for my event! Customer service was amazing and gave me ideas I didn't even…read morethink of. I can't wait to use them for my wedding planning!