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Setting intentions short term. 
Manifest happiness 
Stop taking things so personal 
Lead by example 
Be present 
Drinking enough water 
To allow myself grace 
 
What intentions have you set or are currently working on at this moment?
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Lifestyle · November 11, 2020

How to pick your wedding date & Start Wedding Planning

(photo from Pinterest)

Planning a wedding can be stressful and I understand this, but I really have enjoyed these beginning stages. My biggest goal through this process is to make it fun, organized and include Andrew as much as possible. We set our date and secured a venue! Phew what a weight off our shoulders. I feel like those are the two biggest items to get the ball rolling. 2 weeks after our engagement I started the process of looking at dates and venues. It was important for us to enjoy our engagement moment with family and friends before we started this process.

What we have booked so far:

WEDDING DATE 10.22.21
VENU: Dorr E Felt Mansion
PHOTOGRAPHER Jill Caren Stuefer
VIDEOGRAPHER Lindsey Leigh Media
DAY OF COORDINATOR – 7th On Lincoln
BOOZE Punch Bar
PHOTO BOOTH BOX 6.23
DESSERT GRAND TRAVERSE PIE COMPANY

How we chose our date:

When we started looking at all things, my first step was emailing our photographer Jill who captured our proposal. I really wanted to see what dates she had still available for 2021 before moving forward with anyone else.I knew on top of all things with Covid that her dates would be slim, Jill had August 27th and October 22nd left. Andrew and I have always talked about a Fall wedding, so after we chatted we decided that we liked the date October 22nd. Once we picked the date I did research on venues that I adored.

Why we chose to have a destination wedding:

When choosing Michigan for our wedding we knew that a majority of Andrew’s family was there and my family in Kansas and our friends in Kansas will hopefully travel. Andrew was born and raised in Michigan and I was born in KC and raised in Michigan as well. A part of me has always wanted a destination wedding so the more we had conversations between Kansas and Michigan our hearts were drawn to Michigan. After looking at our options we knew that Michigan would be the perfect place. Social media is a great way to find venues and all things wedding. We found our venue through social media photos and after doing research I fell in love.

VENUE EXCLUSIVE VENDORS:

Our venue has exclusive vendors for linens, bulk decor, food caterers and liquor so that has made it very easy for us to narrow things down. When searching through them I first emailed the ones we were most interested in for quotes. Most of the vendors just need your head count, date and venue to give you a basic quote. All of the vendors come highly recommended so we know we are in good hands there.

VENDOR SEARCH:

Our process has been seamless and we are ahead of scheduled looking for the other vendors so I am really not stressed about that. Our main ones we need to focus on next are our florals, which I have been in contact with my idea florist and then a DJ!

Again, we have really been enjoying this process as an engaged couple! My biggest advice is just enjoy this time, everything will fall into place.

xoxo

Mika Jade

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⛄️ This snowy Friday calls for a new loungewea ⛄️ This snowy Friday calls for a new loungewear set (wearing a size small in top & bottoms) ✨ Swipe to see the cutest slips I grabbed on Amazon! 

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I said YES to the dress today! I couldn’t of don I said YES to the dress today! I couldn’t of done it without these gals by my side 🥰 And I am so thankful for @bride.kc and @lauratheexplorer95 👰🏼🙌🏻 

It only took be 3 dresses to know THE ONE! ✨😊
Working on a list of my 2021 intentions 🔅Intent Working on a list of my 2021 intentions 🔅Intentions are lived each day rather than a goal that is focused on the future. 

Intentions of 2021 ✨
Setting intentions short term. 
Manifest happiness 
Stop taking things so personal 
Lead by example 
Be present 
Drinking enough water 
To allow myself grace 
 
What intentions have you set or are currently working on at this moment?
I told myself I wouldn’t do any DIY projects for I told myself I wouldn’t do any DIY projects for the wedding but here I am 💁🏼‍♀️ 

Swipe to checkout how fun this process was from taking these vases from drab to fab 😎 If you’re looking to spruce up some vases this is an affordable way to do so! 

Simply just add some baking soda to acrylic paint  and I ended up sealing my vases to prevent chipping not in video.
6 years ago this guy took a leap of faith and move 6 years ago this guy took a leap of faith and move to Kansas for our relationship and his career! He is my constant and I am so blessed to do life with him ✨🙌🏻 cheers to 6years being a Kansas citian babe 😜😘🌻
The holidays may be over but the gifts keep on giv The holidays may be over but the gifts keep on giving as we approach birthday months coming up! #Ad January and February are full of birthdays for Andrew’s side of the family, and an easy way to gift after the holidays is always a gift card in my mind for all ages! #Walmart makes it easy to shop in stores with several gift card options from restaurants, online gaming, spa days and so much more! 🎁🎈#SaveMoneyGiftBetter2020
First sleepover with both of them and it was a suc First sleepover with both of them and it was a success! Meme & D spoiled them! Freddy’s,  homeade ice cream, popcorn and watched the movie Soul! Wrapped up our morning with donuts and dancing, I am so blessed to be their auntie ✨🍿🍨
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Working out has been my saving grace through this pandemic, getting up and going to the gym makes me feel like I can conquer the day! 

Loving these affordable leggings from @amazon #lululemondupes @liketoknow.it http://liketk.it/36ys2 #liketkit #LTKstyletip #LTKunder50 #LTKsalealert
⛄️ This snowy Friday calls for a new loungewea ⛄️ This snowy Friday calls for a new loungewear set (wearing a size small in top & bottoms) ✨ Swipe to see the cutest slips I grabbed on Amazon! 

 http://liketk.it/362sK http://liketk.it/362uf @liketoknow.it #liketkit Shop your screenshot of this pic with the LIKEtoKNOW.it shopping app #LTKstyletip #LTKunder50 #LTKSeasonal
I said YES to the dress today! I couldn’t of don I said YES to the dress today! I couldn’t of done it without these gals by my side 🥰 And I am so thankful for @bride.kc and @lauratheexplorer95 👰🏼🙌🏻 

It only took be 3 dresses to know THE ONE! ✨😊
Working on a list of my 2021 intentions 🔅Intent Working on a list of my 2021 intentions 🔅Intentions are lived each day rather than a goal that is focused on the future. 

Intentions of 2021 ✨
Setting intentions short term. 
Manifest happiness 
Stop taking things so personal 
Lead by example 
Be present 
Drinking enough water 
To allow myself grace 
 
What intentions have you set or are currently working on at this moment?
I told myself I wouldn’t do any DIY projects for I told myself I wouldn’t do any DIY projects for the wedding but here I am 💁🏼‍♀️ 

Swipe to checkout how fun this process was from taking these vases from drab to fab 😎 If you’re looking to spruce up some vases this is an affordable way to do so! 

Simply just add some baking soda to acrylic paint  and I ended up sealing my vases to prevent chipping not in video.
6 years ago this guy took a leap of faith and move 6 years ago this guy took a leap of faith and move to Kansas for our relationship and his career! He is my constant and I am so blessed to do life with him ✨🙌🏻 cheers to 6years being a Kansas citian babe 😜😘🌻
The holidays may be over but the gifts keep on giv The holidays may be over but the gifts keep on giving as we approach birthday months coming up! #Ad January and February are full of birthdays for Andrew’s side of the family, and an easy way to gift after the holidays is always a gift card in my mind for all ages! #Walmart makes it easy to shop in stores with several gift card options from restaurants, online gaming, spa days and so much more! 🎁🎈#SaveMoneyGiftBetter2020
First sleepover with both of them and it was a suc First sleepover with both of them and it was a success! Meme & D spoiled them! Freddy’s,  homeade ice cream, popcorn and watched the movie Soul! Wrapped up our morning with donuts and dancing, I am so blessed to be their auntie ✨🍿🍨
Just call me a grandma 👵🏼 I fell asleep last Just call me a grandma 👵🏼 I fell asleep last night so we rang in the new year this morning with champagne and snow ✨🎊 happy new year! Feeling incredibly blessed and excited to see what this new year has in store for Andrew and I! ☺️

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