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Wedding planning and coordination service based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

14/11/2025

Life is short, pick the funfetti cake for your wedding

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10/11/2025

It’s not just ink on paper, we view your invitation suite as the anchor of your entire event’s atmosphere. Before the first candle is lit, before the doors open, the texture, the weight, and the intentional design gives your guests an exclusive hint on what’s to come!

Stationary: The Printed Event |
Photographer: Cynthia Mae Photography |
Planner: Dearly Beloved Wedding Planning |
Venue: Cascade Hills Country Club |

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04/11/2025

Trust me, you do not want this portion of getting ready to feel rushed! In addition to buffer time with hair and makeup before it’s time to get dressed, I like to carve out 20-30 minutes in the timeline for you to get into your dress and soak in the moment you see yourself as a bride for the first time.

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03/11/2025

S + C tied the knot!

Photographer: Honey Lens Imaging /
Venue: Venue3Two /
Planner: Dearly Beloved Wedding Planning /
Makeup Artist: Makeup by Ariella /
Hair Stylist: Hair by Kaelei /
DJ: Chime Entertainment /
Florist: Thistledown Floral /
Rentals: Special Occasions /
Baker: Nantucket Baking Co. /
Coffee Caterer: Clique Coffee Catering Co. /
Bar: Mixing Memories Weddings /
Caterer: Nighthawk Catering
Bridal Dress: True Society /
Veil: Calily Bridal /
Groom Suit: Bridal Knight /
Rings: Dime and Regal /

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21/10/2025

No matter how well you plan a wedding, sometimes unexpected emergencies arise on the day of and you need a quick thinker who can remain calm and problem solve under pressure. That’s where you’re Day of Coordinator comes in! We works behind the scenes to handle these issues and come up with a solution so that you and your loved ones can carry on throughout the day in blissful ignorance. Here are the ways I solved the problems mentioned-

1. On their way to the wedding, the bartenders unfortunately got into a car accident (everyone was thankfully okay!). In the stress of it all, no one called to inform me of this issue. We always get vendor arrival times while building the timeline and will call if vendors arrive past the agreed upon timeframe, so luckily we were able to catch it before it was too late. I worked with the owner to send out a different staff member and in the meantime, me and my assistant hopped behind the bar and started slinging beer and wine to keep the guests happy and avoid anyone catching on that something went wrong. Yay for being TIPS certified!

2. The bride had her heart set on an outdoor ceremony. There were intense winds, dark skies, and heavy rain all morning. While we already had a rain plan in place, when the rain broke and sky cleared just before her ceremony, I was determined to make things work. My team and I rushed in to hand dry 300 ceremony chairs and get all of the guests sat quickly in order to not miss our chance. We got through the entire ceremony rain free only for it to start drizzle after the recessional!

3. The florist unfortunately delivered the incorrect quantities of florals, had damaged product, and dirty/melted candles. Fixing these issues for the couple was a no brainer for me! I spent the morning cleaning and rearranging candles on tables to address the unsightly rentals, reconstructing floral arrangements where product was damaged or falling out due to damaged containers, and trimming stems and re-ribboning boutonnières and bouquets.

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15/10/2025

From design deck to day of, we’ll be there to perfect every little detail!

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Planning and Design: Dearly Beloved Wedding Planning /
Venue: South Haven Creations /
Photographer: Rylee Makenna Photography
Hair and Makeup: Elegant on Arrival /
Florist: Lily of the Valley Floral Design /
Rentals: Project Perfection /
DJ: Complete Weddings + Events /
Catering: Catered Creations /
Cake: Nantucket Baking Co. /

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06/10/2025

That time the clouds cleared revealing the most beautiful sunset just for Hannah & Cam ☀️

Reception Venue: Ballroom at McKay /
Ceremony Venue: St. Robert of Newminster Parish /
Photographer: Kara Hanes Photography /
Videographer: BrandyWine Weddings /
Hair and Makeup: Blush Beauty /
Coordinator: Dearly Beloved Wedding Planning /
Florist: Ludema Florals /
DJ: Solid Sound Music
Catering: Kangaroo Kitchen /
Baker: Dexter Cider Mill /
Transportation: Affordable Limousine /
Dress and Veil: Becker’s Bridal /
Bridal Shoes: Kailee P Wedding Shoes /
Bridesmaid Dresses: Birdy Grey /
Rings: Radiant Made South Lyon /
Suits: Todd’s Menswear /

01/10/2025

At the end of the day, what fuels my business is having a strong draw to wholeheartedly serve my couples in any way that translates on the wedding day, with my mission being to give them the gift of being fully present with their loved ones. Being trusted as a wedding planner is truly a treasure I will never take for granted.

Here’s what Heather had to say about choosing me as her planner-

“From our very first call, I knew I needed Emily as our wedding planner. She told me she would handle any issues on our wedding day before I even knew they existed—and she absolutely delivered on that promise. Planning a wedding in Grand Rapids while living out of town felt daunting, but Emily made it not only possible, but enjoyable. She connected me with the best vendors, guided every design and planning decision with confidence, and kept us organized and on track every step of the way.

On the wedding day, everything went so smoothly it felt almost unreal. Every vendor commented on how impressed they were that we were so organized and running right on schedule (even ahead at times!). Because of Emily, I was able to be fully present and soak in the best day of our lives without a single worry.

I truly cannot imagine our wedding without her. Emily is talented, organized, thoughtful, and a joy to work with. She went above and beyond to give us not just a perfect wedding day, but also a stress-free planning journey. Now that it’s all over, I honestly miss emailing her every day! I recommend her wholeheartedly to any couple looking for a planner who will make their vision a reality while keeping the entire process effortless.”

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24/09/2025

When a wedding photographer gets married ✨

So excited to finally share some of the highlights from Kara and Wil’s Northern Michigan wedding! From intentional timeline decisions that kept their love at the forefront, to so many fun elements that had guest experience in mind, what resulted was a gorgeous day bursting with so much excitement, real emotion, and warmth. Some of my favorite moments of the day include their choreographed first dance, a bouquet dedication to Kara’s mom, and a re-entry to the party from sunset photos with a T-shirt toss!

Photographer: Ella K Photography /
Venue: The Ridge at Verterra /
Coordinator: Dearly Beloved Wedding Planning /
Hair: CRC Bridal Beauty /
Makeup: Sarah Dimet Beauty /
Florist: IndieGrow Flower Farm / @ indiegrowflower
Rentals: TC Tented Events /
DJ: Northern Beat Entertainment /
Musician: Brad DeRoche - Classical Guitarist /
Catering: Bayside Gatherings /
Baker: Sweet Tartlette/

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