Trout Creek In Harbor Springs: The Perfect Up North Base Camp

With several acres of unspoiled Northern Michigan splendor, Trout Creek Condominium Resort in Harbor Springs offers a tranquil, yet adventure ready base camp for any visitor.

Located just a few miles northeast of Harbor Springs, Trout Creek is nestled in the Pleasantview Valley at the base of both Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands. This stellar location creates four full seasons of intrigue and exploration throughout Northern Michigan.

Head north and in just 25 minutes, you'll be in downtown Mackinaw City, boarding a ferry to Mackinac Island. Downtown Harbor Springs is literally minutes away by car. Also nearby Petoskey, Bay Harbor, and Charlevoix are less than a 30 minute drive.

Enjoy a condominium setting on a stunning piece of land where golf, tennis, hiking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, and of course trout fishing are all at your fingertips. Properties are individually furnished and offer full amenities.

Trout Creek offers that unique blend of an authentic family resort coupled with Pure Michigan magic - perfect for Up North weddings, conventions, and of course the perfect Northern Michigan vacation. Be sure to inquire about Trout Creek's many seasonal specials and packages such as the Holiday Recovery Weekend, the Ski Week Special, and the Valentine's Weekend Special.

For more information on Trout Creek Condominium Resort, please visit www.troutcreek.com.

To plan the perfect Northern Michigan wedding, visit www.northernnuptials.com.

Say I do. Up North.

The Cupcake Craze

Cupcakes are all the rage these days and are quickly making away with the traditional wedding cake.

Northern Nuptials had the pleasure of speaking with Kerry Johnston, owner of The Cupcake Station with three downtown locations in Birmingham, Ann Arbor, and Plymouth, Michigan.

Cupcakes offer greater variety, a more reasonable portion size, and far less waste. They're also super cute and taste fabulous!

Read more at www.northernnuptials.com.

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Join Northern Nuptials At The Grand Rapids Wedding Affair

Join us next month at the Grand Rapids Wedding Affair in downtown Grand Rapids. The vent takes place Friday, October 15 5-9pm at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Hosted by Grand Rapids Bride, this event is the most anticipated bridal show of the year, offering a unique and upscale environment for planning the perfect day.

Visit with over 50 vendors including top wedding consultants, reception venues, florists, musicians, and caterers.

Northern Nuptials will be on hand promoting all things Northern Michigan - as the ultimate destination wedding venue that it is. Stop by and see us and begin planning the perfect Up North wedding here in beautiful Northern Michigan!

Say I do. Up North.

Grand Rapids Wedding Affair
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl Street
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Adding The Romantic Strains of Bagpipes To Your Big Day

The romantic and poetic sounds of bagpipes offer a seemingly classic touch to your wedding day. Michigan's own Greger MacGregor offers authentic bagpipe music throughout Northern Michigan and is available throughout the year.

Greger boasts over 40 years experience, including hundreds of weddings as well as concert performances alongside world-famous acts.

Among his accreditations, Gregor is certified for wedding performances by the National Piping Centre of Glasgow, Scotland.

Bagpipe music can enhance your guests arrival into the parking lot, the bridal processional, the service, the bride and groom's recessional, the post-ceremony departure of guests, the entrance of bride and groom into the reception area, and even an eclectic addition to the cocktail reception.

For additional information on incorporating the soul stirring sounds of professional pagpipes into your upcoming wedding here in Northern Michigan, contact Gregor MacGregor of Michigan's upper peninsula.

Visit www.bagpipesnorth.com for more on Greger MacGregor. For additional information on planning the perfect Up North wedding here in beautiful Northern Michigan, please visit www.northernnuptials.com.

Green Your Big Day With Earth Friendly Tips

Special thanks to Stephanie Nash at The Green Bride Guide, a comprehensive, credible resource for green wedding ideas, products, and services for her contribution to our monthly guest editorial.

Minimizing emissions on your transportation plans, choosing all natural hair and make-up products, and purchasing organic fabrics for bridal attire are just a few ways you can green your big day.

Visit Northern Nuptials (www.northernnuptials.com) for 13 WAYS TO GREEN YOUR WEDDING DAY.

Location, location, location in Northern Michigan

When it comes to weddings and events in general - the sky is truly the limit when it comes to planning the many details. For destination weddings in general, the one item critical for a successful event is location.

Northern Michigan boasts rolling landscapes, dark, starry nights, moonlit skies, and sparkling blue shorelines that extend for miles along Great Lakes Michigan and Huron as well as countless other inland lakes, rivers and streams. We also boast amazing, remember-forever, sunsets.

When planning a Northern Michigan destination wedding, consider the location and the imagination that will follow. Keep in mind the green of the hilltop, the blue of the sky, and the natural flora that surrounds the destination you choose. Northern Michigan boasts some of the most spectacular landscapea our planet has to offer.

Pick your land, pop your tent, let the event begin. When it comes to a destination wedding, location rules first. After that, all things will fall into play.

For more information on planning the perfect Northern Michigan wedding, visit www.northernnuptials.com.

Mackinac Island: Open For Another Fabulous Season

Ahhh Mackinac Island. Michigan's crown jewel. There's never enough that can be said for a place frozen in time, doused in tranquility, and never ending charm and character.

Mackinac Island is open for the 2010 season and there couldn't be a more beautiful time of year than spring to visit and begin planning your upcoming Northern Michigan wedding.

Begin your trip in neighboring Mackinaw City and hop aboard one of three ferry lines with direct service to the island. Spend the day exploring this are rich in history, natural beauty, and romantic appeal.

For additional information on Mackinac Island weddings, please visit Northern Nuptials.