Style Magazine Jan/Feb 2007
Capturing the feature wedding spot in the local Style magazine was the frosting on the cake for Michelle and John Antonini! They had a "dream wedding" and a fabulous planning time, too! We set, reset and tweaked their look for months prior to their celebration...the results were worth every bit of tweaking that we did. Again, the expressions on a bride and groom's face tells more than just the story of the day...it tells the story of months of planning filled with great anticipation...and all was realized come their wedding day!
The Detroit News
"Bad times can trickle upward, too" This article references the days of 2003; however, little did we know then that the times would be even graver in 2009! My comment, "I still see the struggling with 'what I want' and 'what I can afford' even more so now." In 2009, this is still the case and we are still managing to create dreams for clients that are within their budgets!
The Knot Spring/Summer 2004
This issue features Carolyn Hefner as the Michigan Local Expert with her own editorial page (page 18).The advice that is offered to corresponding brides is still current and sound! The wedding couple featured on page 39 was The China Closet's first "dove release" couple! Having a great fear of birds myself, it made sense that this bride, being a veterinarian had no qualms about releasing birds after the ceremony!
The Knot Fall/Winter 2003
This issue features Carolyn Hefner as the Michigan Local Expert with her own editorial page (page 18).Enjoy advice covering topics from Mama Bride, Wheels to Wow, Plush Potties, Small Soiree. Also enjoy reading about our clients on pages 37 and 38. Special note of THANKS to Keven and Brewster as this New York couple were the ones that made me see the necessity for an actual office space...and thus The China Closet Gallery was born and has since entertained, educated and provided a home base for some of Detroit's top professionals and most elite clientele. Also enjoy a magical event at the Ritz!
Style August 2003
Trends...the title of this feature...but those on the inside of this event know it was all about a story within a story, about the passion for art, family and a lesson to live life to the fullest. The chuppah was created and transported at the very last minute from the art studio of Dartmouth's campus. The Hebrew written on each column was inspiring not only for this couple but for all attending and for those who have since wed under it. The setting for this event was designed florist Don Mazur who was indeed a true artist but his true gift to all of us was the lesson to live in the moment.
The Knot Summer/Fall 2003
This issue features Carolyn Hefner as the Michigan Local Expert with her own editorial page (page 18).Enjoy advice covering topics from Brow Beaters, Valiant Valets, and Plushest Pads. Although this advice is six years old...it still is current with the additon of adding the Royal Park Hotel to the list of "plushest pads" to stay at!
Michigan Meetings & Events Spring/Summer 2003
The article entitled, "Creative Powers" speaks to a declining economy in Michignan in 2003...little did we know in 2003 what economy we would be facing in 2009! A quote from this article shows how The China Closet has worked with clients during these fiscal times, "Many companies and many individuals have simply eliminated their special events. Our response is to contact our clients and let them know that we can work with their budgets and still produce a wonderful event for them." I think this business plan has allowed The China Closet to weather the economic storms..and we will continue to created dreams based on client's budgets!
HOUR
The wedding of Keven Duffy and Brewster Pettus! This feature just hints at the magic that was present at this wedding celebration! Set at the Oxford family home on rolling acres of land with paddocks of horses, a quick summer shower, and multiple rainbows PLUS Hollywood icon, Dennis Hopper, in attendance...it will forever be one of the dream weddings of my lifetime! One of my special memories were the lanterns set and hung by Blossoms Florist and the assistance of Dominic at Special Events to make sure that every wick stayed lit the entire night long...and this is how wonderful relationships are born!
About Carolyn Hefner
Never underestimate the experiences of a childhood, for me, they set the stage for event planning. Growing up in… read more