The perfect location…with pristine lawns and waterfalls

The perfect location…with pristine lawns and waterfalls. You couldn’t ask for a more perfect location. Riverside Receptions Etc is a pristine location to hold both your wedding ceremony and reception. The one hundred thirty private acres of beautiful lawns and gardens feature a new 50 foot cascading waterfall. It is more beautiful than the the pictures.

The banquet hall, also features a 12-foot waterfall and a rock wall garden, can be open-air or completely enclosed and heated with transparent sides. This is ideal for spring or summer events. Each year we host many weddings and receptions for couples from across the country.

Riverside Receptions, Etc. is located in Centerville, Michigan, within 6 miles of US 131 and many great motel and B & B accommodations. You are welcome to choose your own source of food and beverages.

Riverside Receptions Etc., LLC has been providing couples with a spectacular outdoor setting for 12 years. They are an excellent alternative to the backyard (tent) wedding/reception and traditional hall atmosphere. Each year Riverside makes improvements to it’s already beautiful venue. Riverside Receptions is now planning the 2012-2012 wedding seasons. www.RiversideOutdoorWeddings.com Please feel free to call John or Pat if you would like an appointment to see the facility 269-467-6132 or 269-808-4475

Written and Posted by Linda Darling KBC Blogger– Owner Abstract Salon & Spa

KBA members who would like to be featured please contact me (linda) at abstractsalonnspa@gmail.com

Floral Creations by Sharon–from chic to modern

Floral Creations by Sharon–from chic to modern –Beautiful arrangements to meet any brides tastes

Sharon has been in business for Thirty plus years serving customers through home shows, craft shows, and performing on sight decorations in offices and numerous home interior seasonal decorations. She features fresh floral designs, silks, and selected dried material designs.

Sharon offers full service with her floral arraignments, up-to and including the brides walk down the aisle. This includes pinning on the corsages and boutonnieres assist the attendants, fluff the gown before bride heads down the aisle.

When first consulting with future brides Sharon takes the time needed to identify their special needs. From large to small events, Sharon can handle all floral needs for the bridal party, special events such as rehearsals dinners and full scale receptions in many venues such as country clubs, and event facilities.

Low cost wedding flowers, considering the rising cost of flowers, is sometimes difficult for floral designers to provide all the bride’s wants and needs within a fixed budget. Sharon guides the brides with floral selections that can be used within a realistic budget.

A common denominator with each person interview within the Kalamazoo Bridal Cafe, personalized customer service is each members goal of each business member.

Sharon is currently planning 2012 wedding season. Contact her by phone at 269 599-1444 , email floralsbysharon@yahoo.com, and www.facebook.com/floralsbysharon website www.floralcreationsbysharon.com

 Written and Posted by Linda Darling KBC Blogger–Owner Abstract Salon & Spa


A-1 Rent All – a full service rental company

A-1 Rent All has been locally owned and operated for over 20 years. The owners Aaron and Kristin Klooster have owned A-1 Rent All for the past 5 years. Their staff members bring over 20 years experience in party planning and event design. A-1 offers you all around planning.  They are a clear choice to handle your event from start to finish. The entire crew prides themselves on excellent personalized customer service. It offers the personal touch for you and your event, that can only be found in a local business.

A-1 Rent All prides themselves on being a full service rental company. They have everything you might require from the smallest to the largest wedding, graduation or corporate event. Some of the things that they offer are some of the most important parts of our event. Featuring a full array of tents, tables, chairs, dishes, linens, sound systems, karaoke machines, carnival type items as well as decorations from simple to elegant.

One of the best things about walking into the A-1 showroom is just that – you don’t walk into a warehouse. You actually get to see the tables, chairs, place setting and décor set up. Being a very visual person, I loved that part.

At A-1 they understand that clients are becoming a little more money- conscious. Many party packages are available to help save. A-1 will beat any of their competitors’ quotes or prices on most items.

They are located conveniently between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids in the beautiful Island city of Plainwell, MI.

A-1 is currently planning for the 2012 wedding season. You can reach them online at http://www.a1mich.com/ or by calling 269-685-5880 or by e-mailing them at info@a1mich.com.

Also LIKE them on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-1-Rent-All/271178742803

 

Written and Posted by Linda Darling KBC Blogger–Owner Abstract Salon & Spa

If you are a member of the KBA and would like to be featured in my blog please call me at 269-216-3491

 

 

 

 

 

 

Berts Bakery, a 60 year tradition in the Kalamazoo area

Berts Bakery is a 60 year tradition in the Kalamazoo area. Amy Taylor has owned the shop for the last 20 of those years. She has 26 years of experience in the industry.

 One of the reasons that Berts is such a delicious choice is the fact that, the cakes and pastries are still made from traditional Dutch recipes. All of which are prepared with perfection and care from the fresh flowers to frosting swags, they are all personalized and beautiful works of art.

Berts will be opening a second location February 1st 2012. It will be at the corner of Kilgore and Westnedge. The newest Berts Bakery will be a 3000 square foot location which will feature a cafe style bakery. All of the wonderful items clients have grown accustom to will still be available. They will also be adding an array of new items to the menu. 

From the very first time you meet with Amy to sample cakes to the point your cake is delivered to your location, your service in personalized for you. Amy and her staff go above and beyond your expectations to make your day truly amazing. When it comes to planning your wedding, the cake can also be one of the most fun details to choose and plan for. Bert’s Bakery takes pride in creating unique and delicious wedding cakes in all styles and for all tastes.

 Berts Bakery is currently planning for the 2012 wedding season. You can reach them online at http://www.bertsbakery.com/ or by calling 269-349-2091


Written and Posted by Linda Darling–KBC Blogger–Owner Abstract Salon & Spa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My chat with Kenn Livingston

I sat down recently with Kenn Livingston at a local restaurant. His humor kept me on my toes through the entire conversation. From the very first minute we spoke, I could tell he is truly a truly an artist.

He speaks about his work with passion and excitement. He showed me some of his digitally manipulated works, which all seem to have something more than meets the eye initially. Everyone more enticing and beautiful then the next. All of them a very special piece of art in its own right.

I asked him, What makes you different than other photographers? He stated” I am an fine artist” He was an art major in College. Photography is just one of his mediums. He has over thirty years in the field of art and photography. He is a seasoned and visioned choice for your photography needs.

When asked what his greatest satisfaction is, He said, “When a client cries because you hand them a restored photo of a loved one who has passed on. They thought the photo was gone forever and it’s like giving them a loved one back. Its is a very amazing feeling.”

He stated there are so many changes going on in the photography world. Staying on top of the changes are a key to adapting to the clients needs. Some of the new services that Kenn has added in the last three years are: photo-booths, signatures books, video booths and the ability to have a scrap books completed at the end of your reception to take with you immediately.

Kenn is currently taking reservations for the 2012 wedding season. You can reach him online at http://kennlivingston.com/ or by calling him at 269-375-8014

Written and Posted by Linda Darling KBC Blogger– Owner Abstract Salon & Spa