Featured Wedding: Bri & Jake
Real Wedding: Bri & Jake Leonard, Michigan | Photographer: Mike Staff Productions I love working with all my clients! However, it always warms my heart to work with those who’ve come through word-of-mouth recommendations or individuals who’ve seen my work...
Featured Wedding: Nia & Davon
Real Wedding: Nia & Davon Southfield, Michigan | Photographer: Wedding By Jermme The team at Design Quintessentials knows that no two couples and their love stories are exactly alike. This also means no two weddings should look or feel the same. As a result, we...
Featured Wedding: Nicole & Joe
Real Wedding: Nicole & Joe Detroit, Michigan | Photographer: Captured Couture Photography What makes the perfect wedding? I like to think of this as the million-dollar question every couple and wedding planner needs to consider. For some couples, the answer is...
Why You Need to Stop Comparing Prices Online
I’m not ashamed to admit that I am a bargain hunter. I still comb through the Sunday newspaper, looking at grocery store coupons, and for any big-budget electronics purchase, I comparison shop across websites. But, there are some goods and services where I...
All In One: The Benefit of Booking a Floral Designer Who Also Does Stationery
Many couples come to their initial consultation with tons of research from Etsy and Pinterest and even fully fleshed-out mood boards. We love working with prepared couples who know what they like and what doesn’t resonate with them. However, just because...
Why Vendors Don’t Provide Pricing On Their Website
One of the biggest complaints I hear from couples planning their weddings is that vendors rarely offer transparent pricing. The first few times I heard this comment, I was so perplexed that I didn’t even ask them what they meant. As the comments kept cropping...
Where is Hello, How Are You? When Sending Inquiry
One of the enduring lessons from my childhood was that politeness and manners count. Of course, this doesn’t mean we were eating off China plates or drinking from crystal goblets. Heck, paper plates were frequently used. But, it did mean that my parents and...
Why should you book a designer that does both flower and stationery?
Tell Your Unique Love Story With Flowers and Stationery Every couple has their own unique love story. Some couples have a bold and brash love story that they shout from the rooftops. Other couples may have a quieter love story that is more like a whisper on the...
Why Choosing the RIGHT vendors are important!!
Planning a wedding is not easy. There are a number of decisions to make, to-dos to check off, and people to speak with. Given the amount of detail and organizing required, you must be very intentional about what you do and who you choose to work with. One mishap...
December Introduction: Journey to Floral & Paper Designs
Hello! My name is Ching and I create elegant floral and paper designs. When I’m not working, I’m likely at home with my husband, with my two kids, and our cat Bella. I also enjoy cooking, AND eating! However, what I really want to share with you is my journey to...
