800-YOUR-MTN Crystalmountain - Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of ...
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Sarah<br />
Wil d<br />
Social Events Manager,<br />
Crystal Mountain<br />
hile there is nothing simple about planning a<br />
wedding – ladies, you know <strong>of</strong> what I speak –<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten times simple makes for the most memorable <strong>of</strong><br />
wedding favors.<br />
I recall a late summer wedding in which the bride<br />
and groom gave each <strong>of</strong> their guests Petoskey stones<br />
on which a magnet was glued. Each was accompanied<br />
by a card that on the front read, “This Petoskey stone<br />
carries the promise <strong>of</strong> tomorrow,” and on the other side<br />
was written, “you will have one more day in the place<br />
you love best with the person you love most.” Reading<br />
the passage I couldn’t help but smile thinking the stone<br />
served as a wonderful reminder <strong>of</strong> a beautiful promise<br />
and as a magnet could post another important reminder<br />
to pick up milk at the store.<br />
Whether poetic, practical, or a perfect combination<br />
<strong>of</strong> the two, within the quaint shops and boutiques <strong>of</strong><br />
northern Michigan lay countless gifts that your guests<br />
can savor for a moment or cherish for a lifetime.<br />
A ìcherryî good idea<br />
your guests have traveled from afar to experience<br />
your authentic “Up North” wedding. Why not send<br />
them home with a tasty treat unique to the region? For<br />
instance, the Cherry hut (Beulah, MI) <strong>of</strong>fers a broad<br />
selection <strong>of</strong> cherry jams, jellies, c<strong>of</strong>fee, and chocolate<br />
covered treats. For more information check out www.<br />
cherryhutproducts.com.<br />
Local wines make a fine gift<br />
Nestled along the same parallel as Bordeaux and<br />
Burgundy in France, northern Michigan vineyards<br />
produce a diverse selection <strong>of</strong> fine wines that make<br />
for great wedding favors. Larry Mawby, who has been<br />
internationally recognized for his sparkling wines, even<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers personalized labels. For more information go to<br />
www.lmawby.com. ›››<br />
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