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Wedding Feature: Greg & Caitlin

Posted on April 18th, 2017

Their Story
It all started in 2010 in one of the most magical places on Earth… Troy Kohl’s. Greg started with Kohl’s after he graduated from MSU (Go Green!). After being bounced around to almost every store in Southeastern Michigan, Greg finally moved to Royal Oak, MI and landed a…

4 Tips For Weddings On A Budget

Posted on March 13th, 2017

You’re engaged, congrats! After spreading the news to family, friends and colleagues, the real fun can begin. Planning! While many couples look towards the summer months, there are benefits to booking off-season weddings. To make sure everything goes off without a hitch, follow our four b…

Wedding Feature: Marc & Ali

Posted on February 15th, 2017

How They Met
They first met during the summer of 2010 in Petoskey at a work anniversary party. At the time, Ali was completing her internship at Stafford’s Bay View Inn, while Marc worked in the corporate office as an accounting assistan…

Wedding Feature: Tyler & Lauren

Posted on January 16th, 2017

How they met
We met in college at a practice for a production we were both going to be involved in. We laugh often at our first encounter because Tyler thought I was my older sister and that I was dating a guy who was several years older than me. Through that month long event we became better friends and even…

Wedding Feature: Allison & Case

Posted on December 28th, 2016

How They Met
Our mutual friend Ashley had invited us both to spend a day on the lake in Waterford, Michigan. I’m fairly convinced we had crossed paths during our college days, as we had a number of mutual friends, but it wasn’t until that day in July that we were officially introduced. I also think th…

Stafford’s Wedding Show

Posted on November 7th, 2016

It’s coming – northern Michigan’s most intimate wedding show. Join us Sunday, November 13, 1 to 4 pm. Here are 5 reasons anyone planning a wedding should come.

The Vendors
We are bringing you the best and you can plan your entire wedding in one day! Our vendors include: Offi

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Hello November – A Month to be Thankful

Posted on November 1st, 2016

We feel especially compelled to give thanks this year for family, neighbors, friends and this amazing corner of northern Michigan we call home. We invite you to come celebrate the warmth and togetherness of the season at Stafford’s and within our local communities.

Back by popular demand, our In

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Wedding Feature: Sarah & Ryan

Posted on October 19th, 2016

Their Story Once upon a time, there was a resident and a medical student hard at work taking care of patients late at night. It just so happened, things were quiet on the floors for about an hour and all the teams meet in the Resident Lounge for a little rest and comradery. Sarah happened to bring…

Wedding Feature: Austin & Meghan

Posted on September 8th, 2016

Austin & Meghan were married in Petoskey in July of 2016 with a beautiful ceremony at the Mitchell Street Bridge. Read more about their beautiful day below. Their Story
Austin and I went to rival high schools and met at a track meet. We started talking and found out that we both share the same birthd…

Wedding Feature: Terry & Jenny

Posted on June 17th, 2016

Terry & Jenny married on a beautiful August day in Petoskey. “We chose to marry in Petoskey because we wanted a ceremony near water or on the beach. All of our family & friends wanted to celebrate with us by having our wedding in Petoskey vs. out of state. This was a 2nd marriage for both of…