Wellers in Saline

About 40 minutes from West Bloomfield, on the other side of Ann Arbor is a small little city called Saline. There you will find a quaint venue called Wellers. Beautiful gardens, antiques and a river are some of the qualities that draw brides to get married at this location.

Very good food, wooded floors, a raised area for your band or DJ plus wonderful staff makes this venue desirable to hold a wedding and reception. There are a couple of buildings to choose from and a couple of areas to get married at on their property.

Deborah looked stunning in her gown. Wellers has a house, off property about 2 blocks away, that you can use for make up, hair, lunch, getting dressed and pictures.

The West Garden was where Deborah and Sean got married and it was a perfect day for a wedding. Don't need to decorate here, it is a natural beauty.

The married couple were the first to walk down the gorgeous walk way. If my pictures look good you can only imagine how beautiful the photographers are going to be! By the way, it was Chris from Mike Staff Productions who was their wedding photographer. They loved him and so did I. Very nice, calming and laid back. Did everything they wanted. They also used Lee from Mike Staff as their DJ and were very happy with him also. Lee had everyone up and dancing all night.

To the left is the Raisin River. A lot of trees and flowers all over. Great Kodak moments. The rain held off until we were almost done with pictures then it was off under a large tree for cover.

After sending brides down the aisle for over 20 years I still love my job. The brides are all so beautiful and with a handsome groom on your arm why wouldn't you smile. Deborah and Sean make a beautiful couple. I was referred to Deborah by one of her bridesmaids Erica, whose wedding I did 13 years ago. They are still married and have 2 sons. I got to sit with them at the wedding. I do good work!

No wedding would be complete without a little something sweet! This beautiful cake came from the Bakers Nook and was delicious. When you are serving your cake for dessert, be sure to cut it early in the evening so the waitstaff has plenty of time to cut and plate it.

Andrea Solomon Wedding and Event Planner 248-626-3421
Wellers Inc 734-429-2115
Mike Staff Productions 248-689-0777
Bakers Nook in Saline 734-429-1320

Business Networking Event at Blumz by JRDesigns

Every three or four months I put on a Business Networking Luncheon for Event Professionals. This month it was at Blumz by JRDesigns in Ferndale. Here is what Bonnie Daws, from Bonnie Daws Bridal Designs had to say
"Hi Andrea, Yesterday's networking luncheon was the best ever. The food was outstanding and the parking was better than in the past. We especially enjoyed looking around the front area at Blumz [on our way out] and marveled at all the artificial flowers. Pat and I attend to return with bulging wallets so we can gather some goodies for our home decor."

Here I am with a cake by Jean Marie Moffa from Great Cakes out of Brighton. Delicious right to the last bite. She uses nothing but the finest ingredients and after meeting with you, creates the cake of your dreams.

Thank you to Chef Kevin and Chef Tom from Quarton Woodward Catering for their spectacular lunch. Their chopped bibb lettuce with bleu cheese was served on beautiful white curved plates from Perry's Tents and Events and a menu by Festivities complimented the table setting.

Robbin, co-owner of Blumz by JRDesigns gave a very informative talk on colors and trends for the 2011 season. A video was taken by Mike Hartman from Royal Oak Creative to capture Robbins demonstration. The painting to the left of Robbin is from Painting with a Twist on Nine Mile in Ferndale. It is a fun place you can take your friends, a bottle of wine some food and they instruct you on how to paint and finish a painting in one time session. Very fun.

Many friends and colleagues joined me on April 13, 2011 at Blumz by JRDesigns and found out that they are so much more then a florist shop. They have this great space for rent for showers, small weddings or parties of any kind. They also have a full line of tuxedos to rent! Who knew? Well you do now. Many pictures were captured during the afternoon by Bryan from Bryan Mac Photography.

Need a magician, ice cream or flowers? Look no further, that's Gordon Ross, magician, Scott
Moloney from Treat Dreams, Carol Jackson from Blumz and Harold from California and Michigan for your decorating needs.

Have you ever had a macaron? Well I bet you never had a french macaron. Madeleines French Patisserie macarons do not contain flour or coconut. They are meringue-based made from a mixture of egg whites, almond flour, and both granulated and confectionery sugar. All chocolate used in the macarons is from Schakolad. Find them at Schakolad in Birmingham.

Kris from Artcasters, paints a picture on canvas of your party, during your party and you take it home at the end of your party. Great gift for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, or corporate. Here he presents Robbin with the painting he did.

To learn more about these vendors and many many more, call Andrea Solomon, Wedding and Event planner to help you plan every detail of your next party.....248-626-3421

Bagger Dave's in Brighton, Michigan

Tom, the manager of the new Bagger Daves restaurant in Brighton, is a tremendous asset to the Bagger Daves team. Walking around and making sure everyone was OK and had everything they needed.


Caitlin, our waitstaff, did an amazing job. She was WONDERFUL and really knew her business. Personal able, quick, funny and you could tell she loved her job.

That's Terry holding a banana split, they serve it in a bowl, which I told them I did not like it served like that....but the strawberries and bananas were fantastic.


That's me holding a brownie. Super big, but not that good. Dry. The food, however, is wonderful at Bagger Dave's. Had a turkey burger that was delicious. Great french fries and sweet potato chips. If you want to go out for a fun evening, the Bagger Daves in Brighton will open this weekend. Enjoy.

Melvindale Class of 1961

I plan all types of parties and one of my favorite events is planning high school reunions. Everyone is there to have a good time and it is so much fun to watch and hear people connecting after long periods of time - especially when they say "you haven't changed since high school!" or "I would recognize you anywhere" WELL
A great time was had by all who showed up at Melvindales 50th High School reunion at the Embassy Suites Hotel Livonia on Saturday January 22, 2011. The drinks were flowing the food was fabulous and Judy Carli, Richs wife did a great job on the place card board, the name tags and the programs.

There were about 80 ish graduates in 1961 of which 25 showed up at the reunion. Very interesting where everybody came from and their career choices. Most of the woman went into teaching.

The band, The Brothers Righteous did a fabulous job of bringing back the oldies but goodies. Everyone there loved them. There was singing, dancing and fond memories for all. Thank you again Jerry Olson from The Brothers Righteous.

Jerry sang to Judy and everyone as he walked around and had fun with the graduates. A great singer, entertainer and MC.

To the right, in the blue stripes was head cheer leader Mary Archibald.

A great time was had by all...Great Friends.......Great Food.......Great Band.......Great Pictures.....Great Memories....until next time...good health and happiness to you and your families.
Live...Love...Laugh

Testimonial

Andrea,
A quick note to thank you for your invaluable help and guidance Saturday. It made my concerns to a minimum as we really could just enjoy and cherish every moment. I am so very glad we changed the order of the walking down the aisle. I loved being able to see it all! I'm so glad Marilyn Fealk and my sister-in-law Sharon told me about you. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Sheri Biederman

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Andrea,
What do you say to the woman who kept you sane at the craziest time in your life, helped make dreams a reality and made your scattered ideas into a beautiful vision? You were my life saver, my counselor and my friend. If it weren't for you, I might have eloped! Thank you so much for your tremendous help. You did so much more than I ever expected. You are my hero.
Thanks!
Nikki Mehelich

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Andrea,
Just a short note of thanks for a super evening. Dana and Steve were so glad you were there to direct and run interference. You make a wedding an easy task. Jerry and I truly appreciate your kindness and super enthusiasm to make a perfect wedding exceed expectations. Third one and I hope we're done!! Thanks again
Jerry and Cookie