Pictured from Top Left to Right:

1. Places to Go, People to See – Kate Spade New York
2. Soiree – Danielle Rollins
3. Mr. Color: The Greenbrier and Other Decorating Adventures – Carleton Varney
4. Tory Burch In Color – Tory Burch
5. Island Style – India Hicks
6. Garden Inspirations – Charlotte Moss
7. Veranda The Art of Outdoor Living – Lisa Newsom
8. Hue – Kelly Wearstler
9. Martha’s Entertaining: A Year of Celebrations – Martha Stewart

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Image by Jen Kroll Photography

We are super excited to partner with our friends over at 2Bays DJ’s for this post. They put together the most killer party playlists, so we knew they could help us select 9 last dance songs to end your reception with a bang. Here are the selected tracks from our favorite DJs:

Sometimes our clients like to request a final couple’s slow song to end out the night, but by the time it’s played, the guests look around confused that the night ended on a lull. In almost all of these cases the bride and groom will come up and ask for one more “Fun” song for a bit more of a finale. Here are some of our favorite songs to end the night on a definitive high note.

1. Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root  A classic send off tune perfect for a sparkler gilded exit from the reception.
2. Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show For when the gang forms a swaying arm-over-shoulder circle around the newlyweds to close out the night. Songs in a similar vein include “Piano Man” by Billy Joel and “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
3. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey So the bartenders served shots and the guests have warmed up their vocal cords. This is a hit, especially in Michigan, where even though “South Detroit” is technically Windsor, Canada, everyone seems to be from there. Similar songs include AC/DC “Shook Me All Night Long.”
4. Ignition Remix – R Kelly One of those jams from a scratched up mixtape you’ll find in your car one day, Trust us you’re a lot less awkward dancing to it these days, but your dad is still chaperoning so keep it clean out there.  Also keep in mind “Pony” by Ginuwine, and “What’s Your Fantasy” by Ludacris.
5. I Believe In A Thing Called Love –  The Darkness Everyone THINKS they know the lyrics but after the chorus it devolves into mostly mumbles and air guitar.  If you want to watch your guests stumble through a song they thought they knew the lyircs to, you might also like “Wannabe” by the Spice girls or “Paper Planes” by MIA.  If your guests are well behaved, we might even hand them the wireless mic, but don’t worry, we take out the batteries at ten o’clock.
6. Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Buble When the bride and groom can dance a tango without crushing any toes. Or because your mom just can’t get enough of that Michael Buble.
7. You Know You Like It – DJ Snake A high energy club song that will bring the house down, without burning your grandmother’s ear drums.
8. Never Forget You – Zara Larsson & MNEK This year’s “Feel So Close”, a song about love that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. Similar songs include Chainsmokers “Roses” and Major Lazer – “Lean On”
9. Honey I’m Good – Andy Grammar A feel good song sending everyone home with a smile.

For your listening pleasure, we have created a Spotify Playlist with each of the songs above!

Images via Jen Kroll Photography & Studio 6.23

As the weather finally begins to warm up again here in Michigan, we are thrilled to bring our spring wardrobes out of storage…hello pretty dresses! We adore soft pastels, lace textures and beautiful floral prints. In the words of Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada, “Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” – however we can’t help but love these stunning prints for wedding season. Here are nine of our favorite spring dresses at the moment. They are sure to wow at any spring celebration in the months ahead!

Pictured from Left to Right:

1. Ted Baker Gaea Floral Print Fit & Flare Dress
2. Julee Encyclopedia Floral Midi Dress
3. BCBG Misty Pleated Floral Print Gown
4. Cynthia Rowley Lace Tea Dress
5. Monique Lhuillier Sleeveless Combo Dress
6. Asos Waterfall Pencil Dress
7. Lela Rose Short Sleeve Floral Print Dress
8. Kate Spade Double Bow Back Dress
9. Rebecca Taylor Meteor V-Neck Dress

Happy Shopping!

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Image via Heather Waraksa, Event Design by AaB Creates

The recent snow we’ve been having in Michigan has us dreaming about warmer temperatures. From a private island in the Florida Keys to the luxurious beachfront property Le Sereno in St. Barths, these are our top 9 recommendations for tropical destination event locations. Bring on the sunshine and cocktails!

1. Little Palm Island, Florida Keys
2. One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas
3. Jumby Bay, Antigua
4. Viceroy, Anguilla (designed by the infamous Kelly Wearstler!)
5. Le Sereno, St. Barths
6. Nizuc, Mexico
7. Sandy Lane, Barbados
8. Cap Maison, St. Lucia
9. Four Seasons, Nevis

We are quite the candle connoisseurs here at ADIM. Each morning we light one of our assorted candles we keep handy in the office and allow the lovely fragrance to fill the air. Here are 9 of our favorites! From Jo Malone’s travel size candles that you can take with your on your adventures, to the cocktail collection from Simply Curated (hand poured in Grand Rapids, MI!) that feature soy candles in vintage inspired barware- these candles make for great hostess gifts and are perfect for the home!

Pictured from Top Left to Right:

1. Maison Louise Marie, No. 9
2. Voluspa, Gardenia Colonia
3. Le Labo, Calone 17
4. Aquiesse, Black Fig & Cypress
5. Simply Curated, Grapefruit Bergamot
6. Rewined Candles, Rose
7. Jonathan Adler, Champagne
8. Diptyque, Jasmin
9. Jo Malone, Blackberry & Bay

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