Situated in Millburg Hills Michigan not far from Detroit is one of the area's best kept wedding secrets. The Blue Dress Barn, according to wedding photographer Monika Caban of Monika Photo it's an excellent place for a destination wedding.

The Southwestern Michigan area offers a variety of activities to entertain families and guests along the lakeshore. For food and wine enthusiasts, the area surrounding the Blue Dress Barn offers a variety restaurants and local vineyards with tasting rooms. Those who love the outdoors will find endless dune trails, fishing charters and several public and private golf courses. If you are looking for high excitement, 30 minute drive will take you to new Four Winds Casino located in New Buffalo.

She does warn that the venue books early so plan in advance. Read the rest of Monika's article on the Blue Dress Barn in Millburg Michigan here.

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Many a bride to be has shared with me the "Pain" that is their wedding reception seating chart. Well according to Chow.com having a great dinner party is all about "Assigned" seating. Just try and think of your wedding reception as a dinner party on steroids and perhaps you can put some of the following advice into play. My hands down favorite tip is how to create sexual tension.

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