It’s November, and things are starting to turn into the somewhat dreary fall/winter season. It was an incredibly busy summer/fall and I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone that I worked with, and met with during the last few months. It can get hectic, but things turned out great and I’m looking forward to an even busier next year! I would encourage everyone to help make that happen…thanks so much, again!

Grand Rapids ShutterBooth would like to thank everyone that took the time to come out and see us this last weekend. Friday and Saturday were filled with hundreds of wonderful brides getting ready to plan their big events. It seemed that the different dates ranged from a month away, to some those that weren’t “technically” even engaged yet! We at ShutterBooth pride ourselves on helping customize the perfect party, so I hope to hear from everyone that would like some more info. We have a little break from shows for awhile…so plan on seeing us plenty early next year!

I just want to thank everyone that took time to stop by our booth at the Grand Rapids Bridal Affair last night…the turnout was great. This particular show marks the beginning of several more to come, including one next week. That’s right, no rest for the weary! Next Friday AND Saturday, the West Michigan Wedding Association is hosting a bridal show at the Devos Place. Come and check us out! As those who saw us yesterday can attest, we are running great deals at these show, so it’s definitely worth the trip. Hope to see everyone there!

Congrats to Kristine Crawford and her new baby, InFrame Magazine! The launch party at Mangiamo’s went great. Tons of the featured photographers all showed up to show their support and offer well wishes. ShutterBooth was among those that were included and we are expecting great results! It takes a lot of gumption and energy to start your own magazine, and we are all very proud of what she has accomplished!

I just wanted to say that I had a great time at the MWEP meeting last night, and I don’t think I was the only one! Kent Country Club, which was kind enough to host us, put out a terrific spread of food and dessert for everyone to enjoy. I Candy Event Specialists also took time to speak and let everyone know about their new company…which seems like it will do just fine in this industry. I would definitely encourage anyone in the wedding industry to consider attending these meetings. The networking is great, but hanging out with a bunch of people in the same field, just for fun, is also wonderful. I’m looking forward to the next meeting…especially because I’m pretty sure that ShutterBooth will have a booth there!

It was bound to happen here in West Michigan eventually.  A good friend from college, Kirstyn, got hitched, and ShutterBooth was there to be part of it.  It worked out great because a lot of other friends were finally able to see just what this photo booth thing was.  I’m thinking some of them weren’t entirely convinced I actually worked on weekends!  The reception, at the wonderful Cascade Country Club, just outside Grand Rapids, was a lot of fun.  The best part was being able to catch up with a lot of people that had moved out of the area.  All is all, I was thrilled that ShutterBooth got to be represented at a friends event…hopefully more will follow.  I wish Kirstyn and Eric the best of luck in the future!!

ShutterBooth of Grand Rapids is very proud to be a part of a special event that will be taking place on September 12th, from around 8 AM to Noon.  A walk to help cure Juvenile Diabetes is taking place, and we were more than happy to offer our services.  If we can help make the day a little more enjoyable, then we have done our job.  The event will be at the Holland State Park, and promises to be a lot of fun.  Hope to see everyone there!

ShutterBooth was lucky enough this last weekend to spend the morning with the Gun Lake Indian Tribe.  They have a back-to-school event every year, and a couple hundred people showed up to take part in the fun activities.  Bouncy castles, pie throwing,  great food, and of course our photo booth were among the many things to take part in during the afternoon.  Though the event didn’t last terribly long, we took almost 150 pictures…a pretty amazing feat for any event!  Everyone seemed to have a good time and I hope the Grand Rapids office gets the call next year to participate again.  Based on the amount of young ones present, I have to imagine the tribe will be hosting the party for a long time to come!

We might not do many of them, but ShutterBooth is always thrilled when we get to be part of a birthday celebration.  Especially a well put together Sweet 16!  Bailey Broderick and 70+ of her good friends all showed up to rock it out at the McCamly Plaza Hotel in Battle Creek, MI.  We in the Grand Rapids office were glad to get the call to help out…with hundreds of balloons, our prop box and spy cam (along with a scrapbook), the event was a total success.  Baileys grandma helped put together a truly wonderful evening, and I wish them both the very best for the future.

ShutterBooth once again proved itself the company willing to go almost anywhere to satisfy a client.  I actually made my way down to Ft. Wayne, IN this last Saturday…a full three plus hours away!  The bride, a beautiful Emily (now Greenbaum) had her heart set on having the best Photo Booth company  in the business at her event, and we didn’t want to let her down.  The event, which saw the combining of several different religious backgrounds, was a total blast, and a ton of fun for myself.  The guests all loved the ShutterBooth and filled it the entire night.  You know people are having fun when almost no one has left at midnight!  In the long run, the drive was more than justified by the incredible reception that ShutterBooth received  I wouldn’t be surprised to start getting a lot of calls from others in the area!  Until then though…