The 10 Biggest Wedding Cost Savers

The cost of a wedding can get out of hand in the planning stages if you don’t keep a close eye on your budget and look for places that you can make sacrifices to save some money. If you’re trying to plan a budget wedding (or just avoid breaking the bank), here are some great […]

Planning Your Spring Event

As we approach the busy spring/summer event season, you might be tossing around the idea of hosting an event for your local community, but where do you start? If you’ve never planned an event before (or you’re just out of practice), this event planning how-to guide will outline the most important steps along the way! […]

4 Reasons Why Planning an Event is Easier than you Think

With warmer weather right around the corner you’re probably already starting to think about the parties and events that you’ll want to host this summer. But even with so much time between us and those long summer nights, there’s plenty of time to overthink your upcoming social plans. This is why planning a private event […]

Oops! Moments – How to Avoid Common Wedding Planning Mistakes

Wedding planning is not an easy task! There are a million little details that are easy to overlook if you’re not organized enough. This is one reason why people choose to use wedding planners and ask family members for help when it comes to planning their big day. So if you’re in the throes of […]

The Top 5 Must-Haves for Any Event

We service a lot of different types of events here at Kerkstra, but one thing that we’ve noticed is that a lot of the most successful events share a few of the same qualities. Whether it’s an annual community marathon, music festival, employee appreciation event, or even a seasonal clam bake the best events follow […]

5 Luxury Wedding Must-Haves

Planning a wedding means nailing down a lot of details – the guest list, a photographer, a videographer, the DJ or band, flowers, menus, guest favors, and more! While it can quickly seem overwhelming, these details all come together to make or break your special day. This is why planning every element of your wedding […]

The Top 5 Gifts Santa Would Give Event Planners

Event planners are a unique bunch – they’re organized, driven, creative, and a little crazy. But being an amazing event planner isn’t just about a great problem solver, it’s also about having the right tools to have the event go off without a hitch. So what’s on a typical event planner’s list for Santa? These […]

5 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

Weddings are really joyous occasions, but with the costs of weddings rising, they can also be stressful to plan! It’s said that the average wedding these days is around $25,000, which is a figure that can cause anyone to panic. Many engaged couples want to have a really amazing event but they don’t want the […]

Planning a Michigan Destination Wedding

Between all of the lakes, wine country, and the unique beauty of the UP, Michigan is a great state to hold your destination wedding. Even Michigan residents take to popular Michigan wedding destinations in Western and Northern parts of the state for their special day. So if you’re contemplating a Michigan destination wedding, here are […]

Will My Wedding Guests Want to Use Portable Restrooms?

We could answer this question very simply with a definitive “Yes!” But don’t take our word for it, decide for yourself! There are multiple options when it comes to wedding restrooms, so we’ll break down your choices. We won’t bore you with all of the specifics because if you’re planning a wedding, you probably have […]