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April 2nd, 2024

The Desenberg - What’s Considered a Social Event?

Welcome to The Desenberg blog! The Desenberg is a wedding and events venue located in downtown Ka...

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March 26th, 2024

Spring 2024 Wedding Ideas - Colors & Trends

Congratulations on your upcoming 2024 Spring wedding! New season, new color palettes, and of cour...

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March 19th, 2024

Kalamazoo, MI - A Premier Wedding Destination

Are you and your fiance looking for a destination wedding, or just a great location? A place that...

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March 12th, 2024

Winter Weddings - Colors & Decor Ideas

Congratulations! You’re now planning a wedding and feel that winter is the right time for you. A ...

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March 5th, 2024

Inviting Children to Your Wedding

When planning out your guest list, you may begin thinking about whether or not to include childre...

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February 27th, 2024

What Signage Do I Need for my Wedding?

When it comes to wedding planning, there are a crazy amount of details that go into it. From the ...

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February 20th, 2024

Wedding Food: Buffet or Plated?

When planning your wedding, you have to ask yourself and your soon to be spouse, whether you plan...

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February 13th, 2024

How to Exit Your Wedding With Style

Your wedding is coming to an end and all you have to do is exit with your new spouse. But how? Th...

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February 6th, 2024

Valentine’s Day Wedding Inspo

February 14th is of course one of the most romantically celebrated days of the year. So it’s no s...

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January 30th, 2024

Destination Bachelorette Party Planning: Tips & Tricks

Congratulations! Your best friend or even your sibling, is getting married! Now you have to start...

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January 23rd, 2024

Bridesmaid Proposal Gift Ideas

Congratulations! You’re engaged! One of the first big steps after getting engaged and picking a d...

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January 16th, 2024

Emergency Wedding Day Kit Essentials

Any wedding can have some hiccups here and there. Whether you prepare for the small mishaps can c...

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January 9th, 2024

Wedding Cake Alternatives

Traditionally, weddings are celebrated with the cutting of a cake that the couple share together....

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January 2nd, 2024

Top Honeymoon Destinations

After many months or even years of planning the perfect wedding, going on the honeymoon is a wond...

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December 26th, 2023

A Guide to Normal Bridal Shower Games (That Aren't Cringeworthy)

Every Bridal Shower you attend typically has games. Sometimes those games can be strange and fran...

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December 19th, 2023

Wedding Shoes... Sneakers, Flats, or Heels?

When deciding on what shoes to wear for your wedding day, you should always figure out what your ...

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December 12th, 2023

Icebreaker Questions to Start Off Your Next Corporate Gathering

Icebreakers can be either intimidating, funny, or even just intriguing. They allow you the potent...

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December 5th, 2023

The Desenberg's First Wedding


The Desenberg is a brand new wedding and events venue in downtown Kalamazoo, MI. This ...

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November 28th, 2023

Unique Guest Book Ideas

Though a classic wedding is timeless and beautiful, imagine a wedding that is truly unique and co...

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November 21st, 2023

Who Gets a +1?

When planning out your wedding, one of the most difficult parts is the guest list. Ensure you go ...

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November 14th, 2023

Pros and Cons of a Weekday Wedding

Now that you’ve gotten engaged, it’s time to start planning the wedding! The first thing to do is...

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November 7th, 2023

Popular First Dance Songs of 2023


Picking out which song you’ll dance to for your first dance as a married couple can be...

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October 31st, 2023

A Step by Step Guide on Planning Your Next Corporate Gathering

Planning a corporate event isn’t always an easy task. But with this step by step guide, you shoul...

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October 24th, 2023

Registry Must-Haves

Every wedding comes with a registry to gift the couple something special. It can be an assortment...

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October 17th, 2023

Veil or No Veil? And Some Veil Alternatives

When planning out your wedding day, one question many brides face is whether to wear a veil or no...

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October 10th, 2023

Are Dance Lessons for Your First Dance Really Necessary?

The idea around whether or not you have to take dance lessons with your significant other for you...

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October 3rd, 2023

How to Pick Your Wedding Color Palette

With the endless array of colors out there, it may seem quite impossible to decide what you want ...

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September 26th, 2023

How to Make Your Corporate Event More Engaging

Nobody wants to show up to a boring event. Regardless if it’s a work meeting, birthday party, or ...

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September 19th, 2023

Flowers: Real or Faux?

Planning a wedding is a lot of work and can quickly become overwhelming. The venue, the dress, th...

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September 12th, 2023

Why You Should Have A Signature Cocktail (Or 2) At Your Next Event

Whether it’s a wedding, bridal shower, retirement party, or birthday, you should consider having ...

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September 5th, 2023

Trending Now: Fall 2023 Weddings

When planning your Fall 2023 wedding, be sure to consider what trends are becoming popular and ho...

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August 29th, 2023

1 Wedding, 2 Dresses

Once you get engaged it’s a no brainer to go look for your perfect dress. But what if that perfec...

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August 22nd, 2023

Best Day of the Week to Host a Corporate Event

Deciding which day of the week to host your next corporate event can be tough for many reasons. B...

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August 15th, 2023

Something Old, Something New...Timeless Wedding Traditions

Trying to decide which wedding traditions will fit into your perfect day? Maybe something fresh a...

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August 8th, 2023

DJ vs. Band: What's Best for Your Next Event?

Every event can benefit from some quality background music. Whether that be a DJ or a band, a sil...

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August 1st, 2023

Why Have a Wedding Hashtag?

Why create a wedding hashtag? Why would you want to add one more thing to the long to-do list bef...

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July 25th, 2023

Best Time for a West MI Wedding

Getting married in West Michigan? How do you decide what time of year is best for you? Michigan i...

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July 10th, 2023

How to set a wedding budget just right for you

Planning a wedding can be both exciting and overwhelming, but with a little bit of organization a...

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June 13th, 2023

Guest List

As you start planning your big day, one of the first things you’ll need to do is decide who to in...

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June 6th, 2023

Congratulations on your engagement!

Planning a wedding can be both exciting and overwhelming, but with a little bit of organization a...

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