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2023 Wedding Open House

From the champagne wall and floral-lined ceremony aisles, to the debut of our Ballroom chandeliers and new acrylic signage, there were so many beautiful moments to take in at our 2023 Wedding Open House. Whether you joined us in-person on June 2nd, or are just catching up now, read on for everything you need to know (and see) from this yearโ€™s show!

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2022 Wedding Open House

Last month, following a three-year hiatus, we hosted our seventh annual Wedding Open House - and was it ever worth the wait! From the designs, to the vendors, to the menu, to our team, to our panel of real brides, to the guests - everything fit together so perfectly, and itโ€™s hard to express in words just how grateful we feel to everyone who was involved in the showโ€™s success. But since we know youโ€™re curious about the details, hereโ€™s our best attempt at breaking it all down for you!

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Ballroom Remodel

Right about now, we could all use a good refresh in our lives (weโ€™re looking at you, Covid). Whether it be different scenery, a larger social circle, or planning a vacation, most of us are longing for a change of pace. Thatโ€™s why it comes at the perfect time for SMGCC to introduce you to our freshly remodeled Ballroom!

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2019 Bridal Open House

Itโ€™s hard to believe that itโ€™s been almost eight months since we hosted our six annual Bridal Open House - on Sunday, May 26th, 2019 - and the whole show was so incredibly beautiful that it honestly still feels like a dream. Even with thousands of events under our belt, it never ceases to amaze us the moment everything comes together perfectly - when all the details are set, all the vendors and staff are ready to go, and when we open our doors to hundreds of excited attendees.

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2018 Bridal Open House

One month ago โ€“ on Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 โ€“ we hosted our fifth annual Bridal Open House, and to say that we are still daydreaming about the pure magic of the show would be a huge understatement. Aside from the insanely gorgeous displays throughout our venue and the curated selection of participating wedding vendors, we were blown away by the outpouring of interest and support from past, present and future couples. Read on for all the details, photos and a list of participating vendors.

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A Wedding Planner's Advice

There are so many questions leading up to your big day, and since this is likely your first and only time planning a wedding, it's sometimes hard to know where to start. We sat down with St. Marys Golf & Country Club's in-house senior Wedding Planner, Ashton Staffen, to gather her expert advice on what to consider when putting together your own wedding plans.

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