Heart to Serve Update: Santa on a Fire Truck

Billy Carr, a volunteer fireman for the Northfield Twp. Volunteer Fire Department, used the $500 from the Heart to Serve Challenge to provide a Christmas to two children in two different families… each living with single grandmothers. Santa delivered the … Continue reading

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Heart to Serve Update: Pass It On

John Carlos from Detroit had an idea that he hoped will multiply the giving spirit of the challenge. John visited a local grocery store and surprised 20 random people with $25 each to help pay for their groceries. The catch? … Continue reading

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Heart to Serve Update: Gifts for Soldiers

Jamie Moore’s husband was deployed for Afghanistan and isn’t sure when he’ll be home. Having such an intimate understanding of how much our service men & women miss their families at Christmas, Jamie decided to use the $500 to send … Continue reading

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Video of the Week: Stephen and Tiffany

Stephen and Tiffany were married on a beautiful, fall day at St. John Vianney and celebrated their reception at the Lapeer Country Club.  Looking at the video you can tell they had a fun day with family and friends.  And … Continue reading

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What You Need to Know: The First Dance

There is nothing that strikes fear in the heart of most grooms and some brides than the very thought of the first dance.  All eyes are on the two of you alone in the middle of a big room.  You … Continue reading

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30 Budget Friendly Ideas

Looking for ways to slash the budget without looking cheap?  Here’s 30 money saving ideas that no one will notice, except you and your budget. Reception Cut the guest list. This will save money on catering, invitations, guest favors and … Continue reading

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Video of the Week: Melissa and Adam

Melissa and Adam held their ceremony and reception at Henry Ford Museum on October 14th. The Mike Staff Productions videography team has seen many wedding traditions of the years, but this wedding had a first for us. Melissa and Adam … Continue reading

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You May Now Kiss the Bride

  “A kiss is just a kiss”, unless it’s the first kiss you share as husband and wife.  And your friends and family are watching.  And you’ve hired photographers and videographers to preserve it forever. While it may not take … Continue reading

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9 Key Elements to a Great Wedding

At Mike Staff Productions we see a lot of brides and grooms that really do have their “dream day”.   They usually share the following characteristics: They are realistic about time.  The number one cause for a delay on your … Continue reading

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Video of the Week: Sara and Ryan

Sara and Ryan were married October 8th at the National Shrine of the Little Flower.  Their reception at Villa Penna in Sterling Heights had a rockin’ theme.  We love the ticket place cards and record table markers! Congratulations Sara & … Continue reading

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