We take great pride in our open minds and hearts here at A Simple I Do. We want all couples to approach their wedding day with us feeling supported, loved and equal. 

Couples in the LGBTQIA community often have to ask "do you serve us" and while I could go on and on about how this sucks the joy out of planning I will focus on the magic we can make happen for all wedding days. 

It starts with simply asking what your pronouns are, we want to address each person with the same respect, so we ask. You will find that we have tried really hard to change al of our verbiage to be non gendered, the titles bride and groom are only used after we know you. 

Getting to know you, we love talking all things wedding, be in via email or phone or zoom or meeting up for a cup of coffee, yes we welcome the opportunity to discuss in detail what you envision for your wedding day, the bits of your love story you want to highlight and the overall vibe you would enjoy on your wedding day. 

Be it a simple signing, elopement or full ceremony we are here to work with all people, and yes that includes our loving LGBTQUIA community. 

-We are always in the process of learning and you are welcome to call us out on anything you see that does not make you feel well loved.-

Eloping is a general term used for a small intimate wedding, in the state of Michigan you must have at least the two of you and two witnesses, over 18 years old present to get legally married. 

So whether you are truly eloping or hosting an intimate wedding there are a few things to plan for and keep in mind. Let's start at the beginning. 

• You'll need to decide on a location and date; you can think of eloping at a local park to keep it free for your wedding location or you can even rent a beautiful venue to host your small intimate ceremony. Thinking outside the box when it comes to location is key. Any pretty spot citywide or parkside can be perfect for you. 
• The Date - the great thing about eloping is that if you choose a weekday or middle of day time it's less likely to over populated so keeping your quiet and intimate wedding day vibe is more likely. It's important to think about the time of year you would like to elope, in Michigan the weather is so tricky so be prepared for that seasons weather swings. 
• Once you've nailed down the location and date or at least month then it's time to reach out to wedding vendors. You will need at minimum a legally ordained wedding officiant to meet with you to sign your marriage license and perform the ceremony. Other vendors could include a florist, photographer, videographer and catering for a sweet treat or full meal. 
• Now that you've nailed down the details for your elopement or intimate wedding you'll need to apply for your marriage license with your local clerks office. Remember your marriage license does have an expiration date so apply in the correct time frame. 

Here at A Simple I Do we try our very best to honor your vision for your wedding and also keep it simple and cost effective. 
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