s a lifelong Michigander, it always feels amazing when we get to welcome springtime. But who knew it was going to be at the end of February?! Lucky for you, the milder climate was the ultimate inspiration for producing this incredible Spring 2024 issue of nearlywed!

For those of you getting married this year, congratulations — it’s finally here! Some of you have had short and quick engagements; some of you have had long ones where it seemed like the calendar would never say 2-0-2-4. But this is your year, and we are all so excited for you! As you get into those last few months and weeks of planning, be sure to check out our Resources section on nearlywed.com, as we have done most of the legwork for you with the last-minute details, specifically “Getting Your Marriage License in Michigan” and “How to Legally Change Your Name.” We also have helpful guides for the day of, including “How to Plan Your Wedding Day Timeline” and “What to Tip Your Vendors.”

For those of you recently engaged and just starting to plan, we welcome you to visit nearlywed.com to learn even more about the amazing wedding professionals you will find in this magazine. Whether it’s viewing their image galleries on their individual directory pages or reading custom blogs written specifically about each of them, you are sure to get to know them in a way no other resource allows, making choosing your vendors easy for you. Because wedding planning should be fun — and easy!

While you’re on the site, be sure to sign up for our weekly e-newsletters for middle-of-the-week inspiration and helpful tips. And for those of you following and loving our socials, we see you out there and we appreciate you! We love all your likes, shares, and comments as your incredible instant feedback allows us to continue to provide exactly what you love to see from us.

Lastly, I want to say thank you to all the couples and vendors that supported the launch of nearlywed last fall. We were able to share our publication with thousands of brides and grooms at Michigan bridal shows over the past few months, and it was amazing to see the positive reactions from everyone. Additionally, you made our magazine one of Barnes & Noble’s best sellers of the year here in Michigan, as well as all the other newsstands where you graciously purchased our first issue. Thank you all so much; your support inspires us to continue putting out the best content and resources for wedding planning in Michigan!

Kelly Stroburg
Publisher