Posts by Christina Dodge
A wedding in good taste
Bride and groom Shanyn and Christopher wanted a fun, Greenfield Village wedding. The ceremony was at Martha-Mary Chapel, and the reception was right next door More
Are you a DIY bride and groom?
With Maker Faire Detroit Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29, today’s Wedding Wednesday checks out at some DIY bridal making. There are many opportunities to add More
How inviting!
We shared some some pretty awesome and unique cake toppers a few months ago back. Now, how about a look at these fabulously fun invitations More
Color me a wedding
What does a color scheme say about a bride and groom? This one was a fantastic mix of traditional with dramatic accents. Floral centerpieces alternated low More
The detail in this Hindu wedding takes the cake
That’s the happy couple that was the inspiration for this custom-made wedding cake topper featured in last week’s Wedding Wednesday post. No doubt the topper was awesome, More
You’re the tops!
We all know the little plastic bride and groom that topped many a-wedding cake in days gone by. Bride and groom toppers seemed to be More
You’ve saved the date, what’s on your plate?
You’ve chosen the perfect mate, set the date, decided on the venue – now what’s on the menu? Take a look at one of the More
Chocolate (enough said)
I don’t know about you, but when I was a kid, getting a little handful of chips from a bag of chocolate morsels when someone More
It’s a nice day for a Green(field Village) wedding
As of Saturday, the gates to Greenfield Village reopened to welcome guests for the 2012 season. Spring has sprung, and village engagements and weddings will More
There’s a new brew in town
You may or may not know that The Henry Ford is committed to using locally sourced products whenever we can. We’re happy to report that More
Wedding photography then and now
I love this photo by Arising Images from a wedding in Greenfield Village. It’s fun, unique to the location and really captures the couple. And More
Setting sail and a wedding tale (or two)
We’re all getting a little Titanic fever around here as we prepare for the March 31 opening of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in Henry Ford More
History shared: A bride, a groom and a chapel bell
In the days long before cellphones, email, tweets and status updates, if folks needed to get the word out – bells did the job. Church More
A ceremonious welcome to spring (wedding) fever
If you live in Michigan, you’re probably experiencing more than a touch spring fever. Who can help it with the fantastic temperatures we’ve had? If More
Oh, fudge! A sweet Greenfield Village-made wedding favor
Suh-weet. That about sums it up. Our fudge is one delightfully sweet confection that is a great idea for a charming wedding favor. Although we’ve More
From ice to art – sweet sculptures from Ice Dreams
Award-winning Ice Dreams is the ice sculpture company we use for private events at The Henry Ford. Take a look at seven-time world champion medalist More
Seeing a museum wedding with fresh eyes
Judy Endelman is the director of our Benson Ford Research Center – which is home to millions of our 2D and 3D artifacts – but last year, More
Love, Driving America-style
This weekend marks the opening of Henry Ford Museum’s much-anticipated Driving America – the world’s premier automotive exhibition. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that in private events More
It’s nice to share! Wedding photos from Arising Images
Frequent photographers of wedding events at The Henry Ford recently wrote a blog post on the stunning images they’ve captured here over the years. Their photos really More
If it’s Wednesday, it must be your wedding photos
These are some of the great photos posted on our Facebook page after putting out the call asking brides, grooms and photographers to share favorite More
Our weddings of the year, and a request…
As the New Year quickly approaches, my plan was to take a look back and reflect on some favorite wedding moments of 2011. At first, More
A winter-wonderful wedding
A little Wedding Wednesday Winter Eye Candy to complement my recent all-cookie diet! Angela and Dan were married inside Anderson Theatre at Henry Ford Museum More
Putting together weddings, piece by piece
I have to be honest: I never tire of being part of helping plan a wedding at Greenfield Village. I’m always interested in what the More
Making history: Weddings at Eagle Tavern
Warm and inviting. I’m sure that’s what weary and hungry travelers thought when they arrived at the inn that now stands as Eagle Tavern in More
Getting to know … us
Great weddings don’t just happen. For everything to be “just so,” it’s a collaborative effort between the bride and groom and all the folks behind More
Ode to Joy in Martha-Mary Chapel
What better way for a husband and wife to celebrate their 25-year marriage than to share in the joy of their own daughter’s wedding at More
Wedding cheer and local spirits
Every detail in planning a wedding matters: the location, the guest list, the food, the dress, the décor, and even the drinks. The Henry Ford’s More
What’s your favorite favor?
If you’ve been to a wedding or two, you most likely received a small favor or gift at your place setting. Long ago, wedding favors More
Making priceless memories in the museum
People come to Henry Ford Museum and are inspired by its artifacts and collections, special exhibits and lectures and—whether bride, groom or guest—its truly memorable, More
Goin’ to the chapel
Martha-Mary Chapel in Greenfield Village often first comes to mind when people think of or dream about weddings at The Henry Ford. It surely is one of More
Celebrating love at Lovett Hall
This is the first in a series of three posts that will cover how some of our familiar (and maybe not-so-familiar) sites are transformed into More
Real Weddings: Emily and Ed tie the knot at The Henry Ford
In case you missed it, we have been following Emily and Ed, a couple from New York City who planned and now hosted their wedding More
Decisions, decisions (Only three days until the big day!)
By Christina Dodge We are following Emily and Ed, a New York City couple who will have their wedding and reception in Henry Ford Museum More
If Music Be the Food of Love, Then Play on Ed!
We are following Emily and Ed, a New York City couple who will have their wedding and reception in Henry Ford Museum on September 17. More
It’s All in the Details!
We are following Emily and Ed, a New York City couple who will have their wedding and reception in Henry Ford Museum on September 17. More
The “I Do’s”, Ceremony Planning and Personalization
We are following Emily and Ed, a New York City couple who will have their wedding and reception in Henry Ford Museum on September 17. More
Real Weddings at The Henry Ford
We’ve been blogging about our weddings and some of the elements that can make your wedding day unique and memorable for your guests. I’d like More
Dreaming up a perfect wedding
I’ve shown you how to create your dream wedding on a budget at The Henry Ford…so now, I’m going to take you to the other end of More
Wedding trend alert: The modern royals
Do you remember the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981? We do. From Diana’s dress – with its embellishments, puffed More