Artfully Meraki

08/27/2026

Ralph Lauren in autumn set the direction for this one. Oxblood, olive, to***co, and ochre layered into an abstract composition with an equestrian edge.

Host Vendors:
Planner: Pure Sapphire Events - Wedding & Event Planner | Grand Rapids | West Michigan
Décor: Decorate Your Way Events - Decorate Your Way | West Michigan Rentals
Photographer: Paige Metcalf Creative - PAIGE METCALF CREATIVE
Venue: The Lilley Mansion + Lilley Farm - The Lilley Mansion Lilley Farm

Beauty:
Hair: Hair by Aves - AVA BLYSTRA || GR BRIDAL STYLIST
Makeup: Artistry by Tay - Artistry By Tay, LLC

Décor:
Plates, Goblets & Silverware: The Edit Collection - The Edit Collection
Florals: Calendula Farms Floral - Michigan Wedding Florist | Calendula Farms Floral
Linens: Special Occasions - Michigan Event Rentals | Special Occasions
Tables/Chairs: Alpine Events - Alpine Events
Stationery: A Day Designed - A Day Designed

Photo/Video:
Photographer/Videographer: Paige Metcalf Creative - PAIGE METCALF CREATIVE
Wedding Content Creator: Content by SRJ - Sydney | Michigan & Destination Wedding Content Creator
Wedding Content Creator: B Roll Bride - Drew | Michigan + Beyond Wedding Content Creator | B-ROLL BRIDE
Drone Footage: Luke Engelsma - Luke Engelsma
Photobooth: Complete Weddings + Events - Complete Michigan

Food/Drink:
Food: Gandia’s Catering - Gandia’s Catering
Food Table Design: L’Art de la Table - Lartdelatable
Cake: Artfully Meraki - Artfully Meraki
Bakery: Pretty Pink Bakery - Pretty Pink Bakery | Emilee
Coffee: Holy Grounds Coffee - HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE CO

Details:
Wedding Dresses: Timeless Bridal Boutique - Timeless Bridal • Michigan Bridal Boutique
Tuxedo: Dunhill Tuxedos - Dunhill Tuxedos
Jewelry: DeVries Jewelers - DeVries Jewelers
Music: William VZ Music - WilliamVZ Music
Live Painting: Alluring Alexys - Alexys
Restrooms: Jon’s To Go - Jons To Go Portable Restroom Service

Models:
Kristen & Dylan: Kristen Coomes Dylan Coomes
Hannah & Atticus: Hannah Pollak Bohr Atticus Bohr
Marah: marah robinette | west mi
Rachelann: rach ♡

08/26/2026

This one feels warm and a little nostalgic to me. Like late summer moving into early fall, when everything is still blooming, but the colors are starting to change.



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08/18/2026

I loved creating Ciara + Zack’s wedding cake. Then the gallery arrived, and suddenly I wanted to share so much more than the cake.

The setting, the flowers, the food, the long tables, the fruit, the evening light, and all the little details in between.

A few favorite frames from their day, beautifully photographed by Jillian Bowes 🤍

Planning + Design: JDetailed Events
Venue: Castle Park
Photography: Jillian Bowes
Floral: Michigan Wedding Florist || Alicia Gonzalez Winn
Video: MICHIGAN DOCUMENTARY WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER
Cake: Artfully Meraki
Invitation: Catherine • Custom Wedding Invitations • Watercolor Artist
Band: BeatMix Music
Makeup: Jose Deleon
Hair: Cheeky Strut
Rentals: Event Theory
Catering: The Farmhouse Deli
Bar: The Bar & Tender

07/18/2026

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🌟Meet the Grand Rapids Cover Shoot Team: Rhiannon Szymanowski of Artfully Meraki

Rhiannon Szymanowski is the designer behind Artfully Meraki, a Grand Rapids-based wedding cake studio known for painterly florals, sculpted texture and refined, artful cake design. Her work is shaped by floral palettes, natural movement and the visual atmosphere of each celebration, creating wedding cakes that feel distinctive, artful and beautifully composed.

07/16/2026

07/15/2026

A few close-ups from this one.

Sometimes the little details deserve their own moment.

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07/11/2026

A Newlywed Wish🕯️ Blowing out the candles together is quickly becoming one of our favorite modern wedding traditions. And check out the STUNNING details on this dreamy sage and lace cake that almost stole the show.
📍 Lilley Farm | Fruitport, MI. Host Vendors:
Planner: Pure Sapphire Events - Wedding & Event Planner | Grand Rapids | West Michigan
Décor: Decorate Your Way Events - Decorate Your Way | West Michigan Rentals
Photographer: Paige Metcalf - PAIGE METCALF CREATIVE
Venue: Lilley Farm - The Lilley Mansion Lilley Farm
Planner:
Pure Sapphire Events - Wedding & Event Planner | Grand Rapids | West Michigan
Beauty:
Hair: Hair by Aves - AVA BLYSTRA || GR BRIDAL STYLIST
Makeup: Artistry by Tay - Artistry By Tay, LLC
Décor:
Décor: Decorate Your Way Events - Decorate Your Way | West Michigan Rentals
Plates, Goblets and Silverware: The Edit Collection - The Edit Collection
Florals: Calendula Farms Flowers - Michigan Wedding Florist | Calendula Farms Floral
Linens: Special Occasions - Michigan Event Rentals | Special Occasions
Tables/Chairs/etc: Alpine events: Alpine Events
Stationary: A Day Designed - A Day Designed
Photo/Video:
Photographer/Videographer: Paige Metcalf - @ paigemetcalfcreative
Wedding Content Creator (Brides): Content by SRJ - Sydney | Michigan Wedding & Brand Content Creator
Wedding Content Creator (Brides): B Roll Bride - Drew | Michigan + Beyond Wedding Content Creator | B-ROLL BRIDE
Drone Footage: Drone shots by Luke - Luke Engelsma
Photobooth: Complete Weddings and Events - Complete Michigan
Food/Drink:
Food: Gandias Catering - Gandia’s Catering
Food Table Design: L’Art de la Table - L’Art de la Table
Cake: Artfully Meraki - Artfully Meraki
Bakery: Pretty Pink Bakery - Pretty Pink Bakery | Emilee
Coffee: Holy Grounds Coffee - HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE CO
Details:
Wedding Dresses: Timeless Bridal Boutique - Timeless Bridal • Michigan Bridal Boutique
Tuxedo: Dunhill Tuxedos - Dunhill Tuxedos
Jewelry: DeVries Jewelers - DeVries Jewelers
Music: William VZ Music - WilliamVZ Music
Live Painting: Alluring Alexys - Alexys
Restrooms: Jon’s To Go - Jons To Go Portable Restroom Service

Models:
Kristen & Dylan: Kristen Coomes Dylan Coomes
Hannah & Atticus: Hannah Pollak Bohr Atticus Bohr
Marah: marah robinette | west mi
Rachelann: rach ♡

07/10/2026

My cake is featured in WeddingDay Magazine 😍

The best guide for the Midwest bride!