Fascinating Facts About Michigan

•Detroit is known as the car capital of the world •Colon is home to the world’s largest manufacturer of magic supplies. •Although Michigan is often called the “Wolverine State” there are no longer any wolverines in Michigan. •Michigan ranks first in state boat registrations •The Packard Motor Car Company in Detroit manufactured the first air-conditioned car in 1939. •Sault Ste. Marie was founded by Father Jacques Marquette in 1668. It is the third oldest remaining settlement in the United States. •In 1817 the University of Michigan was the first university established by any of the states. Originally named Cathelepistemian and located in Detroit, the name was changed in 1821. The University moved to Ann Arbor in 1841. •The City of Novi was named from its designation as Stagecoach Stop #6 or No.VI. •Michigan State University has the largest single campus student body of any Michigan University. It is the largest institution of higher learning in the state and one of the largest universities in the country. •The Mackinac Bridge is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. Connecting the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan, it spans 5 miles over the Straits of Mackinac, which is where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet. The Mighty Mac took three years to complete and was opened to traffic in 1957. •Gerald R. Ford grew up in Grand Rapids and became the 38th president of the United States. He attended the University of Michigan, where he was a football star. He served on a World War II aircraft carrier and afterward represented Michigan in Congress for 24 years. He was also an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. •The Kellogg Company has made Battle Creek the Cereal Capital of the World. The Kellogg brothers accidentally discovered the process for producing flaked cereal products and sparked the beginning of the dry cereal industry. •The painted turtle is Michigan’s state reptile. •Vernors ginger ale was created in Detroit and became the first soda pop made in the United States. In 1862, pharmacist James Vernor was trying to create a new beverage when he was called away to serve our country in the Civil War. When he returned four years later, the drink he had stored in an oak case had acquired a delicious gingery flavor. •The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in America to feature cageless, open exhibits that allowed the animals more freedom to roam. •Michigan is the only place in the world with a floating post office. The J.W. Westcott II is the only boat in the world that delivers mail to ships while they are still underway. They have been operating for 125 years. •Indian River is the home of the largest crucifix in the world. It is called the Cross in the Woods. •Michigan has the longest fresh water shoreline in the world. •Michigan has more shoreline than any other state except Alaska. •Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes and more than 36,000 miles of streams. •Michigan has 116 lighthouses and navigational lights. •Seul Choix Point Lighthouse in Gulliver has been guiding ships since 1895. The working light also functions as a museum, which houses early 1900s furnishings and maritime artifacts. •Michigan is the only state that touches four of the five Great Lakes. •Standing anywhere in the state a person is within 85 miles of one of the Great Lakes. •Michigan was the first state to provide in its Constitution for the establishment of public libraries. •Michigan was the first state to guarantee every child the right to tax-paid high school education. •Four flags have flown over Michigan – French, English, Spanish and United States. •Isle Royal Park shelters one of the largest moose herds remaining in the United States. •The Upper Michigan Copper Country is the largest commercial deposit of native copper in the world. •The 19 chandeliers in the Capitol in Lansing are one of a kind and designed especially for the building by Tiffany’s of New York, weighing between 800-900 pounds each, they are composed of copper, iron and pewter. •The first auto traffic tunnel built between two nations was the mile-long Detroit-Windsor tunnel under the Detroit River.

1. Micro Weddings Micro weddings are intimate wedding affairs that usually have 40 or fewer guests. They can have all the traditional wedding elements or be unique to the individual. The main idea of TEN 2023 Wedding Trends For a micro wedding is that it can be more relaxed and focused on very close friends and family. The bride and groom have more time to spend together and with each guest when compared to a larger wedding. Budgets are also less stretched as you can spend more money on each guest per head without cutting back on costs elsewhere.

2. Males Of Honor We spent so long being unable to see each other that it’s only natural that we want to expand our bridal party to include our closest friends. That might mean you have mates or males of honor rather than maids, groomsmaids rather than groomsmen, or flower boys rather than flower girls. You might see a few women at the bachelor party or a few men at the bachelorette. Many of us are ready to dispense with the tradition and make sure we have a great time with the people that matter to us most.

3. Black, White, Or Neutral Tones We’ve all been to weddings dominated by deep purples, bright coral tones, or stunning aquas. But many couples are now looking at the drama of black and white photography. Black and white signage and a black bridesmaid dress make a white wedding dress stand out. Many couples are opting for more neutral tones alongside black or white to make for a romantic, softer wedding theme.

4. Sustainable Weddings Sustainable wedding floristry has become increasingly popular as brides think more about how they can use their flowers throughout their big day. Wedding bouquets might be popped in as flower arrangements for the top table, or they might use artificial flowers in place of live blooms. An eco-friendly menu might also be on the cards for 2023. Local and ethically sourced food will be on-trend, with ways to reduce wastage a top priority for many couples in 2023.

5. Wedding Suits For Women 2020 marked the emergence of the popularity of the bridal suit for women. Many models and fashion houses showcased the bridal suit in early 2020, and its popularity has been building ever since. For many, wedding trends lean towards more personalized styles, with evening wear, non-white dresses, and female suits set to take center stage in 2023. For many men, the pressure is off to wear a traditional tux and explore more comfortable bridal wear.

6. Pearls The search for pearl wedding dresses has increased in 2022, with the trend set to become even more popular in 2023. Pearls can sit anywhere on a wedding dress, from the veil to the shoes, and are a prominent jewelry feature; think pearl necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. They are an elegant and timeless piece of wedding glamor that has been part of weddings since their conception.

7. Outdoor Weddings Outdoor weddings were very common between 2020 and 2021, and this trend only looks set to continue. An outdoor wedding with the protection of a gazebo offers a considerable variety compared to a specified location indoors. As long as the venue has a license and some cover, you can choose from various locations and backdrops for more photo opportunities. During the colder months, an indoor venue with outdoor options may also be trendy in 2023.

8. Unique Lighting More intimate weddings call for unique lighting. In 2023 bespoke lighting is set to dominate weddings, with candles and low-hanging bulbs set to add some soft backlight to the wedding pictures. Outdoor weddings also attract some unique wedding trends, like lanterns festooned on low-hanging tree branches and delicate twinkly fairy lights. Intimate and soft lighting is set to dominate weddings in 2023, creating a more relaxed and close-knit setting.

9. Local Weddings Destination weddings were extremely popular in 2019, but the inevitable cancellations in 2020-2021 significantly impacted traveling for weddings. Many couples choose to have local weddings and reduce the expense of flying their family overseas. Destination weddings are also a negative for those looking to have more sustainable weddings. With local weddings, you can feel confident that the people you want on your big day are more likely to make it.

10. Personalized Weddings Couples seem set to reduce their wedding guest list in 2023, with only 17% of couples wanting over 100 guests in 2022. With the smaller guest list, many people are choosing to reject a traditional wedding with an extensive guest list and many of the usual formalities. Relaxed lunches, mismatched color schemes, and smaller guest lists will dominate in 2023. The past few years have seen people forgo the traditional, large wedding, and they don’t miss it for many. The benefits of a personalized wedding are that the couple and their guests can feel more comfortable on their big day.