Venues Blog

Retro Golden Hour in Grand Rapids: The Real Wedding of Abbey & Blake

Allyson Hutchison |  August 21, 2023

In a true tale of modern romance, Blake and Abbey met on a dating app, and when it came time to make it official, he proposed on a rooftop overlooking scenic downtown Grand Rapids! The greenhouse in Grand Rapids Downtown Market had been Abbey’s dream venue since she moved to the city.

Bright & Beachy in Detroit: The Real Wedding of Nicole & Joe Spicuzza

Allyson Hutchison |  August 18, 2023

Nicole and Joe’s colorful waterfront celebration is a stunning example of how you can embrace the season in your summer-styled wedding!

Bold Summer Love: An Elegant, Colorful Style Shoot Inspired by Greece

Allyson Hutchison |  August 17, 2023

Wanting to show off an up and coming venue (even if it wasn’t quite finished at the time!), this creative team collaborated to bring a summery style shoot together with fun pops of color.

Black Tie Elegance in Fort Wayne, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Reece & Hunter Neuenschwander

Allyson Hutchison |  August 16, 2023

The vision that Reece and Hunter had in mind for their big day was a classic black-tie event with plenty of greenery, which really pops against the primarily black and white scenery, captured by Vilma Maria Boutique Photo S

Maximalist in Magenta: Our Modern-Vintage Central Indiana Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  August 15, 2023

Beth Waterman, owner of Beth Waterman Photography, Ivory by Design and Ivory Foundry Weddings & Events has always been inspired by maximalist design for weddings. “I simply love maximalism. It is one of my favorite categories of décor, and I have always wanted to put together a shoot in the maximalist style,” Beth shares. “When I saw the Pantone Color of the Year, I KNEW I had to do it.” The vibrance and beauty of magenta coupled with a modern-vintage twist is what created the vision for our stunning cover shoot.

Garden Party: A Whimsical & Colorful Style Shoot in Southwest Michigan

Allyson Hutchison |  August 10, 2023

Wanting to show couples that color can be used in an elegant fashion, this creative team developed a bold garden party scene for their style shoot.

Indianapolis Modern Garden: The Real Wedding of Susan and Andrew

Allyson Hutchison |  August 9, 2023

When Susan and Andrew got engaged, they made sure to hire an excellent planner to help them solidify their vision for their wedding day. Together with Hannah of Design the Day Events, they settled on creating a modern springtime garden wedding with flowers to spare!

Detroit Deco: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Detroit Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  August 7, 2023

Wanting to pay tribute to the beautiful architecture throughout the city of Detroit, Amanda of ARC Design Studios planned a stunning Art Deco-inspired design for our spring/summer cover shoot. “I wanted to show that it is possible to blend touches of a historic style with modern trends in a venue that is a totally blank canvas to create something unique,” Amanda shares. As a reflection of the venue’s location, Amanda and her team incorporated bold colors like gold, teal and the Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, to revive the Art Deco style.

WeddingDay Pro Spotlight: Taylor Sauer, The DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend

Allyson Hutchison |  August 4, 2023

Located in the heart of downtown, The DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend is an incredible space to host your wedding.

Rustic Magenta Dreams: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Chicago Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  August 3, 2023

Inspired by the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, Michelle of Unveiled Weddings and Events wanted to create a style shoot that highlighted both the boldness of the hue and how to pair it with subtle pinks to not overwhelm the eye. The final result was this vintage yet modern style shoot, which is such a huge trend in the wedding industry right now. Subtle tropical details combined with a bit of rustic charm that the Midwest is known for, created an artfully balanced shoot, full of unique and unexpected beauty!