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A Fun & Colorful Indianapolis Celebration: The Real Wedding of Claire & Nick Kolar
Allyson Hutchison | January 5, 2022The month of May truly inspired Claire for her big day. Claire wanted to emulate fun, color and spontaneity in every aspect of her wedding. With that in mind, Nick and Claire chose not to stick to a rubric or timeline in their planning.
19th Century Romance: An Elegant Grand Rapids Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | January 4, 2022With the regency era growing in popularity, this style shoot provides perfect inspiration for a romantic period wedding. The main idea was to capture the whimsical nature of the 19th century while still maintaining the elegance.
Rustic Moody Romance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | January 3, 2022Samantha Ham of Simply Unforgettable Occasions wanted to incorporate recent trends when she set out to design our Southwest Michigan cover shoot. “I started researching popular trends for the upcoming fall/winter season, and I ran across the dark and moody trend. I decided to put a romantic spin on it,” Samantha explains. We think she beautifully balances the moodiness while keeping the style romantic, and we have Scott Tibbles Photography to thank for the gorgeous photos from this shoot!
Moody Elegance: A Modern Industrial Style Shoot in South Bend
Allyson Hutchison | December 30, 2021Industrial vibes and elegance meet for a match made in heaven in this style shoot! Allison Kelley of Unveiled Weddings & Events says, "I wanted something modern industrial with exposed brick walls, something where a deep color palette would look amazing!"
A Rustic Industrial Celebration in Holly, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Gabrielle & Derek Krueger
Allyson Hutchison | December 29, 2021Gabi and Derek were able to combine rustic and industrial themes to create a wedding full of elegance. Most of the décor was actually made by the couple themselves! “I feel like because just about everything was handmade by us it made it even more special.
Enchanted Lovers: A Chicago Style Shoot inspired by Taylor Swift
Allyson Hutchison | December 28, 2021Calling all Swifites! If you’re a fan of Lover, you’ll definitely fall head over heels for this style shoot inspired by the album. The planners of this shoot tried to capture the light and airy feel of Taylor Swift’s style.
Country Glam in Holland, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Macy & Devin Rosema
Allyson Hutchison | December 22, 2021With Macy's musical roots (you may recognize her from American Idol!), she and Devin knew they wanted their Michigan wedding to take on a country glam theme.
Monochromatic Fun at a Historic Indianapolis Venue: A WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot at Sanctuary on Penn
Allyson Hutchison | December 17, 2021Every couple wants their wedding day to be memorable. If you're located near Indianapolis or if you want to be married in Central Indiana, we've found the perfect venue for you! Built in 1876, Sanctuary on Penn is a classic venue that is one-of-a-kind. As office manager Jade Shively raves, "There’s nothing quite like it in the heart of Indianapolis. From our vaulted ceilings in the main hall to our penny flooring in the den, you and your guests are sure to remember your time here." With their full-service professionals on staff, your celebration is sure to be one that you love with little stress. Plus, Sanctuary on Penn boasts both a wedding planner and day-of coordinator free of charge to make sure your wedding goes off without a hitch!
Rustic and Modern with a Pop of Color: A Middletown, Indiana Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | December 16, 2021Sometimes a planner has an idea and has to find the perfect venue to bring it to life. Other times, the venue finds the planner. "This shoot was inspired by the venue and florals!" Lilly of Events by Lilly shares.
This Battle Creek, Michigan Celebration is Uniquely Designed: The Real Wedding of Ashley and Brant Meyer
Allyson Hutchison | December 15, 2021Traveling is something close to Ashley and Brant's hearts. Since they met on a hiking trip in Canada and hit off, Brant decided the best place to propose to Ashley would be Cuenca, Spain on their trip to Europe.