Planning & Parties Blog

What Not to Say in a Best Man Speech: 17 Jokes, Stories, and Lines to Avoid

A best man speech is supposed to be funny, warm and memorable. But most bad speeches do not fail because the best man has nothing to say. They fail because he says too much, chooses the wrong story or tries to get a laugh in a way that makes the room uncomfortable.

Accessibility in the Wedding Industry: Local Michigan Wedding Photographers Create A Global Impact

The wedding industry is built around celebrating love, but for many individuals with disabilities, navigating a wedding—whether as a couple, guest or vendor—can present unnecessary barriers.

Black-Tie Romance Meets Coastal Elegance in this Grosse Pointe Style Shoot

The hosts of this shoot dreamed up an editorial that had both the decadence of a black-tie soiree and the colorful beauty and effortless elegance of a coastal celebration.

10 Benefits of Taking a Pre Marriage Course Before the Wedding

Could it be that getting ready for a wedding feels nothing like getting ready for marriage?

One wrong turn in picking a spot, plus juggling who to invite, then getting lost in tiny tasks - before you know it, the wedding takes center stage, while what follows slips quietly sideways.

An Elegant and Classic Outdoor Chicagoland Celebration: The Real Wedding of Tyler and Jack Surin

During their first week of college, Tyler and Jack met at a party and instantly clicked! They started dating shortly after meeting. Swept up by the magical emotion of the season, Jack proposed around Christmas.

Romantic and Modern Elegance in Black and White: The Real Wedding of Christy and Ryan Phillipp

As Christy proclaims, she and Ryan are another dating app success story! They met on a dating app in 2021 and have been together since. While dating, Christy and Ryan took frequent trips to Lake Geneva for weekend getaways.

Golden Sage Romance: An Opulent Chicago Style Shoot

Inspired to combine the feel of a classic, romantic wedding with the modern luxe style, Cherita of Chic and Classy Events created a golden and sage wedding scene that combined the two.

How to Merge Your Lives and Living Spaces Without Drama: 4 Insights

Having a partner for life means you can count on them to be there for your highs and lows. However, merging your lives also means being with one another through the mundane.

A Romantic Garden Celebration in Goshen: The Real Wedding of Kyah and Michael Woodruff

After matching and chatting on a dating app, Kyah and Michael decided to go on an in-person date. They met at a cool coffee shop and hit it off immediately! When it came time for Michael to propose, he took Kyah on a picnic to her favorite park. "I was completely surprised!" Kyah admits.