Planning & Parties Blog
Helping Your Child Adjust to Your Second Marriage: 9 Important Tips
WeddingDay | March 12, 2024Getting married can be a blissful experience, even when it’s the second time around. If you already have children from a previous relationship, it can feel foreign to start anew. Blended families are natural, but you may need to navigate an adjustment period to help your kid out.
Moving in After Marriage? Here Are 6 Ways to Make Your Home Magical
WeddingDay | March 12, 2024You spent your childhood playing house, and now you get to do it for real. Moving in and setting up a home together after marriage is your chance to create magic. So, how will you design your dream abode?
Industrial Grace: An Artfully Juxtaposed Grand Rapids Wedding Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | March 11, 2024The industrial and soft styles were popular in the wedding world when this creative team came together to plan this shoot, so they decided to marry them in a creative way.
Neutral Modern Boho: An Earthy, Romantic Style Shoot in Crown Point
Allyson Hutchison | March 8, 2024The inspiration for this creative day came from the shoot's two lead photographers, Alyssa Ruess and Breanna Aaron. They always wanted to have a stylized photographer content day to collaborate with talented local vendors. A boho theme with neutral colors was the vision that came to mind, and it wouldn’t have been complete without the neutral floral designs from Marco Alexzondra Floral! Alyssa shares, “We love dried florals and a neutral, earthy palette. We wanted this session to be fun and romantic!” Luckily, the venue offered some fun scene setups, like the outdoor bed and the VW bus for the team to style. We think they nailed the vision with that dress, too. The floral details and full tiered skirt are perfect for this romantic vibe!
Timeless Elegance in Grand Rapids, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Nina and Steven Neumann
Allyson Hutchison | March 6, 2024After hosting a wedding in Germany in 2022 for Nina's family that wouldn't be able to make it to the US for their big day, Nina and Steven got married...again! Since they let the beautiful German scenery inspire their first celebration, they wanted the second one to go a different route.
Natural Romance in West Bloomfield, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Dr. Lawrence Kashat & Mr. Justin Mueller
Allyson Hutchison | March 4, 2024As soon as they imagined dancing the night away surrounded by greenery and under the stars, Lawrence and Justin fell in love with their venue, Planterra Conservatory! Since they wanted to be married on Earth Day, this seemed like the perfect place to say, “I do”.
Rustic Romance: A Country-Themed Style Shoot in Indiana
Allyson Hutchison | March 1, 2024Country music and rustic styles have always been present in Midwestern weddings, partly thanks to our rich farming history. However, rustic weddings have been on the rise in recent years. Seeing this trend, the creative team wanted to put together a dreamy western-inspired style shoot!
Top Unique, Locally Sourced Wedding Favors in South Carolina
WeddingDay | February 29, 2024As someone who's always on the lookout for the most memorable and heartfelt ways to celebrate special occasions, I've found that choosing the right wedding favors can truly elevate the entire experience.
For Better or For Best: The Benefits of Marriage Counseling Before Your Big Day
WeddingDay | February 28, 2024You might not know this, but an increasing number of couples are opting for premarital counseling before tying the knot. It's not because they're anticipating problems, but because they're committed to starting their married life on the best possible footing.
Fall Boho Romance in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Jessica & Jordan Rutherford
Allyson Hutchison | February 28, 2024Knowing they wanted to have a large wedding, Jessica and Jordan’s main priority after they got engaged was to find a venue with plenty of space.