Planning & Parties Blog
Tropical Bliss in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Christina & Kolton White
Allyson Hutchison | September 1, 2023Unlike most brides, Christina got the opportunity to see both of her dream wedding themes come to life. “We were a COVID couple, as our originally planned wedding date was July 18, 2020,” Christina explains. After doing an intimate D.I.Y.
Garden Romance: A Regal Style Shoot in Carmel, Indiana
Allyson Hutchison | August 31, 2023When the idea for this shoot was first born, the vision was to create a garden wedding scene that was romantic with a classic feel. The main focus of the creative team was to bring in plenty of different textures to fill the space.
Musical Boho in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Santana Bozman & Ryan Richter
Allyson Hutchison | August 30, 2023Because they wanted to invite a large number of friends and family to their outdoor wedding, Santana and Ryan wanted a venue where guests could stay the night and not have to travel between their ceremony and reception.
Modern Neutral Whimsy: An Industrial Southwest Michigan Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 29, 2023When this team of professionals came together, they decided they wanted to create a shoot that was modern and whimsical that featured designs that hadn’t been overdone in the wedding industry.
Whimsical Garden Romance in Saginaw, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Taylor & Zachary Fila
Allyson Hutchison | August 28, 2023After stepping foot on the grounds of their venue, Taylor was immediately inspired to plan a specific wedding for her and Zachary. “I always had an idea in my mind for a Midsummer Night’s Dream wedding, which I could feel at the grounds of the wedding venue,” Taylor shares.
Whimsical Elegance Meets Citrus Delight: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 25, 2023Leigha from EXL Events Co wanted to have fun with our Southwest Michigan spring/summer cover shoot by infusing some whimsical elements while still keeping it classy. It’s no secret that color is making a comeback in the wedding world, so she decided to go with bold hues to amplify the scene. We think she created the perfect balance of vibrant colors and classic elegance for Wild Pine Photo Co. to capture!
Delicate Vintage Love: A Muskegon Style Shoot Where Retro and Modernity Collide
Allyson Hutchison | August 24, 2023First set of photos by Kara Hanes Photography
Roman Feast Meets Summer Camp in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Whitney Sharpe & Brian Ellis
Allyson Hutchison | August 23, 2023As soon as Whitney was engaged to Brian, she knew two things. One, she wanted to honor where she came from by getting married on the lake she grew up on, even though she now lives in California.
5 Smart Ways to Reduce the Strain of Your Wedding on Your Finances
WeddingDay | August 22, 2023Dreaming of that fairytale wedding but feeling the weight of its price tag? Every bride-to-be wants her big day to be memorable, but the looming expenses can often overshadow the excitement.
Lucky in Love: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Northern Indiana Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 22, 2023Inspired by the elegant feel of Four Winds Casino South Bend’s brand new event space, Burns Special Events, our cover shoot planner, designed a high-end celebration filled with luxurious details. Playing off the rich black and gold elements already in the venue’s ballroom, Burns designed a complementary color palette using black, gold, white and a pop of copper that just breathes opulence into the shoot!