Planning & Parties Blog

Make Your Wedding Insta Page Thrive Through Comments

WeddingDay |  September 22, 2023

Instagram has become a haven for people from different niches. Today, any influencer and entrepreneur can try their luck here and become a really famous creator both inside and outside the platform. Insta has long ceased to be considered as a usual social platform.

A Rainy Indianapolis Woodland Fairytale: The Real Wedding of Kristina and Dan Ambrogi

Allyson Hutchison |  September 20, 2023

Dan and Kristina were friends in high school after sharing multiple classes together. When Kristina moved away to Arizona State University, she liked some of Dan's tweets. He texted her saying he'd noticed, and the two started FaceTiming and texting.

Geometrical Boho in Columbus: The Perfect Inspo for Fall Weddings

Allyson Hutchison |  September 18, 2023

Starting with a mood board full of shapes and warm colors, Gabriella—the photographer, planner and coordinator of this shoot—dreamed up a bohemian scene with geometric elements to set it apart. "I named this style 'boho geometric' because I wanted to tie in shapes, burnt orange and warm colors.

A Retro Celebration in Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Amber Janzen and Nathaniel Simmons

Allyson Hutchison |  September 13, 2023

After both choosing to attend graduate school at Ball State University, Amber and Nathaniel met while studying urban planning. During a study abroad trip to Thailand and Nepal, they started dating.

Be Transported to a Romantic European Celebration with this Bloomington, Indiana Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  September 11, 2023

When Laural Mill came under new ownership, this creative team led by Gypsy Rose Events and Anna Clark Photography knew exactly how to style it to perfectly show off all the venue has to of

Rainbow Romance in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Sara and John Earl

Allyson Hutchison |  September 6, 2023

Inspired by their aptitude for trusting the universe and being their authentic selves, Sara and John planned a wedding that brought them joy and focused on what was important to them over tradition.

A Bridal Blueprint to Building Your Own DIY Chuppah

WeddingDay |  September 6, 2023

Your wedding day is a special occasion filled with love, tradition and personal touches. For couples of Jewish heritage, a chuppah holds great significance. It symbolizes the couple’s new home and the shelter of love surrounding their union.

From Chaos to Calm: Creating an At-Home Station for Wedding Planning

WeddingDay |  September 6, 2023

There's nothing better than having designated spaces in your home. During the pandemic, setting up your home office was one of the ways you separated your work from your life.

Sunset in the Garden: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Grand Rapids Digital Cover Shoot

Kaitlyn Smale |  September 5, 2023

Emmaleigh White Wedding & Event Planning envisioned a summer garden sunset theme for our Grand Rapids spring/summer 2023 digital issue cover shoot. Drawing inspiration from the romantic beauty of nature's golden hour, this shoot takes you to a dreamy garden setting filled with warmth and elegance. Soft pinks, oranges and yellows are artfully woven throughout the shoot, reflecting the captivating hues of a summer sunset. We love the way Like the Planet Photography captured every detail, showcasing the magic of love in bloom along with the shoot's ethereal charm and delicate palette!

Harmony of Spring: A Modern Ann Arbor Shoot Full of Color

Allyson Hutchison |  September 4, 2023

Inspired by marrying bright and pastel colors as well as classic and modern themes, the creative team for this shoot came together to create a unique spring wedding scene.