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4 Seasons of Weddings
Kaitlyn Smale | October 18, 2016We have ceremoniously decided that all four seasons are equally as perfect for your wedding day. The sky’s the limit, loves—whether it’s filled with rain, snow or shine! It’s time to embrace each season for its uniqueness and loveliness, opening the door for infinite potential, originality and creativity
Wedding day perfection: a three part series for keeping your cool and looking amazing for your entire wedding day
Nicole Ford | October 17, 2016One of the most paramount elements of the entire wedding day is the photography. The photographs are the long-lasting tangible mementos of the day, offering a glimpse back in time when memory struggles to recall little moments that have long been forgotten.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 10.14.16
Jenna Nelson | October 14, 2016Can I let you guys in on a total wedding editor confession? Sometimes our day literally consists of screenshotting your insanely talented efforts and sending them to each other.
A Pastel Autumn Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | October 13, 2016Like most of us, Cassandra, owner of Native Northern Photography loves fall. She also recognizes that often autumn-inspired weddings fall into the same routine of dark colors, apples, leaves and cider.
The Wedding Story of Livia & Ryan Cook
Jenna Nelson | October 12, 2016Ryan and Livia Cook found their forever after meeting online. Planning an event of epic proportion proved to be a challenge as Livia was finishing law school and the couple was living in Arizona while planning a Michigan wedding. Face-to-face vendor meetings and appointments were difficult to set up so the couple sought the assistance of Cassie Celestin of White Dress Events, an event planning firm in Grand Haven, Michigan. Livia desired a “Secret Garden” theme and trusted her planner to connect with vendors to bring her vision to fruition.
Tie the Knot: A Harbor Grand Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | October 11, 2016Jodi Bodtke of Giving Tree Photography was stirred by visions of an earthy, nautical wedding. The colors, flowers, décor and overall theme of this style shoot were inspired by a small town near the marina and by the beach glass that is commonly found buried in the Lake Michigan shoreline.
3 Sustainable Bartending Tips for Your Green Wedding
Julia Spangler | October 10, 2016A well-stocked bar is an important component of most wedding receptions (it's the most important component, for many people), but the bar is also where much of a wedding's waste is generated. To plan a more sustainable wedding, follow these tips to set up a bar with a lighter eco-footprint:
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 10.7.16
Jenna Nelson | October 7, 2016Follow @weddingdaymagazine for the latest in bridal inspiration, expertise and beautiful photos of our absolute favorite thing: WEDDINGS.
Rustic & Romantic: 10 Vineyards for Your Wedding
Jenna Nelson | October 6, 2016Rustic wedding spaces continue to be in high demand and while barns have lingered in the spotlight, more and more brides are looking for that perfect rural space for their outdoor wedding.
The Wedding Story of Marina & David Piechocki
Jenna Nelson | October 5, 2016Marina Grishin first took notice of David Piechocki at work when he gave an Elvis performance during a work function. His performance opened the door to a friendship and later, led to a first date. David, meanwhile, had his eye on Marina from the first day she started work. From joining the bowling team to attending a Pilates class, David did everything he could to get a moment with her. Marina says she knew David was the one for her when he agreed to join her on her 14-day trip to Europe—she asked him during their very first lunch together. “I wanted to see how spontaneous he was!” says Marina. “He did not disappoint and booked his trip immediately. We have been inseparable ever since.”