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Grab a Glass for This Downtown Sunset E-Session: The Engagement of Heidi and Tommy
Allyson Hutchison | March 13, 2023Despite the fact that Heidi and Tommy attended the same school together in Utica, Michigan, and spent time with one another, the two didn't get together until after high school. Though Heidi had a crush on Tommy back then, it was Bumble that brought them together post-graduation.
A Look Back at The Best AAYS Event Rentals Elements from Our 2022 Style Shoot Design Contest
Allyson Hutchison | March 9, 2023Rentals, wrapped, we wanted to take a look back at some of the best utilized rentals from our sponsor for the 2022 season. As always, everyone who entered was asked to use the Pantone Color of the Year, 2022's being Very Peri.
A Rustic Elegant Celebration in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Veronica and Dave Hochstedler
Allyson Hutchison | March 8, 2023Dave and Veronica first met through Veronica's waitressing job. After dating for a while, they both knew they wanted to get married. Once they were engaged, they began their hunt for their perfect vendors.
Modern Moodiness in the Great Outdoors: WeddingDay Magazine’s Exclusive 2023 Look Book Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | March 7, 2023Our 2023 Look Book team utilized the perfect fall colors in full bloom around this Michigan property to create a modern moody shoot in the great outdoors. The rich and warm colors of the season made it difficult for our planning team, Burns Special Events, to choose a color palette for this shoot but they also inspired them. Burgundy is a staple in all fall palettes, however, the team didn’t want to overwhelm the scene with only fall colors, so they opted for rich jewel tones to modernize the shoot while still keeping it moody! Our photographer, Jessie Silva, captured all the brilliant colors and textures in this shoot beautifully.
An Ohio E-Session with Fresh Fall Foliage: The Engagement of Lauren and Nick
Allyson Hutchison | March 6, 2023After both deciding to attend Gannon University, Lauren and Nick met through playing sports and making friends on various athletic teams. Under the guise of meeting Nick's California family for dinner at a rooftop restaurant in Nashville, Nick took the opportunity to propose to Lauren.
Looking for an Intimate Bridal Show Unlike Any Other? Gillespie Glam Has You Covered!
Allyson Hutchison | March 2, 2023Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, so many look to bridal shows to connect with vendors and get wedding inspiration. However, many of these shows can feel more generic than personal and overstimulate brides and grooms-to-be.
Luxurious Velvet Winter Dreams: A Colorful Grand Rapids Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | March 2, 2023When Charla of Charla Dee Photos dreamed up this style shoot, she imagined rich colors to pop for a winter wedding. "The garnets, deep purples and fresh snowfall; such a dreamy vibe," Charla gushes.
A Debonair Black-Tie Affair in Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Maddie and Chas Buening
Allyson Hutchison | March 1, 2023Chas and Maddie attended Marian University in Indianapolis where they both played sports and sat next to each other in Philosophy. Though they talked everyday, neither of them made a move.
A Rustic Fall-Inspired Celebration in Northwest Indiana: The Real Wedding of Taylor and Daniel Courtaney
Allyson Hutchison | February 27, 2023Both Taylor and Dan were on their high school's swim team and dated briefly, but Dan graduated two years before Taylor and joined the Navy whereas Taylor graduated and pursued a career in nursing. During the COVID lockdown, Dan and Taylor found themselves back in Valparaiso, Indiana.
10 Things You Should Know About Wood Wedding Flowers
WeddingDay | February 24, 2023Do you want to have gorgeous wedding flowers without a huge price tag? If so, you should consider using wood flowers instead of fresh flowers for your wedding. Here are ten things you should know about using wood flower arrangements on your wedding day.