With fall in full force and the holiday season quickly approaching, it's the perfect time for reflection on all we're grateful here at WeddingDay. Time can often fly by so quickly that we don't get the chance to sit back and appreciate all that is around us! With that said, I want to take this opportunity to shout out all of the incredible people we've collaborated with, to make the production of this issue possible.

This September, we had the chance to host our third annual Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event at The Collins Off Main in Chelsea, Michigan. It was a gorgeous day packed full of creativity and fun, working with planner Ryan Abney of RA Event Design and Lead Photographer Ashley Auger of Heirlooms and Lace Studios. We also hosted an incredible group of guest photographers, who had the chance to network, learn and add a collection of beautiful images to their portfolios. Be sure to check out each of their photo spotlights from the event throughout the pages of this issue!

Secondly, we are BEYOND thrilled to announce the winners of our 2022 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals. From themes inspired by stories to designs incorporating dark and moody elements, we could not be more impressed with all of the custom shoots that were entered! Stay tuned for blog features on weddingday-online.com from even more of the teams that submitted a shoot for this year's contest.

Wedding planning—although exciting—can be hard and overwhelming. We're here to take a bit of that stress away! Whether it's a photographer you're looking for or inspiration for your entire wedding theme, we can help with that. Read on to get your planning started, and congratulations on your new journey!

Kaitlyn Smale
Owner & Publisher