We often think of spring as a time of rebirth—the blooming of flowers, the lively buzz of animal life—and summer representing a time where we embark on new adventures. Knowing that, I can think of no better time than our spring/summer issues to announce my new role as Owner and Publisher of WeddingDay Magazine! I've enjoyed working with so many of our advertiser partners, talented Midwest vendors and wedding planning couples in my role as Creative Director, and am excited to further foster those relationships, continue to inspire our brides and grooms-to-be and collaborate on future projects together.

With that said, I hope you enjoy this new issue which is filled with an abundance of fresh and exciting ideas, gorgeous real weddings and inspiration-rich style shoots. You won't want to miss our Great Gatsby-style cover shoot at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum and you'll go wild over the winners of our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals! And be sure to check out our spotlight on the talented Lauren Krempec, Event Specialist and Coordinator at Burns Special Events.

So, whether you're just beginning the wedding planning process or you're searching for those few final touches, there's plenty to get inspired of in the pages of this issue.

I'm excited to embark on this new journey with you, Cheers to new beginnings!

Kaitlyn Smale
Owner & Publisher, WeddingDay Magazine