Decor & Rentals Blog

Natural Romance in West Bloomfield, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Dr. Lawrence Kashat & Mr. Justin Mueller

Allyson Hutchison |  March 4, 2024

As soon as they imagined dancing the night away surrounded by greenery and under the stars, Lawrence and Justin fell in love with their venue, Planterra Conservatory! Since they wanted to be married on Earth Day, this seemed like the perfect place to say, “I do”.

Fall Boho Romance in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Jessica & Jordan Rutherford

Allyson Hutchison |  February 28, 2024

Knowing they wanted to have a large wedding, Jessica and Jordan’s main priority after they got engaged was to find a venue with plenty of space.

A Springtime Black Tie Celebration in Carmel, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Liana Saleh & Alex Card

Allyson Hutchison |  February 26, 2024

Even though Alex was too shy to introduce himself to Liana, a friend did it for him and they’ve been there for each other ever since! When it came time to plan their wedding, Liana envisioned a classic, black-tie wedding with a twist.

White Opulence in Saint Joseph, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Elisabeth & Kevin Conrad

Allyson Hutchison |  February 23, 2024

The theme for Elisabeth and Kevin’s wedding started with a focus on white floral accented with some greenery and a lot of gold details. Their elegant barn venue was the perfect place to host this kind of wedding, too!

A Celestial Celebration in Grand Rapids: The Real Wedding of Marina and Natasha Hinton

Allyson Hutchison |  February 21, 2024

Since Marina and Natasha pictured a celestial celebration from the very beginning, their venue needed to fit this moody style that they were envisioning. The dark walls within the venue were the perfect backdrop for the blue and green tones they used for their reception.

A Ralph Lauren Romance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Detroit Cover Shoot

Kaitlyn Smale |  February 16, 2024

As the planner for our Detroit fall/winter digital issue cover shoot, Samantha, owner of 21 Jane Events, was inspired by her admiration for the Ralph Lauren Polo Bar restaurant in New York City. Her visits there sparked an intriguing idea: envisioning what a wedding designed by Ralph Lauren would entail. With the shoot set in the fall/winter season, Samantha seized this opportunity to bring this concept to life, capturing the essence of elegance and style reminiscent of Ralph Lauren's signature aesthetic!

2023 Style Shoot Design Contest Finalist: Rustic Retro Romance in Viva Magenta

Allyson Hutchison |  February 15, 2024

First set of photos by Region Photos

Minimally Lush in Fort Wayne, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Hannah Strickler-Webb & Evan Webb

Allyson Hutchison |  February 14, 2024

As a seasoned wedding planner, Hannah was resolute about selecting a venue she had not previously worked in—a decision that led her to the enchanting Baker Street Station. "I love the details, history, and color palette of the venue, and it was perfect for what I envisioned!" Hannah raves.

Rustic Romance in Three Oaks, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Matthew Tobel & Justin Potter

Allyson Hutchison |  February 12, 2024

Matthew and Justin's wedding at 19 North by Froehlich's was a testament to preserving original beauty within a unique, timeless space.

2023 Style Shoot Design Contest Finalist: Moody Bohemian Bliss in Viva Magenta

Allyson Hutchison |  February 8, 2024

This Style Shoot Design Contest finalist team, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals, was inspired by the theme The 1970s due to its subdued palette. “I knew I wanted '70s because the colors, compared to all of the other era options, were muted and fit my editing style better.