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Tropical Disco in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Zachary Martin & Duggan Everage

Allyson Hutchison |  February 5, 2025

When planning their wedding, Zachary and Duggan came up with a very specific and fun theme. "The description we gave our vendors was to think about if a disco cruise ended up stuck on a tropical island and decided to set up the party there," they explain.

2024 Style Shoot Design Contest Finalist: Understated Elegance in Peach Fuzz

Kaitlyn Smale |  February 4, 2025

Gina Bombin-Wilk of Sugar on the Rim Events brought our Style Shoot Design Contest (sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals) theme of Quiet Luxury to life in a shoot that embodied understated

Organic Elegance Meets Rustic Charm: WeddingDay Magazine's Exclusive 2025 Look Book Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  February 3, 2025

A single photo was what inspired our stunning naturally and elegant 2025 Look Book cover shoot. Leigha Vinson of EXL Events Co., the planner and coordinator of the shoot, shares, “I had seen a post somewhere of a dinner table using moss as part of its decor and just loved it. From there, the idea of making a design that looked like I had just gone outside and used what I could find just grew.” Leigha settled on a nature-inspired color palette and set her sights on finding as many elements as she could that were made out of organic materials which brought together our beautiful cover shoot!

Wild & Woven: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Grand Rapids Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  February 1, 2025

When Brooke Simmons, CEO of Forever and Always Event Planning, planned a wedding at Augusta Creek Venue, she became familiar with its character and charm. Inspired by the rustic and organic vibes that the venue possessed, Brooke dreamed up a realistic yet stunning shoot. “This combination inspired the bohemian-western theme for the styled shoot, which I felt would resonate with the local clientele,” Brooke shares. “Having grown up in the area, I understand the down-to-earth, humble nature of the people here—many of whom are farmers. They aren’t necessarily interested in elaborate champagne towers or ballrooms and black tie elegance. Instead, the brides I envision want a cute, boho vibe with a touch of rustic, western charm.” The result was a delicate balance between western and elegance that Pavé Wedding Productions captured flawlessly!

Pops of Fun in Grand Rapids: The Real Wedding of Ally and Peter Shepherd

Allyson Hutchison |  January 29, 2025

When Ally and Peter began their planning journey, they originally thought they wanted an elegant and classic wedding with a muted palette. But, once Ally started looking for inspiration, she began to fall in love with bright and bold colors!

Shades of Winter: WeddingDay's Exclusive Central Indiana Cover Shoot

Kaitlyn Smale |  January 27, 2025

For our Central Indiana cover shoot, Cheyenne Fox of Nerdy Fox Rentals & Designs wanted to show that winter weddings can be just as magical and fun as weddings in other seasons. She shares, “I came up with the idea of 'shades of winter' because I felt like there wasn’t enough inspiration for winter weddings out there.” Drawing inspiration from her daughter's love for Elsa, she designed a shoot filled with plenty of sparkles, fake snow and an ethereal winter color palette!

Modern Elegance in Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Megan & Nihanth Damera

Allyson Hutchison |  January 22, 2025

Finding the perfect venues was important to Megan and Nihanth as they wanted to hold two different wedding ceremonies, one a traditional Christian wedding and one an eastern Hindu wedding. They also needed spaces that would accommodate their large guest list.

WeddingDay Pro Spotlight: The Van Wagoner Family of Inisfree Estate

Allyson Hutchison |  January 20, 2025

Couples often start their wedding planning process by finding the right venue for their big day. But, it can be difficult to check off all the items on your wishlist. Perhaps you want an all-inclusive venue to alleviate some of the stress of wedding planning.

Sophisticated Sunset: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  January 17, 2025

Autumn is usually a time for muted or jewel-toned colors that complement the beautiful change in leaves. For our Southwest Michigan cover shoot, Gina of Sugar on the Rim Events wanted to take a different approach to fall weddings. “I wanted to show how fall can be bright and fun just like spring and summer,” she explains. “I wanted to highlight how perfect yellow can be in fall. Bringing in the sunshine that we lose in the fall.” We love the way Weeping Willow Photography captured the stunning array of yellow and orange shades used throughout this shoot!

Love You to Peaches: A Modern, Maximalist Style Shoot in South Bend

Kaitlyn Smale |  January 16, 2025

Inspired by our maximalist theme, Peach Overload, Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events and her runner-up Style Shoot Design Contest team, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals, dreamed up a fresh, fun and modern concept.