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Sophisticated Sunset: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | January 17, 2025Autumn 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!
2024 Style Shoot Design Contest Runner Up: Love You to Peaches
Kaitlyn Smale | January 16, 2025Inspired 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.
Autumn in Blue: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Northern Indiana Cover Shoot
Kaitlyn Smale | January 14, 2025For our cover shoot, the talented team at Burns Special Events envisioned a stunning blend of moody, atmospheric beauty that reflected the rich, autumn colors of Northern Indiana. The shoot’s design incorporated layered textures, from plush velvet linens to modern copper accents, to capture the essence of a warm, intimate celebration set against the backdrop of fall’s rich foliage. With carefully chosen florals, soft candlelight and a touch of winter elegance, the goal was to craft a mood that was both romantic and timeless—perfectly embodying the magic of Northern Indiana's fall and winter landscapes.
Industrial Chic: An Elegant Shoot in a Rustic Chicago Venue
Allyson Hutchison | January 13, 2025Though it was once a popular hangout in Chicago, this space is now a brand new industrial wedding venue that this team wanted to highlight in an opulent manner. “While brick and industrial is very in right now, there is not much like it in Schaumburg.
Rustic Elegance in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Chelsea Suppinger & Brady Ruffing
Allyson Hutchison | January 8, 2025Chelsea and Brady’s wedding was a stunning celebration set against the backdrop of a mix of willow trees, an apple orchard and a serene lake. The outdoor ceremony space provided the perfect setting for their summer nuptials, with the option of an indoor ceremony in case of inclement weather.
Outdoor Wedding Style: Here's How You Can Find the Best Sunglasses for Your Special Day
WeddingDay | January 6, 2025Outdoor weddings have surged in popularity in recent years, with couples gravitating toward scenic beaches, rustic farms and enchanting gardens to exchange their vows.
Catch Country Charm in this Michigan Celebration: The Real Wedding of Nicole and Colton James
Allyson Hutchison | January 2, 2025In June of 2018, Nicole started working at a hockey rink and met Colton, who played hockey at the same rink. After getting to know each other as friends for eight months, Nicole and Colton started dating. Four years later, Colton proposed while they were taking family photos on the beach!
Soft Neutrals Create an Elegant Air for this Michigan Celebration: The Real Wedding of Katelynn and CJ Oppenhuizen
Allyson Hutchison | December 31, 2024When Katelynn spontaneously joined her parents for an ATV trip up north, she had no idea she'd meet the love of her life.
An Elegant, Garden Fairytale Celebration: The Real Wedding of Jessica and Joshua Ashford
Allyson Hutchison | December 27, 2024When a friend came to visit Jessica in college in Chicago, she told Jessica she'd be bringing a friend.
An Elegant, Rustic Celebration in Franklin, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Megan and Samuel Claycamp
Allyson Hutchison | December 18, 2024Even though Megan and Samuel have known each other almost their whole lives, they didn't start dating until a few years after they graduated from college. Samuel proposed to Megan in Cape Coral, Florida while both their families were there.