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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.
This Summer Celebration Shows Fall Colors in a Creative Way: The Real Wedding of Shriyani Tysen and Kyle Kaufman
Allyson Hutchison | December 11, 2024After meeting on a dating app, Shriyani and Kyle fell in love. When the time was right, Kyle created an ingenious way to propose to Shriyani. Kyle took the day off work, saying he had PTO, and suggested they go shopping and take their dog Poppy to Weko Beach.
This Illinois Boy Scout Camp Has Plenty of Charming Rustic Elegance for Any Wedding Style
Allyson Hutchison | December 5, 2024The idea for this style shoot came from the venue itself. The design team wanted to collaborate with this space to showcase an emerging wedding venue that might otherwise be overlooked. "Most will walk in and not see the potential as a venue for weddings and special events.