Planning & Parties Blog
Wild & Woven: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Grand Rapids Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | February 1, 2025When 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!
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!
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.
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, 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 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.
A Whimsical and Romantic Celebration in Dexter, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Sarah and Brent Grabowski
Allyson Hutchison | November 27, 2024Even though Sarah was from Michigan and Brent was from Nebraska, they both ended up in Texas for graduate school and their first jobs after college. They then met on Bumble in 2018.
Earthy, Rustic Romance in Goshen, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Courtney and Kyle Doroh
Allyson Hutchison | November 6, 2024When Courtney's childhood friend Alexys and Kyle's good friend Alan invited them over for a game night, Courtney and Kyle never thought they would meet the love of their lives! After dating awhile, Kyle proposed while they were on a trip to see Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton.
This Elegant Chicago Celebration is Full of Meaningful Touches: The Real Wedding of Kailey and David Moore
Allyson Hutchison | October 9, 2024During their time in high school, Kailey and David met and started dating. Later on, when he was going to propose, David told Kailey they were going to a garden to take photos for his family's Christmas card. "Our proposal was incredible!