Planning & Parties Blog
This Outdoor Detroit Ceremony Has Us Wishing for Spring: The Real Wedding of Tori and Derek Donovan
Allyson Hutchison | December 7, 2021After her dad suggested joining Central Michigan University's Baja SAE team to gain hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, Tori met Derek.
This Autumnal Kentucky Greenhouse Style Shoot is Filled with Elegance and Florals
Allyson Hutchison | November 30, 2021Christora Osters of Green Apple Photography had the idea to create a cohesive and floral style shoot to celebrate the season of fall and bring attention to a beautiful venue. "This venue is underutilized, and I don't feel many people in the area know about it.
A Hidden Indianapolis Beach Creates a Simple Yet Elegant Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | November 11, 2021In the midst of COVID, Heather from Heather Sherrill Photography wanted to brainstorm with her brides how to best pull off an intimate outdoor wedding. She was blown away with an opportunity just outside of Indianapolis.
A Magical Marquette, Michigan Garden Celebration: The Real Wedding of Madison and Tim Byczek
Allyson Hutchison | November 10, 2021When Madison introduced herself to her across-the-hall neighbor, Tim, during his freshman year of college, she didn't expect she'd be walking down the aisle to him one day.
This Rustic Allegan, Michigan Ceremony Tugs at Our Heartstrings: The Real Wedding of Kathie and Dwight Dejong
Allyson Hutchison | November 3, 2021Kathie met Dwight in downtown Rockford and sparks have been flying ever since! After dating for a while, Dwight took Kathie and their two youngest for a trip to Kathie's hometown, Marquette. There, he proposed to Kathie on the Black Rocks on Lake Superior!
Moody and Rustic Meet in this Benton Harbor Bourbon-Inspired Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | October 26, 2021The concept from this shoot came from Alexys Skolnik of Alluring Alexys. "Going in, I knew I wanted a dark, moody, bourbon bridal shoot," Alexys admits.
What Happens When Rustic and Elegance Combine? See in This Geometric Michigan Style Shoot!
Allyson Hutchison | October 21, 2021Rustic and elegant vibes collide in this stunning Michigan style shoot. "The shoot was my idea," Ashley Auger of Smitten Mitten Photography admits.
This Indiana Love Story will Make You Believe in Soulmates: The Real Wedding of Ashley and Carl Martin
Allyson Hutchison | October 20, 2021Both Ashley and Carl took the opportunity of a slowed-down world to look for love amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. They met over Facebook dating and knew immediately that they were meant for each other. Carl proposed to Ashley at a corn maze in October.
This Outdoor Ohio Wedding is Positively Poetic: The Real Wedding of Chelsi and Sydney
Allyson Hutchison | October 6, 2021Sydney, a self-proclaimed morning and exercise hater, made it to the gym at 5:30 a.m. each morning just to talk with Chelsi. And her dedication quickly paid off when they decided to go on a date together shortly after.
Fall Simplicity in Central Indiana: The Real Wedding of Brandi & Mike Fischer
Chrysa Keenon | September 3, 2021Brandi and Mike wanted their boho wedding to have rustic, fairytale vibes. White Willow Farms was their dream venue because of the natural surrounding environment. “I loved that the venue was beautiful on its own and didn’t need tons of décor,” Brandi adds.