Planning & Parties Blog
History in Color: Vintage Meets Modern at The Cyrus Place
Savannah Hope | October 16, 2018Located in the heart of Lockerbie Square Historic District of Indianapolis, Indiana, The Cyrus Place is a historic venue celebrated by its alluring architecture and extraordinary service.
Your All-Inclusive California Wine Country Wedding Guide
Kaitlyn Smale | October 15, 2018The idea of a California Wine Country destination wedding that gathers family and friends at an exquisite location is a dream that many brides share, but that few know how to bring to fruition. How can you plan the ultimate wine country wedding if you aren’t located on the Golden Coast?
Wild Romance: An Innovative & Organic Wedding at the Indianapolis Zoo
Savannah Hope | October 11, 2018The zoo is a place to have fun and be curious, but — more importantly — it is a place where we can create heartwarming memories with the ones we love. As an unexpected and exciting venue option—zoos are often overlooked, yet they host some of the most contemporary, eye-catching event spaces. That is why we looked to the Indianapolis Zoo as the location for this cover shoot. Its earthy spaces and exotic animals offered unusual inspiration for an organic and delicate theme with soft hues of purple and floral elements. Sarah Farthing of All in the Details was the experienced planner who brought this vision to life. Like the whimsy and inquisitiveness that you may feel while exploring the zoo, we wanted to create a similar feeling of excitement and invite an innovative look into wedding venues.
The Wedding Story of Kendra Clapp OlguÍn & Tyler Way
Savannah Hope | October 10, 2018After Kendra and Tyler met at a trunk show at Kendra’s work, Tyler asked her out for drinks, and the two bonded over their creative and funny personalities. As they dated, Tyler took photos of their many adventures and decided to use them in his proposal by hanging the photos up on a museum wall to spell out “Will you marry me?”. But Kendra, who is not a big fan of surprises, knew something was up before they even made it to the proposal site, and Tyler clued her into what was going on in order to steady her nerves. Kendra says, “After saying 'yes' and embracing, we took time to look through all of the pictures together. It was a beautiful moment to sit and reflect on all of the little moments that made our relationship. I totally ruined the ‘surprise’ of the proposal, but looking back, I wouldn’t have had it any other way. It was so completely us.”
An Ethereal Beach Dream: A Purple-Infused Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | October 9, 2018What do you get when you mix the sturdy, stoic design of the Gary Aquatorium with its beachy, organic shoreline? For Michelle Nikitaras of Unveiled Weddings and Events, this was an opportunity to create something unique.
8 Great Hand-Crafted Wedding Finds
Savannah Hope | October 8, 2018The smaller elements of your wedding can sometimes be the hardest to find. Do you need table games for guests? Accessories for your hair? A guest book? A welcome sign? Or another piece of décor in order to tie together your overall look?
The 7 Lucky Signs Your S.O. is About to Pop the Question
Savannah Hope | October 4, 2018Wondering when your significant other is going to pop the question? We understand getting engaged is one of the most exciting and nerve-racking moments of a relationship!
The Wedding Story of Abbie and Greg Brumbill
Savannah Hope | October 3, 2018Abbie and Greg met by mere chance one day. Greg was in Kalamazoo, Michigan visiting his sister and Abbie was there to see a friend. It turns out that Abbie’s friend and Greg’s sister were friends and so the pair met.
A Fresh & Modern Grand Rapids Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | October 2, 2018Alicia Lutz of Events by I Candy wanted to bring to life a vision with a new take on wedding design. Alicia says, “Our vision for this photo shoot was based around the idea of a more modern-styled wedding day, using geometric shapes, neutral colors and pops of fresh green.” She partnered with Paige Gabert Photography to bring it all to life.
WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot: A Modern Wedding Venue in Valparaiso
Savannah Hope | September 27, 2018Michelle says, “The Market has a large space that fits a modern theme with a neutral wall colors, beautiful wood flooring and large windows to create a beautiful, modern wedding.” This clean palette allowed the team to dream big as it would for any bride who is planning her wedding at The Market. They started by incorporating black and gold elements within the tablescapes. Michelle notes, “We used gold linens with black napkins and included black, geometric shaped and rounded vases for floral arrangements. Various votives were filled with black rock, water and floating black candles.” These bold decor items were paired with modern, acrylic menu cards from XOXO invites.