Planning & Parties Blog
A Vintage-Styled Shoot with French Vibes
Savannah Hope | September 6, 2018When Cynthia of Cynthia Boyle Photography struck up the idea to do a style shoot—she knew a few things that she wanted to accomplish.
The Wedding Story of Cassie Batz-Barbarich and Luke Barbarich
Carri Fras | September 5, 2018Cassie says of her now husband, Luke, “We were introduced by mutual friends who thought we would be a great match, and boy were they right! We hit it off instantly, and our friends were quite proud of themselves.
Detroit Meets Desert: An Organic, Urban Shoot
Savannah Hope | September 4, 2018When Miranda Crace of Spoke Events envisioned plans for her next style shoot she knew that she wanted to capture the beauty of the desert with the flare of urban Detroit.
A Tale As Old As Time: Beauty and the Beast-Inspired Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | August 30, 2018When Chanel Wood of Just Plan It dreamt up this Beauty and the Beast-inspired style shoot, she knew she wanted to emulate the romance and dream-like spirit of the classic Disney movie. Chanel says, "The vision for this photo shoot was to bring the Disney movie to life.
The Wedding Story of Nicole and Rob Jones
Carri Fras | August 29, 2018Like many couples, Nicole and Rob’s paths crossed at work as they were in the same training class together. Rob romantically proposed to Nicole while they were on a walk-through of the new house they were building.
A Vintage Meets Boho Barn Style Shoot
Carri Fras | August 28, 2018It’s true that there are many, many barn weddings that take place within the Midwest every year, especially in Northern Michigan.
Urban Winter Style Shoot
Carri Fras | August 23, 2018Edgy and industrial style is definitely an aesthetic that has a special place in the world of weddings these days. More and more brides are drawn to the simple, blank slate appeal of this modern look.
The Wedding Story of Elaine and Jordan Annis
Carri Fras | August 22, 2018After meeting at a college track meet, Elaine and Jordan were engaged in the sweetest way. Elaine explains, “We went stargazing in the back of the truck. He then read me a note and, by the end of it, got down on his knee and asked me to marry him!”
A Bay City Style Shoot
Carri Fras | August 16, 2018Amanda of Amanda Cooper Photography has a love of cars—especially classic cars. She says, “My first vehicle was actually a Mustang. I’d had this vision in my head for quite some time.
The Wedding Story of Arica and Derek Smith
Carri Fras | August 15, 2018It’s always nice when couples meet through friends. For Arica and Derek, a mutual friend’s persistence paid off after they finally succeeded in blindly having the pair meet in Traverse City on New Year’s Eve. “He asked me on a date just one week later!” says Arica.