Planning & Parties Blog
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.
The Wedding Story of Megan and Taylor White
Savannah Hope | September 26, 2018Megan and Taylor met through mutual friends and then bonded over their own interests. Megan says, “Taylor and I started hanging out and watching Jeopardy!
A Whimsical, Michigan Farm Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | September 25, 2018When Jacquelyn Genevieve Photography and Shivani Kothari of VaniKo Designs Weddings and Events decided to do a bridal style shoot at a horse farm they knew they may get a few raised eyebrows. However, the women saw the potential in the beautiful landscape.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 9.21.18
Kaitlyn Smale | September 21, 2018Hey, hey, hey–it's finally Friday! We couldn't be more excited to kick off another wedding weekend but, before we do, we thought we'd obsess over a few lovely pics from the 'gram! So, kick back and enjoy these four talented vendors and their insanely pretty posts.
A Romantic, Mauve Style Shoot in Grand Rapids
Savannah Hope | September 20, 2018When Alicia Lutz of Events by I Candy and Paige Gabert of Paige Gabert Photography got together to plan a style shoot, they knew they wanted to put a moody twist on this classic, romantic style.
The Wedding Story of Kevin and Sarah Blau
Savannah Hope | September 19, 2018Sarah and Kevin met after Kevin ended up renting the same house Sarah had rented a year before. Sarah and her roommates went back to the house to see how it had changed. Sarah says, “We knocked on the door, hoping to see our old bedrooms and see how the new owners re-did the place.
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Rentals
Savannah Hope | September 18, 2018If you are planning a wedding then you've probably considered using rentals for some part of the day. It can be hard to decide what rentals you need, how to get exactly what you want and then, of course, the logistics of making sure you get them there on the big day.
WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot: A Historic Wedding Venue in Indianapolis
Savannah Hope | September 17, 2018Indiana Landmarks is a spacious, historic venue located in Indianapolis that combines iconic style with alluring amenities. This nonprofit organization restores historic buildings to create unique spaces where families and friends can gather to celebrate. Sari Swinehart, Indiana Landmarks' Special Events Coordinator says, “Indiana Landmarks Center and the Morris-Butler House will take your breath away with the classic and refined character of their historic architectural styles.” This WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot focuses on the notable features of this venue, inspiring a shoot that represents timeless romance.