Planning & Parties Blog
2022 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: A Very Peri Fairytale Romance in Bloomington, Indiana
Allyson Hutchison | February 16, 2023When the creative team set out to put this shoot together, they were intrigued by the theme "Inspired by Stories" from our 2022 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals.
Take a Pit Stop to Check Out this Modern-Rustic Celebration: The Real Wedding of Beth and Cole Jagger
Allyson Hutchison | February 15, 2023When Beth went to the Indy 500 qualifications in May of 2017, she did not expect to meet her future husband. During a rain delay, Cole—who works for an IndyCar team—spotted Beth in the balcony and threw his phone number to her.
2022 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: An Opulent, Shakespearean Garden Wedding in Very Peri
Allyson Hutchison | February 9, 2023Inspired by the painting "Ophelia" by Sir John Everett Millais, Creative in Bloom and her team of creatives dreamed up a style shoot for our 2022 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals, to show off the ethereal yet strong p
Bohemian Elegance in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Kati & Devin Rudloff
Allyson Hutchison | February 1, 2023“At first, I was not sure my theme would all come together for the big day. I had a boho/barn theme, as well as elegant satin Juniper dresses, but I am so happy I followed my gut and went with it,” Kati raves. In the end, it all came together beautifully and just how Kati and Devin had imagined.
A Woodland Boho Celebration in Fort Wayne, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Kylee & Luke Anspach
Allyson Hutchison | January 25, 2023Since they both love the great outdoors, the first thing on Kylee and Luke’s list after getting engaged was to find a locale with a natural setting.
2022 Style Shoot Design Contest Finalist: Gilded Age Garden Party in Very Peri
Allyson Hutchison | January 23, 2023Inspired by the beloved regency-era story of Bridgerton, this Style Shoot Design Contest finalist team, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals, embarked on a mission to create a gilded age garden scene at a historical, venue in small-town Ohio.
Fairytale Love: A Chicago Woodland Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | January 10, 2023When the team came together to pull off this fairytale style shoot, they wanted to show off what the talented vendors could do.
A Modern Garden Soiree in Fort Wayne, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Emily and Scotty Martin
Allyson Hutchison | December 26, 2022Emily and Scotty first met at a restaurant. When Scotty decided he wanted to go on a date with Emily, he left his number on a napkin before joining friends at another restaurant. Emily texted him right away, and they planned a date for 4th of July weekend.
See a Unique Color Palette in this Elegant Southwest Michigan Fall Celebration: The Real Wedding of Katie and Nick Knowles
Allyson Hutchison | December 14, 2022After meeting virtually during COVID, Katie and Nick went out for the first time in June of 2020 when restaurants had started to reopen. Nick even stopped by a gas station beforehand to make sure Katie would have a mask if she didn't bring one, then became a jokester at dinner.
An Elegant Detroit Golf Course Soiree: The Real Wedding of Nuša and Devin Oliver
Allyson Hutchison | December 7, 2022While Devin was playing basketball internationally, he met Nuša in Slovenia. As he moved around to Turkey and Germany, Devin kept up his relationship with Nuša.