Planning & Parties Blog

Blue Hues: An Ethereal Chicago Style Shoot

Savannah Hope |  September 13, 2018

The city of Chicago can be an inspiring place, which is why Michelle Nikitaras of Unveiled Weddings and Events and Allie Rinka of Allie and John Photography decided to shoot a beautiful blue style shoot in the windy city.

The Wedding Story of Brittney and Ryan Darby

Carri Fras |  September 12, 2018

Brittney and her husband met at their local YMCA. “I had seen him there working out for months but couldn’t get the guts to go up and introduce myself,” she says. ”He was my ‘gym crush,’ and that’s what my friends knew him as.

An Outdoor Style Shoot for your Boho Side

Savannah Hope |  September 11, 2018

Abbey Bullerdick of Abbey Elaine Photography and Vanessa Rische of Copper Jade Weddings and Events dreamt up a style shoot that encompasses the soulfulness of the Midwest.

A Vintage-Styled Shoot with French Vibes

Savannah Hope |  September 6, 2018

When 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, 2018

Cassie 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, 2018

When 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, 2018

When 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, 2018

Like 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, 2018

It’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, 2018

Edgy 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.