Planning & Parties Blog
Earthy + Luxe: Fall Elopement Inspiration
Carri Fras | April 3, 2018Emily Hary of Emily Hary Photography found herself inspired by her love of fall and creeks. “I planned and styled this elopement inspiration myself,” she says. “I wanted to create something totally unique.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 3.30.18
Kaitlyn Smale | March 30, 2018Who needs a little afternoon pick-me-up? Us, too. We know Friday afternoons are hard. That's why we've scoured our news feed to bring you four of the prettiest gems from the 'gram! Scroll on and see the talent we've found this week and be sure to follow give them a follow, too!
Cozy and Glam Autumn Bridal Inspiration
Carri Fras | March 29, 2018Shillawna of Shillawna Ruffner Photography chose the stunning grounds of The Bauerhaus for her fall inspiration style shoot concept. Her goal? To capture all of the natural, outdoor beauty that the fall season has to offer—especially in Southern Indiana.
The Wedding Story of Kelly and Ryan Shaw
Carri Fras | March 28, 2018So often we serve as a bridesmaid not even thinking it could lead to some romance of our own! We are so focused on swooning over the bride and groom that we may not notice anything else. Well, fate intervened when Kelly’s sister got married.
Elopement in the Evergreens
Carri Fras | March 27, 2018Elopements typically have a very intimate feel, but...host them in the middle of nature, and a whole new level of romance is reached!
A Dark & Moody Style Shoot
Carri Fras | March 22, 2018There are many things that could serve as the inspiration behind a style shoot and, in this case, the shoot was born out of a desire to show brides that their wedding can embody their personal style and aesthetics. Another oh-so-important catalyst?
The Wedding Story of Maggie and Will Precup
Carri Fras | March 21, 2018Attending the same high school but different colleges, Maggie and Will officially started dating going into their sophomore year of college after running into each other while on a break at home.
The Wedding Story of Gina and Alex Dardi
Carri Fras | March 21, 2018Gina Dardi says of her and her now husband’s meeting, “I’ll always remember the first time I met Alex. It was freshman year at The University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, and I saw him at KAMS and said, “Hi, I’m Gina. I’m a Gamma Phi.” Over four years, we became good friends.
A Bold, Boho Style Shoot in Northern Michigan
Carri Fras | March 20, 2018The inspiration for this oh-so-gorgeous shoot came from Melissa of Lux Light Photography. She says, “Crystal Lake Golf Club, overlooking the cobalt lake water that dips below the cascading hilltop, set the scene for this tented editorial session.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 3.16.18
Kaitlyn Smale | March 16, 2018Happy St. Patrick's Day weekend, loves! While many of you are counting the hours 'til you can celebrate the luck of the Irish, the WeddingDay team is counting down to our trip to Chicago for National Bridal Market (as the only Midwest magazine invited!).