Planning & Parties Blog

Classic Meets Vintage at Fifty5

Carri Fras |  February 20, 2018

Alyssa of Alyssa Townsley Photography not only wanted to bring together small businesses in the Niles and Buchanan, Michigan areas, she desired to create a shoot that was classic and romantic with a touch of vintage.

Cake & Desserts

Our Favorite Instagram Posts 2.16.18

Kaitlyn Smale |  February 16, 2018

Happy Valentine's week, dears! In the wedding business, we're always surrounded by love, but there's still something so special about this romantic holiday. From the yummy desserts to the lovely color schemes, we couldn't get enough of our newsfeed this week!

Dare To Be Different Style Shoot

Carri Fras |  February 15, 2018

Chanel Wood of Just Plan it Events wanted her style shoot to represent something she loved and to capture something new and unique—all while displaying love and fun!

 

The Wedding Story of Brittany and Mike Clark

Carri Fras |  February 14, 2018

A life-changing event can certainly cause you to re-examine different parts of your life. How amazing is it when a negative event has the power to draw two hearts together? While Brittany and Mike attended the same high school, they didn’t meet until afterwards.

The Wedding Story of Ashley and Billy Baumann

Carri Fras |  February 14, 2018

Ashley and Billy met in college. Having each joined a sorority and fraternity, they got to know each other and attended date parties and formals together. Ashley says, “A few months later, he asked me to be his girlfriend, and the rest is history!”


A Romantic Lake Michigan Elopement

Carri Fras |  February 13, 2018

When Kelsey Brown of By the Free and Krissy Campbell of Simply Be So Events put their heads together, the word freedom came to mind. Specifically, freedom to live, love and embrace life’s meaningful moments.


Our Favorite Instagram Posts 2.9.18

Kaitlyn Smale |  February 9, 2018

Give yourself a pat on the back–you made it to Friday! The winter months have a tendency to drag on (especially here in the Midwest!), but with Instagram Fridays, there's always something to look forward to!

A Uniquely Bohemian Style Shoot

Carri Fras |  February 8, 2018

Bohemian anything is a hot trend that is going strong—especially in the wedding industry. And the best part about this style is it can take on many different interpretations.

The Wedding Story of Hannah and Vilppu Anttila

Carri Fras |  February 7, 2018

Hannah and Vilppu met while attending Miami University in Ohio. After driving to Virginia for a summer mission trip with a Christian student organization, they got to know each other a bit more. When Thanksgiving arrived, Hannah decide to invite him home with her.

The Wedding Story of Brianna and Ahrin Lemacks

Carri Fras |  February 7, 2018

Brianna and Ahrin met through mutual friends in college and started dating shortly after. Ahrin scheduled a private wine tour at a local winery, Chateau Chantel, while the two were visiting Traverse CIty.