Planning & Parties Blog
Modern Romance: A Cover Shoot at Community Life Center
Carri Fras | November 2, 2017There are many ways to interpret “modern romance.” For us and our great team of talented vendors, it was a culmination of ideas that resulted in a gorgeously modern mix that was both fresh and full of beautiful summer hues. Hannah Strickler of Design the Day did an excellent job refining the initial vision into one as vibrant and crisp as the sunny day it was shot on.
The Wedding Story of Caitlin and Ethan Flater
Carri Fras | November 1, 2017After arriving home from a trip to Disney together, Ethan’s plan to propose to Caitlin upon their return was abruptly foiled by bouts of sickness. While the two were still recovering, Ethan managed to pull off his scavenger hunt proposal a few days later, and it made for a very memorable engagement. “There were ten stations and at each one was a paragraph of something he loved about me or a special memory of something we had together,” Caitlin explains. “Finally, the last message led me to him where he was so handsome on one knee.”
The Wedding Story of Jillian & Austin Helmuth
Carri Fras | November 1, 2017Jillian needed a little push from above before taking a leap of faith with Austin. Although they had parted ways since meeting in college, it was a small action taken by Austin that would have big results years later. “During our freshman year at church, he had written his name in my bible at 1 John,” Jillian recalls. “Two years after I graduated, I found it when my pastor was doing a sermon on that passage and decided to reconnect with him. If that’s not a sign from God, I don’t know what is!” After writing letters to eachother and weekends spent together halfway between Pennsylvania and Indiana, the two finally found their forever.
A Moody Fall Style Shoot
Carri Fras | October 31, 2017Nothing screams fall like moody, natural colors and a beautiful, outdoor location. But Cassandra Tietz, the photographer behind Olive + Ivy, really wanted to get creative and break the rules.
A Woodland Wonder Style Shoot
Carri Fras | October 26, 2017Kelly Kennedy Rex of All Buttoned Up Events collaborated with Annette Hoffman from Nettie Marie Photography on a woodland style shoot of their dreams. “Annette had the vision to give it an English flair, and I had the idea of bringing in storybook characters,” Kelly says.
The Wedding Story of Jennifer and Andrew Bard
Carri Fras | October 25, 2017It’s true our friends sometimes know us better than we do and, lucky for Jennifer, she had her girlfriend by her side the day she spotted what would be her future husband. “We first saw each other while we were having lunch at the Skyline Club downtown.
A Hideaway Camp-Inspired Style Shoot
Carri Fras | October 23, 2017Meaghan Jameson of Fox & Fern Events recognizes that a Northern Michigan summer wedding is something extra special.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 10.20.17
Kaitlyn Smale | October 20, 2017Another week, another Friday! Is it just us or is October flying by? It feels like we were just celebrating the first day of fall yesterday. However, the quicker time goes by, the more pretty weddings we get to swoon over on Instagram!
The Wedding Story of Angela and Kevin Harrington
Carri Fras | October 18, 2017In our opinion, getting caught in the rain with your love has a certain air of romance about it, and, for Kevin Harrington, it was the perfect time to propose to Angela, who he met their freshman year of high school.
How to Set a Stunning Table with The Rental Company
Carri Fras | October 17, 2017Rest assured, if you are engaged and stressed, planning ahead can help you avoid wedding nightmares!