Planning & Parties Blog
Blue Garden Style Shoot
Carri Fras | June 27, 2017When Allison of Kiste Photography envisions a spring garden wedding, she envisions one that is gorgeously blue! Inspired by the loveliness of all the spring blooms that surrounded her, she knew the perfect stage was set. “There actually was a spring shower!” she says.
Where to Begin: Choosing YOUR Wedding Planner
simplybesoevents | June 26, 2017Last month, we talked about how wedding planners can come to the rescue for both those who have no idea where to start and those who feel they could plan the wedding themselves. But now we bear the first step and practical question, "So how do I choose a planner that fits ME?".
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 6.23.17
Kaitlyn Smale | June 23, 2017With the first day of summer behind us, we have officially entered the most popular wedding season! And that means engagement sessions, outdoor weddings and new, trendy styles galore! That's exactly what this week's Insta-faves are all about!
"Masculine Elegance" Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | June 22, 2017Many brides want to find a way to include their groom in the wedding planning process. Planner and designer Rhiannon Bosse, of Rhiannon Bosse Celebrations, wanted to create a style shoot that would show brides how effortless it can be to create décor that represents their femininity and their groom’s masculinity. She says, “My clients always ask me how they can involve their groom more, and I always suggest finding ways to do so through the décor because of the big aesthetic pay off. I also feel like, as a designer, it's my job to create things in new and unexpected ways, so this project was a chance to do just that.”
The Wedding Story of Katie & Daniel Spungen
Carri Fras | June 21, 2017Never doubt the power friendships have to transform your life. Opting to take a break from schoolwork while studying at Purdue, Katie met Daniel at a friend’s house. Katie says, “It turns out my college friend was one of Daniel’s friends from high school.
Chemistry Lessons: When 'for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health' are more than just words
Lemuel Montero | June 19, 2017Sue's parents, Mike and Helen, met and fell in love during The Great Depression. When their relationship began, money was so scarce that something as simple as a birthday or Valentine's Day card seemed like a decadent luxury.
Meet Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council
Savannah Hope | June 15, 2017There is nothing quite like the landscape of Southwestern Michigan. This breathtaking area is host to the lower Great Lakes, fabulous beaches, charming parks and barns, delicious restaurants, micro breweries, elegant vineyards and much more! Needless to say, all of these attractions make Southwestern Michigan the ideal place to have a destination wedding—and it isn't across the globe. The Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council knows better than anyone the best beaches, barns, gardens and other special locales in the region to host a visionary destination wedding—and one that is right here in the Midwest.
Edgy Meets Minimalist Style Shoot
Carri Fras | June 15, 2017What do you do when you reside in an urban industrial center? In the case of this style shoot, the team knew they would miss a perfect opportunity if they didn’t embrace the industrial theme and really showcase the beauty of their locale.
The Wedding Story of Arianna and Eric Scott
Savannah Hope | June 14, 2017Sometimes you and your S.O. will cross paths before you become the perfect pair. For Arianna and Eric, this was the case. Ari and Eric met their freshman year as undergrads on an Honors trip to Chicago, and both of them were dating other people at the time. After they met, they ended up seeing one another at social events quite often. Ari says, “He always invited me to his shindigs and we soon became pretty good acquaintances, but it was always in a group setting. It wasn’t until he asked me out on a date four years later, and we had our first one-on-one conversation, that we really clicked!”
The Wedding Story of Kaylee and Jacob Fischer
Carri Fras | June 14, 2017If it wasn’t for a work trip to Pennsylvania, Kaylee and Jacob may have never become more than work acquaintances. As application engineers for two different teams at Cummins, their paths met when Jacob was selected for the same project as Kaylee and therefore needed to travel alongside her.