Planning & Parties Blog
A Desert-Inspired Adventure Elopement
Carri Fras | October 3, 2017What girl doesn’t love a little adventure and romance? Well, in the world of weddings, that yearning can be translated beautifully into an “adventure elopement.” Nathan of Nathan English Photography explains, “They have become even more popular on the coasts, especially in the Pacific Northwest, and we wanted to bring a little taste of that to Michigan and the Midwest."
The Wedding Story of Lauren Caggiano and Chris Csicsko
Carri Fras | September 27, 2017After meeting upon the recommendation of a mutual friend in January 2012, Lauren and Chris met at a local dive bar on a cold, Midwest winter’s night. “We ended up talking for what seemed like hours (in a good way) about our mutual love of travel,” Lauren recalls.
The Wedding Story of Amy and Gregory Aldridge
Carri Fras | September 27, 2017Sometimes, someone continues to cross your path for a reason. Even though Amy and Gregory officially met on Tinder, they weren't strangers. “After meeting, we immediately hit it off!” says Amy. “We also joked that it took so long to officially meet. Our paths have crossed a lot.
The Romance of Rustic Chic
Carri Fras | September 26, 2017It’s pretty hard not to love all things vintage, rustic and chic these days. Alesha Laws of Follow Your Arrow Photography certainly does and, being new to wedding photography, desired to create something that could showcase her style.
You Only Do This Once
simplybesoevents | September 25, 2017Maybe it sounds cliche, but we hope and pray you get to experience being engaged only once. Engagement is a very unique and special season, full of the things that you will often only experience once in your lifetime.
Love is Love: A Chic, Travel-Inspired Style Shoot
Carri Fras | September 21, 2017Who doesn’t love a photo shoot that truly tells a story—especially one as beautiful as this? Inspired by Logan Square’s newest event venue, The Joinery, Alexandria Odekirk Photography and Dotted Events joined their talented forces to design a photo shoot “full of story, whimsy and details.”
The Wedding Story of Christina and Paul Anderson
Carri Fras | September 20, 2017It’s hard to believe the fall season is almost upon us—a season of warm, pretty colors, pumpkin spice candles and cozy, cold weather walks. This was just the time when Paul proposed to Christina. Christina says, “He proposed on October 27, 2015.
The Real Wedding Story of Hannah and Zach Tsuleff
Savannah Hope | September 20, 2017Hannah and Zach first met during college, but it was not until the end of senior year when they started dating. After graduation, the two were forced to go separate ways and date long distance while Zach worked on his Master’s program and Hannah started her career.
Elegance Meets History at Stonegate Manor
Carri Fras | September 19, 2017Anji of Anji Monique Photography was inspired by the opportunity to show brides that using local or lesser-known vendors to create their dream wedding is a possibility.
Glam Peacock Masquerade Style Shoot
Carri Fras | September 14, 2017Inspiration can come in many forms and for Lynsey Moore of Pixie Dust Events, it started with gorgeously perfect turquoise and gold peacock plates. “I knew that they would be perfect to use for a styled shoot," Lynsey says.