Planning & Parties Blog
3 Sustainable Bartending Tips for Your Green Wedding
Julia Spangler | October 10, 2016A well-stocked bar is an important component of most wedding receptions (it's the most important component, for many people), but the bar is also where much of a wedding's waste is generated. To plan a more sustainable wedding, follow these tips to set up a bar with a lighter eco-footprint:
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 10.7.16
Jenna Nelson | October 7, 2016Follow @weddingdaymagazine for the latest in bridal inspiration, expertise and beautiful photos of our absolute favorite thing: WEDDINGS.
The Wedding Story of Marina & David Piechocki
Jenna Nelson | October 5, 2016Marina Grishin first took notice of David Piechocki at work when he gave an Elvis performance during a work function. His performance opened the door to a friendship and later, led to a first date. David, meanwhile, had his eye on Marina from the first day she started work. From joining the bowling team to attending a Pilates class, David did everything he could to get a moment with her. Marina says she knew David was the one for her when he agreed to join her on her 14-day trip to Europe—she asked him during their very first lunch together. “I wanted to see how spontaneous he was!” says Marina. “He did not disappoint and booked his trip immediately. We have been inseparable ever since.”
Whimsical Watercolor: A Fairytale-Like Cover Shoot
Jenna Nelson | October 4, 2016All it took was a quick glance at a watercolor wedding invitation and we fell head over heels proving that love at first sight is quite possible. What was once simply a method of painting has transformed into an artistic direction for weddings and it's not just limited to the stationery, either. The watercolor trend has seeped into wedding cakes, flowers, table décor and even linens. Once our editorial team started exploring the possibilities of watercolor, it turned into one of those can't-stop, won't-stop ordeals.
Autumn Inspired: A Cover Shoot at Le Meridien
Jenna Nelson | September 29, 2016Creating a modern-yet-elegant stylized wedding was the objective of this cover shoot, held at Le Meridien in downtown Indianapolis. Brooke Tichenor, the planner at savoir faire events, was tasked with pulling together a cover shoot that leaned toward contemporary styles while maintaining a classic and sophisticated feel. The venue was the first component Brooke secured and the boutique hotel set the tone for the remaining details including the autumn-colored shades that were used throughout.
From Shucking Corn to Lasting Love
Lemuel Montero | September 26, 2016“I grew up on a farm and I was expected to pitch in,” Fred said as he crumpled his napkin and carefully set it on his cleaned-off paper plate. “That’s not the way it is for my grandchildren. Their days are filled will baseball, football, and soccer – nothing to do with work.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 9.23.16
Jenna Nelson | September 23, 2016Nothing welcomes a Friday quite like an Instagram celebration. We have been doing our Instagram search for almost a year now and we have discovered the following: there's a whole lot of Midwest talent out there, Instagrams are best enjoyed with a glass of wine or cup of coffee, every time we think we've found our favorite Instagram account, it's a guarantee that we'll stumble upon a new favorite and lastly, whenever we think we've seen it all—we realize, we haven't.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 9.16.16
Jenna Nelson | September 16, 2016Can we just stop for a moment and talk about how gorgeous these brides are? And the grooms standing next to them are totally ABC Bachelor-worthy too. It's a scientific fact that people in love just look lovely.
How to Plan Your Wedding Successfully with a Bridal Show
Jenna Nelson | September 8, 2016Bridal shows are considered to be a right of passage when you are planning your wedding. Almost every bride-to-be attends at least one throughout the planning process.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 9.2.16
Jenna Nelson | September 2, 2016Our editors have been working relentlessly—and by working relentlessly, I mean we've been scrolling through Instagram so we can bring you the latest and greatest from some accomplished vendors. Someone's gotta do it!