Planning & Parties Blog

A Seaside Style Shoot

Jenna Nelson |  August 30, 2016

Frame Worthy Events is a brand-new wedding coordination firm working out of Columbus, Indiana. Owner and Principal Wedding Coordinator Jillian Keller hoped to add some beauty to her online portfolio and after discussing with Evy Porter of Evangeline Renee Photography, they decided to collaborate on a style shoot together. Jillian knew she wanted a natural, nautical feel and wanted the environment to feel "preppy but not structured" using earthy materials and soft greens. 

10 Questions Your Groom Has While Wedding Planning

Jenna Nelson |  August 25, 2016

Listen up, ladies—your groom has a few questions for you. 

Our Favorite Instagram Posts 8.12.16

Jenna Nelson |  August 12, 2016

High fives all around, ya'll! We made it to Friday! Some of you may have struggled through the week while some of you handled that Monday-Friday, 9-5 like a boss. Whether you're celebrating your survival or your success, we've collected some lovelies to add to the celebration.

3 Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Your Wedding

Julia Spangler |  August 11, 2016

Many couples take care to be environmentally-friendly in their daily lives, but when it comes to planning your wedding, it can be hard to figure out how to scale up your everyday green routine to be practical at a large event.

The Wedding Story of Mekayla & Chris Eppers

Kathy Jonas |  August 10, 2016

A recent graduate of Albion College in Michigan, Mekayla Fawn Diehl was working her fifth season at the Elcona Country Club at the July 4 Bash and Buffet when Chris Eppers and his parents and four brothers sat down in her section. When Chris’s mom asked her about her knee brace, Mekayla explained that she was in rehab after four years of college volleyball. After dinner, Chris invited her to play on his sand volleyball team. When the team turned out to be full, he called her and asked her out to dinner.

The Wedding Story of Kelly & Logan Conner

Kathy Jonas |  July 27, 2016

You never know how much brothers can come in handy. Kelly Joines and Logan Conner have known each other since 2001 when Kelly’s brother, Brian, started driving Logan and her other brother, Jeff, to soccer practice and Kelly attended all the games. Kelly and Logan both attended St. Joseph High School, although he was a senior and she was a freshman. Logan and Jeff went on to Xavier University in Cincinnati, where Kelly also ended up attending. Their relationship went from friends to soulmates in 2012.

The Wedding Story of Elizabeth & Alec Enfield

Kathy Jonas |  July 20, 2016

Elizabeth Roller and Alec Enfield met during their freshman year at DePauw University in Greencastle. Both athletes, they had started school early and met while living on the same dorm floor. They were dating by Thanksgiving and have been together almost 10 years.

How to Create a Locally Focused Wedding

Jessica Blair |  July 19, 2016

Let’s be honest. Your wedding is going to be darling. From the color scheme to the cake, I can just envision the gorgeousness now. But here’s a thought, wouldn’t it be that much sweeter if your wedding were locally sourced, too?

Our Favorite Instagram Posts 7.15.16

Jenna Nelson |  July 15, 2016

Word of caution: this week's Instagram vendors are crazy good. We take no responsibility for your desire to re-plan your own wedding or for your regret to not hire these vendors. But the good news is that you can still follow them on the 'gram!

Go Green or Go Home: An Eco-Inspired Cover Shoot

Jenna Nelson |  July 14, 2016

With more and more couples taking the initiative to introduce environmentally conscious practices into their special event, we couldn’t help but take note of the botanical vibe that is turning up on Pinterest boards and in style shoots throughout the digital world. All it took was a quick search of “eco-friendly weddings” on Pinterest and the editorial team at WeddingDay fell down a deep rabbit hole of woods, textures, foliage, earthy tones, natural light and metallics.