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4 Seasons of Weddings
Kaitlyn Smale | October 18, 2016We have ceremoniously decided that all four seasons are equally as perfect for your wedding day. The sky’s the limit, loves—whether it’s filled with rain, snow or shine! It’s time to embrace each season for its uniqueness and loveliness, opening the door for infinite potential, originality and creativity
The Wedding Story of Livia & Ryan Cook
Jenna Nelson | October 12, 2016Ryan and Livia Cook found their forever after meeting online. Planning an event of epic proportion proved to be a challenge as Livia was finishing law school and the couple was living in Arizona while planning a Michigan wedding. Face-to-face vendor meetings and appointments were difficult to set up so the couple sought the assistance of Cassie Celestin of White Dress Events, an event planning firm in Grand Haven, Michigan. Livia desired a “Secret Garden” theme and trusted her planner to connect with vendors to bring her vision to fruition.
Tie the Knot: A Harbor Grand Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | October 11, 2016Jodi Bodtke of Giving Tree Photography was stirred by visions of an earthy, nautical wedding. The colors, flowers, décor and overall theme of this style shoot were inspired by a small town near the marina and by the beach glass that is commonly found buried in the Lake Michigan shoreline.
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.