Planning & Parties Blog
A Citrine Dream: A Sizzling Summer Style Shoot in Indianapolis
Allyson Hutchison | November 2, 2023Just as everyone was beginning to wish for sweater weather and pumpkin spiced everything, this vendor team dreamed up the perfect shoot to transition from summer to fall. "We really wanted to bring in fun colors combined with a luxury outdoor aesthetic.
Rewind the Clock and Make New Memories With a Throwback Bachelor Party
WeddingDay | November 1, 2023Nostalgia is an excellent theme for a wholesome bachelor party. Getting married is an emotional occasion, so why not throw an event that comforts the groom-to-be by evoking the past?
This Halloween-Themed Celebration is Full of Tricks and Treats: The Real Wedding of Jeannie and Craig Sterler
Allyson Hutchison | October 31, 2023Jeannie and Craig met while she was working at a warehouse that Craig shared with Jeannie's employer. After flirting with each other for over a year, they finally got together.
A Greenery-Filled East Lansing Celebration: The Real Wedding of Elissa and Matt Scharboneau
Allyson Hutchison | October 25, 2023When Elissa went to college, she became best friends with Amanda, who grew up with Matt and later married his best friend David. Once David and Amanda started dating, Elissa and Matt began hanging out, too.
A Summer Chicago Celebration: The Real Wedding of Melissa and Nicholas Reyes
Allyson Hutchison | October 18, 2023Over one summer in their teenage years, Melissa and Nicholas both worked at the same summer camp. They met and discovered they had feelings for each other and the rest is history!
An Elegant Spring Ceremony in Detroit: The Real Wedding of Michelle and Stephen Barch
Allyson Hutchison | October 11, 2023Stephen and Michelle met through mutual friends while attending college at the University of Michigan. Michelle recalls, "A mutual friend brought Steve to a party, and I remember seeing him from across the backyard and it was love at first sight." The night Stephen chose to propose included dinner at the same pizza place where their first date was and an evening walk. Stephen got down on one knee near the river that runs by Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor. Of course Michelle said yes!
Final Fanfare: How to End Your Wedding With Flair
WeddingDay | October 10, 2023If you're in the middle of wedding planning, you're probably thinking of your grand entrance. The entrance sets the tone for the reception, so it's normal to think about having a memorable one. While you're thinking about it, consider planning your very own grand exit, too.
Love and Logistics: 8 Key Steps to Launching a Wedding Planning Business
WeddingDay | October 10, 2023Merging your entrepreneurial spirit with your love of the wedding industry could result in a rewarding career. You could become the next great wedding planner for modern couples if you know how to establish and maintain your brand.
Planning the Perfect Hen Party: Ideas, Themes and Tips for an Unforgettable Celebration
WeddingDay | October 9, 2023A hen party, or bachelorette party, is a chance for the bride-to-be to celebrate her last days of "freedom" with her closest friends before her wedding day. Planning the perfect hen party takes time, creativity, and attention to the bride's personality and interests.
A Rooftop Soiree in Downtown Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Alyssa and Jake Hayden
Allyson Hutchison | October 4, 2023Despite both graduating in 2011 and being part of the same social group through the friend who became Jake's best man, Alyssa and Jake never would've thought they would end up together.