Planning & Parties Blog

A D.I.Y., Vintage Cincinnati Celebration: The Wedding of Madison and Jake Trejo

Allyson Hutchison |  March 16, 2022

Madison and Jake matched on Bumble and decided to meet in person. Jake actually rented out the bar where they had their first date in order to propose. "It had a beautiful courtyard where we spent hours talking the first night," Madison gushes.

Romantic and Elegant Love at a Timeless and Classic Venue: A Grand Rapids Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  March 15, 2022

The vision Jeannene Lillie Events had in mind was an intimate wedding with an at-home feel but a glamorous look.

This California Golden-Hour Style Shoot is What Dreams are Made Of

Allyson Hutchison |  February 22, 2022

Arielle of Arielle Peters Photography has always wanted to have the opportunity to style a shoot at Kestrel Park in Santa Ynez, California. "The rolling golden hills they have on the property along with the beautiful trees makes the property it sits on a photographer’s dream," Arielle shares.

This Taylor Swift Inspired Style Shoot is Full of Vintage and Bohemian Elements

Allyson Hutchison |  February 17, 2022

On a brisk May day, talented vendors met up in Cassopolis, Michigan to create a style shoot unlike any other. Brandi of B Graves Photography explains that they wanted a shoot that was part vintage, part bohemian and part Taylor Swift.

This Moody Anderson, Indiana Style Shoot has Stunning Pops of Color and a Whimsical Touch

Allyson Hutchison |  February 15, 2022

Kali from Occasions by K wanted to create a shoot that was reminiscent of a whimsical garden.

We're Racing to Forever in this Lizton, Indiana Celebration: The Real Wedding of Lindsey and Andrew Hennig

Allyson Hutchison |  February 9, 2022

Even though Lindsey and Andrew matched on Bumble, they knew each other through rallycross racing. When it came to the proposal, Lindsey suggested visiting the zoo lights one evening, but Andrew surprised her with tickets to the Winterlights at Newfields.

See This Apple Orchard Transformed into a New Wedding Venue: A Rolling Prairie, Indiana Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  February 3, 2022

When Williams Orchard started renovating to be able to host weddings, Alesha of Follow Your Arrow Photography knew she had to do a style shoot there. Having shot many fall photo sessions there, Alesha knew it was the perfect opportunity to help the owners advertise their transformation.

A Bohemian, D.I.Y. Southwest Michigan Affair: The Real Wedding of Ella & Josh Vaillancourt

Allyson Hutchison |  February 2, 2022

Postponing their wedding completely transformed the theme Ella had in mind for her and Josh's wedding. Instead of springing for pink with hints of burgundy, Ella chose autumnal colors like burnt orange, yellows and tan! “I took a lot of risks with colors and D.I.Y.

A Whimsical, Boho Michiana Wedding: The Real Wedding of Gabrielle File Barrent and David Barrent

Allyson Hutchison |  February 1, 2022

After moving their wedding to their parents’ backyard due to COVID, Gaby and David completely re-themed their wedding.