Planning & Parties Blog

Sunset in the Garden: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Grand Rapids Digital Cover Shoot

Kaitlyn Smale |  September 5, 2023

Emmaleigh White Wedding & Event Planning envisioned a summer garden sunset theme for our Grand Rapids spring/summer 2023 digital issue cover shoot. Drawing inspiration from the romantic beauty of nature's golden hour, this shoot takes you to a dreamy garden setting filled with warmth and elegance. Soft pinks, oranges and yellows are artfully woven throughout the shoot, reflecting the captivating hues of a summer sunset. We love the way Like the Planet Photography captured every detail, showcasing the magic of love in bloom along with the shoot's ethereal charm and delicate palette!

Harmony of Spring: A Modern Ann Arbor Shoot Full of Color

Allyson Hutchison |  September 4, 2023

Inspired by marrying bright and pastel colors as well as classic and modern themes, the creative team for this shoot came together to create a unique spring wedding scene.

Tropical Bliss in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Christina & Kolton White

Allyson Hutchison |  September 1, 2023

Unlike most brides, Christina got the opportunity to see both of her dream wedding themes come to life. “We were a COVID couple, as our originally planned wedding date was July 18, 2020,” Christina explains. After doing an intimate D.I.Y.

Garden Romance: A Regal Style Shoot in Carmel, Indiana

Allyson Hutchison |  August 31, 2023

When the idea for this shoot was first born, the vision was to create a garden wedding scene that was romantic with a classic feel. The main focus of the creative team was to bring in plenty of different textures to fill the space.

Musical Boho in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Santana Bozman & Ryan Richter

Allyson Hutchison |  August 30, 2023

Because they wanted to invite a large number of friends and family to their outdoor wedding, Santana and Ryan wanted a venue where guests could stay the night and not have to travel between their ceremony and reception.

Modern Neutral Whimsy: An Industrial Southwest Michigan Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  August 29, 2023

When this team of professionals came together, they decided they wanted to create a shoot that was modern and whimsical that featured designs that hadn’t been overdone in the wedding industry.

Whimsical Garden Romance in Saginaw, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Taylor & Zachary Fila

Allyson Hutchison |  August 28, 2023

After stepping foot on the grounds of their venue, Taylor was immediately inspired to plan a specific wedding for her and Zachary. “I always had an idea in my mind for a Midsummer Night’s Dream wedding, which I could feel at the grounds of the wedding venue,” Taylor shares.

Whimsical Elegance Meets Citrus Delight: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  August 25, 2023

Leigha from EXL Events Co wanted to have fun with our Southwest Michigan spring/summer cover shoot by infusing some whimsical elements while still keeping it classy. It’s no secret that color is making a comeback in the wedding world, so she decided to go with bold hues to amplify the scene. We think she created the perfect balance of vibrant colors and classic elegance for Wild Pine Photo Co. to capture!

Roman Feast Meets Summer Camp in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Whitney Sharpe & Brian Ellis

Allyson Hutchison |  August 23, 2023

As soon as Whitney was engaged to Brian, she knew two things. One, she wanted to honor where she came from by getting married on the lake she grew up on, even though she now lives in California.