Planning & Parties Blog

Beachy Bliss: A Styled Elopement on the Shores of Lake Michigan

Allyson Hutchison |  August 11, 2023

This styled elopement came about thanks to a surprise giveaway for one happy couple! Since they were already getting married later in the month, this shoot sounded like a great trial-run for the big day.

Garden Party: A Whimsical & Colorful Style Shoot in Southwest Michigan

Allyson Hutchison |  August 10, 2023

Wanting to show couples that color can be used in an elegant fashion, this creative team developed a bold garden party scene for their style shoot.

Indianapolis Modern Garden: The Real Wedding of Susan and Andrew

Allyson Hutchison |  August 9, 2023

When Susan and Andrew got engaged, they made sure to hire an excellent planner to help them solidify their vision for their wedding day. Together with Hannah of Design the Day Events, they settled on creating a modern springtime garden wedding with flowers to spare!

Detroit Deco: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Detroit Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  August 7, 2023

Wanting to pay tribute to the beautiful architecture throughout the city of Detroit, Amanda of ARC Design Studios planned a stunning Art Deco-inspired design for our spring/summer cover shoot. “I wanted to show that it is possible to blend touches of a historic style with modern trends in a venue that is a totally blank canvas to create something unique,” Amanda shares. As a reflection of the venue’s location, Amanda and her team incorporated bold colors like gold, teal and the Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, to revive the Art Deco style.

Rustic Magenta Dreams: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Chicago Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  August 3, 2023

Inspired by the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, Michelle of Unveiled Weddings and Events wanted to create a style shoot that highlighted both the boldness of the hue and how to pair it with subtle pinks to not overwhelm the eye. The final result was this vintage yet modern style shoot, which is such a huge trend in the wedding industry right now. Subtle tropical details combined with a bit of rustic charm that the Midwest is known for, created an artfully balanced shoot, full of unique and unexpected beauty!

Boho Disco in Michigan: The Real Wedding of Molly & Bruce

Allyson Hutchison |  August 2, 2023

With Molly’s job as a wedding photographer, Molly and Bruce knew that choosing the right vendors was the most important thing if they wanted to see their boho disco celebration come to life. “We hired vendors that I trusted could take my vision to the next level.

Flirty Vintage Chic: A 70s-Inspired Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  August 1, 2023

This style shoot was born out of the retro resurgence the wedding industry has seen over the past few years. As the theme developed, the creative team realized they were incorporating some boho elements that blended beautifully into this shoot as well.

Viva Magenta: Incorporating the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year into Your Wedding

Kaitlyn Smale |  July 31, 2023

Incorporating the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, into your wedding adds a vibrant and captivating touch to your special day. This rich and energetic hue can be infused into various elements of your wedding décor and attire.

Pretty in Pink: 7 Barbie-Approved Weddings!

Kaitlyn Smale |  July 20, 2023

As America's favorite doll, Barbie's charm and allure inspire an array of wedding theme possibilities.

If You Love K-Dramas, This Columbus Wedding is a Must-See: The Real Wedding of Tiffany Ho and Kevin Ying

Allyson Hutchison |  July 19, 2023

One of Tiffany's friends encouraged her to swipe right on Kevin, even though she had seen him before on the dating app. After meeting for bubble tea and a walk around Antrim Park, Ohio launched into their full COVID-19 lockdown.