Planning & Parties Blog
Simplistic Greenery in Sawyer, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Carmen and Adam Sheets
Allyson Hutchison | September 23, 2024When it came to selecting the the theme of their wedding, Carmen and Adam didn't end up going with anything traditional. Instead, they combined many things they love including mid-century modern styles, vintage vibes and plenty of natural greenery.
Timeless Meets Modern: A Classically-Inspired Modern Style Shoot in South Bend
Allyson Hutchison | September 20, 2024The main focus of this style shoot was to pull off a wedding look that was modern with a nod to classic wedding styles. When they looked at common color schemes for those ideas, black and white could represent both. They also added natural greens and browns to ground it in neutrals even more.
Wedding Bells and Bills: 5 Tips for Wedding Tipping
WeddingDay | September 19, 2024There’s a seemingly endless list of expenses to consider when planning a wedding. One thing often overlooked is allotting room in your budget for tips. Tipping offers an excellent way to show appreciation for the professionals who contribute to your special day. Is it mandatory?
A Bright & Modern Chicago Celebration: The Real Wedding of Adrianna & John Jakob
Allyson Hutchison | September 18, 2024Even though Adrianna and John were originally inspired by an elegant wedding she saw in her venue Company 251’s example gallery, it never really felt like them.
First Comes Love, Then Come Mortgage: 7 Secrets of Homeownership Newlyweds Need to Know
WeddingDay | September 17, 2024Homeownership is one of the many things newlyweds look forward to. Amid the excitement of building a new home and family together lies a complex reality filled with challenges, shared responsibilities and hidden costs.
Emerald & Bows: A Glamorous & Whimsical Style Shoot in Grand Rapids
Allyson Hutchison | September 16, 2024The vision behind this style shoot was born from a collaboration of two photographers who wanted to bring two different shoot styles to life: a bright and airy style and a rich, elegant style. The team utilized pink and emerald to separate the two themes and incorporated plenty of elegant rentals that worked perfectly with both styles. To make sure the two themes shined through, multiple looks were included. From an elegant, traditional gown and a 1920s throwback to a modern bridal pantsuit and chic blush bridesmaid's dress, every look fit the glam, fun and whimsical vibe of the shoot! One of our favorite touches is the stationery from The Printed Event, who was able to combine both sides of this shoot beautifully, using both pink and green touches.
Citrusy Italian Elegance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Chicago Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | September 12, 2024Allison Kelley of Your Little Details—the planner, coordinator and stationery designer for our shoot—knew that she wanted to do something that isn’t seen often in the wedding world. She wanted to bring in bright colors! “I wanted to create a design we don't typically see locally for weddings and to me, that was the Amalfi Coast style, with bright blues, yellows and fun patterns,” Allison shares. We love the way this team was able to bring Italian and Mediterranean styles all the way to Chicago!
The Enchanted Garden: A Fairytale Style Shoot in Indianapolis
Allyson Hutchison | September 10, 2024The co-hosts of this enchanted garden style shoot both have a love for planning fairytale shoots with light and airy details. Working with incredible vendors, they were able to flawlessly pull together a romantic shoot filled with stunning pastels, patterned tablecloths and gorgeous florals.
A Charming Citrus Celebration in Detroit: The Real Wedding of Preetal Patel & Rolf Reiter
Allyson Hutchison | September 9, 2024During the COVID travel bans in 2022, Preetal and Rolf got married in Germany. Due to the guidelines at that time, only the translator could be in the room with them during the ceremony. So, having a big celebration with friends and family was very important to Rolf and Preetal!
Whimsical Boho Nuptials in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Gabi & Caleb Schooley
Allyson Hutchison | September 6, 2024The vision for the wedding that Gabi and Caleb put together was to combine a bit of whimsy and some bohemian flourishes to create a romantic theme.