Planning & Parties Blog
A Rich, Wintery Celebration in Niles, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Katie and Adam Kruszewski
Allyson Hutchison | March 27, 2024When Adam asked Katie for her number at her job, Katie thought he wasn't serious and blew him off until he asked again. This time, she agreed to a date. After dating for a while and designing the perfect ring for nine months, Adam proposed to Katie.
European Grace: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Central Indiana Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | February 9, 2024When preparing for this shoot, Ashley Brost of Luva Events, envisioned a couple who was inspired by their love of travel. Channeling this vibe, she wanted to create a European-inspired romantic wedding scene. Once the warmth of the apricot and butternut were added to the soft blue color palette, she knew she had struck gold! Aubrey Lynn Photography and Clark Videography captured these colors in all their soft and elegant beauty.
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.
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!
A Classic Fort Wayne Celebration with Plenty of Greenery: The Real Wedding of Morgan and Brian Trahin
Allyson Hutchison | September 27, 2023After meeting in high school, Morgan and Brian decided to start dating. When the time came for Brian to propose to Morgan, he dressed his nephew up in a onesie that read, "Will you marry my uncle?". Of course, Morgan said 'yes' to this adorable proposal!
A Rainy Indianapolis Woodland Fairytale: The Real Wedding of Kristina and Dan Ambrogi
Allyson Hutchison | September 20, 2023Dan and Kristina were friends in high school after sharing multiple classes together. When Kristina moved away to Arizona State University, she liked some of Dan's tweets. He texted her saying he'd noticed, and the two started FaceTiming and texting.
Pretty in Pink: 7 Barbie-Approved Weddings!
Kaitlyn Smale | July 20, 2023As 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, 2023One 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.
An Elegant Fort Wayne Celebration with a Whimsical Charm: The Real Wedding of Elizabeth and Sam Dinnin
Allyson Hutchison | July 12, 2023Despite first meeting at Indiana University, Elizabeth and Sam didn't become a couple until after they graduated and Sam moved to Chicago.
Elegant, Southern Garden Romance in New Albany, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Rachel Bowden and Cody Foster
Allyson Hutchison | July 5, 2023When deciding to go to college and run track and field, Rachel and Cody had no idea they would eventually meet their future spouse on the team, but once they did, Cody and Rachel were inseparable.