Planning & Parties Blog
French Romance: A European-Inspired Style Shoot in Rochester, Michigan
Allyson Hutchison | October 7, 2025Inspired by romance and Michigan’s autumn magic, this creative team set out to bring a French-inspired style shoot to life—right in the heart of the Midwest.
Natural Romance in Marcellus, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Andrew Thanos and Joseph Foy
Kaitlyn Smale | October 1, 2025Andrew and Joseph's wedding at Gable Hill was inspired by the venue's natural beauty, especially the serene lily pond and the freshly painted barn that set the scene for their day.
Desert Western Dreams: Our Grand Rapids Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event
Kaitlyn Smale | September 15, 2025We were so excited to host our sixth Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event where photographers from all around the Midwest were invited to gain style shoot experience and grow their connections with other experts in the wedding industry.
Bold Blooms in Byron Center, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Liz + Jordan Kuperus
Allyson Hutchison | September 10, 2025For their wedding, Liz and Jordan wanted to highlight the flowers that Liz's family works hard to grow. That said, they wanted to find a simple yet elegant venue that provided them with an indoor and outdoor option and a beautiful design so they could properly focus on the florals.
Rustic Romance in Whitestown, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Danielle & Patrice Whitfield
Kaitlyn Smale | August 26, 2025Patrice and Danielle’s wedding was a celebration rooted in intention, connection and personal meaning. With a vision of a full weekend of gathering and community, the venue’s multiple spaces allowed their guests to connect, relax and celebrate in style.
A Beachy Chic Celebration in Bridgman, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Ami Fox and Benjamin Silluzio
Kaitlyn Smale | August 20, 2025Inspired by hosting the wedding at her family’s lake house, Ami wanted to make her wedding beachy, casual and blue! Since the ceremony was right on the shores of Lake Michigan, Ami and Ben wanted it to be a fun event with shoes being optional.
Effortlessly Elegant in Michigan City: The Real Wedding of Faith & Alec Glinski
Kaitlyn Smale | August 13, 2025Inspired by Sofia Richie’s effortlessly elegant wedding, Faith and Alec designed a timeless celebration using a classic black and white color palette.
Love in Full Bloom: A Timeless European-Inspired Style Shoot in Illinois
Kaitlyn Smale | August 5, 2025Designed with timeless elegance and European editorial charm in mind, this shoot was all about celebrating classic beauty, natural grace and a fresh, sophisticated aesthetic. Set along a riverfront at a private residence, the venue itself was a storybook backdrop.
Petals & Pearls: An Indianapolis Style Shoot Rooted in Timeless Elegance
Kaitlyn Smale | July 8, 2025Inspired by a desire to blend timeless romance with refined sophistication, this style shoot was designed to elevate the beauty of classic wedding aesthetics with soft textures, graceful details and a gentle nod to modern trends. Designed by Ashley Brost of Luva Events and hosted by Happily Ever Styled at the stately yet serene Lizton Lodge, this shoot was a true celebration of elegance in every sense!
A Timeless Winter Wedding in Illinois: The Real Wedding of Samantha and Jacob Willis
Kaitlyn Smale | June 11, 2025Samantha and Jacob’s love story started in the digital age—on Hinge—and quickly blossomed into something real and lasting. Just eight months after meeting, they were engaged.