Planning & Parties Blog
This Kansas Micro-Wedding is a Perfectly Intimate Ceremony: The Real Wedding of Celina and Peter
Allyson Hutchison | July 17, 2023Mutual friends and a few weekends spent in the Saint Louis area are what led Celina and Peter to meet. However, they have a complete stranger named Molly to thank for encouraging Peter to talk to Celina.
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.
This Grand Rapids Celebration Perfectly Blends Disco and Boho: The Real Wedding of Olivia and Tyler Schwerin
Allyson Hutchison | July 10, 2023While Tyler was attending school at the University of Michigan, he met Olivia, who was living in Ann Arbor at the time. The two started dating and the rest is history!
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.
Sparkling Love: Fourth of July Wedding Inspiration
Kaitlyn Smale | July 3, 2023Are you dreaming of a wedding that combines the joy of Independence Day with the romance of your love story? Get ready to spark your imagination as we embark on a journey through Fourth of July wedding inspiration that will leave you bursting with excitement.
An Intimate, Rustic Celebration in Dexter, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Lauren and Brandon Bernard
Allyson Hutchison | June 28, 2023After meeting in 2017 from being employed by the same company, Lauren and Brandon started dating. In May of 2021, Brandon asked Lauren's mom to get her out of the house for a little while to set up his perfect proposal.
This New Year's Eve Celebration is Retro Fun: The Real Wedding of Alex and Ryan Helminiak
Allyson Hutchison | June 26, 2023Despite living in a small town and going to the same small high school, Alex and Ryan didn't officially meet until they had graduated.
The Complexities of Reorganizing a Wedding Post-COVID
WeddingDay | June 26, 2023COVID-19 disrupted so many wedding plans across the globe. And, now that people are recovering, we are seeing a wedding boom. It seems like everybody wants to get married at last, but supply chain issues are making what is the busiest season in four decades a tough time to tie the knot.
Industrial Meets Elegance in This Illinois Celebration: The Real Wedding of Kim and Jake Phillips
Allyson Hutchison | June 21, 2023Kim and Jake met each other when they were twenty-four through family friends. Even though Jake is a quiet person, he later chose to propose to Kim in an extremely public manner. Jake put a float in the Bailey's Harbor parade in Door County, Wisconsin with one of his friends driving it.
This Downtown Chicago Celebration has Opulence Fit for Royalty: The Real Wedding of Kristie and Drake Estrada
Allyson Hutchison | June 14, 2023A teacher at their high school played a major role in Kristie and Drake meeting. When Drake asked the teacher how long he had to get a prom date, he didn't know the teacher would then tell the dance lass he was instructing, which Kristie was in.