Planning & Parties Blog
Be Inspired to Create a New and Fun Celebration by this Roller Rink Styled Elopement
Allyson Hutchison | March 16, 2023Wanting to inspire engaged couples to do something unique to them that incorporates hobbies they share, Emily Catron, the photographer of this shoot, brought this playful wedding scene to life.
Celebrate America and Love in This Lake Michigan Ceremony: The Real Wedding of Grace and Zach Potosky
Allyson Hutchison | March 15, 2023When one of Grace's friends started dating one of Zach's friends in high school, the two were introduced to each other for the first time. Once the two friend groups were connected, everyone started pairing off and are now all married to each other! "All of those friends were in our
A Rustic Elegant Celebration in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Veronica and Dave Hochstedler
Allyson Hutchison | March 8, 2023Dave and Veronica first met through Veronica's waitressing job. After dating for a while, they both knew they wanted to get married. Once they were engaged, they began their hunt for their perfect vendors.
Modern Moodiness in the Great Outdoors: WeddingDay Magazine’s Exclusive 2023 Look Book Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | March 7, 2023Our 2023 Look Book team utilized the perfect fall colors in full bloom around this Michigan property to create a modern moody shoot in the great outdoors. The rich and warm colors of the season made it difficult for our planning team, Burns Special Events, to choose a color palette for this shoot but they also inspired them. Burgundy is a staple in all fall palettes, however, the team didn’t want to overwhelm the scene with only fall colors, so they opted for rich jewel tones to modernize the shoot while still keeping it moody! Our photographer, Jessie Silva, captured all the brilliant colors and textures in this shoot beautifully.
Looking for an Intimate Bridal Show Unlike Any Other? Gillespie Glam Has You Covered!
Allyson Hutchison | March 2, 2023Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, so many look to bridal shows to connect with vendors and get wedding inspiration. However, many of these shows can feel more generic than personal and overstimulate brides and grooms-to-be.
Luxurious Velvet Winter Dreams: A Colorful Grand Rapids Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | March 2, 2023When Charla of Charla Dee Photos dreamed up this style shoot, she imagined rich colors to pop for a winter wedding. "The garnets, deep purples and fresh snowfall; such a dreamy vibe," Charla gushes.
A Debonair Black-Tie Affair in Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Maddie and Chas Buening
Allyson Hutchison | March 1, 2023Chas and Maddie attended Marian University in Indianapolis where they both played sports and sat next to each other in Philosophy. Though they talked everyday, neither of them made a move.
A Rustic Fall-Inspired Celebration in Northwest Indiana: The Real Wedding of Taylor and Daniel Courtaney
Allyson Hutchison | February 27, 2023Both Taylor and Dan were on their high school's swim team and dated briefly, but Dan graduated two years before Taylor and joined the Navy whereas Taylor graduated and pursued a career in nursing. During the COVID lockdown, Dan and Taylor found themselves back in Valparaiso, Indiana.
An Extravagant Boho Celebration in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Jessica and Robert Kauffman
Allyson Hutchison | February 22, 2023After spending multiple months locked down in California during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica came home to Indiana to go out with her best friend.
Periwinkle Paradise: A Pantone-Inspired Style Shoot in Indianapolis
Allyson Hutchison | February 21, 2023Elegance meets the 2022 Pantone Color of the Year in this Indianapolis style shoot, inspired by the theme "Old Hollywood" from our 2022 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals.