Planning & Parties Blog
A Farmhouse-Chic Style Shoot at Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn
Carri Fras | November 15, 2018If you love the look of elegance and rustic all rolled into one, you've come to the right place! This shoot has us picking up on all the fresh feels. And the dreamer behind this farmhouse-chic wedding in shades of lavender, burgundy and green? Taylor of K. Marie Studios.
An Alpaca Lovin' Elopement
Carri Fras | November 6, 2018Adding furry friends to wedding imagery is certainly a big trend right now. And it’s not restricted to just cats and dogs, lovelies. Any of your beloved fur babies can have a place in your big day!
A Purple Romance Style Shoot
Carri Fras | October 30, 2018Inspired by the beautiful Japanese flowers in season, Crystal from Floral Sense LLC dreamt up this beautifully romantic shoot.
WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot: A Modern Wedding Venue in Valparaiso
Savannah Hope | September 27, 2018Michelle says, “The Market has a large space that fits a modern theme with a neutral wall colors, beautiful wood flooring and large windows to create a beautiful, modern wedding.” This clean palette allowed the team to dream big as it would for any bride who is planning her wedding at The Market. They started by incorporating black and gold elements within the tablescapes. Michelle notes, “We used gold linens with black napkins and included black, geometric shaped and rounded vases for floral arrangements. Various votives were filled with black rock, water and floating black candles.” These bold decor items were paired with modern, acrylic menu cards from XOXO invites.
A Whimsical, Michigan Farm Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | September 25, 2018When Jacquelyn Genevieve Photography and Shivani Kothari of VaniKo Designs Weddings and Events decided to do a bridal style shoot at a horse farm they knew they may get a few raised eyebrows. However, the women saw the potential in the beautiful landscape.
The Wedding Story of Brittney and Ryan Darby
Carri Fras | September 12, 2018Brittney and her husband met at their local YMCA. “I had seen him there working out for months but couldn’t get the guts to go up and introduce myself,” she says. ”He was my ‘gym crush,’ and that’s what my friends knew him as.
An Outdoor Style Shoot for your Boho Side
Savannah Hope | September 11, 2018Abbey Bullerdick of Abbey Elaine Photography and Vanessa Rische of Copper Jade Weddings and Events dreamt up a style shoot that encompasses the soulfulness of the Midwest.
The Wedding Story of Elaine and Jordan Annis
Carri Fras | August 22, 2018After meeting at a college track meet, Elaine and Jordan were engaged in the sweetest way. Elaine explains, “We went stargazing in the back of the truck. He then read me a note and, by the end of it, got down on his knee and asked me to marry him!”
The Wedding Story of Arica and Derek Smith
Carri Fras | August 15, 2018It’s always nice when couples meet through friends. For Arica and Derek, a mutual friend’s persistence paid off after they finally succeeded in blindly having the pair meet in Traverse City on New Year’s Eve. “He asked me on a date just one week later!” says Arica.
Fit for a Princess: A Romance-Infused Style Shoot
Carri Fras | July 31, 2018Kristen of Kristen Mittlestedt Photography was inspired by the story of Sleeping Beauty. She pictured a bride laying on a bed of flowers complete with all the romantic feels you would expect in a fairytale wedding. The result?