Planning & Parties Blog
WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot: Zyntango Farm Wedding Barn
Carri Fras | October 12, 2017Located in Whitestown, Indiana, it’s the perfect, natural setting for the barn wedding of your dreams. Hannah Strickler, owner of Design the Day, was the talented planner behind this exclusive WeddingDay style shoot. Meeting Zyntango’s desire for a vibrant palette, Hannah was given the creative freedom she needed to highlight all the pretty features this beautiful, organic farm and its equally appealing location had to offer. From the large trees, green lawns and patio to the airy barn setting and warm, rustic details, we think you’ll fall in love with this venue as quickly as we did.
Vintage Meets Beauty at The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Carri Fras | October 10, 2017Vintage and glam weddings seem to be popping up everywhere these days and seem to come in many forms—from weddings in old, historic buildings to weddings in venues that house unique, industrial vibes. This style shoot is one that captured our hearts.
The Romance of Rustic Chic
Carri Fras | September 26, 2017It’s pretty hard not to love all things vintage, rustic and chic these days. Alesha Laws of Follow Your Arrow Photography certainly does and, being new to wedding photography, desired to create something that could showcase her style.
The Wedding Story of Christina and Paul Anderson
Carri Fras | September 20, 2017It’s hard to believe the fall season is almost upon us—a season of warm, pretty colors, pumpkin spice candles and cozy, cold weather walks. This was just the time when Paul proposed to Christina. Christina says, “He proposed on October 27, 2015.
The Wedding Story of Erica and Mitchell Fox
Carri Fras | September 6, 2017After spending the weekend in the Upper Peninsula hiking to waterfalls and exploring the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Mitchell could not find that perfect, special moment to finally pull out the ring he had been carrying around in his pocket.
The Wedding Story of Tami and Bryan Wodtkey
Carri Fras | August 16, 2017It’s always nice when mutual friends bring you and your love together, and even better when you also know exactly what you want in a partner. “I had seen a couple photos and thought he was kinda cute,” Tami says of Bryan. “We instantly clicked and have been together ever since.
The Wedding Story of Jessica and Kyle Matson
Carri Fras | August 16, 2017As women, we can always appreciate things that take thought and come from the heart. I think that’s why engagement and wedding stories peak our interest, too! We always love to hear the sweet details!
The Wedding Story of Ellie & Tyler Copas
Carri Fras | August 9, 2017You know it’s true love when, after (accidentally) standing your future husband up on your first date, he asks you out again! While this may have been a humorous twist to Ellie and Tyler Copas’ beginning, they made up for it as they journeyed together as a couple. It was a milestone trip to The Grand Canyon, however, that took them on a major life turn. Ellie says, “We went on a long hike and when we stopped midway for lunch, Tyler told me he had something for me. I honest to God thought he was going to surprise me with cookies, but he pulled out the ring and proposed!”
A Michigan Blueberry Farm Soirée
Carri Fras | July 27, 2017Desiring to marry a rustic farm feel with the elegant, organic touches only a local farm could provide, Brooke DePauw of Stellaluna Events channeled her passion for Southwest Michigan’s natural resources into a blueberry farm-inspired style shoot that is nothing short of gorgeous and fresh!
The Wedding Story of Abby and Preston Neilson
Carri Fras | July 19, 2017There’s nothing quite like a surprise engagement. And on a romantically lit bridge, too? (Swooning, here!) Five years after this relationship began with a casual game of basketball at 17 and 18 years old, this was Abby and Preston’s sweet wedding story beginning. What's even sweeter?