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This Michigan Style Shoot is Filled with Elegant Blueberry and Wildflower Elements

Allyson Hutchison |  December 14, 2023

After picking up blueberries, Olivia Allen, one of the photographers and planners for this shoot, was inspired to make a style shoot filled with the various colors of blueberries in all stages of ripeness.

How Much Should You Expect to Spend on Your Newlywed Nest?

WeddingDay |  December 14, 2023

A “newlywed nest” is about creating a unique and comfortable home for a couple starting their married life together. It’s a place where partners can make memories and build a foundation for the future.

Decorating for an At-Home Christmas Wedding: 13 Ideas

WeddingDay |  December 11, 2023

Christmas is such a special time of year. The notions of giving, family and expressing gratitude make it a perfect time for many couples to tie the knot. Not to mention, there’s no one more qualified to craft your ideal winter wonderland nuptials than you.

10 Creative Ways to Make Your Newlywed Home Truly Special

WeddingDay |  December 8, 2023

Building and decorating your first home together as a newlywed couple can be exciting and challenging at the same time. As this place marks the beginning of your married life, the desire to make everything perfect is normal.

Love and Ledger: 6 Smart Investments for Newlyweds

WeddingDay |  November 17, 2023

Newlyweds have a lifetime of dreams ahead of them. You’re likely picturing moving into a new home with your spouse, traveling, starting a family or even launching a business.

8 Fail-Safes to Ensure Your Wedding Goes Off Without a Hitch

WeddingDay |  November 15, 2023

With just a few days left before you walk down the aisle, the last thing you want is to be preoccupied with potential hiccups like a broken heel, a delayed photoshoot or bad weather.

An Elegant Summer South Bend Wedding: The Real Wedding of Emma and William Doslak

Allyson Hutchison |  November 14, 2023

During a post-graduation get-together at a friend's house, Emma and Billy met for the first time and they soon began dating. To mark their four-year dating anniversary, Billy took Emma for a nice dinner in Indianapolis on a beautiful July night. "We had a wonderful dinner reminiscing on

From Honeymoon to House-Hunting: What to Know About Post-Nuptial Homebuying

WeddingDay |  November 14, 2023

Once you’ve experienced your dream wedding day and enjoyed every moment of your honeymoon, you and your spouse will likely start thinking about moving.

A Citrine Dream: A Sizzling Summer Style Shoot in Indianapolis

Allyson Hutchison |  November 2, 2023

Just as everyone was beginning to wish for sweater weather and pumpkin spiced everything, this vendor team dreamed up the perfect shoot to transition from summer to fall. "We really wanted to bring in fun colors combined with a luxury outdoor aesthetic.

Rewind the Clock and Make New Memories With a Throwback Bachelor Party

WeddingDay |  November 1, 2023

Nostalgia is an excellent theme for a wholesome bachelor party. Getting married is an emotional occasion, so why not throw an event that comforts the groom-to-be by evoking the past?