Planning & Parties Blog
2024 Style Shoot Design Contest Finalist: Art History and Modern Trends in the Peach Orchard
Kaitlyn Smale | January 21, 2025Inspired by our theme of Quiet Luxury and a peach orchard, Bree Neely of Neely Photography brought together elements of art history, southern charm, and modern trends in this Style Shoot Design Contest finalist, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals.
Sophisticated Sunset: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | January 17, 2025Autumn is usually a time for muted or jewel-toned colors that complement the beautiful change in leaves. For our Southwest Michigan cover shoot, Gina of Sugar on the Rim Events wanted to take a different approach to fall weddings. “I wanted to show how fall can be bright and fun just like spring and summer,” she explains. “I wanted to highlight how perfect yellow can be in fall. Bringing in the sunshine that we lose in the fall.” We love the way Weeping Willow Photography captured the stunning array of yellow and orange shades used throughout this shoot!
Ensure a Flawless Wedding in any Weather With These 8 Safeguards
WeddingDay | January 17, 2025Your wedding day is a culmination of months of planning and dreaming. However, one element remains beyond control — the weather.
2024 Style Shoot Design Contest Runner Up: Love You to Peaches
Kaitlyn Smale | January 16, 2025Inspired by our maximalist theme, Peach Overload, Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events and her runner-up Style Shoot Design Contest team, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals, dreamed up a fresh, fun and modern concept.
Dusty Blue Romance in La Porte, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Allison Feikes Brown and Seth Brown
Allyson Hutchison | January 15, 2025Inspired by a palette from the D.I.Y. floral company she used, Allison settled on the colors for their wedding. "I chose their 'Dusty Blush and Blue' Collection which featured quicksand roses and blue sprigs of thistle," Allison shares.
Make a Seamless Move With Your New Spouse by Following These 8 Tips
WeddingDay | January 15, 2025Considering where you and your new spouse will live is an overlooked part of wedding planning. You want to start the next chapter in your shared life smoothly, whether you plan to buy a home or move into one of your current living spaces.
Autumn in Blue: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Northern Indiana Cover Shoot
Kaitlyn Smale | January 14, 2025For our cover shoot, the talented team at Burns Special Events envisioned a stunning blend of moody, atmospheric beauty that reflected the rich, autumn colors of Northern Indiana. The shoot’s design incorporated layered textures, from plush velvet linens to modern copper accents, to capture the essence of a warm, intimate celebration set against the backdrop of fall’s rich foliage. With carefully chosen florals, soft candlelight and a touch of winter elegance, the goal was to craft a mood that was both romantic and timeless—perfectly embodying the magic of Northern Indiana's fall and winter landscapes.
Industrial Chic: An Elegant Shoot in a Rustic Chicago Venue
Allyson Hutchison | January 13, 2025Though it was once a popular hangout in Chicago, this space is now a brand new industrial wedding venue that this team wanted to highlight in an opulent manner. “While brick and industrial is very in right now, there is not much like it in Schaumburg.
Rustic Elegance in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Chelsea Suppinger & Brady Ruffing
Allyson Hutchison | January 8, 2025Chelsea and Brady’s wedding was a stunning celebration set against the backdrop of a mix of willow trees, an apple orchard and a serene lake. The outdoor ceremony space provided the perfect setting for their summer nuptials, with the option of an indoor ceremony in case of inclement weather.
Our 2024 Style Shoot Design Contest Winner: Whispers of Folklore
Kaitlyn Smale | January 7, 2025We're thrilled to announce the winners of WeddingDay's sixth annual Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals!