Planning & Parties Blog
A Whimsical, Elegant Wedding in Bloomington: The Real Wedding of Alex St. John & Connor Hanson
Allyson Hutchison | August 30, 2022Both loving all things outdoors—camping, gardening, etc.—Alex and Connor wanted a wedding that showed off the beauty of nature. The venue was the perfect place to host a simple yet elegant celebration that brought the outdoors to the forefront.
An Elegant Summer Soirée: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Chicago Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 29, 2022After seeing the elegance of The Monte Bello Estate, Michelle from Unveiled Weddings and Events knew she wanted to design off the feel of the space. “I immediately thought of an elegant summer estate soirée after a venue site tour,” Michelle shares. “Using colorful floral against the all-white venue with floor to ceiling windows was a must.” The natural light and beautiful design allowed Buenas Vibras Photography to capture absolutely breathtaking photos!
Love in the 1920s: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Northern Indiana Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 25, 2022“Our vision for this shoot was a modern spin on the roaring twenties with Great Gatsby vibes,” Samantha Ham, Lead Planner/Designer at Simply Unforgettable Occasions shares. “The team at Simply Unforgettable Occasions spearheaded this idea and designed the overall concept with input from the other vendors involved on the team.” This talented group wanted to bring the 1920s to life with the bright pops of colors that were already a part of the venue—and they delivered!
A Whimsical Celebration in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Sara Gehrdes & Patrick Figliozzi
Allyson Hutchison | August 24, 2022Knowing they wanted to have a city venue that offered both indoor and outdoor spaces for their wedding, Sara and Patrick decided to start by finding somewhere that fulfilled this tall order. They ended up securing the perfect spot.
Bright & Bold Vintage: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Central Indiana Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 23, 2022When Miranda Schroeder of Thoughtfully Designed Co. started to dream up this shoot, she wanted to add a fun element to a normally sincere wedding day. “The vision was to bring a fun and lighthearted feel to a very serious occasion. The idea was inspired by the spring wildflowers and a collection of bold, bright images found on Pinterest,” she shares. We think the idea was beautifully brought together by all the amazing members of the team, and Elisha Kaldahl Photography captured all of its stunning beauty!
Mid-Century Modern Boho in Detroit: The Real Wedding of Megan & Jonathan Becker
Allyson Hutchison | August 22, 2022The culinary experience as well as the stunning views from this top-of-the-tower venue were what solidified it as the place where Megan and Jaon wanted to begin their lives together as husband and wife.
Moody & Delicate Romance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Grand Rapids Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 19, 2022This look came together when Special Occasions received a new linen into their inventory and it grabbed everyone’s attention. Co-owner Keri Kujala shares, “The moody mix of purples, violets and mauves feels bold and romantic. I wanted to use this linen and create a mix of romantic and modern in this wedding shoot.” However, to keep the moodiness from overwhelming the shoot, the team opted to add in some soft and delicate items as well!
If Love Were Like Water: A Beachy South Haven, Michigan Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 18, 2022Pulling inspiration from the poem “If Love Were Like Water” by Charles Wiles, Jeannene of Jeannene Lillie Events wanted to create a style shoot with details that looked like flowing water.
Garden Romance in Northwest Indiana: The Real Wedding of Allison and Kyle Kelley
Allyson Hutchison | August 17, 2022“Being a wedding planner, I knew exactly who I wanted to be a part of our wedding day,” Allison, bride and owner of Your Little Details, gushes. Most of the vendors she booked came from previous experiences with them!
A Chicago Floral Fairytale: The Real Wedding of Taylor and Jen Kelly-Whiting
Allyson Hutchison | August 15, 2022Jen and Taylor knew they wanted their wedding to be outside and Chicago Botanic Gardens offered numerous gorgeous locales to bring their dream celebration to life.