Planning & Parties Blog
2021 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: Avant Garde in the Garden
Allyson Hutchison | May 2, 2022Unveiled Weddings and Events was all in with the Avant Garde theme when they decided to enter our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest! “When we first started planning this shoot our main focal point was incorporating a black dress,” Alli
2021 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: An African Savannah Sunset Style Shoot in Sturgis, Michigan
Allyson Hutchison | April 29, 2022Get ready to be transported to the African Savannah in this submission to our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest! The team at Simply Unforgettable Occasions wanted to create a style shoot that was different and unique from others
2021 Style Shoot Design Contest Finalist: Rocking Vintage Oddities and Elegance
Allyson Hutchison | April 28, 2022This submission to our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest gave the theme 'Avant Garde' a vintage rock twist! The vision for this shoot came from the traditional use of the venue.
A Rustic, Elegant Outdoor Celebration: The Real Wedding of Loralei and Josh Zuck
Allyson Hutchison | April 27, 2022Taking part in a leadership training program in Colorado, Loralei and Josh met while both working in the kitchens for the summer. Since Josh was from Wyoming and Loralei was from Ohio, they remained in a long-distance relationship and never had the chance to take a lot of pictures together.
2021 Style Shoot Design Contest Finalist: A Wild Lake Michigan Sunset Beach Elopement
Allyson Hutchison | April 22, 2022This exotic bohemian beach elopement was inspired by the complications COVID has brought to elopements. “With COVID couples have had to forfeit their destination weddings and decrease their guest count. This shoot shows couples the perfect way to celebrate as if you are eloping in the tropics,” Brittany from 1945 Event Co. raves. The creative team wanted to bring the tropics to the beach!
A Richly-Colored Modern Sawyer, Michigan Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | April 21, 2022Section House is a new venue in Sawyer, Michigan that opened in 2021. To show off their newly redesigned space, they reached out to Kelsey of White Dahlia Events to curate a beautiful style shoot. Kelsey shares, "I envisioned an upscale, modern event rich in unexpected, flaming color." In fact, Kelsey made it a challenge for herself to combine very rich colors without overwhelming the shoot.
A Stunning Indiana Lakeside Celebration: The Real Wedding of Alexandria and Zach Dennis
Allyson Hutchison | April 20, 2022Zach trained Alex when she became a new employee at a hospital in Warsaw, Indiana and the rest is history! After buying a house together, Zach chose to propose while working on remodeling the basement.
This Saugatuck, Michigan Styled Elopement is Filled with Classic Elements and Pops of Color
Allyson Hutchison | April 19, 2022Olivia, of Olivia Anderson Photography, and Amelia, of Pair-A-Docs Rentals, wanted to plan a style shoot that was special, and it turned into quite the undertaking. "Amelia and I really strived to create unique shoots that were different than what we were seeing all over Instagram.
2021 Style Shoot Design Contest Runner-Up: Colorful Pastel Polka Dots
Allyson Hutchison | April 15, 2022With a fun take on our Over the Rainbow theme, Jasmine Norris Photography and Samantha Mitchell Photography brought the colorful vision to life in the form of pastel polka dots. Ultimate Gray and Illuminating peek through in different areas of the shoot; even on the grooms!
A Rock-Inspired Detroit Style Shoot with Beautiful Romantic Touches
Allyson Hutchison | April 14, 2022Wanting to create something fun with a musical element, Chettara of Chettara T Photography planned a rock-inspired shoot. "The original concept was just a Rocker Vibe but after seeing the florals...it easily changed, and I'm obsessed," Chettara gushes.