Planning & Parties Blog
Catch Minimalist, Rustic Elegance in this Niles, Michigan Celebration: The Real Wedding of Callie and Dan Manick
Allyson Hutchison | September 7, 2022When Dan made a trip back to Ball State after his graduation, he stopped to pick up some friends from Purdue University. One of those friends happened to be Callie's best friend, who invited her to come along.
Natural Elegance in Columbia City: The Real Wedding of Bailey & Connor Hamilton
Allyson Hutchison | September 6, 2022Since Bailey works in the wedding industry, she started ahead of most other brides in terms of planning. “I knew even before I got engaged who I wanted to help make our wedding day special.
An Opulent Celebration of Love: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | September 2, 2022Our creative team collaborated to bring some modern elegance into this timeless shoot. “For the style shoot, I wanted to incorporate classic, elegant pieces and materials that we have seen withstand time when it comes to wedding trends and styles,” explains Brittany Chesney of 1945 Event Co. Inspired by French garden flair, this shoot came together just as Brittany and our incredibly talented team imagined it would!
The Magic of Love: A Dark & Moody Styled Elopement in Detroit
Allyson Hutchison | September 1, 2022This shoot is pure magic! “I wanted to show intimacy in this styled elopement, meshing several ideas together—boho, natural, dark, moody and magical,” Dee of D’Isjah Lyons Photography explains. The venue was the perfect place for it.
An Offbeat & Romantic Grand Rapids Affair: The Real Wedding of Mallory Wolfgram & Daniel Schrager
Allyson Hutchison | August 31, 2022Mallory and Dan met each other when they were studying photography in college. Three years after meeting, Dan proposed to Mallory at his childhood home during a visit with his parents.
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!