Planning & Parties Blog
Bright & Bold: A 1980s Punk-Themed Style Shoot in Chicago
Allyson Hutchison | August 5, 2022Punk rock and modern style combine in this 1980s-inspired style shoot. "We wanted to create something at the intersection of romantic and edgy. Something both hard and soft at the same time,” Emily from EcoWilde explains.
Modern Bohemian: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Spring/Summer 2022 Detroit Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 4, 2022When Emmaleigh of Emmaleigh White Wedding and Event Planning set out to design the look for our Detroit Spring/Summer 2022 cover shoot, she aimed to bring boho romance to life with a modern twist. “The vision I had for this shoot came together beautifully. It turned out more beautiful than I could have imagined,” Emmaleigh raves. We are in love with all the soft and delicate details and especially love the way Penny Ralene Photography captured the magic of it all!
A Woodland Boho Celebration in South Haven, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Melissa Pawlak Field & Seth Field
Allyson Hutchison | August 3, 2022Melissa and Seth wanted to put together a glamping wedding with a subtle rainbow color scheme. After finding the perfect venue (which literally included their last name!), everything started to fall into place. Their wedding became a group effort.
Arabian Nights: A Moroccan-Inspired Michigan Sand Dunes Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 2, 2022Inspired by the exotic feel of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Liv of Liv Vincent Photography created a beautiful Moroccan style shoot right here in the Midwest. “I love outdoor settings and the open sand dunes and how it created a blank canvas for us to work with,” Liv raves.
WeddingDay Pro Spotlight: Lauren Krempec, Burns Special Events
Allyson Hutchison | August 1, 2022The décor at your ceremony and reception help bring your vision to life. Your guests should be transported into the story of you and your future spouse the minute they enter your venue.
Art Deco Elegance in the Heart of Indianapolis: WeddingDay Magazine's Exclusive 2022 Look Book Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | July 20, 2022When Sarah from All in the Details was asked to help plan this beautiful cover shoot for our 2022 Look Book, she knew she wanted to create a juxtaposition of hard and soft details with different lines, textures and colors. "Throughout this feature you will see more defined shapes or firmer textures in contrast with more fluid items," Sarah gushes. With that idea in mind, Sarah and her team of creative vendors brought this dream to life. Among those was the skilled Aubrey Lynn Photography, who perfectly captured the contrasts of this shoot and highlighted the bride and groom flawlessly!
This Lansing, Michigan Planner & Designer Alleviates Wedding Planning Stress: Meet 1945 Event Co.
Allyson Hutchison | July 14, 2022Wedding planning can be overwhelming even if you know exactly what you want for your wedding. Between finding vendors that you can trust and navigating the wedding world during COVID, every couple reaches a point in time where they want to abandon planning and just elope.
3 Steps for Creating a Better Wedding Budget
WeddingDay | July 1, 2022Your wedding is one of the most memorable moments of your life, and something you’ll want to treasure forever. Unfortunately, throwing the wedding of your dreams can also mean spending money – more than most people realize.
A Classic Christmas-Themed Celebration in Nappanee, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Bethany and Keidrick Miller
Allyson Hutchison | June 29, 2022Bethany and Keidrick met in elementary school and grew closer as the years went by until Keidrick asked Bethany out after graduattion. Keidrick wanted the perfect Hallmark moment when he proposed, so he took Bethany to a Christmas tree farm.
Modernity and Elegance Combine in This Carmel, Indiana Springtime Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | June 28, 2022"We were fortunate enough to be invited by Iron & Ember to capture and embody their gorgeous Carmel, Indiana venue at a stunning spring open house," Anna Clark of Anna Clark Photography explains.