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Add a Flair of Magic to Your Big Day with Ideas from This Harry Potter Inspired Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  June 21, 2022

"The vision for this shoot was to turn every house from Harry Potter into a bridal style," Arleigh of Alivia Gray Studios explains.

An Elegant Intimate Celebration in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Yana Jones and Christian Lombard

Allyson Hutchison |  June 15, 2022

While both attending the University of Notre Dame, Yana (Mrs. Indiana 2022!) and Christian knew of each other but hadn't ever met. "We met through mutual friends at a Wrigleyville bar in Chicago and it truly was love at first sight," Yana raves.

Plan Your Wedding with All in the Details

Kaitlyn Smale |  June 9, 2022

You only get one chance to make your wedding uniquely you.

This Midtown Detroit Styled Elopement is Inspired by a Striking Blue Color

Allyson Hutchison |  June 7, 2022

Inspired by a single color, this entire style shoot was created by Chettara of Chettara T. Photography. "The color blue/indigo was really calling to me." Chettara shares.

Elegance and Boho Collide in an Industrial Venue: A Springtime Chicago Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  June 2, 2022

The main inspiration for this shoot was to bring a boho feel to a rather industrial yet elegant space for a spring-inspired style shoot. Unfortunately, the spring weather had other plans, and the team had to work some things around in the rain delays.

A Great Gatsby-Inspired Celebration with Lots of Elegant Flair: The Real Wedding of Andrew and Andrew Novack

Allyson Hutchison |  June 1, 2022

In a strange twist of fate, Andrew and Andrew met on a dating app in July of 2018 and fell in love. Andrew's proposal came in August of 2021 while the two were on their annual vacation.

This Whimsical Kentucky Farm Style Shoot Has a Touch of Vintage Elegance

Allyson Hutchison |  May 31, 2022

"When I first started to plan this shoot I really wanted to highlight the venue, Silo Farms," Christora Osters of Green Apple Photography admits.

Even Lady Whistledown Agrees That This Bridgerton-Inspired Style Shoot is Perfectly Elegant

Allyson Hutchison |  May 23, 2022

The inspiration behind this style shoot was to transport the viewer into the fantastical world of a beloved book and TV show and Sweet Lovers Styled Shootout and Thoughtfully Designed Co. did just that! "This styled shoot was like wa

Warm Boho Neutrals Combine with Industrial Elements in this Grand Rapids Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  May 19, 2022

Wanting to do something while the wedding season was slow, Carly Fisher of Carly Lynne Visuals got together with a florist friend and exchanged ideas. "She shared her ideas and I shared mine, I put together a mood board and started to reach out to vendors!

A Classic, Timeless Green House Celebration in South Bend, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Alexandra and Austin Huff

Allyson Hutchison |  May 18, 2022

When Alexandra and Austin both decided to swipe right on an online dating app three and a half years ago, they didn't realize they were going to be meeting their forever person. Austin proposed during family photos while they were on a family vacation in Virginia Beach!