Planning & Parties Blog

Modern Glam: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Central Indiana Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  January 28, 2022

merged modernity with drama and glamour. “In my heart I was picturing tablescapes that had unique designs and lots of various textures. I also wanted to incorporate unique designs such as neon signs and balloons as they are new trends that are currently being incorporated into weddings,” Traci says. Filling this vast space with intricate décor turned this blank canvas into an extraordinary wedding venue to be captured by the talented Tushona Monét of Tushona Monét Photography.

Cozy & Boho: A Grand Rapids Style Shoot That Will Make You Feel Right at Home

Allyson Hutchison |  January 27, 2022

After seeing the color terracotta rise in popularity, Shelia from Copper and Lace Wedding Rental & Events wanted to use it to create a cozy and simple style shoot! Deciding on a natural color palette and seeing the home-styled venue led Shelia to the boho theme.

Springtime Romance in Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Kate & Andrew Binell

Allyson Hutchison |  January 26, 2022

Kate knew she wanted a high-end wedding for years. Once she was engaged, she began pinning and following planners on Instagram to show her vendors what her vision truly was.

A Rustic & Modern Chicago Celebration: The Real Wedding of Sarah & John Gallagher

Allyson Hutchison |  January 25, 2022

Despite living in San Diego, COVID drove Sarah and John to have their wedding where John grew up...literally. They decided to get married in the backyard of John’s childhood home in the suburbs of Chicago.

8 Things to Remember As You Choose a Wedding Photographer

WeddingDay |  January 25, 2022

After getting engaged, you are eager to plan your dream wedding. Between choosing the right florist, band, and caterer, wedding planning feels like a full-time job.

Falling in Love: Our Autumn Grand Rapids Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event

Allyson Hutchison |  January 24, 2022

Our Grand Rapids WeddingDay Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event offered a chance for Midwest photographers to gain style shoot experience and grow their connections with other experts in the wedding industry.

A Mid-Century Modern Michigan Celebration: The Real Wedding of Kayla & Collin Krause

Allyson Hutchison |  January 21, 2022

As soon as Kayla and Collin saw their venue, they knew it was the one for them. Kayla raves, “The owner is an artist with multiple unique event spaces, so we took a day to see all three and instantly fell in love with Sundance Studios because it seemed so ‘us’.” Their coordinator helped the happy couple nail down all the rest of the vendors for their big day. The décor team was another big help to pulling off the Mid-Century yet modern theme of their wedding!

Mid-Century Classic Meets Modern Boldness: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Detroit Digital Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  January 20, 2022

A chic, mid-century modern style full of late fall or winter vibes was the main idea behind our exclusive Detroit digital cover shoot. Taylor Schepper from Element Event Design brought this stunning theme to life. “I really wanted to honor the natural space of the venue,” Taylor explains. “We used a lot of neutrals with pops of deep burgundy, orange, red and mauve.” The end results were stunning and captured perfectly by Smitten Mitten Photography!

Desert Elegance in Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Lindsay & Connor O'Neal

Allyson Hutchison |  January 19, 2022

“I grew up going to Woodstock Club with my family and have so many wonderful memories from spending so much time at this place,” Lindsay gushes. It was actually the yellow walls in the club that inspired Lindsay to create a sunset theme for her wedding.

Antique Lavender: A Positively Purple Chicago Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  January 18, 2022

The idea for this shoot came when Blair Woerfel from BW Studio and Events spoke with one of her favorite florists about taking purple to the next level. After finding a venue with lots of natural lighting—like they had hoped—Blair began pulling in other vendors.