Planning & Parties Blog
2021 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: A Vintage Take on a Rainbow Theme in Lansing, Michigan
Allyson Hutchison | May 13, 2022Sarah from Studio Wilde Floral wanted to create an intriguing style shoot in a unique venue and entered it in our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest. With bright and beautiful flowers scattered around a warehouse, Sarah could see her vision coming to life and couldn’t wait to capture it!
A Spanish-Inspired Garden Celebration in Battle Creek, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Brianna and Ben Wolfson
Allyson Hutchison | May 11, 2022After both deciding to swipe right on a dating app, Ben and Brianna started dating. One afternoon, Ben told Brianna that they were going to meet some friends for lunch in the park.
2021 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: Floral-Inspired Avant Garde Style in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Allyson Hutchison | May 10, 2022All things floral was the main inspiration for this beautiful entry in our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest. After attending a floral expo and watching a designer construct a dress out of roses, the team got the idea to create an Avant Garde style shoot using edgy and unique florals.
2021 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: Good Vibes in Plymouth, Michigan
Allyson Hutchison | May 5, 2022In the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Brides & Tailor collaborated with Kennedy Planning Co to make the most optimistic style shoot for our 2022 Style Shoot Design Contest. They share, “We were so tired of all the challenges everyone faced due to Covid so we wanted our colors to reflect our p
An Elegant Carmel, Indiana Celebration: The Real Wedding of Katie and Corey Evans
Allyson Hutchison | May 4, 2022One of Katie's best friends was dating Corey's roommate and encouraged Katie and Corey to meet. Corey made the first move and asked her on a date.
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!