Planning & Parties Blog
A Richly-Colored Modern Sawyer, Michigan Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | April 21, 2022Section House is a new venue in Sawyer, Michigan that opened in 2021. To show off their newly redesigned space, they reached out to Kelsey of White Dahlia Events to curate a beautiful style shoot. Kelsey shares, "I envisioned an upscale, modern event rich in unexpected, flaming color." In fact, Kelsey made it a challenge for herself to combine very rich colors without overwhelming the shoot.
A Stunning Indiana Lakeside Celebration: The Real Wedding of Alexandria and Zach Dennis
Allyson Hutchison | April 20, 2022Zach trained Alex when she became a new employee at a hospital in Warsaw, Indiana and the rest is history! After buying a house together, Zach chose to propose while working on remodeling the basement.
This Saugatuck, Michigan Styled Elopement is Filled with Classic Elements and Pops of Color
Allyson Hutchison | April 19, 2022Olivia, of Olivia Anderson Photography, and Amelia, of Pair-A-Docs Rentals, wanted to plan a style shoot that was special, and it turned into quite the undertaking. "Amelia and I really strived to create unique shoots that were different than what we were seeing all over Instagram.
2021 Style Shoot Design Contest Runner-Up: Colorful Pastel Polka Dots
Allyson Hutchison | April 15, 2022With a fun take on our Over the Rainbow theme, Jasmine Norris Photography and Samantha Mitchell Photography brought the colorful vision to life in the form of pastel polka dots. Ultimate Gray and Illuminating peek through in different areas of the shoot; even on the grooms!
A Rock-Inspired Detroit Style Shoot with Beautiful Romantic Touches
Allyson Hutchison | April 14, 2022Wanting to create something fun with a musical element, Chettara of Chettara T Photography planned a rock-inspired shoot. "The original concept was just a Rocker Vibe but after seeing the florals...it easily changed, and I'm obsessed," Chettara gushes.
A Greenery-Filled Vintage Ann Arbor Celebration: The Real Wedding of Sarah Andrus-Piper and William Piper
Allyson Hutchison | April 13, 2022Sarah and Will bonded over Marvel movies, unused film degrees and their love of dogs after meeting on Bumble in 2018. William proposed on Sweetest Day even though he was too nervous to get the words out and their dog was uncooperative.
Love is in the Air in this Whimsical Fishers, Indiana Hot Air Balloon Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | April 12, 2022This whimsical idea came from the desire to make a ceremony that was completely unique to the bride and groom. "When comparing weddings, there are usually several elements that are similar, if not identical, thus making weddings feel the same.
2021 Style Shoot Design Contest Winner: Urban Jungle Glam
Allyson Hutchison | April 8, 2022For WeddingDay’s third annual Style Shoot Design Contest, our participants had the chance to utilize the two 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year in three different themes to bring their shoots to life.
A Modern, Elegant Styled Micro-Wedding in Lake Geneva
Allyson Hutchison | April 7, 2022Sami, of Everly Collective, wanted to create a style shoot that showed brides that they don't have to compromise any details when they decide to have a micro-wedding.
Learn to Dance in the Rain with this Intimate and Elegant Lafayette Ceremony: The Real Wedding of Cheyenne and Cody Hutsell
Allyson Hutchison | April 6, 2022Despite Cody's determination, Cheyenne wanted to stay friends with him and turned down any date ideas for two years. After Cheyenne bought a house and was waiting to move in, she stayed with Cody, who convinced her to sell her house and keep living with him.