Planning & Parties Blog

A Modern Garden Soiree in Fort Wayne, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Emily and Scotty Martin

Allyson Hutchison |  December 26, 2022

Emily and Scotty first met at a restaurant. When Scotty decided he wanted to go on a date with Emily, he left his number on a napkin before joining friends at another restaurant. Emily texted him right away, and they planned a date for 4th of July weekend.

How to Save Money on Your Wedding

WeddingDay |  December 21, 2022

Once you have found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, it’s common to be overwhelmed with emotions. You may be planning a perfect wedding in your mind without thinking about the budget. Getting too excited can lead to a lot of unnecessary spending.

This Grand Rapids Styled Elopement has Boho, Vintage and Modern Touches

Allyson Hutchison |  December 20, 2022

The idea for this shoot originated from Larissa Antaya, the photographer and planner of this shoot. She wanted to create something that was bohemian with both vintage and modern details. We think the creative team pulled together a beautiful shoot that reflects Larissa's idea perfectly.

How to Translate a Marriage Certificate

WeddingDay |  December 20, 2022

There are various circumstances under which someone may require their marriage certificate to be translated.

12 Tips for Planning a Multicultural Wedding

WeddingDay |  December 20, 2022

Planning a wedding is already a cumbersome task in itself. Add to it the incorporation of multiple cultures, and the task becomes even more difficult. However, if you are looking forward to planning a multicultural wedding but do not know how to go about it, we are here to help.

See a Unique Color Palette in this Elegant Southwest Michigan Fall Celebration: The Real Wedding of Katie and Nick Knowles

Allyson Hutchison |  December 14, 2022

After meeting virtually during COVID, Katie and Nick went out for the first time in June of 2020 when restaurants had started to reopen. Nick even stopped by a gas station beforehand to make sure Katie would have a mask if she didn't bring one, then became a jokester at dinner.

An Elegant and Romantic South Bend, Indiana Celebration: The Real Wedding of Brianna and Colton Davis

Allyson Hutchison |  December 9, 2022

Though they never dated in college, that is where Brianna and Colton met. They shared mutual friends and often found themselves hanging out together. Colton moved to Chicago right after graduation, and Brianna moved there shortly after.

An Elegant Detroit Golf Course Soiree: The Real Wedding of Nuša and Devin Oliver

Allyson Hutchison |  December 7, 2022

While Devin was playing basketball internationally, he met Nuša in Slovenia. As he moved around to Turkey and Germany, Devin kept up his relationship with Nuša.

A Boho Farm Field Celebration in Northern Indiana: The Real Wedding of Grayson and Parker Warren

Allyson Hutchison |  November 30, 2022

When Parker's brother got married, he was able to meet Grayson for the first time, who was there as a guest of the bride. During setup, Parker and Grayson were both designated to hanging up string lights and they got to talking. Sophomore Grayson was was excited to be talking to a senior.

Top 10 Gifts You Can Give to Newlyweds

WeddingDay |  November 28, 2022

According to statistics, there were an estimated 2.6 million US weddings in 2022.