Planning & Parties Blog

This Battle Creek, Michigan Celebration is Uniquely Designed: The Real Wedding of Ashley and Brant Meyer

Allyson Hutchison |  December 15, 2021

Traveling is something close to Ashley and Brant's hearts. Since they met on a hiking trip in Canada and hit off, Brant decided the best place to propose to Ashley would be Cuenca, Spain on their trip to Europe.

This Decadent Grand Rapids Style Shoot is Full of Soft, Elegant Details

Allyson Hutchison |  December 14, 2021

With new venues opening up comes new opportunities for style shoots! When Sheila from Copper and Lace saw the new Alaska Haus, she knew immediately that she wanted to style a shoot there. "I love to highlight new venues, and this site was amazing!" Sheila raves.

Our Favorite Wedding Ideas that Helped Us Celebrate Love In a Global Pandemic

Allyson Hutchison |  December 10, 2021

The past two years have been the most difficult thing that many of us have had to live through. From not being able to see loved ones on holidays and celebrations to the pain and sadness of losing those closest to you and the fear of catching the disease yourself.

An Organic and Intimate Michigan Style Shoot with a Pop of Color

Allyson Hutchison |  December 9, 2021

This shoot was dreamed up by Keri Kujala of Special Occasions, LLC. We spoke with Kellie of Hetler Photography to learn more about this stunning style shoot.

This Backyard Celebration in Plainfield, Indiana is Simply Stunning: The Real Wedding of Tristyn and Daniel Olmo

Allyson Hutchison |  December 8, 2021

When Tristyn decided to lead a mission trip for her college, she didn't know she would be meeting her future husband on the trip! Daniel signed up to go, and the two got to know each other better when they got to Brazil. Daniel proposed to Tristyn on a visit to Florida to see her family.

This Outdoor Detroit Ceremony Has Us Wishing for Spring: The Real Wedding of Tori and Derek Donovan

Allyson Hutchison |  December 7, 2021

After her dad suggested joining Central Michigan University's Baja SAE team to gain hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, Tori met Derek.

This Autumnal Kentucky Greenhouse Style Shoot is Filled with Elegance and Florals

Allyson Hutchison |  November 30, 2021

Christora Osters of Green Apple Photography had the idea to create a cohesive and floral style shoot to celebrate the season of fall and bring attention to a beautiful venue. "This venue is underutilized, and I don't feel many people in the area know about it.

This Elegant Detroit Ceremony is Full of Love and Joy: The Real Wedding of Megan and David Sparling

Allyson Hutchison |  November 24, 2021

Megan and David met through a mutual friend the summer before Megan's senior year of college. After dating for awhile, David proposed to Megan at her parents' lake house with some help from a friend.

You Have to See This Secret Garden Paradise in Detroit, Michigan: A Micro-Wedding Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  November 23, 2021

Imagine stepping into a garden paradise just for you and your future spouse on your wedding day. That was the dream Jessica from J Bennett Design wanted to bring to life. 
 

Camping Doesn't Mean Roughing it in this South Haven, Michigan Style Shoot!

Allyson Hutchison |  November 18, 2021

The vision for this shoot was to create a camping elopement that was extravagant! The idea for this festival-inspired style shoot came from Off Map Glamping contacting White Dahlia Events seeking advice for trying to break into the wedding market.