Planning & Parties Blog

Colors of Love: Our Vibrant Indianapolis Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event

Allyson Hutchison |  January 10, 2022

Our very first 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.

Neutral Simplicity in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Delayna & Jeff Myers

Allyson Hutchison |  January 7, 2022

You have to see this neutral and natural outdoor wedding inspired by the Dave Matthews Band! Delayna and Jeff both love the band, so they tried to incorporate it as much as possible from the wedding hashtag to the bottom of Delayna’s shoe!

Happiness & Fun: A Sunny Detroit Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  January 6, 2022

Stephanie Crasiuc of Styled by Stephanie wanted to design a style shoot inspired by one of the 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year, Illuminating. The all-white aesthetic of the venue allowed the bright palette to pop!

A Fun & Colorful Indianapolis Celebration: The Real Wedding of Claire & Nick Kolar

Allyson Hutchison |  January 5, 2022

The month of May truly inspired Claire for her big day. Claire wanted to emulate fun, color and spontaneity in every aspect of her wedding. With that in mind, Nick and Claire chose not to stick to a rubric or timeline in their planning.

19th Century Romance: An Elegant Grand Rapids Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  January 4, 2022

With the regency era growing in popularity, this style shoot provides perfect inspiration for a romantic period wedding. The main idea was to capture the whimsical nature of the 19th century while still maintaining the elegance.

Rustic Moody Romance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  January 3, 2022

Samantha Ham of Simply Unforgettable Occasions wanted to incorporate recent trends when she set out to design our Southwest Michigan cover shoot. “I started researching popular trends for the upcoming fall/winter season, and I ran across the dark and moody trend. I decided to put a romantic spin on it,” Samantha explains. We think she beautifully balances the moodiness while keeping the style romantic, and we have Scott Tibbles Photography to thank for the gorgeous photos from this shoot!

Moody Elegance: A Modern Industrial Style Shoot in South Bend

Allyson Hutchison |  December 30, 2021

Industrial vibes and elegance meet for a match made in heaven in this style shoot! Allison Kelley of Unveiled Weddings & Events says, "I wanted something modern industrial with exposed brick walls, something where a deep color palette would look amazing!"

A Rustic Industrial Celebration in Holly, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Gabrielle & Derek Krueger

Allyson Hutchison |  December 29, 2021

Gabi and Derek were able to combine rustic and industrial themes to create a wedding full of elegance. Most of the décor was actually made by the couple themselves! “I feel like because just about everything was handmade by us it made it even more special.

Enchanted Lovers: A Chicago Style Shoot inspired by Taylor Swift

Allyson Hutchison |  December 28, 2021

Calling all Swifites! If you’re a fan of Lover, you’ll definitely fall head over heels for this style shoot inspired by the album. The planners of this shoot tried to capture the light and airy feel of Taylor Swift’s style.

Retro Romance: An Edgy, 1970s-Inspired Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  December 23, 2021

Caroline Betty of Sweet Caroline Photography was inspired by the rock ‘n’ roll vibes from the 70s when she created this shoot with the help of Thoughtfully Designed Co.!