Planning & Parties Blog
Retro Romance: An Edgy, 1970s-Inspired Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | December 23, 2021Caroline 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.!
Country Glam in Holland, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Macy & Devin Rosema
Allyson Hutchison | December 22, 2021With Macy's musical roots (you may recognize her from American Idol!), she and Devin knew they wanted their Michigan wedding to take on a country glam theme.
Bright & Earthy: A Playful Style Shoot at Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Kaitlyn Smale | December 21, 2021Fun, unique and bright was Devon Humphrey's vision for this beachy shoot.
Monochromatic Fun at a Historic Indianapolis Venue: A WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot at Sanctuary on Penn
Allyson Hutchison | December 17, 2021Every couple wants their wedding day to be memorable. If you're located near Indianapolis or if you want to be married in Central Indiana, we've found the perfect venue for you! Built in 1876, Sanctuary on Penn is a classic venue that is one-of-a-kind. As office manager Jade Shively raves, "There’s nothing quite like it in the heart of Indianapolis. From our vaulted ceilings in the main hall to our penny flooring in the den, you and your guests are sure to remember your time here." With their full-service professionals on staff, your celebration is sure to be one that you love with little stress. Plus, Sanctuary on Penn boasts both a wedding planner and day-of coordinator free of charge to make sure your wedding goes off without a hitch!
The Top 10 Wedding Trends We Saw in 2021
Allyson Hutchison | December 17, 2021story, there are a lot of common trends that couples end up following each year. Whether it is the color scheme or theme or even frequently used venues, many weddings borrow ideas from others. Scroll through this list to take a look back at the top 10 trends we saw in 2021!
Rustic and Modern with a Pop of Color: A Middletown, Indiana Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | December 16, 2021Sometimes a planner has an idea and has to find the perfect venue to bring it to life. Other times, the venue finds the planner. "This shoot was inspired by the venue and florals!" Lilly of Events by Lilly shares.
This Battle Creek, Michigan Celebration is Uniquely Designed: The Real Wedding of Ashley and Brant Meyer
Allyson Hutchison | December 15, 2021Traveling 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, 2021With 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, 2021The 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, 2021This 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.