Planning & Parties Blog

3 Steps for Creating a Better Wedding Budget

WeddingDay |  July 1, 2022

Your wedding is one of the most memorable moments of your life, and something you’ll want to treasure forever. Unfortunately, throwing the wedding of your dreams can also mean spending money – more than most people realize.

A Classic Christmas-Themed Celebration in Nappanee, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Bethany and Keidrick Miller

Allyson Hutchison |  June 29, 2022

Bethany and Keidrick met in elementary school and grew closer as the years went by until Keidrick asked Bethany out after graduattion. Keidrick wanted the perfect Hallmark moment when he proposed, so he took Bethany to a Christmas tree farm.

Modernity and Elegance Combine in This Carmel, Indiana Springtime Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  June 28, 2022

"We were fortunate enough to be invited by Iron & Ember to capture and embody their gorgeous Carmel, Indiana venue at a stunning spring open house," Anna Clark of Anna Clark Photography explains.

Add a Flair of Magic to Your Big Day with Ideas from This Harry Potter Inspired Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  June 21, 2022

"The vision for this shoot was to turn every house from Harry Potter into a bridal style," Arleigh of Alivia Gray Studios explains.

An Elegant Intimate Celebration in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Yana Jones and Christian Lombard

Allyson Hutchison |  June 15, 2022

While both attending the University of Notre Dame, Yana (Mrs. Indiana 2022!) and Christian knew of each other but hadn't ever met. "We met through mutual friends at a Wrigleyville bar in Chicago and it truly was love at first sight," Yana raves.

Plan Your Wedding with All in the Details

Kaitlyn Smale |  June 9, 2022

You only get one chance to make your wedding uniquely you.

This Midtown Detroit Styled Elopement is Inspired by a Striking Blue Color

Allyson Hutchison |  June 7, 2022

Inspired by a single color, this entire style shoot was created by Chettara of Chettara T. Photography. "The color blue/indigo was really calling to me." Chettara shares.

Elegance and Boho Collide in an Industrial Venue: A Springtime Chicago Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  June 2, 2022

The main inspiration for this shoot was to bring a boho feel to a rather industrial yet elegant space for a spring-inspired style shoot. Unfortunately, the spring weather had other plans, and the team had to work some things around in the rain delays.

A Great Gatsby-Inspired Celebration with Lots of Elegant Flair: The Real Wedding of Andrew and Andrew Novack

Allyson Hutchison |  June 1, 2022

In a strange twist of fate, Andrew and Andrew met on a dating app in July of 2018 and fell in love. Andrew's proposal came in August of 2021 while the two were on their annual vacation.

This Whimsical Kentucky Farm Style Shoot Has a Touch of Vintage Elegance

Allyson Hutchison |  May 31, 2022

"When I first started to plan this shoot I really wanted to highlight the venue, Silo Farms," Christora Osters of Green Apple Photography admits.