Planning & Parties Blog
Wind & Water Style Shoot
Carri Fras | July 25, 2017There’s no doubt the state of Michigan has certainly lured many artists and creatives with its romantic beaches, blue waters and endless stretches of beautiful shoreline. For Rhiannon Bosse of Rhiannon Bosse Celebrations, it was no different.
The Wedding Story of Taylor & Blake Smith
Carri Fras | July 19, 2017After meeting through a lifelong friend of Taylor’s when they were just teenagers, Taylor finally could not resist Blake’s years of pursuit any longer, and they officially became a couple. Taylor recalls, “He proposed a couple days after we came home from our first vacation together.
The Wedding Story of Abby and Preston Neilson
Carri Fras | July 19, 2017There’s nothing quite like a surprise engagement. And on a romantically lit bridge, too? (Swooning, here!) Five years after this relationship began with a casual game of basketball at 17 and 18 years old, this was Abby and Preston’s sweet wedding story beginning. What's even sweeter?
A Rustic Woodland Anniversary Style Shoot
Carri Fras | July 11, 2017Anniversary style shoots are a fantastic way to relive all the love and romance you felt on your wedding day. Needless to say, they make for a lovely anniversary gift, too!
The Wedding Story of Hailey and Dustin Drost
Carri Fras | July 5, 2017We love how sweet it is when parents play matchmaker. When Hailey met her future father-in-law at the restaurant she worked at part-time, she almost didn't give her number to him when he insisted she would be a great match for his son. But, something drove her to do so (and good thing she did!). Dustin called the very next day and, astonishingly, discovered Hailey lived only five miles down the road. The following day, Hailey went on what she describes as her “last first date, ever.”
A Bohemian Craft Beer Style Shoot
Carri Fras | June 29, 2017There’s no better way to bring passion and interest to your craft than incorporating something you love. For Karsen of Karsen Photography, that love was beer! “I wanted to get a group together and pull together something inspiring in the down months of our industry!” Karsen says.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 6.23.17
Kaitlyn Smale | June 23, 2017With the first day of summer behind us, we have officially entered the most popular wedding season! And that means engagement sessions, outdoor weddings and new, trendy styles galore! That's exactly what this week's Insta-faves are all about!
The Wedding Story of Katie & Daniel Spungen
Carri Fras | June 21, 2017Never doubt the power friendships have to transform your life. Opting to take a break from schoolwork while studying at Purdue, Katie met Daniel at a friend’s house. Katie says, “It turns out my college friend was one of Daniel’s friends from high school.
Gorgeously Gray in the Garden
Carri Fras | June 8, 2017We think you’ll agree that summer and romance are two words that should always go together. Add an organic garden feel, a neutral palette and a little lace and you have us swooning!
A Cliffside Elopement Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | June 6, 2017Shanell Edwards, of Shanell Photography, is a native Michigan photographer who has always appreciated the natural beauty of her home state. One day while exploring the eastern edge of Michigan, Shanell found herself in the stunning Beard Hills area.