Planning & Parties Blog
8 Small Planning Decisions With a Big Impact on Your Wedding Day
WeddingDay | December 12, 2024Weddings are incredible because they’re the culmination of many small choices. Some will have a bigger impact than others. Check out a few small planning decisions to consider after you get engaged to make your dream wedding a reality with minimal stress.
This Summer Celebration Shows Fall Colors in a Creative Way: The Real Wedding of Shriyani Tysen and Kyle Kaufman
Allyson Hutchison | December 11, 2024After meeting on a dating app, Shriyani and Kyle fell in love. When the time was right, Kyle created an ingenious way to propose to Shriyani. Kyle took the day off work, saying he had PTO, and suggested they go shopping and take their dog Poppy to Weko Beach.
This Illinois Boy Scout Camp Has Plenty of Charming Rustic Elegance for Any Wedding Style
Allyson Hutchison | December 5, 2024The idea for this style shoot came from the venue itself. The design team wanted to collaborate with this space to showcase an emerging wedding venue that might otherwise be overlooked. "Most will walk in and not see the potential as a venue for weddings and special events.
A Whimsical and Romantic Celebration in Dexter, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Sarah and Brent Grabowski
Allyson Hutchison | November 27, 2024Even though Sarah was from Michigan and Brent was from Nebraska, they both ended up in Texas for graduate school and their first jobs after college. They then met on Bumble in 2018.
This Lakefront Celebration is Filled with Romance: The Real Wedding of Brandy Hanover-Ferris and Cody Ferris
Allyson Hutchison | November 20, 2024After meeting on the dating app Coffee Meets Bagel, Brandy and Cody's first official date was to a Detroit Tiger's baseball game. Cody decided to try and trick Brandy when he was going to propose. He took her to Holland's tulip festival posing it as family photos for their Christmas cards.
A Scenic, Golden-Hour Golf Course Celebration: The Real Wedding of Cassie and Cole Bellair
Allyson Hutchison | November 13, 2024Even though they were high school sweethearts, Cassie and Cole actually met when they were in just grade school. After dating for several years, Cole decided to propose to Cassie on a beach during a vacation to Naples. As Cassie puts it, "It was a complete and total surprise!"
7 Mistakes Newlyweds Make When Renovating Their First Home
WeddingDay | November 13, 2024You’ve finally found the one — your dream home, that is. It’s you and your spouse’s first home together, so it has to be remarkable. Before you dive headfirst into renovation, it pays to know the common pitfalls that could turn your house into a stress-inducing nightmare.
Choosing Sustainable Vendors for Your Wedding Is Simple With These 6 Tips
WeddingDay | November 11, 2024Finding sustainable vendors may feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially when you don’t know where and how to begin. Fortunately, there are many ways you can kick-start your search.
Marry Passion and Profit With These 8 Crucial Insights for Aspiring Wedding Industry Entrepreneurs
WeddingDay | November 11, 2024Helping people pull off the most romantic day of their lives is exhilarating. You might want to make that your career if you’re an aspiring wedding industry entrepreneur. Before you start investing in a business idea, check out a few insights that could propel your professional development.
Earthy, Rustic Romance in Goshen, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Courtney and Kyle Doroh
Allyson Hutchison | November 6, 2024When Courtney's childhood friend Alexys and Kyle's good friend Alan invited them over for a game night, Courtney and Kyle never thought they would meet the love of their lives! After dating awhile, Kyle proposed while they were on a trip to see Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton.