Planning & Parties Blog
A Whimsical Farmhouse Wedding: A Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot at Farrand Hall
Chrysa Keenon | December 8, 2020You’ll get carried away in the elegant atmosphere of this modern and whimsical shoot. Emily Salomon, owner of Southwest Michigan planning company Connolly House Events, wanted to push the boundaries of color by using Classic Blue, the Pantone Color of the Year. “Instead of exaggerating either aesthetic, my goal was to subtly tie together both modern and whimsical elements through textures, florals and shapes,” she says. “I want couples who are in the midst of planning or replanning their wedding to see just how beautiful a backyard intimate wedding can be.” Husband and wife photographer duo and owners of Southwest Michigan photography team, Leidy and Josh Photography, captured every detail of this gorgeous shoot.
Woodland Romance in Valparaiso, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Jessica and Brian Minor
Chrysa Keenon | December 7, 2020We love the woodland vibes that Jessica and Brian's wedding gives us! "We're both outdoorsy people and knew we wanted our wedding to be outside," Jessica notes.
Vintage Elegance in Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Ariana & Joel Mathews
Chrysa Keenon | December 4, 2020Ariana and Joel Mathews's vintage wedding was full of smiles, showcasing their love of family, friends and their new life together. "It was important to us for our wedding to be more than an event, but a warm, loving environment full of deep relationships," Ariana says.
Cozy Elegance in Niles, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Alison and Paul Martin
Chrysa Keenon | December 3, 2020You can feel the spark of true love in Alison and Paul's extravagant wedding! The opulent theme drew from the natural atmosphere of the Chapel at the Morris Estate. "The Chapel was unique, intimate and just had a special feeling the moment we stepped inside," Alison notes.
Woodland Wonderland in Lowell, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Megan & Jordan Newhof
Chrysa Keenon | December 2, 2020The woodland vibes of Jordan and Megan's wedding will have you itching to disappear into the forest!
Beachy Paradise in the Dominican Republic: The Destination Wedding of Kaycee & Bret Valkuchak
Chrysa Keenon | December 2, 2020Bret and Kaycee started their forever by the sea in the Dominican Republic. "I was searching destination wedding locations on Pinterest and randomly stumbled upon a gorgeous picture and said, 'This is where we are getting married!'" Kaycee says.
2020 Style Shoot Design Contest Finalist: Enchanted Forest in Classic Blue
Chrysa Keenon | December 1, 2020Celestial style meets a whimsical woodland vibe in this contest finalist! 1945 Event Co. gave this Out of This World themed shoot an enchanted forest twist that we’re swooning over. The vintage boho touches, including the handmade dress, mix perfectly with the rich Classic Blue décor.
Primary Shades Decorate this Modern Farmhouse: A Cover Shoot at Zingerman's Cornman Farms
Chrysa Keenon | November 30, 2020Modern meets whimsical on the color wheel in our Detroit cover shoot! Thinking outside of the box, Miranda Crace, Detroit event planner and owner of Spoke Events, wanted to put a unique spin on Classic Blue, the Pantone Color of the Year. Miranda explains, “We use blue so often at events, I thought, 'what are some unconventional uses of Classic Blue?' The most classic thing I could think of was primary colors.” Utilizing this thought as inspiration, this Detroit vendor team crafted a lovely shoot on the farm! These gorgeous heartfelt vibes, captured by Farmington Hills photographer Smitten Mitten Photography, are ready to be your inspiration for the season.
How to Pose Properly In Engagement Photos
Chrysa Keenon | November 29, 2020From the time you get engaged to the time you get married, you will likely be photographed hundreds of times.
Romantic Bohemian in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Elizabeth and Casey Slack
Chrysa Keenon | November 25, 2020Rustic charm has never been more swoon-worthy than at Elizabeth and Casey's wedding! The pair wanted their day to be a mixture of bohemian and modern styles while keeping its intimacy.