Planning & Parties Blog
A Hidden Indianapolis Beach Creates a Simple Yet Elegant Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | November 11, 2021In the midst of COVID, Heather from Heather Sherrill Photography wanted to brainstorm with her brides how to best pull off an intimate outdoor wedding. She was blown away with an opportunity just outside of Indianapolis.
A Magical Marquette, Michigan Garden Celebration: The Real Wedding of Madison and Tim Byczek
Allyson Hutchison | November 10, 2021When Madison introduced herself to her across-the-hall neighbor, Tim, during his freshman year of college, she didn't expect she'd be walking down the aisle to him one day.
This Colorful, Vintage Indianapolis Style Shoot is Bursting with Joy
Allyson Hutchison | November 9, 2021In a time when everything seemed bleak and dismal, Sarah of Sarah Kriner Photography and London from London Bloom Weddings wanted to put together a style shoot full of joy.
This Chicagoland Style Shoot is Everything a Bride Could Dream Of
Allyson Hutchison | November 4, 2021Wanting to give her couple an idea of what a small elopement with big wedding vibes could look like, Elizabeth Staniszewski from At-The-Altar prepared this style shoot.
This Rustic Allegan, Michigan Ceremony Tugs at Our Heartstrings: The Real Wedding of Kathie and Dwight Dejong
Allyson Hutchison | November 3, 2021Kathie met Dwight in downtown Rockford and sparks have been flying ever since! After dating for a while, Dwight took Kathie and their two youngest for a trip to Kathie's hometown, Marquette. There, he proposed to Kathie on the Black Rocks on Lake Superior!
We're Craving the Finest Things in Life Thanks to This Elegant Grand Rapids Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | November 2, 2021After getting the chance to design a style shoot at Venue3Two in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Tushona of Tushona Monét Photography wanted to make the space as elaborate as possible.
This D.I.Y. Gary, Indiana Backyard Ceremony is Sure to Inspire You: The Real Wedding of Michele and Vince
Allyson Hutchison | October 27, 2021Though their paths never crossed while both living in Indianapolis, when Michele and Vince moved back to northern Indiana a mutual friend introduced them knowing they were similar souls. Despite having opposite work schedules, Vince found a way to propose.
Moody and Rustic Meet in this Benton Harbor Bourbon-Inspired Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | October 26, 2021The concept from this shoot came from Alexys Skolnik of Alluring Alexys. "Going in, I knew I wanted a dark, moody, bourbon bridal shoot," Alexys admits.
What Happens When Rustic and Elegance Combine? See in This Geometric Michigan Style Shoot!
Allyson Hutchison | October 21, 2021Rustic and elegant vibes collide in this stunning Michigan style shoot. "The shoot was my idea," Ashley Auger of Smitten Mitten Photography admits.
This Indiana Love Story will Make You Believe in Soulmates: The Real Wedding of Ashley and Carl Martin
Allyson Hutchison | October 20, 2021Both Ashley and Carl took the opportunity of a slowed-down world to look for love amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. They met over Facebook dating and knew immediately that they were meant for each other. Carl proposed to Ashley at a corn maze in October.