Planning & Parties Blog
Role of a Wedding Planner: What to Expect
WeddingDay | June 12, 2024When you have a lot on your plate, managing the tasks from work, family and other household chores, wedding planning by yourself is an overwhelming addition. It stresses you out in the duration where you are supposed to be enjoying your engagement.
This Modern Yet Classic Ceremony is Simply Elegant: The Real Wedding of Tori and Colin Singer
Allyson Hutchison | June 5, 2024After connecting on Hinge, Tori and Colin clicked and began dating. After a few years, Colin decided to propose! Colin picked Tori's favorite winery—Modales in Fennville—to propose with a big display that included marquee letters and pillows! Of course, Tori was overjoyed to say 'yes'.
Step into a Secret Garden in this Southwest Michigan Celebration: The Real Wedding of Kyla and Jessica Kane
Allyson Hutchison | May 29, 2024When Kyla, an occupational therapist, and Jessica, a nurse practioner, met at work, they knew they weren't just meeting another co-worker. "There was a palpable connection immediately. Neither of us could stop staring at each other," Jessica recalls.
A St. Patrick's Day Celebration in the Chicago Suburbs: The Real Wedding of Samantha and John Nolan
Allyson Hutchison | May 22, 2024After meeting at Eastern Illinois University, mutual friends kept Samantha and John in each other's circles. They were fast friends and began dating shortly after graduating.
From Just Married to Just Moved: A Guide to Buying Your First Home Together
WeddingDay | May 22, 2024Marriage is quite the milestone in a couple’s relationship. Soon enough, you’ll be buying your first home and cultivating the space to become your own. As exciting as the prospect of finding a property that’s yours is, getting it can be quite the commitment and process.
Say “I Do” to a Disaster-Free Wedding With These 8 Smart Fail-Safes
WeddingDay | May 22, 2024People spend months or years organizing their weddings, but that doesn’t ensure everything will stay on track. Sometimes, emergencies and accidents happen.
What Are the Most Desirable Home Improvements for Newlyweds?
WeddingDay | May 22, 2024Home improvements after the wedding mark an exciting beginning to your married life. With so many projects to tackle, which ones should you prioritize? Focusing on those that boost your home’s value ensures your expenses count.
Elegant and Natural Nuptials in a Detroit Greenhouse: The Real Wedding of Kiera and Dustin Foran
Allyson Hutchison | May 15, 2024In this modern day of dating, Kiera and Dustin matched on Bumble and began seeing each other. After dating for a time, on a mountain top in Malibu, Dustin got down on one knee and asked Kiera to marry him while they looked out at the ocean. Of course she said yes!
Tie the Knot, Loosen Your Purse Strings With These 6 Generous Ways to Spend Gift Money
WeddingDay | May 15, 2024You’re newly married, and an enticing cash pile longs to fly out of your hands. It’s tempting to live large for a few weeks and blow it all on the honeymoon. Your loved ones would encourage this because your union is worth celebrating.
Wildflowers and Whiskey: An Industrial Yet Natural Style Shoot in Southwest Michigan
Allyson Hutchison | May 9, 2024Despite being in a building with plenty of industrial flourishes, this creative team wanted to create a style shoot that emulated being in a meadow surrounded by wildflowers. "Wildflowers grow together in natural meadows and fields, creating a beautiful tapestry of scent and color.