Planning & Parties Blog

A Rustic Gathering in Allegan, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Ashlynne & Ryan Kavaluskis

When it came time to plan the theme and style of their wedding, Ashlynne and Ryan didn’t lack inspiration. The venue, the season and the colors that Ashlynne thought would look good on everyone is what inspired their color palette and style.

Simplistic Greenery in Sawyer, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Carmen and Adam Sheets

When it came to selecting the the theme of their wedding, Carmen and Adam didn't end up going with anything traditional. Instead, they combined many things they love including mid-century modern styles, vintage vibes and plenty of natural greenery.

Coastal Garden Elegance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Grand Rapids Cover Shoot

Our planners Kyle and Rachel of K+R Coordination strive to fulfill all of their clients' wishes, so it was fun for them to get the creative juices flowing on their own project. “It was definitely a team effort. We all added our own touch,” they share. In the end, they designed a Mediterranean-inspired shoot with plenty of elegant and garden details. We love the way this team was able to make this shoot look like a coastal wedding right here in western Michigan!

An Elevated Boho Celebration in Bloomington: The Real Wedding of Lauren & Cole Hoffman

Both Lauren and Cole have a deep love for warm and bright colors and find comfort in vintage stores, so they decided to combine the two in their wedding theme. We love how they had plenty of sunny florals that created a happy and comfortable vibe in their wedding!

Backyard Wedding Essentials: What You Need to Create the Perfect Outdoor Ceremony

Your wedding is a very special occasion and it’s natural to want things to go right. If you want an intimate wedding without the hassle of inviting hundreds of people and spending a fortune on just one day, an outdoor wedding in your backyard can be the perfect way to go about it.

Not only are backyard weddings extremely personal to the ones getting married, but they also offer you more control over your guest list, expenses and the date that you want to get married on, since the venue is available to you at no extra cost, all year round.

However, outdoor backyard weddings also require more creativity and proactive planning on your part to make them perfect. From the choice of decoration to seating arrangements, everything needs to be planned by you from scratch. So, if you’re planning to have a backyard wedding soon, here are 7 ways to create the perfect outdoor ceremony.

A Vibrant Mediterranean Celebration: The Real Wedding of Kaylen & Dylan Maat

Inspired by her travels to Europe, Kaylen wanted to plan a wedding that incorporated Mediterranean styles with a rich color palette of pink, burnt red, white and black. However, she did have some difficulty with the planning.

A Tropical-Inspired Celebration in Carmel, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Courtney Luthman & Josh Sutter

Since she had started dreaming of her wedding, Courtney, a professional event planner, always knew she wanted an outdoor tent wedding, but the color scheme and theme escaped her. Luckily, her incredible vendor team was able to help her curate the perfect design.

This Vintage Celebration is Full of Thrifted and Borrowed Décor: The Real Wedding of Lola Simpfenderfer and Sam Cooper

After meeting in the modern world of dating apps, Lola and Sam dated for three years before they felt it was right to get engaged. Sam proposed on a family trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Picking the right time was an easy decision for Sam.

An Earthy, Modern Celebration in La Porte, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Alicia and Brandon Silva

In 2018, Alicia saw Brandon's profile on a dating app and immediately knew he was special. She swiped right and sent him a message.

A Snowy Ceremony in Garden of the Gods, Colorado: The Elopement of Isabelle Short-Gomez and Adrian Gomez

While Isabelle was leading a tour in college, she met her future husband. "We immediately hit it off through mutual friends and have been inseparable ever since," Isabelle gushes. After moving to a new city, Adrian proposed when they got done exploring their new home!