Planning & Parties Blog
Delicate & Edgy: Our Romantic Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | January 26, 2023Inspired by her own dreams to have a large fall wedding, Leigha from EXL Events Co. wanted to create a black and white wedding scene. “I really wanted something that could fit all couples styles for any time of the year. By that I mean, simply switching the color palette but keeping the same décor. Versatility was definitely a goal,” Leigha explains. For her shoot, she added powder blue to give it a delicate touch, and copper to create some edginess.
A Woodland Boho Celebration in Fort Wayne, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Kylee & Luke Anspach
Allyson Hutchison | January 25, 2023Since they both love the great outdoors, the first thing on Kylee and Luke’s list after getting engaged was to find a locale with a natural setting.
Understated Elegance: A Boho Style Shoot in Southwest Michigan
Allyson Hutchison | January 17, 2023When Jennifer, the owner of the Revival Wedding Barn, reached out to Kelsey of White Dahlia Events about curating rentals for an open house, Kelsey couldn’t resist creating an entire gorgeous style shoot! Inspired by the blank slate of white walls as well as both the modern and vintage touches around the space, the creative team decided to make the shoot an understated elegant look with boho accents. The beauty of this stunning scene was captured by a few photographers, including Laura Spencer Photography and Lindsay Elaine Photography.
Fairytale Love: A Chicago Woodland Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | January 10, 2023When the team came together to pull off this fairytale style shoot, they wanted to show off what the talented vendors could do.
Romance in the French Countryside: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Grand Rapids Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | January 5, 2023“My vision for the shoot was soft shades of blue with pops of pastel pink. I really wanted to create an elevated look using unique wood chairs and vintage detailed dishes,” our planner Emmaleigh, of Emmaleigh White Wedding & Event Planning, gushes. The team of amazing creators was able to elevate this cover shoot to something you would see if you were to get married in the French countryside. This stunning theme made it easy for both Onyx and Opal Creative Co. and Peace Love Films to capture the shoot beautifully!
A Rustic Chic Celebration in Three Oaks, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Hollie & Ann Giannini
Allyson Hutchison | January 4, 2023Hollie always envisioned herself having a winter wedding in a long-sleeved dress with a fur coat to keep her warm. This was the idea that Hollie and Ann ran with as they began the planning for their dream wedding.
This Grand Rapids Styled Elopement has Boho, Vintage and Modern Touches
Allyson Hutchison | December 20, 2022The idea for this shoot originated from Larissa Antaya, the photographer and planner of this shoot. She wanted to create something that was bohemian with both vintage and modern details. We think the creative team pulled together a beautiful shoot that reflects Larissa's idea perfectly.
See a Unique Color Palette in this Elegant Southwest Michigan Fall Celebration: The Real Wedding of Katie and Nick Knowles
Allyson Hutchison | December 14, 2022After meeting virtually during COVID, Katie and Nick went out for the first time in June of 2020 when restaurants had started to reopen. Nick even stopped by a gas station beforehand to make sure Katie would have a mask if she didn't bring one, then became a jokester at dinner.
A Boho Farm Field Celebration in Northern Indiana: The Real Wedding of Grayson and Parker Warren
Allyson Hutchison | November 30, 2022When Parker's brother got married, he was able to meet Grayson for the first time, who was there as a guest of the bride. During setup, Parker and Grayson were both designated to hanging up string lights and they got to talking. Sophomore Grayson was was excited to be talking to a senior.
This Grand Rapids Camp Style Shoot is Taking Us Back to the Age of Disco
Allyson Hutchison | November 15, 2022Feeling nostalgic for the care-free vibes that were a major part of this decade, a team of creative wedding vendors in the Grand Rapids area got together to pull off a shoot that was filled to the brim with vintage looks of the 1970s.