Planning & Parties Blog

Bachelorette Party Goals: Why You Should Consider Hiring a Photographer for Your Bachelorette Party

Kaitlyn Smale |  April 12, 2024

Your bachelorette party is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration filled with laughter, love and unforgettable moments shared with your closest friends.

Here Comes the Guide: Making the Move to a Career in Wedding Planning

WeddingDay |  April 12, 2024

Embracing change can be daunting, yet it often leads to beautiful experiences. This rings especially true when considering a transition to a career in wedding planning.

From Ceremony to Reception this Detroit Celebration is Bursting with Color: The Real Wedding of Kalle Pasch and Ryan Russ

Allyson Hutchison |  April 10, 2024

When Kalle's best friend started dating Ryan's best friend, it was only a matter of time before the two of them met. Once they started hanging out as a group in college, Kalle and Ryan felt sparks for each other.

Gifts That Give Back: 9 Generous Ways to Spend Your Wedding Money

WeddingDay |  April 9, 2024

Most people assume wedding money goes to lavish experiences or luxurious products. While those options can be gratifying, there’s also an innate beauty in being generous with your cash.

How Will Your Marriage Affect Future Finances? 3 Considerations

WeddingDay |  April 8, 2024

It’s easy to go wild with wedding plans when you’re riding the bridal tidal wave. However, it’s just as simple to come back down to earth with a painful crash if you fail to consider the effect of your marriage on your future finances.

More Than Just Swipes: How to Make Meaningful Connections Online

WeddingDay |  April 5, 2024

Once relegated to lingering stigmas around desperation or safety, recent cultural shifts aided by advancements around vetting and protective measures finally gained mainstream acceptance, unlocking online dating’s potential.

Classic Looks in a Modern Era: An Elegant Style Shoot in Michigan City, Indiana

Allyson Hutchison |  April 4, 2024

When the team got together to create this shoot, they wanted to create a modern style shoot with a classic feel. "It was my idea.

Art Deco Elegance in Grand Rapids: The Real Wedding of Kiley and Taylor Boonenberg

Allyson Hutchison |  April 3, 2024

Before Taylor was slated to go back to college in the Upper Peninsula, he met up with some friends for a boys' skate night. They ended up in a bar, where he met Kiley for the first time, but both of them were too shy to get to know one another.

Lavender Haze Disco: A Taylor Swift-Inspired Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  March 28, 2024

The inspiration for this shoot came from its planners wanting to show off their lavender collection. "Our vision was to create a fun and unique shoot," Kimberly Pochop, Event Manager at Nerdy Fox Rentals & Designs shares.

A Rich, Wintery Celebration in Niles, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Katie and Adam Kruszewski

Allyson Hutchison |  March 27, 2024

When Adam asked Katie for her number at her job, Katie thought he wasn't serious and blew him off until he asked again. This time, she agreed to a date. After dating for a while and designing the perfect ring for nine months, Adam proposed to Katie.