Planning & Parties Blog
A Modern Rustic Dream in Plainfield, Illinois: The Real Wedding of Taylor and Ryan Probst
Kaitlyn Smale | January 3, 2024Taylor and Ryan's journey to their special day had a unique start – they met at their local racetrack while racing Midgets in the POWRi series as competitors back in 2017!
A Rustic & Elegant Vineyard Celebration: The Real Wedding of Caitlin and Dylan Post
Allyson Hutchison | December 20, 2023High school sweethearts Dylan and Caitlin met through family friends and the rest is history! After several years of dating, Dylan decide it was time to propose. On a walk with their dog Bandit in the State Park, Dylan got down on one knee and asked for Caitlin's hand in marriage!
This Michigan Style Shoot is Filled with Elegant Blueberry and Wildflower Elements
Allyson Hutchison | December 14, 2023After picking up blueberries, Olivia Allen, one of the photographers and planners for this shoot, was inspired to make a style shoot filled with the various colors of blueberries in all stages of ripeness.
A Citrine Dream: A Sizzling Summer Style Shoot in Indianapolis
Allyson Hutchison | November 2, 2023Just as everyone was beginning to wish for sweater weather and pumpkin spiced everything, this vendor team dreamed up the perfect shoot to transition from summer to fall. "We really wanted to bring in fun colors combined with a luxury outdoor aesthetic.
A Greenery-Filled East Lansing Celebration: The Real Wedding of Elissa and Matt Scharboneau
Allyson Hutchison | October 25, 2023When Elissa went to college, she became best friends with Amanda, who grew up with Matt and later married his best friend David. Once David and Amanda started dating, Elissa and Matt began hanging out, too.
A Rooftop Soiree in Downtown Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Alyssa and Jake Hayden
Allyson Hutchison | October 4, 2023Despite both graduating in 2011 and being part of the same social group through the friend who became Jake's best man, Alyssa and Jake never would've thought they would end up together.
A Classic Fort Wayne Celebration with Plenty of Greenery: The Real Wedding of Morgan and Brian Trahin
Allyson Hutchison | September 27, 2023After meeting in high school, Morgan and Brian decided to start dating. When the time came for Brian to propose to Morgan, he dressed his nephew up in a onesie that read, "Will you marry my uncle?". Of course, Morgan said 'yes' to this adorable proposal!
A Rainy Indianapolis Woodland Fairytale: The Real Wedding of Kristina and Dan Ambrogi
Allyson Hutchison | September 20, 2023Dan and Kristina were friends in high school after sharing multiple classes together. When Kristina moved away to Arizona State University, she liked some of Dan's tweets. He texted her saying he'd noticed, and the two started FaceTiming and texting.
Be Transported to a Romantic European Celebration with this Bloomington, Indiana Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | September 11, 2023When Laural Mill came under new ownership, this creative team led by Gypsy Rose Events and Anna Clark Photography knew exactly how to style it to perfectly show off all the venue has to of
Sunset in the Garden: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Grand Rapids Digital Cover Shoot
Kaitlyn Smale | September 5, 2023Emmaleigh White Wedding & Event Planning envisioned a summer garden sunset theme for our Grand Rapids spring/summer 2023 digital issue cover shoot. Drawing inspiration from the romantic beauty of nature's golden hour, this shoot takes you to a dreamy garden setting filled with warmth and elegance. Soft pinks, oranges and yellows are artfully woven throughout the shoot, reflecting the captivating hues of a summer sunset. We love the way Like the Planet Photography captured every detail, showcasing the magic of love in bloom along with the shoot's ethereal charm and delicate palette!