Planning & Parties Blog
A Timeless Indianapolis Wedding: The Real Wedding of Tara and Taylor Sullivan
Chrysa Keenon | October 16, 2019College finals were a blessing in disguise for this couple. Tara and Taylor met in a mutual friend's dorm room during their college's finals week. They might have been stressed, but got blessed with a great relationship!
A Handcrafted Michigan Wedding: The Real Wedding of Maddy and Leon Thelen
Chrysa Keenon | October 16, 2019We love a heartfelt engagement story–but it's even better when it's handcrafted, too! Maddy and Leon met at Michigan State University, and when it came time for a proposal, Leon handcrafted wooden Marquee letters with what would be Maddy’s future initials, ‘MKT’!
Elegant Style Meets Countryside Charm at this Northern Indiana Venue: An Exclusive WeddingDay Style Shoot at The Hall at Oakland Park in Nappanee, Indiana
Savannah Hope | October 15, 2019Many people romanticize Midwestern, countryside landscapes with their vast scenes of open prairies and charming farmlands. That is why country venues like barns have become so popular with couples looking to tie the knot.
Celebrate Love with this Colorful Michigan Pride Style Shoot
Chrysa Keenon | October 11, 2019We love celebrating love, and this Pride-themed style shoot shows us how effortlessly! Back during Pride Month, Mechelle of Ahoyhello Photography noticed that there was little representation of the LGBTQ+ community in style shoots, which sparked an idea to create a shoot that was all-inclusive.
An Antique and Elegant Michigan Wedding: The Real Wedding of Kelly Carbary and Eric Wells
Chrysa Keenon | October 9, 2019Kelly met Eric at their local CrossFit gym. “I thought he was extremely attractive and funny, so naturally I had to flirt with him. Most importantly, I had to beat him in the workout of the day.
Country Glam at the County Fair: The Real Michigan Wedding of Liza and Brent Haney
Chrysa Keenon | October 8, 2019Liza and Brent played together on their co-ed softball team--so getting engaged was a home run! Liza says, “Brent proposed at our favorite cider mill, Uncle Johns. We went there on our first date and made it a tradition to go back every year.
Fairytales Come True at The Orchid Events & Catering: A WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot in New Haven, Indiana
Kaitlyn Smale | October 8, 2019Located just outside of Fort Wayne in New Haven, Indiana, The Orchid Events and Catering is an intimate and whimsical event space that captures the spirit of Midwestern style and hospitality.
WeddingDay Pro Spotlight: Sarah Journay, Journay and Co.
Savannah Hope | October 7, 2019When it comes to the discussion and planning of an event like your wedding—you could be excited and nervous, but also frustrated and overwhelmed. Either way, this day evokes emotion.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 10.4.19
Kaitlyn Smale | October 4, 2019We never tire of scrolling through our feeds week after week, hunting for the loveliest pics we can get our hands on! We're in constant awe at the level of talent and creativity our amazing Midwest vendors possess. Don't believe us? Scroll on to see the pretties that caught our eyes this week.
Refined Rustic Charm: A Warm Yellow Style Shoot at Lake Max Meadows
Erica Kanney | October 3, 2019Imagine the perfect late summer day: blue skies with fluffy white clouds, a gentle breeze blowing through the trees, the golden light of August casting a warm glow on surrounding fields.