Planning & Parties Blog
This Moody Anderson, Indiana Style Shoot has Stunning Pops of Color and a Whimsical Touch
Allyson Hutchison | February 15, 2022Kali from Occasions by K wanted to create a shoot that was reminiscent of a whimsical garden.
Find Your Perfect Wedding Theme with These 10 Themes Our Editors Love
Allyson Hutchison | February 11, 2022
See This Apple Orchard Transformed into a New Wedding Venue: A Rolling Prairie, Indiana Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | February 3, 2022When Williams Orchard started renovating to be able to host weddings, Alesha of Follow Your Arrow Photography knew she had to do a style shoot there. Having shot many fall photo sessions there, Alesha knew it was the perfect opportunity to help the owners advertise their transformation.
A Bohemian, D.I.Y. Southwest Michigan Affair: The Real Wedding of Ella & Josh Vaillancourt
Allyson Hutchison | February 2, 2022Postponing their wedding completely transformed the theme Ella had in mind for her and Josh's wedding. Instead of springing for pink with hints of burgundy, Ella chose autumnal colors like burnt orange, yellows and tan! “I took a lot of risks with colors and D.I.Y.
A Rustic & Modern Chicago Celebration: The Real Wedding of Sarah & John Gallagher
Allyson Hutchison | January 25, 2022Despite living in San Diego, COVID drove Sarah and John to have their wedding where John grew up...literally. They decided to get married in the backyard of John’s childhood home in the suburbs of Chicago.
Falling in Love: Our Autumn Grand Rapids Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event
Allyson Hutchison | January 24, 2022Our Grand Rapids WeddingDay Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event offered a chance for Midwest photographers to gain style shoot experience and grow their connections with other experts in the wedding industry.
Rustic Moody Romance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | January 3, 2022Samantha Ham of Simply Unforgettable Occasions wanted to incorporate recent trends when she set out to design our Southwest Michigan cover shoot. “I started researching popular trends for the upcoming fall/winter season, and I ran across the dark and moody trend. I decided to put a romantic spin on it,” Samantha explains. We think she beautifully balances the moodiness while keeping the style romantic, and we have Scott Tibbles Photography to thank for the gorgeous photos from this shoot!
A Rustic Industrial Celebration in Holly, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Gabrielle & Derek Krueger
Allyson Hutchison | December 29, 2021Gabi and Derek were able to combine rustic and industrial themes to create a wedding full of elegance. Most of the décor was actually made by the couple themselves! “I feel like because just about everything was handmade by us it made it even more special.
The Top 10 Wedding Trends We Saw in 2021
Allyson Hutchison | December 17, 2021story, there are a lot of common trends that couples end up following each year. Whether it is the color scheme or theme or even frequently used venues, many weddings borrow ideas from others. Scroll through this list to take a look back at the top 10 trends we saw in 2021!
Rustic and Modern with a Pop of Color: A Middletown, Indiana Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | December 16, 2021Sometimes a planner has an idea and has to find the perfect venue to bring it to life. Other times, the venue finds the planner. "This shoot was inspired by the venue and florals!" Lilly of Events by Lilly shares.