Planning & Parties Blog

A Whimsical, Brunch-Style Wedding: The Wedding of Emily Featherstone and Nate Mundy

Savannah Hope |  July 31, 2019

Emily and Nate met at work. Funny enough, they worked in different departments and only met because there was a training day for the company. Emily notes, “We worked in different departments and in different buildings, so we’d never met before but we noticed each other instantly. We’ve been inseparable since that day.” It wasn’t long after that day that they went on their first date and that instant attraction was felt again. 

An Urban, Whiskey Wedding: The Wedding of Chelsea and David Firth

Savannah Hope |  July 31, 2019

Chelsea and David were good friends before they started dating. Like anything good, their relationship came with time. David adds, “We were friends for a while before we started dating.

A Historical Style Shoot at The Rookery Building in Chicago

Savannah Hope |  July 30, 2019

When picturing Chicago, it is hard not to conjure up some image of historic architecture. Melissa Rynberg of Rynberg Photograph immediately envisioned an image like this when Tori Criswell of Tori Lynn Photography told her that she was doing a styled shoot at The Rookery Building in Chicago.

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Kaitlyn Smale |  July 26, 2019

We can't believe we're lucky enough to work in this industry some days. Surrounded by pretty images, talented vendors and constant love stories is truly a dream come true!

A Farm-to-Table Style Shoot at Traders Point Creamery

Savannah Hope |  July 25, 2019

We are loving the theme of this style shoot! It celebrates the farm-to-table movement of utilizing your local farmers and other vendors for dinner parties, date nights or any old Tuesday! This shoot highlights the wholesome nature of local goods.

An Orchard Wedding in Louisville, Kentucky: The Wedding of Ryan and Chancing Torstrick

Savannah Hope |  July 24, 2019

Chancing and Ryan met where many modern couples are starting to meet—a dating app. They matched up, some messages were sent back and forth and soon enough they were on their first date. Ryan decided to pop the question at Disney World! Chancing adds, "He proposed while we were at Disney World.

A Modern Chicago Chapel Wedding: The Wedding of Mary and Patrick Carbon

Savannah Hope |  July 24, 2019

Before we even dive into this wedding, we just have to say - there is something for everyone to love. Mary and Patrick created one of the sweetest, most modern weddings we have every seen! They met back in 2015 in Chicago.

A Dreamy, Northern Michigan Styled Shoot

Savannah Hope |  July 23, 2019

This style shoot meshes together two popular trends and styles. Utilizing chic, down-to-earth boho style with botanical vibes, this styled shoot team accomplished a shoot that appeals to anyone’s heart.

Vibrant Color Meets Elegance in this Style Shoot

Savannah Hope |  July 18, 2019

Danielle of Danielle Harris Photography met up with her friend, Jacqueline, at Blue Blossom Rentals, and an idea hit them.  They knew just who they could go to in order to bring the vision to life, Lauren Williamson of Every Little Thing Events.

A Classic Country Club Wedding in Plymouth, Michigan: The Wedding of Sarah & Caleb Hires

Savannah Hope |  July 17, 2019

Sarah and Caleb met in 2016 while they were attending Michigan State. Sarah says, “We began to see each other a lot, sometimes more purposefully than others, I will admit.