Planning & Parties Blog
A Wedding Full of Color and Fun in St. Louis: The Wedding of Angela and Nick Hipp
Savannah Hope | July 17, 2019Angela and Nick met when Angela was working at Hot Topic back in 2007. Nick came into the store to look around and asked for her opinions on CDs (playing it cool). Angela adds, “We chatted for a while and he left. I kept seeing him pass back and forth in front of the store.
A Bold and Mysterious Style Shoot in Downtown Detroit
Savannah Hope | July 16, 2019Chettara T. Photography has always loved the characters, Carmen Sandiego and Waldo, from the mystery video game. She says, “Both characters are elusive, mysterious, fun and for sure have their own style.
Unhidden Romance at Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn: A Cover Shoot in Berrien Springs, Michigan
Savannah Hope | July 11, 2019It may be a surprise to some to find that Southwest Michigan is home to some of the most beautiful vineyards in the world. For those of us that are in on the secret, well, we are in love! One of those stunning locales is Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn. This venue is not only sought after by Michigan brides but brides from across the country (including California). That is why Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn was picked as the site of our 2019 Issue 2 cover shoot.
An Earthy, Boho Wedding at an Indiana Christmas Tree Farm: The Wedding of Nora Chidalek and Mason McKinney
Savannah Hope | July 10, 2019Nora and Mason met in 2011 when they were set-up to go to a dance together. Mason met Nora a little before the dance and the two exchanged some (what they admit to being) awkward compliments about one another’s hair.
Fall-ing in Love: A Southwest Michigan Fall Wedding with New Style - The Wedding of Rachel and John Dunbar
Savannah Hope | July 10, 2019Rachel always had a love for the outdoors. From horseback riding to hiking - the outdoors were her home. That is why John’s proposal was more than perfect. As he and Rachel were walking a tree-lined path, he stopped to pop the question and the answer was “yes!”.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 7.5.19
Kaitlyn Smale | July 5, 2019Happy July, loves! We hope you all had a fun, safe and relaxing Fourth. And if you're lucky, maybe a long holiday weekend! Regardless, we could all use a mid-afternoon treat! So, scroll on to see some of the pretties we found this week.
The Destination Wedding of Amanda and Alex: A Look into How this Wedding Planner Tied the Knot in Mexico
Savannah Hope | July 3, 2019“We started by choosing where we wanted to get married and after that, we started looking for houses that could hold 20+ guests,” says Amanda.
A Pop of Color Here, a Dash of Greenery There: A Vibrant Wedding Celebration - The Wedding of Gabrielle and Jack Noël
Savannah Hope | July 3, 2019We have featured many beautiful weddings within our magazine, but this wedding is a little more special because it is the wedding of one of our favorite photographers - Gabrielle Cheikh. Gabrielle met her husband, Jack, on Tinder.
Should You Elope? How Millennials are Making Eloping Mainstream
Savannah Hope | July 1, 2019The option of elopements may be something that has crossed the mind of many couples when it comes to tying the knot. Especially as elopements are becoming a popular option with modern couples given financial reasons, time and stress.
A Classic Styled Wedding at White Diamond Lavender Farms
Savannah Hope | June 27, 2019When Brenda Pottinger of Pottinger Photography approached Dana Renae Designs, she knew she wanted to create a gorgeous, elegant shoot at a lavender farm. Dana says, "She had an elegant and romantic vision for this family-run lavender farm.