Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding of Alexandria and Adam Kotlarek: An Elegant Detroit Wedding
Savannah Hope | March 20, 2019Alexandria and Adam met in East Lansing through mutual friends. Alexandria says, “At the time, he was going to Michigan State and I was going to Douglas J Aveda Institute. We officially hit it off when we both ran the Chicago Half Marathon in 2011.
A Vibrant Hotel Style Shoot in Cincinnati
Savannah Hope | March 20, 2019This style shoot at The Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio is filled with warm colors and elegant style that is sure to win over your heart.
A Romantic Blue Elopement
Savannah Hope | March 19, 2019This dusty blue elopement is where dreams come true.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 3.15.19
Kaitlyn Smale | March 15, 2019Is there anything better than a Friday afternoon after a long work week? Yes, actually–an Instagram Friday after a long work week! So, sit back with your coffee and enjoy this week's curated faves from the 'gram!
A Classic Style Shoot at The Treasury
Savannah Hope | March 14, 2019The team from this style shoot was completely inspired by the gorgeous venue, The Treasury in Pontiac, Michigan. They say, “When we visited The Treasury, we were amazed by its beauty, especially the gold ceiling.
The Wedding of Shannon and Daniel Ryan: A South Bend Greenhouse Wedding
Savannah Hope | March 13, 2019Some meetings are meant to be—and Shannon and Daniel’s first meeting shows us that fate is real. Shannon says, “Dan and I met on vacation but were from the same town. Dan was on his guy trip to St. Pete Beach and I was down visiting my friend.
A Detroit Style Shoot Made for Edgy Brides
Savannah Hope | March 12, 2019Not all couples are created the same - and neither is their style. That is why we are in love with this edgy street style shoot thought up by talented Detroit wedding creatives including Chettara T. Photography.
A Tropical Detroit Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | March 7, 2019Kayla Dunn of Pineapple Union, a wedding and event design company based in Detroit, Michigan, was inspired by her own life when creating a tropical shoot within the urban city. She says, “It was a culmination of everything I love.
The Wedding of Kayla and Michael Meersman: A Downtown Chicago Wedding
Savannah Hope | March 6, 2019Kayla and Michael met in college when they were both on the track and field team. The two remained close throughout their time there and later began dating. After graduation, Michael popped the question after he and Kayla had settled down in Chicago.
The Real Wedding of Lorraine and CJ Orrantia: A Timeless South Bend Wedding
Savannah Hope | February 27, 2019Lorraine and CJ met in the classic, movie type of way - at a bar. After exchanging phone numbers, they started dating and the rest is history. When it came to the proposal, Lorraine says that they kept it personal. She says, “He wanted it to be just us and very simple.