Planning & Parties Blog
This Elegant Outdoor Celebration Feels Like an Opulent Garden Soiree: The Real Wedding of Annalise and Micah Broersma
Allyson Hutchison | April 3, 2025Mutual friends introduced Annalise and Micah to each other, and they clicked instantly! From that day on, they were inseparable. Micah dreamed up a picturesque proposal, planning a beautiful sunset picnic on Lake Michigan and asking for Annalise's hand in marriage.
2024 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: Day and Night Elegance in Peach Fuzz
Allyson Hutchison | March 3, 2025Focused on capturing the quiet luxury that this venue has in many of its natural details, this team planned a simply elegant style shoot that incorporated the beauty of day and night for our 2024 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event
A Timeless & Regal Chicago Celebration: The Real Wedding of Sydni and Jalen Boney
Allyson Hutchison | February 19, 2025Inspired by Sophia Richie's wedding, Sydni and Jalen wanted to create a clean and crisp celebration with lots of white details. Sydni explains, "It all felt very timeless but also very regal at the same time.
A Simple Romance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Detroit Cover Shoot
Kaitlyn Smale | February 17, 2025"With this shoot, I wanted to embrace color and authenticity," Luvone Willis of Luvone's Beautiful Occasions shares. "I'm in love with printed linen, so that was my first decision with my design." She then incorporated plenty of florals and candlelight to create a romantic atmosphere. The result was a simple and refreshing yet elegant shoot that Heirlooms & Lace Studios captured beautifully!
Rooftop Romance: WeddingDay's Exclusive Chicago Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | February 13, 2025“I was envisioning something really unique and timeless,” Hannah Brooks, the planner of our Chicago cover shoot, explains. “It all came together and was beautifully executed by each vendor.” Hannah was looking to create a shoot that was elegant and romantic while still standing out from the crowd. The team utilized classic black and white as well as greenery and a few pink details to pull this shoot together. One of our favorite details is that we hosted this shoot as the sun was setting, creating beautiful moments for Danielle Schury Photography to capture as the space was washed in golden hour light!
Black Tie Elegance in Carmel, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Kimberly and Jay Piatek
Allyson Hutchison | February 12, 2025Inspired by the classic and elegant décor of Hotel Carmichael, Kimberly and Jay curated their opulent black tie wedding with a color palette of gold, black, cream, champagne and taupe. Choosing the venue was an easy choice for the couple.
Shades of Winter: WeddingDay's Exclusive Central Indiana Cover Shoot
Kaitlyn Smale | January 27, 2025For our Central Indiana cover shoot, Cheyenne Fox of Nerdy Fox Rentals & Designs wanted to show that winter weddings can be just as magical and fun as weddings in other seasons. She shares, “I came up with the idea of 'shades of winter' because I felt like there wasn’t enough inspiration for winter weddings out there.” Drawing inspiration from her daughter's love for Elsa, she designed a shoot filled with plenty of sparkles, fake snow and an ethereal winter color palette!
Autumn in Blue: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Northern Indiana Cover Shoot
Kaitlyn Smale | January 14, 2025For our cover shoot, the talented team at Burns Special Events envisioned a stunning blend of moody, atmospheric beauty that reflected the rich, autumn colors of Northern Indiana. The shoot’s design incorporated layered textures, from plush velvet linens to modern copper accents, to capture the essence of a warm, intimate celebration set against the backdrop of fall’s rich foliage. With carefully chosen florals, soft candlelight and a touch of winter elegance, the goal was to craft a mood that was both romantic and timeless—perfectly embodying the magic of Northern Indiana's fall and winter landscapes.
An Elegant, Garden Fairytale Celebration: The Real Wedding of Jessica and Joshua Ashford
Allyson Hutchison | December 27, 2024When a friend came to visit Jessica in college in Chicago, she told Jessica she'd be bringing a friend.
A Scenic, Golden-Hour Golf Course Celebration: The Real Wedding of Cassie and Cole Bellair
Allyson Hutchison | November 13, 2024Even though they were high school sweethearts, Cassie and Cole actually met when they were in just grade school. After dating for several years, Cole decided to propose to Cassie on a beach during a vacation to Naples. As Cassie puts it, "It was a complete and total surprise!"