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A Bohemian and European Style Shoot

Jaky Repogle, owner of Jaky Janine Photography dreamt up a whimsical style shoot at Greencrest Manor in southwest Michigan. She pictured a bohemian, European garden style shoot with berry, pink and gold tones.

The Wedding Story of Adam and Alexis Matheny

Alexis met her future husband Adam in high school gym class. But it wasn't until their junior year at Ball State University when they started dating.

An Annabel Lee Style Shoot

Self-proclaimed as "hopeless romantics," the photographers behind Tulip + Rose Photography hoped to capture the tragedy within a love story with this Edgar Allan Poe-inspired style shoot. They specifically borrowed inspiration from the Poe's famous literary work Annabel Lee.

Finding the Right Location for Your Engagement Session

Engagement sessions can be so much fun, but half the job is just figuring out where to shoot. As a wedding photographer, nearly every engaged couple asks me for my suggestions on where to photograph their engagement session.

Our Favorite Instagram Posts 11.11.16

We're hearing more and more from brides that a large part of their wedding planning involves Instagram. Well, we're GLADLY embracing this trend! Check out a few of our favorites from this week, below. And don't forget to show some love and give them a follow!

The Wedding Story of Eric and Kacey Bell

Eric Bell and Kacey Weaver fought fate a number of times. The eventual couple first met in pre-school and later re-connected when they were 16. Eric drove Kacey to the SAT exams. They ended up going on a date, but didn't pursue a relationship.

An Ultra Modern Style Shoot at Loft 310

Inspiration comes in rare form at unexpected moments. Actually, inspiration often meets us in ordinary, day-to-day moments and catch us by surprise. That's exactly what happened to Dionel Fisher, owner of The Mittentog. As Dionel was browsing dresses on Rent the Runway, she came across one gown that stood out to her. The simplicity of the dress and geometric sheer cut out in the neckline incited Dionel's creativity. She collaborated with Krystle Waivio, owner of Krystle Waivio Hair and Makeup and with Alex from Events by I. Candy and they started to design a stylized wedding that focused on a minimalist palette with clean lines and an organic feel. 

The Real Checklist: Beauty Edition

Well, you’ve done it! You’ve picked your date, booked your venue, and hand-picked some of the greatest vendors in your area. Pat yourself on the back, do a happy dance, and drink a celebratory glass of champagne…or shot of whiskey, I won’t judge. The hard part is officially over!…

Our Favorite Instagram Posts 11.04.16

Around here, we get completely lost in our Instagram feed, admiring all the beauty and talent. All we can say is, we're glad we're not making any decisions about who to hire for our wedding! But in case you are, we've provided a few suggestions below.

And don't forget to follow @weddingdaymagazine for planning inspiration all week long!