Planning & Parties Blog
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.
A Chicago Greenhouse Wedding: The Wedding of Laura Tracy and Brian Hiller
Savannah Hope | June 26, 2019Laura and Brian met at a charity event where they were both volunteering.
A Romantic Garden Wedding: The Wedding of Samantha Barczak and Richard Layton
Savannah Hope | June 26, 2019Samantha and Richard met while attending college. Samantha says, “We met because he used to come into the bar I worked at quite often and eventually got the nerve to ask me out.
Modern Design Meets Rustic Charm in this Ohio Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | June 25, 2019Gabriella Sutherland spent three months planning and designing this shoot that embodies rustic characteristics with contemporary design and prowess.