Planning & Parties Blog
Vines of Love Style Shoot
Carri Fras | December 5, 2017Wedding planner Brittany Rogers of Dressed in Details describes the vision for this shoot as understated elegance and beauty. The idea was a collaborative effort between herself and Kai Davis of Kai Davis Photography.
The Wedding Story of Lauren and Leighton Smith
Carri Fras | December 5, 2017Lauren and Leighton’s love story began when they met in college, but it was under the fireworks over Cinderella’s castle at Disney that Leighton proposed. Lauren wasted no time in planning, even grabbing wedding magazines at the airport on the way home.
The Wedding Story of Jessica and Nicholas De Fina
Carri Fras | December 4, 2017Working for the same theater company in Chicago, Jessica and Nicholas were friends for many years before life finally brought them together romantically. "We went on our first date in October, 2015,” says Jessica. “He took me indoor skydiving. He literally swept me off my feet!”
The Real Wedding of Megan and Nick Cavato
Savannah Hope | December 3, 2017Megan and Nick knew one another for two years before Nick finally asked her out. Megan says, "It took two years and a lot of small talk before he was able to work up the courage to ask for my number." Luckily, Megan decided to give Nick her number and it eventually led to their happily ever after.
The Wedding Story of Kaitlin and John Pennington
Carri Fras | December 2, 2017When Kaitlin and John moved to California, one goal they had was to watch a beautiful sunset. When John found the perfect private beach for the two to finally get their wish, John knew it was also the right time to propose to his love.
The Wedding Story of Shannon Tobin and Richard Newman
Carri Fras | December 1, 2017Shannon’s aunt and Richard’s sister were very close friends and the two came up with a master plan to set Shannon and Richard up without them ever knowing. “I was just about to move to Melbourne, Australia for what I thought would be one amazing year of fun and adventure,” says Shannon.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 12.1.17
Kaitlyn Smale | December 1, 2017Happy December, loves! We have a lot of exciting things in store for this month and it's all kicking off today! Our third annual photography contest was launched this morning with a record-breaking 88 entries!
A Classically Romantic Style Shoot at The Cyrus Place
Carri Fras | November 30, 2017Hannah Strickler of Design the Day combined her talents with those of Jessica Feltz of Jessika Feltz Photography and Lauren Cook at The Cyrus Place to create a style shoot th
The Wedding Story of Rebecca and Aaron Zettler
Carri Fras | November 29, 2017What is most rewarding about sharing someone else’s love story is when you can just see and feel the love pouring off the pages. When it comes to Rebecca and Aaron’s journey, we think you’ll agree it’s a downright lovely one.
WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot: Stonegate Manor
Carri Fras | November 28, 2017Located in southwest Michigan and nestled among 27 sprawling acres of wooded property, the elegant, country estate that is Stonegate Manor will mesmerize you with its charm and timelessness. We turned to Cheri Heward of Small Town Wedding to plan a magical day at our exclusive Stonegate Manor style shoot, highlighting all the wonderful features that make this venue as unique as it is beautiful.