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A Laid Back, Blue Lake Celebration: The Real Wedding of Marisa and Alex Potestivo
Allyson Hutchison | April 13, 2025When their first date after matching on Hinge felt natural from the beginning, Marisa and Alex knew that they had found the one. They often spent time at Alex's family's lake house on Torch Lake, and they would frequently visit a beach nearby.
Boho Paradise: The Destination Wedding of Kaylee and Kevin Wilson
Allyson Hutchison | February 25, 2025With family scattered all over the United States, Kaylee and Kevin decided to host a destination wedding so everyone got to travel to celebrate with them. This decision allowed them to spend more time with their family and friends in the days leading up to the wedding.
This Lakefront Celebration is Filled with Romance: The Real Wedding of Brandy Hanover-Ferris and Cody Ferris
Allyson Hutchison | November 20, 2024After meeting on the dating app Coffee Meets Bagel, Brandy and Cody's first official date was to a Detroit Tiger's baseball game. Cody decided to try and trick Brandy when he was going to propose. He took her to Holland's tulip festival posing it as family photos for their Christmas cards.
A Celestial Garden in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Grace & Evin Kilicarslan
Allyson Hutchison | August 30, 2024Because they wanted to host an intimate wedding, Grace and Evin looked into venues that wouldn't overpower their smaller guest count. They ended up choosing the perfect spot, which overlooks Lake Michigan for beautiful ceremony pictures.
Get Married to Your Dreamboat With a Nautical Wedding: 7 Pointers
WeddingDay | March 15, 2024Imagine the gentle breeze in your hair, the sand beneath your feet and the sun illuminating your special moment as you exchange vows with your beloved. A nautical-themed wedding is ideal for couples with the same love for the sea and adventures.
Modern Romance with an Air of Opulence: WeddingDay Magazine’s Exclusive 2024 Look Book Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | February 13, 2024For our 2024 Look Book cover shoot, our planner Burns Special Events aimed to create a scene filled with modern elegance. Their main color scheme incorporated classic white, black and gold with a splash of greenery to liven up the space. We love how they were able to combine these evergreen touches with an air of modernity throughout the venue. With skillful juxtapositioning, the team was able to combine two ideas that seem diametrically opposed to create a stunning cover shoot!
Vibrant Love in Syracuse, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Sarah & Nate Bennett
Allyson Hutchison | February 7, 2024Inspired by both the desire to host a fun and exciting wedding as well as the bright color of her daughters’ dresses, Sarah set out to plan this colorful and vibrant celebration.
An Elegant Spring Ceremony in Detroit: The Real Wedding of Michelle and Stephen Barch
Allyson Hutchison | October 11, 2023Stephen and Michelle met through mutual friends while attending college at the University of Michigan. Michelle recalls, "A mutual friend brought Steve to a party, and I remember seeing him from across the backyard and it was love at first sight." The night Stephen chose to propose included dinner at the same pizza place where their first date was and an evening walk. Stephen got down on one knee near the river that runs by Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor. Of course Michelle said yes!
Delicate Vintage Love: A Muskegon Style Shoot Where Retro and Modernity Collide
Allyson Hutchison | August 24, 2023First set of photos by Kara Hanes Photography
Roman Feast Meets Summer Camp in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Whitney Sharpe & Brian Ellis
Allyson Hutchison | August 23, 2023As soon as Whitney was engaged to Brian, she knew two things. One, she wanted to honor where she came from by getting married on the lake she grew up on, even though she now lives in California.