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This Elegant Chicago Celebration is Full of Meaningful Touches: The Real Wedding of Kailey and David Moore

Allyson Hutchison |  October 9, 2024

During their time in high school, Kailey and David met and started dating. Later on, when he was going to propose, David told Kailey they were going to a garden to take photos for his family's Christmas card. "Our proposal was incredible!

Delicate Garden Party: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Northern Indiana Cover Shoot

Kaitlyn Smale |  October 8, 2024

Gina Bombin-Wilk, owner of Sugar on the Rim Events, took inspiration from her own lavender garden when dreaming up the design for our spring/summer Northern Indiana cover shoot. She says, “The fresh, sweet smell of lavender fills the room and your worries melt away. What a beautiful way to create nostalgia on such a special day.” Because she usually works with a bolder color palette, Gina wanted to take this opportunity to challenge herself to create something softer. Incorporating plenty of shades of purple and sprigs of greenery allowed Gina and her team to lean into the current trend of delicate elegance!

An Elegant, Garden-Inspired Celebration in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Stacey and Nate Morales

Allyson Hutchison |  October 2, 2024

After a mutual friend's parents recommended the same driving school to Stacey and Nate, they met for the first time and slowly fell in love. On January 20th of 2021—a day before Stacey's birthday—Nate surprised her with a dinner at their favorite sushi place to propose.

A Rustic Gathering in Allegan, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Ashlynne & Ryan Kavaluskis

Allyson Hutchison |  September 27, 2024

When it came time to plan the theme and style of their wedding, Ashlynne and Ryan didn’t lack inspiration. The venue, the season and the colors that Ashlynne thought would look good on everyone is what inspired their color palette and style.

This Michigan Couple Created a Dreamy, Disney Celebration: The Real Wedding of Anessa and Jimmy Ricklefs

Allyson Hutchison |  September 25, 2024

While performing in a musical parody of Halloween, Jimmy and Anessa met and fell in love. They started talking every day early on in the rehearsal process, and grew closer and caught feelings for each other.

Simplistic Greenery in Sawyer, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Carmen and Adam Sheets

Allyson Hutchison |  September 23, 2024

When it came to selecting the the theme of their wedding, Carmen and Adam didn't end up going with anything traditional. Instead, they combined many things they love including mid-century modern styles, vintage vibes and plenty of natural greenery.

A Bright & Modern Chicago Celebration: The Real Wedding of Adrianna & John Jakob

Allyson Hutchison |  September 18, 2024

Even though Adrianna and John were originally inspired by an elegant wedding she saw in her venue Company 251’s example gallery, it never really felt like them.

Love at First Site: 9 Features to Seek When Selecting a Venue

WeddingDay |  September 18, 2024

The venue sets the tone and stage for your wedding day, so finding a space that reflects your preferences and accommodates your guest list is essential. Fortunately, there are vital features to consider to help you narrow down your search.

Host Your Wedding on Seventy Acres of Pure Midwestern Beauty: Meet Bear Creek Farm

Allyson Hutchison |  September 17, 2024

Built in 1908, this historic farm venue in Laingsburg, Michigan is a picturesque place to host a wedding. Bear Creek Farm is known for and named after the beautiful landscape surrounding this sprawling venue.

WeddingDay Pro Spotlight: Richelle Gingerich of Four Winds Casinos

Allyson Hutchison |  September 13, 2024

An appealing quality of wedding venues is that they can be all-inclusive. Many couples love the idea of their guests attending their wedding, dancing the night away and being able to stay all in the same location.