Planning & Parties Blog

A Chicagoland Vineyard Celebration: The Real Wedding of Hannah and Andy Onnen

Since both their moms were teachers at the same school, Hannah and Andy met as kids. Over time, feelings developed, and they began dating. When the time came, Andy proposed to Hannah at an old cow farm. His cousin—a wedding videographer—captured the whole moment for them to relive forever!

7 Strategies for Scaling Up Your Wedding Planning Business

Running a wedding planning business is equal parts creativity and logistics. Once you’ve built a reputation for turning couples' visions into unforgettable days, you might be ready to take on more clients, revenue and reach.

Planning on Moving After Marriage? These Are the 6 Most Trusted Residential Movers

Your wedding is approaching, and soon you'll be merging two lives into one home. Between venue deposits and honeymoon planning, moving details can feel overwhelming.

What to Say in a Maid of Honor Speech: A Structure That Works When You Freeze

Nobody freezes because they forgot the story. They freeze because they've got four stories, no idea which one goes first and a room that just stopped talking.

That's the real problem with most maid of honor speeches. Not the writing — the order.

What Not to Say in a Best Man Speech: 17 Jokes, Stories, and Lines to Avoid

A best man speech is supposed to be funny, warm and memorable. But most bad speeches do not fail because the best man has nothing to say. They fail because he says too much, chooses the wrong story or tries to get a laugh in a way that makes the room uncomfortable.

Accessibility in the Wedding Industry: Local Michigan Wedding Photographers Create A Global Impact

The wedding industry is built around celebrating love, but for many individuals with disabilities, navigating a wedding—whether as a couple, guest or vendor—can present unnecessary barriers.

Black-Tie Romance Meets Coastal Elegance in this Grosse Pointe Style Shoot

The hosts of this shoot dreamed up an editorial that had both the decadence of a black-tie soiree and the colorful beauty and effortless elegance of a coastal celebration.

10 Benefits of Taking a Pre Marriage Course Before the Wedding

Could it be that getting ready for a wedding feels nothing like getting ready for marriage?

One wrong turn in picking a spot, plus juggling who to invite, then getting lost in tiny tasks - before you know it, the wedding takes center stage, while what follows slips quietly sideways.

An Elegant and Classic Outdoor Chicagoland Celebration: The Real Wedding of Tyler and Jack Surin

During their first week of college, Tyler and Jack met at a party and instantly clicked! They started dating shortly after meeting. Swept up by the magical emotion of the season, Jack proposed around Christmas.