Planning & Parties Blog

Summer Sunset: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot

Gina Bombin-Wilk of SRE Event Planning was inspired by the vibrant concept, “Summer Sunset,” for our spring/summer 2026 Southwest Michigan cover shoot. Her goal was to create something that felt lively and playful, while still holding onto a sense of timeless romance. “I wanted this shoot to be bright and fun, yet have an old world vibe,” Gina shares. Through a dynamic, sunset-inspired color palette and thoughtfully layered details, the design highlights how bold color can elevate a wedding without losing its classic appeal, resulting in a celebration that feels both joyful and elegantly refined!

Classic Romance: A Black and White Style Shoot in Valparaiso

First set of photos // Megan Jerndt Photography

Love in Color: The Real Wedding of Caitlin Keenum & Van Gallik in Chicago

Inspired by the character and charm of their venue, Caitlin and Van embraced a rich, vibrant color palette that brought a bold, almost maximalist feel to their wedding day.

Autumn Romance in South Bend & Niles: The Real Wedding of Hannah & Julian Gregorio

Inspired by the color of her hair and the season she loves, Hannah dreamed of an autumn wedding that was full of cozy details and vibrant colors! They settled on hosting their reception at a woodland venue in Niles, Michigan, and the ideas started flowing.

Tempest in Bloom: A Wuthering Heights-Inspired Style Shoot in Indianapolis

Photographer and planner Beth had long envisioned creating a shoot that felt more like a mood than a traditional wedding editorial.

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.