Planning & Parties Blog
Magenta Matrimony in Central Kentucky: The Real Wedding of Abbey and Caleb Mattingly
Allyson Hutchison | April 9, 2026It was fate that Caleb and Abbey would both be housed in Munday Hall during their junior year at Western Kentucky University. After meeting and hanging out for a while, everything felt so comfortable and easy. They quickly transitioned to best friends and then to a couple.
Cottagecore Meets Rustic Charm: The Real Wedding of Destiny and Drew Hicks
Allyson Hutchison | April 1, 2026After meeting through a dating app, Destiny and Drew got engaged on a trip during their shared birthday weekend. Drew took Destiny on a romantic trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where they decided to ride the Ferris wheel.
Timeless, New Year's Eve Glamor in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Kara DeDecker and Robert Szerencse
Allyson Hutchison | March 25, 2026While on a business trip to Minnesota, Kara met Rob online and felt the connection instantly. Since he was living in Minnesota, their relationship began as long-distance, which was challenging but strengthened their relationship.
These Riverfront Nuptials Are All Industrial Elegance: The Real Wedding of Carleigh and Mason Barmore
Allyson Hutchison | March 18, 2026During the peak of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, love was blooming for Carleigh and Mason. The pair met on a dating app and grew their relationship by dedicating lots of quality time together after the whole world shut down!
Creating Seamless Celebrations in Northwest Indiana & Beyond: Meet Your Little Details
Kaitlyn Smale | March 13, 2026When it comes to planning meaningful celebrations, the philosophy behind Your Little Details is simple: Your Day, Your Way—because every little detail matters.
An Elegant, Musical Celebration in Motown: The Real Wedding of Brittany and Jon Oakley
Allyson Hutchison | March 11, 2026Despite studying under the same voice professor at Michigan Sate and sharing flirty moments on and off stage during a summer production, Jon didn't ask Brittany out until nearly eight years after they first met!
ADONIS Fertility Solutions: Your Investment in Safe and Structured Surrogacy
WeddingDay | March 10, 2026Surrogacy is recognized worldwide as one of the most successful solutions in modern reproductive medicine. Yet for Intended parents, success is not measured only by medical results — it is also defined by safety, transparency and financial clarity.
La Dolce Vita: WeddingDay Magazine's Exclusive 2026 Look Book Cover Shoot
Kaitlyn Smale | March 5, 2026Our 2026 Look Book cover shoot was a dream brought to life by the incredibly talented Beth Waterman—planner, florist, venue owner and more all in one! This year’s concept was especially personal, as Beth drew inspiration from her own Italian heritage to create a romantic celebration infused with Tuscan charm. Aptly named La Dolce Vita—“The Sweet Life”—the shoot, photographed by Neeley Photography, captured the feeling of an intimate outdoor wedding surrounded by trees, soft breezes and effortless elegance.
A Fun, Downtown Indianapolis Rooftop Celebration: The Real Wedding of Sidney and Daniel Morehouse
Allyson Hutchison | March 4, 2026After meeting on a dating app that was designed to be deleted, Daniel and Sidney dated for five years before he popped the question. In true romantic fashion, Daniel filled a day with activities they loved to do together.
Sophisticated Whimsy: The Real Wedding of Rachel & Ethan Troxell in Battle Creek, Michigan
Allyson Hutchison | February 25, 2026Rachel and Ethan’s wedding was a dreamy blend of European-inspired romance and heartfelt personal storytelling, all set against an enchanting backdrop.