Planning & Parties Blog
Woodland Elegance in Niles, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Sophia and Austen Park
Allyson Hutchison | February 14, 2025Once Sophia and Austen were engaged, they knew they wanted an autumn wedding for beautiful photo-ops and to keep their wedding date close to their dating anniversary.
Rooftop Romance: WeddingDay's Exclusive Chicago Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | February 13, 2025“I was envisioning something really unique and timeless,” Hannah Brooks, the planner of our Chicago cover shoot, explains. “It all came together and was beautifully executed by each vendor.” Hannah was looking to create a shoot that was elegant and romantic while still standing out from the crowd. The team utilized classic black and white as well as greenery and a few pink details to pull this shoot together. One of our favorite details is that we hosted this shoot as the sun was setting, creating beautiful moments for Danielle Schury Photography to capture as the space was washed in golden hour light!
Say ‘I Don't’ to a Messy Wedding With These 10 Smart Tips for Waste Management
WeddingDay | February 13, 2025Planning a home wedding involves many decisions, from choosing the perfect dress to curating a dreamy playlist. However, one often forgotten detail is how to manage waste responsibly.
Black Tie Elegance in Carmel, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Kimberly and Jay Piatek
Allyson Hutchison | February 12, 2025Inspired by the classic and elegant décor of Hotel Carmichael, Kimberly and Jay curated their opulent black tie wedding with a color palette of gold, black, cream, champagne and taupe. Choosing the venue was an easy choice for the couple.
2024 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: A Bridgerton-Inspired Style Shoot in Peach Fuzz
Allyson Hutchison | February 11, 2025Inspired by our "Feminine Touch" theme for our 2024 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals, this team wanted to create a shoot that was ultra feminine.
New Year's Elegance in Clarkston, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Erica and Luke Smith
Allyson Hutchison | February 10, 2025Since they started dating on New Year's Eve and loved the idea of spending time celebrating with all their closest friends and family, Erica and Luke picked that as their wedding date.
Tropical Disco in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Zachary Martin & Duggan Everage
Allyson Hutchison | February 5, 2025When planning their wedding, Zachary and Duggan came up with a very specific and fun theme. "The description we gave our vendors was to think about if a disco cruise ended up stuck on a tropical island and decided to set up the party there," they explain.
2024 Style Shoot Design Contest Finalist: Understated Elegance in Peach Fuzz
Kaitlyn Smale | February 4, 2025Gina Bombin-Wilk of Sugar on the Rim Events brought our Style Shoot Design Contest (sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals) theme of Quiet Luxury to life in a shoot that embodied understated
Organic Elegance Meets Rustic Charm: WeddingDay Magazine's Exclusive 2025 Look Book Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | February 3, 2025A single photo was what inspired our stunning naturally and elegant 2025 Look Book cover shoot. Leigha Vinson of EXL Events Co., the planner and coordinator of the shoot, shares, “I had seen a post somewhere of a dinner table using moss as part of its decor and just loved it. From there, the idea of making a design that looked like I had just gone outside and used what I could find just grew.” Leigha settled on a nature-inspired color palette and set her sights on finding as many elements as she could that were made out of organic materials which brought together our beautiful cover shoot!
Wild & Woven: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Grand Rapids Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | February 1, 2025When Brooke Simmons, CEO of Forever and Always Event Planning, planned a wedding at Augusta Creek Venue, she became familiar with its character and charm. Inspired by the rustic and organic vibes that the venue possessed, Brooke dreamed up a realistic yet stunning shoot. “This combination inspired the bohemian-western theme for the styled shoot, which I felt would resonate with the local clientele,” Brooke shares. “Having grown up in the area, I understand the down-to-earth, humble nature of the people here—many of whom are farmers. They aren’t necessarily interested in elaborate champagne towers or ballrooms and black tie elegance. Instead, the brides I envision want a cute, boho vibe with a touch of rustic, western charm.” The result was a delicate balance between western and elegance that Pavé Wedding Productions captured flawlessly!