Planning & Parties Blog
Green Grapes & Figs: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot
Kaitlyn Smale | September 4, 2025For our Southwest Michigan spring/summer cover shoot, Jaime Weinfeld Zeltzer of JW Designs was inspired by the vibrant green that’s flourishing in our gardens this season and making its way into modern wedding design. She explains, "This color can easily transport you to a lush space but also add a fresh sophistication to any design." Her vision was to channel that green in a way that felt luxurious and intentional—think old-world elegance reimagined with a modern twist and unexpected details. Captured beautifully by Autumn & Hive, the interplay of bright green with rich fig purple created a dynamic palette that balanced vibrancy with softness, ensuring no detail—no matter how delicate—was overshadowed.
A Timeless Garden Celebration in Detroit: The Real Wedding of Jenny & James McCoy
Kaitlyn Smale | September 3, 2025When it came time to choose a wedding venue, Jenny and James didn’t have to look far—just back to a meaningful date-night memory. After celebrating their three-year anniversary at Kamper’s Rooftop Bar in Detroit’s beautifully restored Book Tower, they were instantly captivated by the building’s stunning architecture and thoughtful details. Once they discovered they could host their ceremony and reception there, the decision was effortless! Inspired by the elegance of the venue, they leaned into a timeless garden theme with soft, romantic florals in creams, pale yellows, champagne and blush. From the venue to the vendors, every element of their day came together in a way that felt personal, timeless and unforgettable!
Rustic Romance in Whitestown, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Danielle & Patrice Whitfield
Kaitlyn Smale | August 26, 2025Patrice and Danielle’s wedding was a celebration rooted in intention, connection and personal meaning. With a vision of a full weekend of gathering and community, the venue’s multiple spaces allowed their guests to connect, relax and celebrate in style.
Modern Tropics: A Luxurious, Floral-Inspired Chicago Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 26, 2025The vision for this shoot was to create a luxurious and exotic scene in a modern Chicago venue. Despite a small snafu with the plants not surviving the Chicago temperatures in February—mended by a trip to a floral wholesaler—this vision came to life perfectly!
Natured-Inspired Elegance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Northern Indiana Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 22, 2025Burns Special Events set out to create a design that mixed hot trends with natural elements for our spring/summer Northern Indiana cover shoot. Their talented team found beautiful and stunning ways to incorporate subtle nature-inspired décor items and a neutral color scheme to bring a simply elegant wedding scene to life. We love the way this design marries those two ideas into a perfect setup that VanderHoff Studio captured flawlessly with her artistic eye!
A Beachy Chic Celebration in Bridgman, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Ami Fox and Benjamin Silluzio
Kaitlyn Smale | August 20, 2025Inspired by hosting the wedding at her family’s lake house, Ami wanted to make her wedding beachy, casual and blue! Since the ceremony was right on the shores of Lake Michigan, Ami and Ben wanted it to be a fun event with shoes being optional.
Chicago & Indianapolis Wedding Planning Where Culture, Creativity and Celebration Meet: Meet Blue Llama Events
Kaitlyn Smale | August 18, 2025When it comes to planning an unforgettable event, details matter—but so does personality. Blue Llama Events, recognized as one of the top wedding planners in the Midwest, brings both to every celebration they create.
Sip, Sun Yourself and Sail With These 6 Tips for a Bachelorette Party on the Water
WeddingDay | August 18, 2025Interested in getting away from land and taking an adventure with your friends somewhere private to celebrate your bachelorette party? Consider having your party on a boat. Setting sail for a day or weekend of adventure with your closest friends can be the perfect trip.
Effortlessly Elegant in Michigan City: The Real Wedding of Faith & Alec Glinski
Kaitlyn Smale | August 13, 2025Inspired by Sofia Richie’s effortlessly elegant wedding, Faith and Alec designed a timeless celebration using a classic black and white color palette.
Emerald Sunshine: An Art Deco-Inspired Spring Style Shoot in Michigan
Allyson Hutchison | August 12, 2025The design team behind this style shoot wanted to step into another era with a springtime twist, and they pulled it off beautifully! To achieve the Art Deco style, they focused a lot on geometric lines and glamorous details.