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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!
Timeless Bridal Beauty on Location: Meet Michigan Hairstylist Ashley Burns Artistries
Kaitlyn Smale | September 2, 2025Behind every flawless bridal hairstyle is not only skill, but also passion—and Ashley Burns, owner of Ashley Burns Artistries, brings both in abundance.
Where Southwest Michigan Meets Destination Wedding Dreams: Meet The Inn at Harbor Shores
Kaitlyn Smale | August 29, 2025Some may believe you have to jet off to faraway destinations for a luxurious waterfront wedding, but those who know about The Inn at Harbor Shores understand that the dream can be much closer to home! Nestled along the harbor of St.
Eras of Love: 13 Taylor Swift-Inspired Wedding Details to Incorporate into Your Love Story
Kaitlyn Smale | August 28, 2025Taylor Swift has always been the queen of turning love stories into unforgettable art, so it’s no surprise that her recent engagement to Travis Kelce has Swifties dreaming of weddings filled with Swift-inspired magic.
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!
Passion, Love and the Art of Storytelling: Meet Pavé Wedding Productions
Kaitlyn Smale | August 25, 2025Bethany and Stephen, the husband-and-wife team behind Pavé Wedding Productions, believe that wedding photography and videography should be more than just beautiful images—they should be powerful, lasting stories.
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!
The Power of Petals: 4 Bouquet Styles to Match Your Vibe
Kaitlyn Smale | August 21, 2025When it comes to planning your wedding, few details are as personal and expressive as your flowers. More than just a bundle of blooms, your bouquet is a reflection of your style, your story and the overall mood of your day.