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We often think of spring as a time of rebirth—the blooming of flowers, the lively buzz of animal life—and summer representing a time where we embark on new adventures. Knowing that, I can think of no better time than our spring/summer issues to announce my new role as Owner and Publisher of WeddingDay Magazine! I've enjoyed working with so many of our advertiser partners, talented Midwest vendors and wedding planning couples in my role as Creative Director, and am excited to further foster those relationships, continue to inspire our brides and groomsto-be and collaborate on future projects together. With that said, I hope you enjoy this new issue which is filled with an abundance of fresh and exciting ideas, stunning real weddings and inspiration-rich style shoots. You won't want to miss our modern bohemian cover shoot at Simply Social Detroit in Hamtramck, Michigan and you'll go wild over the winner and runners-up of our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals! And be sure to check out our spotlight on the talented Kai Davis, of Kai Davis Photography. So, whether you're just beginning the wedding planning process or you're searching for those few final touches, there's plenty to get inspired of in the pages of this issue. I'm excited to embark on this new journey with you, Cheers to new beginnings!
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in this issue.. 10 REAL WEDDING
Italian Countryside: The Real Wedding of Kerrie & Matthew in Rochester Hills
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The Magic of Love: A Dark & Moody Styled Elopement
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The Winner of our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest, Sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals
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Mid-Century Modern Boho: The Real Wedding of Megan & Jonathan at Highlands Detroit
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Meet Kai Davis, Owner of Kai Davis Photography
89 NEWLY ENGAGED Engaged in the Midwest: 5 Midwest Couples Ready to Tie the Knot
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Meet the Team: The Vendors Behind Our Detroit Cover Shoot
Modern Bohemian: Our Exclusive Detroit Cover Shoot
about the cover photographer PENNY RALENE PHOTOGRAPHY
Penny is a wife, mom and a huge fan of dark chocolate and coffee! As one of ten children and a mom to three kids of her own, she basically has a Ph.D. in bringing calm to chaos on a wedding day. She's been a professional photographer for six years and strives to create timeless, classic images that her couples will treasure long after the wedding day is over. Inspired by your personal stories, impressionist painters, and classic Hollywood actresses like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, Penny delivers an experience that feels effortless, stylish and wholly "you" on one of the most intimate days of your life. Serving all of Michigan from metro-Detroit, Penny's clients praise her ability to create a comfortable experience in front of the camera that feels natural and true to who they are as a couple. WEDDINGDAY
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“Ask yourself what the most important things are for your wedding day, and plan accordingly (aside from your dress, that’s a given). For instance, we agreed on these 3 things as our top areas of focus: 1. Photography, 2. Food/Drinks, 3. Guest Experience. That will guide which vendors you choose, where to shoot for the moon and what to exclude!”
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THE ULTIMATE
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the best guide for the midwest bride
wedding glam guide the ultimate wedding glam guide
9 TO 12 MONTHS BEFORE
2 WEEKS BEFORE
Print this checklist and start a Pinterest beauty board
Confirm beauty appointments
See a dermatologist or esthetician to address any skin concerns
Color, highlight or touch up your hair
Start experimenting with hair colors and growing out hair
Attend facial appointment and/or exfoliate skin
Sign up for a gym membership and commit to going 3x week
Prepare envelopes to tip your beauty team
Set weight-loss goals if desired and launch program
Wear sunscreen at all times outdoors
Begin to research or ask for recommendations on salons
Get lash extensions if desired
Experiment with beauty and skin care products
Change your contact lenses
6 TO 9 MONTHS BEFORE Design skin care routine with selected products Add strength training to workout plan Commit to drinking 5 glasses of water each day Purchase vitamins for energy, hair growth, healthy skin and immune system
4 TO 6 MONTHS BEFORE Secure stylist and makeup artist Begin brow rehab: grow them out and have them professionally shaped Settle on hair color Narrow down hairstyles to top 3 Hit the gym 4-5 days a week with a mix of cardio and strength training
1 TO 2 MONTHS BEFORE
1 WEEK BEFORE Spray tan with at-home product or professional application Get a manicure and pedicure Attend waxing appointments: brows, bikini line, legs, etc. Pack beauty emergency/touchup kit for the big day Go to bed and wake up around the same time each day
DAYS BEFORE Drink water continuously Wash your hair two days before the wedding Sleep at least 7-8 hours each night Get your engagement ring cleaned Clean your ears Touch up manicure and pedicure
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Whiten teeth
Drink a full glass of water when you wake up
Get a hair trim
Begin the morning with meditation and stretching
Schedule facial for two weeks before the wedding
Go for a walk alone
Stop shaving if you plan to get a wax
Eat breakfast and pack snacks for the day
Have a trial run of your hair and makeup
Rinse off in the shower; make sure to keep your hair dry
Have a trial spray tan
Attend hair and makeup appointments Take photos of hair and makeup to send back to vendors
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The team decided to go the route of no makeup at all and style the bride in a natural way. Dee says, "I wanted the afro to stay as true to our roots as possible and show our hair in its natural state." The addition of baby's breath was a gorgeous touch!
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THE EASIEST GUIDE TO changing your last name
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our newlywed bliss can quickly come to an end when it comes time to endure the dreaded task of changing your last name. The legal process can often take the romance out of taking your significant other’s last name. If you get yourself organized with the proper documents, the process can be less strenuous, allowing you to continue to revel in your newlywed happiness.
1. GET THE ORIGINAL
3. APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE
5. UPDATE YOUR BANK
Getting a new license from the local Bureau of Motor Vehicles office requires a few documents, namely your old license, the original marriage license and your new Social Security card. Remember to change your address if you have moved after the wedding.
The easiest way to do this is to visit your local branch in person. Take your new license, your marriage license and your new Social Security card, and ask for your name to be changed on your account. Request new checks, debit cards and credit cards with your new name.
2. REQUEST A NEW SOCIAL
4. CHANGE YOUR LAST NAME
6. UPDATE YOUR LAST NAME
If you visit the Social Security Administration’s website, you can find an application for a change of name here. This is a free service. Print the application, fill it out, and include any required documents. You can either take your application to a nearby Social Security office or mail it in. You should receive your new card with your new last name in approximately 10 days.
When your new Social Security card comes in the mail, meet with your HR manager at work to switch your name over. This includes payroll, 401k, your insurance benefits, stocks etc.
MARRIAGE LICENSE FROM THE CLERK’S OFFICE The original license should come from the clerk’s office where your license was filed. One should automatically be sent to you a couple weeks after the wedding. The original document should have a raised seal and your new last name. Also, it’s a good idea to request copies.
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ON OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNTS As time goes on, you will remember more accounts that your last name must be changed on. Remember to keep all of the necessary documents within reach to easily change your name.
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Making us feel as though we were dropped right into an exotic rainforest, this talented team designed a perfect representation of our Go Wild theme, titled “Urban Jungle Glam”, for Follow Your Arrow Photography to capture. Despite discussing all the themes with the creative team, Go Wild was the theme that resonated most with everyone. The team raves, “We loved being able to incorporate the wild theme in every aspect—from live snakes to the details on the cake!” They wanted to add glam to the theme and think the contrast between the faux animal pelts paired with the crystal dinnerware brings that glamorous element. The uniquely designed stationery also gives all the wild vibes!
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To unify the shoot's theme with the bride, the team wanted her to look edgy. “We went BIG!” they gush. “Our artists added gold flakes and rhinestones to our bride’s face in an animal pattern and finished the look with a smokey eye.” The gown also had to bring the glamour and edge, and the team felt this beaded one from Here Comes the Dress was the perfect juxtaposition to the bold makeup!
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The cake from Steel City Bakery was kept rather classic to not overpower the shoot with too many complex details. Pantone's Ultimate Gray was added in the bottom to represent elephant hide. No jungle would be complete without voluminous plants and colorful blooms! Thode Floral provided moth orchids and anthurium to bring the jungle to life while pampas grass and dried palms brought more of a savannah feel to the shoot. The team also used yellow roses to incorporate Pantone's Illuminating to the look.
Theme: Go Wild PHOTOGRAPHY: FOLLOW YOUR ARROW PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC VENUE: THE ALLURE URBAN GARDEN DRESS: HERE COMES THE DRESS FLORALS: THODE FLORAL MENSWEAR: LR MEN'S CLOTHIER & TUXEDOS HAIR: SALON ROGUE MAKEUP: AESTHETICALLY SKYE CAKE: STEEL CITY BAKERY STATIONERY: ALESHA LAWS SNAKE: KRISTEN FLEMING
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With a fun take on our Over the Rainbow theme, Jasmine Norris Photography and Samantha Mitchell Photography brought the colorful vision to life in the form of pastel polka dots. Ultimate Gray and Illuminating peek through in different areas of the shoot; even on the grooms! The team explains, “We loved the fresh colors with the pastel theme and loved that it also showcased the rainbow and the LGBTQ+ community without being the typical bright rainbow colors!”
The Ivory Foundry was the perfect venue for this shoot. With open floor plans to provide space for all of a couple’s guests and large windows to let in plenty of natural light, the team was able to fill it to the brim with light and airy pastel details! The chandeliers overhead helped the team capture the elegant feel they were hoping for, too. As always, it was the décor and details that really brought this shoot to life. The balloon wall, grooms’ bow ties and stunning centerpieces feed into the subtle polka dot theme. We are also obsessed with the unique cigar lounge and champagne flute wall! The four-tiered cake is almost too glamorous to eat. We are especially in love with the pastel watercolor design throughout the cake’s icing and those beautiful fondant flowers. Both the blue and gray suits are gorgeous and look great with the pastel bow ties, but we can all agree the luxurious polka-dot cape on the officiant's suit steals the show. Nothing adds more regality and dramatic flair than a cape!
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Theme: Avant Garde
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The vision for this shoot came from the traditional use of the venue. Kay from Kay Warner Photography explains, “Avenue 912 is a rock concert venue and I had the idea to create a wedding here that would attract the ‘different’ and ‘off the beaten path’ type of client that frequents this venue. I chose to stay away from anything that was ‘mainstream’ and went beyond any limits of what a traditional wedding looks like.” Every detail of this shoot was carefully chosen, and Kay made sure she got exactly what she wanted no matter how difficult it was to find them. The mirrored aisle, alternative lighting, smoke elements, drapery and unique glassware all bring this theme together. Providing the right amount of contrast, the white invitation suite designed by Your Little Details perfectly matches the theme. We love the extra flair the metallic edging adds to the suite! 40
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The dark cake is so elegant! Kay says, “The cake direction was to mirror the dark makeup of the bride.” We are obsessed with the way the square bottom tier contrasts with the classic round top tiers! “Finding a dress boutique with non-traditional attire was more difficult,” Kay shares. Both of the dresses the team ended up choosing were perfect for the mood they were trying to set. The black dress brings glamour and pushes the limits to what a wedding dress can be while the gray one brings one of the Pantone Colors of the Year into the shoot in a unique way. The faux hawk on the bride and her dark makeup amp up the moodiness! PHOTOGRAPHY: KAY WARNER PHOTOGRAPHY, SHANE CLEMINSON PHOTOGRAPHER & REGION WEDDINGS VENUE: AVENUE 912 DRESSES & TUXEDO: ELEGANCE WEDDING & EVENING WEAR FLORALS: TASTEFULLY KATIE STATIONERY: YOUR LITTLE DETAILS (YOURLITTLEDETAILS.COM)* HAIR: AVA MICHAEL BEAUTIQUE MAKEUP: EMILY DUPRE BEAUTY CAKE: ALLIECAKES CUSTOM CAKES RENTALS: HOW SWEET IT IS EVENTS *WeddingDay preferred vendor WEDDINGDAY 41
Theme: Go Wild This exotic bohemian beach elopement was inspired by the complications COVID has brought to elopements. “With COVID, couples have had to forfeit their destination weddings and decrease their guest count. This shoot shows couples the perfect way to celebrate as if you are eloping in the tropics,” Brittany from 1945 Event Co. raves. The creative team wanted to bring the tropics to the beach! You can’t have a jungle without plenty of leopard print, bold colors and greenery! The team also wanted to combine multiple textures to the scene to create a fun and inviting environment. One of their favorite designs is the colorful plates and place settings to make an ombré effect as you move down the table.
FINALIS T The dessert table is a highlight of the shoot. Brittany explains, “There were two specialty cocktails available for guests as well as assorted fun colored macarons, candies and the perfect simple beachy cake topped with a tropical flower for the bride and groom to cut.” Silk flowers made up the bouquet and boutonnière. Rich tropical greens and white hydrangeas made up both the bouquet and the floral detail on the triangular arbor. The creative team went a different route with the bridal attire. Instead of a traditional dress, they leaned into the beachy theme with a bathing suit and cover-up! For the bride's makeup and hair, the team kept it fun with waves and bright eye makeup. They also added a flower crown for some of the shots to bring in a more boho feel.
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YOU WILL EVER NEED
9 to 12 Months Before Discuss and determine a budget with your partner Document budget in WeddingDay’s budget checklist
2 to 4 Months Before Book your makeup artist and hair salon for bridal party and yourself
Gather “ideal” guest list from partner’s family and your family
Choose a hairstyle and book a consultation and trial run appointment
Narrow down the guest list as needed to determine venue size and cost estimate
Pick a bakery, attend a cake tasting or two, and order your cake
Choose a date and reserve a venue Select a ceremony site and an officiant Choose the members of your wedding party Hire a wedding planner or wedding coordinator if desired Create an email folder for wedding-related correspondence, a Pinterest board for inspiration, and an actual folder for receipts and vendor contracts Book your main vendors (florist, photographer and DJ/band, etc.) Have an engagement party to celebrate with friends and family
Buy wedding favors for guests and gifts for wedding party Organize your information to obtain marriage license Purchase your wedding bands Order tuxes for groom, groomsmen and/or ushers Mail invitations!
6-8 Weeks Before Send invites for rehearsal dinner to family, wedding party and select guests Attend food tasting with caterer or venue and finalize menu
6 to 9 Months Before Go wedding dress shopping for your dream dress and order immediately Hire a catering company if the venue does not cater in-house
Meet with florist to finalize flowers Begin beauty treatments (teeth whitening, facials, etc.) Send DJ and photographer list of songs and list of musthave photos
Shop for bridesmaids’ dresses with the bridal party Design your wedding website with pertinent information
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Decide on a honeymoon destination and renew passport
Color and trim your hair
Book your wedding day transportation (limo, bus, carriage, etc)
Have a trial run of your formal hair and makeup
Create gift registry
Schedule meeting with all vendors to plan and finalize details Create seating chart and wedding-weekend itinerary
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Print guest name cards, programs, menus and extra stationery
Finalize guest list using WeddingDay’s guest list checklist
Have your final dress fitting
Gather postal addresses of invited guests
Write down your vows and reception speech
Design, print and send save-the-date announcements
Send finalized guest counts with menu choices to caterer
Shop for and rent necessary rental items such as decor, chairs, tables, etc.
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Purchase wedding invitations or hire designer to create invites
Re-confirm all plans and times with vendors and wedding party
Start planning your ceremony with music selection and readings
Create an envelope tipping system for vendors
Meet with your officiant regarding ceremony and required premarital counseling
Inform wedding party of any required duties
Finalize honeymoon travel plans
Pack for the honeymoon
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The culinary experience as well as the stunning views from this top-of-the-tower venue were what solidified it as the place where Megan and Jon wanted to begin their lives together as husband and wife. Many of the vendors who brought their mid-century modern celebration to life were recommended to them by friends and family. And we are absolutely in love with their Michigan fall color palette! Another quirky touch is the disco balls in their tablescapes that represent their mutual love of Elton John.
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Megan was gifted a purse made from her mother’s wedding dress that Jon’s aunt made for her. “I am very sentimental and as we are extremely lucky to have had both of our parents present at our wedding and married themselves. The purse was such a special gift, that came together from both sides of the family, that I will cherish forever,” Megan gushes.
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Kai Davis KAI DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY
The best wedding photographers are focused on you as a couple and telling your story through the images they capture. And they shouldn’t be afraid to sneak a couple of candid moments that will end up being the photos you adore for a lifetime! All of that sums up Kai from Kai Davis Photography. She loves to be fun, silly and creative with her couples while also making them feel comfortable with her through the photography process. Her biggest goal is to capture you two for who you really are and have your personality shine through in all of her images. The best part of the job for her is being able to witness and capture those natural moments of pure love on the day of your wedding. We had the opportunity to talk with Kai and learn more about her business and photography process. 62
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inspired your business? What us an overview of your services. WD: Give .... I’M A WD: What keeps you motivated? What makes your business unique? "I am creative at heart. I love looking "Well, I am a wedding, engagement KD: at the latest trends and fashion. I KD: and elopement photographer. I STORYTELLER, plan mood board sessions for creative shoots also host and plan editorial styled workshops and take time to express my creativity. I have and content days. Working as an editorial SO BEING ABLE purposely set time aside this year to do more photographer gives me the advantage to give my creative shoots. I have also taken time to couples the same artistic feel." TO CAPTURE rebrand and rebuild my process, creating a more organized system for my clients." owner, what do WD: Asyou awishbusiness MY COUPLES to accomplish with your customers? What can a couple look forward to when booking you? AT THEIR MY GOAL IS "My goal is to showcase my couples' KD: big days in the most unique and MOST SPECIAL TO SHOWCASE artistic way. Photography is an art for me, like painting a picture. So, I take pride in every small MOMENTS IS A MY COUPLES' detail when capturing a wedding." us about your favorite part of WIN FOR ME. BIG DAYS IN WD: Tell your job. What keeps it fun for you? say meeting new people. I THE MOST What do you love about the industry KD: "Ilovewould hearing about their engagement WD: you work in? and their true love stories. I’m a storyteller, so "I get to shoot love stories every UNIQUE AND being able to capture my couples at their most KD: weekend. So, I will admit I'm an special moments is a win for me." EMOTIONAL being. Yes, I have cried at many ARTISTIC WAY. weddings while shooting. I’m all about the magical happy endings." PHOTOGRAPH Y are the best tips you have for WD: What couples using your services? Any IS AN ART other words of wisdom to share? possible, have a planner and/or FOR ME, LIKE KD: "Ifa person in charge that can handle the timeline. This will eliminate the stress for PAINTING A the bride. I always make a point to share that flaws in the timeline can result in less time with PICTURE. SO, I their photographer." a moment to brag about TAKE PRIDE IN WD: Take something you’re proud of! am proud of the growth of my EVERY SMALL KD: "Ibusiness over the past 11.5 years. It’s amazing how over the years you elevate DETAIL WHEN through the experience of trial and error, which has made an opportunity for me to give my clients CAPTURING A the best experience from Kai Davis Photography." do you calm the nerves of WEDDING. WD: How anxious customers? What steps do you take to help eliminate their stress? "I tell my clients to have FUN!!! Some of the best moments I have captured were when they were having fun and being themselves."
KD: WD: Tell us about your experience and skills. What’s the most common question WD: you get from couples? What’s your been in business for about KD: "I11.5haveyears. I started way back when answer to it? my son was born. One day I picked up a camera I need to do a first look? My What are your future goals for your KD: "Do and had to learn as I went. I love shooting with answer is YES!!! It gives you more WD: business? How do you see it growing Canon. Nothing against any other amazing time to get those intimate moments without brand, it's what I started off with. I decided to go full time with wedding photography four years ago. I still work with my high school, family and maternity clients off season."
rushing. I know it's not a traditional trend, but this will allow you to get all of your bridal photos completed before the wedding."
in the future? "One of my future goals for Kai Davis Photography is building a strong team of photographers and videographers. I’m in the process of training some amazing young talented creatives. My dream is not too far away."
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COVER SHOOT
Modern Bohemian WEDDINGDAY’S EXCLUSIVE DETROIT COVER SHOOT
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The Vision When Emmaleigh of Emmaleigh White Wedding and Event Planning set out to design the look for our Detroit Spring/Summer 2022 cover shoot, she aimed to bring boho romance to life with a modern twist. “The vision I had for this shoot came together beautifully. It turned out more beautiful than I could have imagined,” Emmaleigh raves. We are in love with all the soft and delicate details and especially love the way Penny Ralene Photography captured the magic of it all! WEDDINGDAY
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The Venue Simply Social Detroit was the perfect blank canvas for our romantic shoot! In fact, the color palette and theme were inspired once Emmaleigh saw the space. She thought the white walls and black ceilings were a beautiful modern space, but she wanted to add some boho to bring in a splash of rosy color to it. The large windows and flowing white curtains disperse plenty of natural light throughout the venue, allowing for gorgeous, bright and airy photos!
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The Looks Our bride wore two gorgeous dresses from The Wedding Shoppe for a ceremony and reception look. The combination of the soft blush dress and the moody black dress brings out a different aspect of the shoot while pairing nicely with the allblack ensemble from SuitShop. Emmaleigh shares, “I wanted something that would make a statement, and what better than a black dress?” The half-up, half-down hairdo and natural makeup that BÜK Weddings styled is super bohemian and help bring this shoot to life. And we love the touch of pearls in the bride’s hair!
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The Decor The wicker sweetheart table brought in boho vibes while keeping the shoot intimate and focused on the couple. To create a mix of boho and modern, many of the décor items were a balance between black and blush. Between Burns Special Events and Styled Event Design's décor, a stunning mix of textures and colors was brought to life in this shoot!
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The S tationery Darling Design Co.'s stationery designs were the perfect complement to our modern boho theme. We love the soft blush colors and modern, romantic fonts!
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The Florals No boho celebration is complete without plenty of florals filling the space! “I wanted soft pink flowers throughout, along with incorporating dry grass to bring out the softness and boho vibes,” Emmaleigh explains. The florals on the circular arbor are a perfect execution of this soft look while the dried grasses sticking out of the floral arrangements and adoring the sweetheart table embody the bohemian style perfectly! WEDDINGDAY
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The Cake & Desserts The three-tiered cake from Homestead Kitchen looks so beautiful, we don’t want anyone to eat it! The combination of the simple blush and black tiers with the intricate gold leafing and floral adornment is absolutely show-stopping. “The cake was so unique and romantic,” Emmaleigh says. “It was the star of the show!” We also love the elegant touch of macarons in glassware on the tablescape to bring in color (and taste!) to the design. 78
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PHOTOGRAPHY Penny Ralene Photography* Detroit, MI pennyralenephotography.com VENUE Simply Social Detroit* Hamtramck, MI simplysocialeventspace.com PLANNING & COORDINATION Emmaleigh White Wedding & Event Planning* Mason, MI ewhiteweddingplanner.com VIDEOGRAPHY Diffuse Media FLORALS Now & Forever Flower Boutique* River Rouge, MI nowandforeverflowers.com DRESSES & ACCESSORIES The Wedding Shoppe* Berkley, MI theweddingshoppe.net HAIR & MAKEUP BÜK Weddings* Kalamazoo, MI bukweddings.com MENSWEAR SuitShop* Available Online; Showrooms in Chicago, Denver & Philadelphia suitshop.com CAKE & DESSERTS Homestead Kitchen* Westland, MI homesteadkitchen.net STATIONERY Darling Design Co.* Marion, IN facebook.com/DarlingDesignCo765 RENTALS Burns Special Events* Mishawaka, IN burnsrentals.com RENTALS Styled Event Design* Clarkston, MI styledeventdesign.com SWEETHEART TABLE Vibrant Vintage Rentals AISLE RUNNER Shenandoah Rents MODELS Betsy Bildner & Noah Brondyke of Point Modeling Agency *WeddingDay preferred vendor
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Meet the Cover Team THE WEDDING PROS BEHIND THE SHOOT
Emmaleigh White
Penny Ralene
E M M A LE IGH WHITE WEDDING & E VENT PLANNING
PEN N Y RAL EN E PHO TO G R A P H Y
Emmaleigh White is a certified wedding and event planner located in Mason, Michigan. She launched her wedding and event planning business in 2018 shortly after her own wedding. She has always had a passion for party planning and loves seeing everything come together. When she's not planning weddings, Emmaleigh loves to spend time with her family. She says, "I’m always writing lists. It's therapeutic to me and though it may sound a bit cliche to say, I have the best job in the world! I have a love for weddings and have my couples' very best interest at the heart of what I do." 82
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Penny is a wife, mom and a huge fan of dark chocolate and coffee! As one of ten children and a mom to three kids of her own, she basically has a Ph.D. in bringing calm to chaos on a wedding day. She's been a professional photographer for six years and strives to create timeless, classic images that her couples will treasure long after the wedding day is over. Inspired by your personal stories, impressionist painters, and classic Hollywood actresses like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, Penny delivers an experience that feels effortless, stylish and wholly "you" on one of the most intimate days of your life. Serving all of Michigan from metro-Detroit, Penny's clients praise her ability to create a comfortable experience in front of the camera that feels natural and true to who they are as a couple.
Dominique + Austin Davenport SIMPLY S O C IAL DETRO IT Simply Social Detroit is a loft-style wedding venue located in Detroit, Michigan. This family-owned and operated business is on the second floor of an industrial building that has been renovated for comfort and elegance while maintaining its historic charm. The brick exterior of Simply Social Detroit gives way to a stylish interior, which features a “blank canvas” look that couples can tailor to their desires. This spacious 2,182-square-foot room (capacity 75) can host ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, or all three. The white walls, floors and columns are accented by a black ceiling dotted with crystal lighting fixtures that create a sophisticated ambiance. Simply Social will be expanding in 2022 with the opening of its new corporate and wedding venue located in downtown Detroit (Riverfront District).
Now + Forever Flower Boutique
Lacey Thomas
WANDA HINES & HENRIETTA SMITH
Lacey Thomas is the owner of Styled Event Design. She fell in love with event planning and design after planning her own wedding and multiple events for friends and family. She says, "Taking a couple's vision and bringing it to life is truly an unmatched experience! We have the passion needed to make every couple's day the best it can be and we ensure that every detail is executed to perfection!"
Now & Forever is a two generation floral and design company. With a life-long love affair with flowers, we bring over 30 years of professional floral experience and a high quality for creating custom designs to your wedding day. We not only provide beautiful florals for your wedding, but comprehensive offerings such as linen, drapery, chairs, lighting and every detail needed to make your wedding dreams come true.
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Catrina Staats
Cameron Martin
HOMES TEAD KITCHEN
DARL IN G DES IG N CO.
Beginning on her homestead in Monroe County, Michigan, Catrina Staats' home bakery quickly grew into a highly sought after destination for artistic and delicious cakes and desserts. She jumped on an opportunity to open her brick-and-mortar bakery, Homestead Kitchen - Artisan Cakery, in April of 2020. The bakery, located at 8036 N. Wayne Rd, Westland, Michigan, features a retail storefront with a large variety of desserts, cakes, keto treats, loose leaf teas, coffee, an event space and of course custom designed cakes.
Cameron Martin is the creative brain behind Darling Design Co. She started this business in 2020 after struggling to find the perfect invitation suite for her own wedding. She now provides brides with a unique and completely custom approach to wedding stationery. Each bride enjoys a oneon-one meeting where they discuss and find the couple's vision for their wedding suite. As Cameron says, “Wedding invitations are everyone’s first impression of your big day!”
Christina E. Wright, Andrea Zerilli, Paige Clare Johnson + Ashlyn Alexander BÜK S TUD IO S & C O ./ BÜ K WEDDIN G S A studio is where an artist creates, and BÜK Studios & Co./BÜK Weddings is definitely a studio! Their team is made up of artists of all different types and skill sets, most of them being cross-trained in various areas. Their offerings include hair and makeup services, engagement and wedding photography bundles and bridal shower spa skincare packages.
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Michelle McFarland THE WE DDIN G S HO PPE Michelle McFarland is one of the leading experts in the bridal retailer industry. She founded The Wedding Shoppe over 20 years ago, and it has grown to be the largest bridal boutique in Metro Detroit. Michelle feels that every bride deserves to have a special experience while finding her wedding dress. As the President of the Better Bridal Group, she spends time training over 200 other bridal boutiques all over the world on how to provide the best experience for their brides as well. Michelle is also the President of the National Bridal Retailers Association. The mission of the NBRA is to consolidate the voices of all independent bridal store owners to effect change in the industry. NBRA also works to strengthen the public image of shopping in brick and mortar bridal stores.
Lauren Krempec
Ashley + Austin Ionetz
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Burns Special Events is a full-service wedding and event company. From planning and coordinating to florals and rentals, their team of talented Event Specialists can provide whatever you need. For milestones, celebrations and every detail, Burns is your event company.
Ashley and Austin are the husband and wife team behind Diffuse Media, a Metro-Detroit based videographer that strives to capture all of your important moments on film.
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Engaged in the Midwest CONGRATS TO OUR RECENTLY ENGAGED COUPLES! Sydney + Steven / Phern Joy LLC
Lisa + James / Misty Winter Photography
Marcos + Ryley / By Colette Renee
Alida + Benjamin / Ellie Frances Photography
DID YOU RECENTLY GET ENGAGED? WE WANT TO FEATURE YOU! Submit your engagement story to us at weddingday-online.com/submityour-engagement and we may feature you on our social media channels or in the next issue of WeddingDay! Alexis + Daniel / On Faith Photography
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Vendor Guide
ENTERTAINMENT
Impress Jewelry Creations
Gaska String Quartet
Granger, IN, 574.855.4491
South Bend, IN, 574.229.0422
impressjewelers.com
facebook.com/gaskastringquartet See ad on page 49.
MENSWEAR SuitShop
BAKERIES & DESSERTS
BRIDAL SALONS & DESIGNERS
Meg Rodgers, Harpist
Chicago, IL, 773.303.6006
Azucar Rococo
America's Bride
Saint Joseph, MI, 269.429.6377
suitshop.com
Schiller Park, IL, 773.799.1845
Grand Rapids, MI, 616.224.0056
megrodgers.net
See ad on back cover.
azucarrococo.com
americasbride.us FLORISTS
OFFICIANTS
B. Petal Company
At-the-Altar
See ad on page 8. Equinox Pastries & Pops Byron Center, MI, 616.916.9537
Badgley Mischka
Pierceton, IN, 260.591.0789
Serving Illinois, Indiana,
equinoxpastriesandpops.com
USA
bpetalcompany.com
Wisconsin & the East Coast
badgleymischka.com Gracey's Goodies
847.908.5399 Crystal Springs Florist
at-the-altar.com See ad on page 45.
Leo-Cedarville, IN, 260.627.2771
Blye's Bridal Loft
Benton Harbor, MI,
graceysgoodies.com
Kokomo, IN, 765.452.1219
269.925.1167
blyesbridal.com
crystalspringsflorist.net
PHOTOGRAPHERS
See ad on page 27.
See ad on page 21.
Amber Knight Photography
homesteadkitchen.net
The Bridal Suite of Louisville
Design Quintessentials
See ad on page 86.
Louisville, KY, 502.244.2909
West Bloomfield Township, MI
thebridalsuiteoflouisville.com
248.973.8966
Amelia Kinser Photography
designquintessentials.com
Indiana, 765.416.2496
Homestead Kitchen Westland, MI, 734.956.5924
Bloomington, IN
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amberknightphotography.com
Avon, IN
The Frock Bridal House
sprinkled-withlove.com
Bloomington, IN, 812.668.2841
Flowers for Dreams
thefrockbridal.com
Detroit, MI, 313.230.0393
Aubrey Lynn Photography
flowersfordreams.com/detroit
Indianapolis, IN, 317.401.6650
See ad on page 14.
aubreylynnphoto.com
Sweet T's Cakes & Confections
ameliakinserphotography.com
Richland, MI, 269.615.8021
Sarah Kolis Custom Designs
sweettscakesandconfections.com
Detroit, MI, 248.842.4551
See ad on page 28.
sarahkolis.com
BEAUTY & SPA
Sophia's Bridal & Tux
Blushing Beauty & Co.
Indianapolis, IN, 317.222.5465
Mishawaka, IN
sophiasbridalandtux.com
Now & Forever Flower Boutique
blushingbeautyandco.com
See ad on page 50.
River Rouge, MI, 734.436.1386
Caroline Brewer Photography
nowandforeverflowers.com
Indiana
See ad on page 80.
carolinebrewerphotography.com
See ad on page 9. Gardenground Floral Holland, MI
Buenas Vibras Photography
gardengroundfloral.com
Chicago, IL, 312.434.5127 buenasvibrasphotography.com
BÜK Weddings & Co.
The Wedding Shoppe
Kalamazoo, MI, 269.491.7603
Berkley, MI, 248.541.1988
bukweddings.com
theweddingshoppe.net
SunflowerKate Florals
Chantel Miller Photography
See ad on page 87.
See ad on page 81.
Columbus, OH, 614.285.3826
Bristol, IN
sunflowerkateflorals.com
chantelmillerstorytelling.com
The Pretty Committee
BRIDAL SHOWS
Grand Rapids, MI, 616.831.0046
Engaged Indiana
Tori Leigh Events
Clever Candid Photography
prettycommitteebeauty.com
Throughout Indianapolis area
Indianapolis, IN, 317.602.6886
Fraser, MI, 586.808.2854
engagedindiana.com
torileighevents.com
clevercandidphotography.com
See ad on inside back cover.
See ad on page 56.
True Beauty by Dana Valparaiso, IN, 219.765.5938 truebeautymakeupartist.com
Dave Thompson Photography JEWELERS
Elkhart, IN, 574.238.9890
Diamonds Direct
davesphotoworld.com
Indianapolis, IN, 317.575.8555 WEDDINGDAY
diamondsdirect.com
ElishaKPhoto
Smitten Mitten Photography
Ryan Abney Event Design
Burns Special Events
Indianapolis, IN, 317.513.1984
Farmington Hills, MI,
Detroit, MI, 248.821.1128
Mishawaka, IN, 574.259.4807
elishakphoto.com
734.606.9721
ryan-abney.com
burnsrentals.com
smittenmittenphotography.com
See ad on page 6.
See ad on page 66.
Simply Unforgettable Occasions
Midwest Rentals
Vilma Maria Photographer
Kalamazoo, MI, 269.363.6597
Lafayette, IN, 765.423.5543
Fort Wayne, IN, 260.609.0703
simplyunforgettableoccasions.com
midwestrentalsinc.com
Heather Beckham Photography
facebook.com/
See ad on page 65.
See ad on page 48.
South Bend, IN, 662.436.8065
vilmamariaphotographer
heatherbeckham.com
See ad on page 31.
Special Occasions, LLC
The Tipsy Burro
Serving Michigan, 616.826.7082
Ada, MI, 616.204.1018
specialoccasionsmi.com
thetipsyburro.com
See ad on page 5.
Goshen, IN ennaphotos.com
Jessie Silva
PLANNERS/COORDINATORS
Grand Rapids, MI,
1945 Event Co.
jessiesilva.com
Bath, MI, 517.488.2720
Styled by Stephanie
STATIONERY
See ad on page 16.
1945eventco.com
Detroit, MI, 248.931.4401
Darling Design Co.
styledby-stephanie.com
Marion, IN, 765,210.7701
Kai Davis Photography
All in the Details
See ad on page 4.
facebook.com/
Detroit, MI, 248.508.3229
Indianapolis, IN, 317.821.7526
kdpwedding.com
detailsindy.com
Styled Event Design
See ad on page 64.
See ad on page 58.
Clarkston, MI
Kara Hanes Photography
ARC Design Studios
Grand Rapids, MI, 616.835.6143
Detroit, MI, 586.322.3968
karahanesphotography.com
arcdesignstudios.com
DarlingDesignCo765 See ad on page 67.
styledeventdesign.com
East to West Studio
See ad on page 88.
Morton, IL, 815.848.8340 easttoweststudio.com
Thoughtfully Designed Co. Indianapolis, IN, 517.581.0060
Lee Morgan Designs
thoughtfullydesignedco.com
Fort Wayne, IN
Lindsay Elaine Photography
Emmaleigh White Wedding
Kalamazoo, MI
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lindsayelaine.com
Mason, MI, 517.703.4334
Unveiled Weddings & Events
ewhiteweddingplanner.com
Valparaiso, IN, 219.512.5620
The Lettering Grove
See ad on page 69.
yourunveiledevent.com
Indianapolis, IN
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theletteringgrove.com
New Buffalo, MI, 219.628.4360
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Detroit, MI, 734.968.7733
Bloomington, IN, 812.606.6222
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Indianapolis, IN, 317.818.9900
thepapercreation.com
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EXL Events Co.
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Williams Sonoma
Indianapolis, IN, 317.759.0625
Detroit, MI, 812.606.6222
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Indianapolis, IN, 317.848.1431
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LoveLight Events LLC
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Detroit, MI, 248.224.0804
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Mishawaka, IN, 574.256.1110
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Love Story Weddings and Events
Grand Rapids, MI, 616.747.0354
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Indianapolis, IN, 317.207.0144
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See ad on page 59.
Weddings & Events Indianapolis, IN, 317.279.4048
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Alaska Haus
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Caledonia, MI alaskahausvenue.com
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Auburn Cord Duesenberg
themontebelloestate.com
Automobile Museum Auburn, IN, 260.925.1444
Nagelkirk Gardens
automobilemuseum.org
Harvey, MI, 906.228.7441 nagelkirkgardens.com
Biltwell Event Center Indianapolis, IN, 317.916.6000
Simply Social Detroit
biltwelleventcenter.com
Hamtramck, MI, 313.284.9403 simplysocialeventspace.com
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Benton Harbor, MI, 269.930.0617
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