WeddingDay Magazine - Southwest Michigan Spring/Summer 2022 Issue

An Opulent Celebration

AN ELEGANT COVER

SHOOT IN NILES

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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, inspiration-rich style shoots and a stunning real wedding. You won't want to miss our classic and opulent cover shoot at The Grand LV in Niles, Michigan and you'll go wild over the winners of our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored

by AAYS Event Rentals! And be sure to check out our spotlight on the talented Lauren Krempec, Event Specialist and Coordinator at Burns Special Events.

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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OWNER & PUBLISHER kaitlyn@weddingday-online.com

in this issue..

8 REAL WEDDING

Classic & Clean: The Real Wedding of Kila & Nick at Loft 310

16 STYLE SHOOT

Arabian Nights: A Moroccan-Inspired Michigan Sand Dunes Style Shoot

26 PRO SPOTLIGHT

Meet Lauren Krempec, Event Specialist & Coordinator at Burns Special Events

50 STYLE SHOOT 34 SSDC WINNER

SPRING/SUMMER 2022

If Love Were Like Water: A Beachy South Haven Style Shoot

The Winner of our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest, Sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals

87 NEWLY ENGAGED Engaged in the Midwest: 5 Midwest Couples Ready to Tie the Knot

60 PRO SPOTLIGHT Meet Kai Davis, Owner of Kai Davis Photography

70 COVER SHOOT

An Opulent Celebration of Love: Our Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot

about the cover photographer MEGAN JUDITH PHOTOGRAPHY

Megan describes photographing weddings as "both a joy and an honor." As a wedding photographer, Megan's goal is to help put her couples at ease while also documenting the memories that fill their special day. Megan describes her photos as colorful and timeless. Her goal is for her clients to love their photos for a lifetime! Megan uses both a traditional and photojournalistic approach to ensure that her clients' galleries are filled with both pictures for their walls and the little in-between moments that help them look back on their day with a smile.

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FEATURED WEDDING

The Real Wedding of K ILA & N I C K E L L I OT T

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Kila wanted a wedding theme that was classic and clean looking, which is why the couple chose Loft 310 as their venue. After seeing inspiration on Pinterest, Kila knew this was the perfect place to host her sleek celebration thanks to the open concept and white walls that served as a blank canvas! Having had to reschedule their wedding twice due to COVID, the couple was happiest to finally have their wedding day. Kila says, "We felt that we had gone through so much with this wedding that nothing else could stop us from having an amazing day."

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STYLE SHOOT

Arabian Nights

A MOROCC AN-INSPIRED MICHIGAN SAND DUNES S T YLE SHOOT

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nspired by the exotic feel of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Liv of Liv Vincent Photography created a beautiful Moroccan style shoot right here in the Midwest. “I love outdoor settings and the open sand dunes and how it created a blank canvas for us to work with,” Liv raves. The alternative and bohemian style of both the dress and the bride’s hair makes us feel like we were dropped right into an Arabian desert. We love how Liv chose neutral colors to blend all her details to the sand dunes, yet everything still brings a bold uniqueness to the shoot.

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The small floor table with pillows as seats is such an intimate setup for this styled elopement. We are also obsessed with the way Liv used linens to create a tent-like scene for the couple. And AAYS Event Rentals had the perfect table décor to bring this shoot to life!

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CAPTURING ALL THE MESSY, PERFECTLY IMPERFECT, UNPOSED, MOMENTS OF LIFE IN IMAGES.

"Ashley worked with us along the way and when the time came she made sure our day ran smoothly, and it ended up being absolutely amazing. You don’t just get a photographer you get someone who truly cares about her clients, her work and making sure you have the absolute best day no matter!"

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PRO SPOTLIGHT

Lauren Krempec BURNS SPECIAL EVENTS

The décor at your ceremony and reception help bring your vision to life. Your guests should be transported into the story of you and your future spouse the minute they enter your venue. Knowing that, you should be able to work with a rental and design company to find exactly what you’re looking for and collaborate with the professionals to curate the entire design for your vision.

Josephiney Photography

Burns Special Events offers so much more than just décor rentals. With floral design, event planning services, graphic design and day-of coordination, their team specializes in keeping up with the latest trends and styles in the industry! We got a chance to speak with Lauren Krempec, Event Specialist & Coordinator at Burns Special Events, to learn more about what makes the experience at Burns so special.

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the most common question are the best tips you have for WD: What WD: What inspired your business?

WD: What’s you get from couples? What’s your couples using your services? Any is family-owned and has been answer to it? other words of wisdom to share?

LK: "Burns in business for over 100 years! It has "The most common question would can use as many or as few LK: have to be 'what wedding packages LK: "Couples evolved from a filling station and paint store in of our services as they need! We the early 1900s, to adding tool and costume rentals and finally event rentals in the late 80s.

Burns now operates out of a 100,000-squarefoot building in Mishawaka and employs up to 50 people during our busy season!"

do we offer,' and our answer to that is, we don’t!

Every wedding is unique and every couple is unique, so we build everything from the ground up with our couples!"

us an overview of your services.

WD: Give What makes your business unique? makes us unique is that we LK: "What are no longer just a rental business.

WHAT MAKES

We are a full-service event company that is the first of its kind for our area. We have the largest variety of rentals in Michiana, a certified floral department, wedding and event planning services, graphic design services, and day-of coordinators. Weddings that utilize all of our services are called Burns Signature Weddings!"

WD: Tell us about your experience and skills. event industry is ever-changing, LK: "The and we make sure our team is

educated and trained to keep up with the latest trends. Our Event Specialists annually attend national conferences where they have classes and attend conventions to see what new additions to add to our rentals and services for the year."

WD:

What do you wish to accomplish with your customers? What can a couple look forward to when using your services?

"Every wedding couple is placed with one of our talented Event Specialists that they will work with, from engagement until the honeymoon. Our goal is to take as much stress away from the couple as possible while guiding them through everything they need to know and many things they didn’t know they would need to know!"

LK:

us about your favorite part of WD: Tell your job. of our favorite parts of the job LK: "One is when we get to take our couples

into one of our interactive design studios within the showroom! Here we get to learn more about the couple and what kind of vibe/style they are wanting for their wedding, and start to design mock-ups using our rental items!" do you love about the industry WD: What you work in? event Industry is full of such LK: "The creative and inspiring people, and

our community has so many amazingly talented vendors who we love working with! There is nothing better than getting to be creative and being able to share that creativity with your coworkers and clients!"

US UNIQUE IS

THAT WE ARE NO LONGER JUST A

RENTAL BUSINESS. WE ARE A FULLSERVICE EVENT COMPANY THAT

IS THE FIRST OF

ITS KIND FOR OUR AREA. WE HAVE THE LARGEST VARIET Y OF

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have couples that only need a ceremony arch or ceiling treatment, while others go all in for a Burns Signature Wedding experience! Our words of wisdom would be to stay true to who you are as a couple and add in personalized touches!

Also, don’t procrastinate as things will book up faster than you think!" a moment to brag about WD: Take something you’re proud of! many don’t realize is just how LK: "What much we give back to our community.

Every time you use one of our services, you are also helping us give back! Our owners, Brian and Amanda were named the Mishawaka Business Association’s Persons of the Year last month for all that they do to give back to the community!"

do you calm the nerves of WD: How anxious customers? What steps do

you take to help eliminate their stress?

"The main way for couples to alleviate that anxiety is to hire experienced vendors that you can trust. We try our best to build relationships with our couples throughout the planning process. Our couples have their Event Specialist’s email, cell phone number and office number so they can always have a way to contact us with any and every question they may have. We want our couples to know we have their backs and will guide them along through every step."

LK:

there any trends you’re seeing WD: Are with wedding rentals? What are

some of your most popular rentals?

"We love that couples are getting braver with mixing in different colors, patterns, materials and textures into their designs! Lately, our Boxwood Wall rental options have been very popular with our couples. We have tall backdrop walls that look great with neon signs and seating charts, champagne walls to wow your guests with, and short walls that work great at sectioning off different areas within your event space!"

LK:

are your future goals for your WD: What business? How do you see it growing in the future? to the overwhelming LK: "Thanks support of our customers, our

business has grown exponentially over the past five years. We have recently been working on adding more customization options for our couples. Custom seating charts, table signs, menu cards and signage are all new options for our couples!"

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For WeddingDay’s third annual Style Shoot Design Contest, our participants had the chance to utilize the two 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year in three different themes to bring their shoots to life. The teams were challenged to pair Ultimate Gray and/or Illuminating with one of our preselected themes: Go Wild, Over the Rainbow and Avant Garde. We would like to thank all the participants as picking a winner was a very difficult decision for our team to make!

Along with this year’s winner— who stood out among the rest— our team decided to highlight three other amazing shoots who also blew us away and captured these themes beautifully.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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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THE ULTIMATE

PLANNING TOOL

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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Ask for lip color sample for touchups Spray light perfume SMILE!

Tushona Monét Photography

Creating Unmatched Experiences For The Client Who Likes To Impress!

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ulling inspiration from the poem “If Love Were Like Water” by Charles Wiles, Jeannene of Jeannene Lillie Events wanted to create a style shoot with details that looked like flowing water. South Haven was the perfect spot to host the style shoot thanks to the city being located along the banks of Lake Michigan. The dress is very free flowing and whimsical— perfect for a lakeside wedding! We also love how the florals add a mix of green to the heavy blue and white color scheme. Another stunning touch is that beautiful cake that looks like it's reflecting the water behind it!

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Burns Special Events helped provide some of the perfect décor for this shoot! The contrast of the blue napkins and white plates against the gray and white table is the perfect color scheme for this beachy celebration. We also love the way the linens and organic edge of the stationery mimic waves!

PHOTOGRAPHY: CYNTHIA MAE PHOTOGRAPHY PLANNING & DESIGN: JEANNENE LILLIE EVENTS FLORALS: FLORA RAE DRESS: RENEE AUSTIN WEDDING HAIR & MAKEUP: WILD BEES BEAUTY SHOES: BADGLEY MISCHKA (BADGLEYMISCHKA.COM)* CAKE: SWEET HEATHER ANNE RENTALS: BURNS SPECIAL EVENTS (BURNSRENTALS.COM)* & WHITE DAHLIA EVENTS STATIONERY: LUPINE LETTERS GETTING READY VENUE: SOUTH HAVEN CREATIONS *WeddingDay preferred vendor WEDDINGDAY

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Roy Serafin Photo Co.

Planning Made Simple, Designs Made Personal

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WEDDING STATIONERY BY PSR DESIGNS OF INDIANA PAULINE S. RAY PSBR.DESIGNS@GMAIL.COM 317.759.0625.

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Luxury wedding photography for joyful souls and kindred spirits.

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Want an unforgettable experience?

Add a harp to your wedding!

Scan to hear a sample

Meg Rodgers | harpist www.megrodgers.net | 269.429.6377 Available for weddings, receptions, and parties.

Darling Design Co. Your one stop shop for all your wedding stationery needs invitation suites save the dates menus name tents table numbers thank - yous bridal shower invitations wax seals bridesmaids proposals Servicing the Indianapolis area & beyond Email for quotes - DarlingDesignCo.765@gmail.com

PRO SPOTLIGHT

Kai Davis KAI DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Josephiney 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!

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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.

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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? at heart. I love looking I am a wedding, engagement KD: "Well, KD: "Iatamthecreative latest trends and fashion. I and elopement photographer. I STORYTELLER, plan moodboard 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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Within walking distance to many dining & nightlife options, we will be sure to offer great entertainment nearby while staying in our vibrant city!

Contact our Group Sales Manager (317) 261-1200 or sales@hamptondt.com

Host your wedding block at the Hampton Inn Downtown Indianapolis and receive a discounted rate!

Ask about a complimentary suite upgrade!

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WE PLAN

Full Service Planning | Coordination | Design & Decor

1945eventco.com | 1945eventco@gmail.com| 517.488.2720 Servicing all of Michigan and Beyond

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COVER SHOOT

An Opulent Celebration of Love W E D D I N G DAY ’ S E X C L U S I V E S O U T H W E S T M I C H I G A N C O V E R S H O O T

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The Venue Detailing is what led our team to select The Grand LV as the perfect venue for our Southwest Michigan Spring/ Summer 2022 digital cover shoot. With vintage details inside and out, it was the best locale to shoot a timeless shoot! The crisp white walls inside the venue were ideal blank canvases for our team to style and they allowed the elegance in our shoot to take center stage.

MEGAN JUDITH PHOTOGRAPHY

The Vision Our creative team collaborated to bring some modern elegance into this timeless shoot. “For the style shoot, I wanted to incorporate classic, elegant pieces and materials that we have seen withstand time when it comes to wedding trends and styles,” explains Brittany Chesney of 1945 Event Co. Inspired

by French garden flair, this shoot came together just as Brittany and our incredibly talented team imagined it would!

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The Looks Some of the timeless pieces that never go out of style are long trains and dramatic veils, so Brittany wanted to incorporate these looks into our shoot. She shares, “The dress had a timeless touch of vintage elegance to it that went perfect with the look—lots of fabric, long train, form fitting.” The modernity of the gown's sweetheart neckline perfectly accented the chic updo from Blushing Beauty & Co. as well as her romantic makeup by True Beauty by Dana. The groom was the definition of timeless, sporting a classic black tuxedo from SuitShop.

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The Florals No fanciful, garden style shoot can be complete without big bouquets and ceremonious centerpieces to fill a space.

Gardenground Floral used a mix of spring garden elements with elegant orchid blooms, delicate tulips and other beautiful, fresh springtime blooms to give this shoot plenty of fresh florals and to enhance the elegance!

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The Decor Megan Judith Photography beautifully captured all the opulence and golden embellishments throughout the shoot flawlessly. We love how they pop out of the photos against the clean white background! And that tablescape is fit for tea with the queen thanks to the glass details, pearl elements and glamorous candles! The addition of Bubbly LaBlu, a mobile tap truck, upped the elegance of our shoot with a stylish and trendy champagne bar!

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The S tationery Classic, elegant paper products designed by Your Little Details tied all of the elements in the shoot together. She nailed the vision of making the state of Michigan into an oyster shell on the invitation suite, complete with a pearl in Southwest Michigan, where our shoot took place!

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the scenes View the video at: youtu.be/ ofVnjYBQ7_Y

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The Cake We can’t get enough of this cake! Tenia from Sweet T’s Cakes and Confections knew the edible pearls were exactly what this dessert needed to match the opulent style of the shoot.

We love the bits of gold and blush detailing in the center of the heart and in the stripes. And the addition of the florals only heightens the glamor of this cake and makes it unforgettable!

PHOTOGRAPHY Megan Judith Photography* Southwest Michigan meganjudithphotography.com VENUE The Grand LV* Niles, MI thegrandlv.com COORDINATION, DÉCOR, PLANNING & RENTALS 1945 Event Co.* Lansing, MI 1945eventco.com FLORALS Gardenground Floral* Holland, MI gardengroundfloral.com VIDEOGRAPHY Bokeh Media DRESS Oh My LLC HAIR Blushing Beauty & Co.* Niles, MI blushingbeautyandco.com MAKEUP True Beauty by Dana* Valparaiso, IN truebeautymakeupartist.com MENSWEAR SuitShop* Chicago, IL suitshop.com TAP TRUCK Bubbly LaBlu* Serving Michiana bubblylablu.com CAKE Sweet T's Cakes & Confections* Richland, MI sweettscakesandconfections.com STATIONERY & PAPER GOODS Your Little Details Serving Chicagoland & Southwest Michigan yourlittledetails.com MODELS Kaitlyn & Derrick Del Valle *WeddingDay preferred vendor

L O C AT E D I N HO L L A N D, M IC H IG A N

Photos: Elizabeth Jean Photo, Kat Sherman Photo, Get Lucky Photography, Jamie Gens Photography, Emily DeKoster Photography

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Event Design & Decor. Producing authentic events.

Creating your vision. Let’s bring it to life!

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MAKE IT STAND OUT! IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA. YOUR INVITATIONS ARE THE FIRST THING YOUR GUESTS WILL SEE REGARDING YOUR EVENT. SO LET’S SET THE TONE WITH SOMETHING CUSTOM, UNIQUE AND TOTALLY YOU. A L L I S O N @ YO U R L I T T L E D E TA I L S . C O M | YO U R L I T T L E D E TA I L S . C O M I G : @ L I T T L E D E TA I L S C R E AT I V E | F B : @ L I T T L E D E TA I L S C R E AT I V E WEDDINGDAY

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Jerry Clark

Sweet T’s Cakes and Confections If you have an idea, I can create it!!

Sculpted Specialty cakes, Party Cakes, Confections, Pastries, Cookies, Desserts, Cupcakes, Breads or anything you desire for any occasion.

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On-Location Bridal hairstyling, servicing the Michiana Area BLUSHINGBEAUTYANDCO@YAHOO.COM | WWW.BLUSHINGBEAUTYANDCO.COM

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Meet the Cover Team THE WEDDING PROS BEHIND THE SHOOT

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Brittany Chesney

Megan Scott

1945 EVENT CO.

M EG AN JU DITH PHO TO G R A P H Y

1945 Event Co. is a Michigan-based, full service event planning company. With a detailed focus in weddings and design, 1945 Event Co. is sure to bring your vision to life. They offer coordination and décor packages curated to you and your style! 1945 Event Co. focuses on the details so you can enjoy creating those special memories with your loved ones.

Megan describes photographing weddings as "both a joy and an honor." As a wedding photographer, Megan's goal is to help put her couples at ease while also documenting the memories that fill their special day. Megan describes her photos as colorful and timeless. Her goal is for her clients to love their photos for a lifetime! Megan uses both a traditional and photojournalistic approach to ensure that her clients' galleries are filled with both pictures for their walls and the little in-between moments that help them look back on their day with a smile.

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Allison Kelley

Tracie Perkins

Y O UR LITTLE DETAILS

G ARDEN G RO U N D F L O RAL

Allison is the owner and designer of Your Little Details. She specializes in creating custom and semicustom invitation suites and day-of materials for your perfect day. Allison says, "I'm incredibly passionate about weddings and events and would love to create something beautiful and unique to you!"

Gardenground owner Tracie says, "I love weddings, the joy is completely infectious." For the last 18 years, she has had the pleasure of working with amazing couples, mothers-to-be and more. Executing fresh ideas tailored to each of their events, she strives to develop her creative skills so she can bring new ideas to the table, while sharing her love of flowers and design.

Located in West Michigan, Tracie believes in living a life based around kindness and leaving others feeling uplifted, and she does so by creating unforgettable celebrations!

Melanie Kennedy THE G RAN D LV As a hairstylist and salon owner, Melanie became a "first-time flipper" by chance when she and her husband purchased The Grand LV's property in 2017. After recognizing a need for an event space in Niles, they knew that this historic building needed to be given a new life. Melanie became the Senior Interior Designer and Event Coordinator all at once! She has always had a love for planning parties and events, so owning a venue has become a natural fit for Melanie. She says, "I love to see the space transform each weekend; from bridal showers to weddings...and then baby showers! It brings me great joy to be able to provide a space for people to celebrate the most special moments in their lives and now I have a great opportunity to host elaborate events as well."

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Katy Eriks

Babe Bash Styled Shoot by Heather Beckham Ph… S U ITS HO P Saved to Dropbox • Jun 1, 2022 at 9:12 AM

Katy is the Business Development Manager at SuitShop. Before joining the team, she was one of SuitShop’s first brides. As steadfast supporters of love in all of its many forms, SuitShop offers $194 suiting options made for anybody and every body, regardless of body type, race or gender identity.

SuitShop is your one-stop-shop for all things suiting—perfect for any special occasion and especially wellsuited for wedding planning. Their team is available to help you embrace your confidence and your look with virtual appointments, in-person fittings, free swatches, a free 7-day home trial and their data-backed online Fit Finder. Plus, suit your entire group with ease using their wedding management dashboard!

BABE BASH STYLED SHOOT MARCH 26TH, 2022

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Tenia Waters

Amanda Jones

SWE E T T'S CAKES & CONF EC TIO N S

BU BBLY L ABL U

Tenia has owned and operated Sweet T's Cakes and Confections since October 2010. She is a self-taught Cake Artist who recently graduated from the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Baking and Pastry program where she sharpened and elevated her skills. She says, "I love to create joy for every customer I get the honor of creating for. My goal is to teach children and young adults the joy of creating from the heart."

Amanda is the owner of Bubbly LaBlu. She's passionate about celebrating and bringing H E Apeople T H E R Btogether E C K H A Mover P H OaT O G R A Pof H bubbly!

Y glass Amanda says, "I’d love to help you curate your perfect Celebration On Tap!"

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Nidia Herzberg

Dana Shields

B LUSHING BEAUTY & CO.

TRU E BEAU TY BY DAN A

Nidia is the lead hairstylist and owner of Blushing Beauty & Co., an on-location hair styling company specializing in beautiful hairstyles for the modern and classic bride. Our passion is to give our brides an easy and stress-free morning and to make them feel like a gorgeous version of themselves!

Dana is a makeup artist who specializes in on-site bridal makeup. Dana comes to you on the day of your wedding, and she will make sure you and your bridal party look and feel fabulous! Dana services Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan, Michiana and the Chicagoland area.

Brittany Hammons + Emily Brunson BO K EH M EDIA Bokeh Media LLC is a photography and video production company based in South Bend, Indiana. They offer photography and videography for branding, weddings, events, portraits, commercials, dance and more. Co-founders and owners Emily Brunson and Brittany Hammons founded Bokeh in November of 2018 after working at another company together.

They've provided services to companies such as Southold Dance Theater, LaSalle Grill and the Success Academy. They love traveling and working with small businesses!

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We bring the bubbly to your celebration with distinctive style and exceptional service.

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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

JEWELERS

Gaska String Quartet

Diamonds Direct

South Bend, IN, 574.229.0422

Indianapolis, IN, 317.575.8555

facebook.com/gaskastringquartet

diamondsdirect.com

See ad on page 30.

Impress Jewelry Creations

BAKERIES & DESSERTS

BRIDAL SALONS & DESIGNERS

Meg Rodgers, Harpist

Granger, IN, 574.855.4491

Azucar Rococo

America's Bride

Saint Joseph, MI, 269.429.6377

impressjewelers.com

Schiller Park, IL, 773.799.1845

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.224.0056

megrodgers.net

azucarrococo.com

americasbride.us

See ad on page 58.

SuitShop

See ad on page 12.

Equinox Pastries & Pops

FLORISTS

Chicago, IL, 773.303.6006

Byron Center, MI, 616.916.9537

Badgley Mischka

B. Petal Company

suitshop.com

equinoxpastriesandpops.com

USA

Pierceton, IN, 260.591.0789

See ad on back cover.

badgleymischka.com

bpetalcompany.com

Gracey's Goodies

OFFICIANTS

Leo-Cedarville, IN, 260.627.2771

Blye's Bridal Loft

Crystal Springs Florist

At-the-Altar

graceysgoodies.com

Kokomo, IN, 765.452.1219

Benton Harbor, MI,

Serving Illinois, Indiana,

blyesbridal.com

269.925.1167

Wisconsin & the East Coast

See ad on page 56.

crystalspringsflorist.net

847.908.5399

See ad on page 5.

at-the-altar.com

Homestead Kitchen Westland, MI, 734.956.5924 homesteadkitchen.net Sprinkled With Love

The Bridal Suite of Louisville

sprinkled-withlove.com

See ad on page 67.

Louisville, KY, 502.244.2909

Design Quintessentials

thebridalsuiteoflouisville.com

West Bloomfield Township, MI

PHOTOGRAPHERS

248.973.8966

Amber Knight Photography

designquintessentials.com

Bloomington, IN

Avon, IN The Frock Bridal House Bloomington, IN, 812.668.2841

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MENSWEAR

thefrockbridal.com

Richland, MI, 269.615.8021

amberknightphotography.com Flowers for Dreams Detroit, MI, 313.230.0393

Amelia Kinser Photography

sweettscakesandconfections.com

Sarah Kolis Custom Designs

flowersfordreams.com/detroit

Indiana, 765.416.2496

See ad on page 80.

Detroit, MI, 248.842.4551

See ad on page 21.

ameliakinserphotography.com

sarahkolis.com BEAUTY & SPA

Gardenground Floral

Aubrey Lynn Photography

Blushing Beauty & Co.

Sophia's Bridal & Tux

Holland, MI

Indianapolis, IN, 317.401.6650

Mishawaka, IN

Indianapolis, IN, 317.222.5465

gardengroundfloral.com

aubreylynnphoto.com

blushingbeautyandco.com

sophiasbridalandtux.com

See ad on page 78.

See ad on page 57.

See ad on page 81.

See ad on page 64.

Now & Forever Flower Boutique

Buenas Vibras Photography

BÜK Weddings & Co.

The Wedding Shoppe

River Rouge, MI, 734.436.1386

Chicago, IL, 312.434.5127

Kalamazoo, MI, 269.491.7603

Berkley, MI, 248.541.1988

nowandforeverflowers.com

buenasvibrasphotography.com

bukweddings.com

theweddingshoppe.net

See ad on page 4.

See ad on page 23.

SunflowerKate Florals

Caroline Brewer Photography

Columbus, OH, 614.285.3826

Indiana

The Pretty Committee

BRIDAL SHOWS

sunflowerkateflorals.com

carolinebrewerphotography.com

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.831.0046

Engaged Indiana

prettycommitteebeauty.com

Throughout Indianapolis area

Tori Leigh Events

Chantel Miller Photography

engagedindiana.com

Indianapolis, IN, 317.602.6886

Bristol, IN

See ad on inside back cover.

torileighevents.com

chantelmillerstorytelling.com

True Beauty by Dana Valparaiso, IN, 219.765.5938

See ad on page 49.

truebeautymakeupartist.com

Clever Candid Photography

See ad on page 65.

Fraser, MI, 586.808.2854 clevercandidphotography.com

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Dave Thompson Photography

Phern Joy LLC

Love Story Weddings and Events

Bubbly LaBlu

Elkhart, IN, 574.238.9890

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.747.0354

Northern Indiana & Chicago

Michiana

davesphotoworld.com

phernjoy.com

lovestoryweddingevents.com

bubblylablu.com See ad on page 86.

ElishaKPhoto

Smitten Mitten Photography

Ryan Abney Event Design

Indianapolis, IN, 317.513.1984

Farmington Hills, MI,

Detroit, MI, 248.821.1128

Burns Special Events

elishakphoto.com

734.606.9721

ryan-abney.com

Mishawaka, IN, 574.259.4807

smittenmittenphotography.com

See ad on page 15.

burnsrentals.com

Enna Kaser Photography

See ad on page 22.

See ad on page 28.

Simply Unforgettable Occasions

Goshen, IN Vilma Maria Photographer

Kalamazoo, MI, 269.363.6597

Midwest Rentals

Fort Wayne, IN, 260.609.0703

simplyunforgettableoccasions.com

Lafayette, IN, 765.423.5543

Heather Beckham Photography

facebook.com/

See ad on page 13.

midwestrentalsinc.com

South Bend, IN, 662.436.8065

vilmamariaphotographer

heatherbeckham.com

See ad on page 29.

ennaphotos.com

See ad on page 31.

Special Occasions, LLC Serving Michigan, 616.826.7082

The Tipsy Burro

specialoccasionsmi.com

Ada, MI, 616.204.1018

Jessie Silva

PLANNERS/COORDINATORS

Grand Rapids, MI,

1945 Event Co.

jessiesilva.com

Bath, MI, 517.488.2720

Styled by Stephanie

See ad on page 6.

1945eventco.com

Detroit, MI, 248.931.4401

STATIONERY

See ad on page 69.

styledby-stephanie.com

Darling Design Co.

thetipsyburro.com

Kai Davis Photography

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