One of the most important things we help our clients develop as professional planners is the end-all, be-all wedding day timeline! Guess what? 90% of that timeline boils down to just ONE question… Will the Bride and Groom have a first look before the ceremony, or not? Is there a right or wrong decision? Of course not! But let’s help you weigh out the pros and cons, and how it will affect the timing of your big day.
Read MoreNo one knows yet what the next few weeks, months, or even year or two looks like. But what we do know is that celebrating life and love will NEVER go away… in fact, we will need it more than ever. Our hope is that these experiences will feel even more genuine, emotional, and raw. Here are a handful of recommendations for how to navigate these uncharted waters if your wedding is being specifically affected by the pandemic.
Read MoreSometimes if you’re lucky, you get to know a couple with love that is so tangible, pure, and passionate, that you’re just honored to know them and witness it. It makes you want to be a better spouse yourself. Meet Paulina and Matthew. Their love story culminated in a wedding day fit for a fairytale. It was one of those days that we will look fondly upon for many many years to come.
Read MoreOne of the biggest questions we get from our clientele is in regards to their invitations and appropriate timing. There are many details that factor into an answer. We are going to help you walk through an average invitation recommended timeline to answer all of your most important questions. COVID-19 couples - we also have some advice for you!
Read MoreI don’t think any one of us would have imagined where we are today. Our present is scary and dark, and our future feels a bit shaky. But as the old adage goes… this too, shall pass. We don’t know what our world will look like fully on the other side, but what we do know is we will need joyous celebrations, hopeful love, unconditional kindness, and encouraging support more than ever before. That’s where we come in.
Read MoreTaylor and Nick wanted their special day to reflect their pure and classic love story. They made smart design decisions to make an impact where it mattered, and to give their guests that "WOW" factor, without going over-the-top.
Read MoreStephanie and Anthony are the kind of couple that make you feel like family from the moment you meet them. They deserved the most special of wedding days, so when the weather forecast was less than desirable for their weekend, we immediately started making adjustments to the event flow and design. The skies were swirling and angry grey, but the moment Stephanie took her first steps down the aisle, the clouds parted and rays of warm sunshine illuminated their wedding ceremony. The rest of the day was just as magical as they danced into the sunset over Lake Michigan as new husband and wife.
Read MoreAli and Steve - one of the most charming, sophisticated, and warm couples you will ever meet. It is because of these attributes that they wanted their guests to have an incredible experience on their wedding day. Classic sterling silver paired with fluffy white blooms, hand-drawn monograms on letterpress menu cards, flickering taper candles, and a historic backdrop of marble and French paintings made for the most idyllic combination. Ali was the picture-perfect bride in her grandmother’s antique satin dress with a dramatic train, next to her beloved Steve in a sharp navy tuxedo.
Read MoreWe kicked off our Modern Day Collective rebrand and website launch with a massive celebration, alongside our closest family, friends, and talented industry peers.
Read MoreWe welcome you to our new over-arching brand, Modern Day Collective. We could not be more ready for this new season of change!
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