Maypole Studios Photography

I shared this in my recent newsletter:
Did you ever wonder why I named my company "Maypole Studios"? It's because of May 1st, May Day!

🌸 Fun Facts About May Day & the Maypole 🌸
-May Day is one of the oldest spring celebrations in the world! It dates back thousands of years and celebrates warmer weather, flowers blooming, and new beginnings.
-Historically, May Day celebrated fertility, love, and new beginnings, which naturally tied it to courtship and marriage traditions.
-The maypole itself is often seen as a symbol of unity and partnership because of the weaving ribbons that intertwine together during the dance.
-In medieval Europe, May Day festivals were popular times for young couples to meet, dance, and begin romances. Villages often held celebrations that lasted all day with music, flowers, and feasts.
-Flower crowns — now popular in boho weddings and spring bridal portraits — were traditionally worn during May Day celebrations as symbols of beauty, fertility, and the season’s abundance.
-Many cultures believed that marriages celebrated in spring symbolized prosperity and growth, reflecting nature coming back to life after winter.
-The phrase “bringing in the May” referred to gathering flowers and greenery at sunrise — traditions that later influenced wedding florals and spring bridal customs.
-The colorful ribbon weaving of the maypole is sometimes interpreted as representing the weaving together of two lives, much like marriage itself.
So there you have it, Maypole Studios!

🌸Mother's Day Mini Session Special EXTENDED🌷
In case you didn't see this over the weekend, my Mother's Day special is still available. Snag a $375 mini session (good anytime this year) now through Friday, May 15th. Grab yours today! https://app.studioninja.co/booking//MothersDaySpecial2026

1st looks… wedding days are FULL of them! Most are with people (i.e. the bride and her father, and the couple’s first look), but after countless hours of work and planning your vendors are REALLY excited for your 1st look with your ROOM! Decor is finished, candles are lit, food is prepped, bar is stocked, everything is in place and READY. TO. GO. That vision board has been made a reality and it’s time to celebrate. I think you can tell by the faces on these two that the room reveal did NOT disappoint, every planners #1 goal. Nikki and Taulant chose an incredible team to bring this all together, a big round of applause to HBIC Weddings, FlowerChild Floral, Cocina Fusion, Greenhouse Loft, Style Matters DJs, and Pin Me Up Chicago.
Loved working with you, let’s do it again!