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The Wedding Story of...Katie & Joe Thatcher

Katie McCool and Joe Thatcher grew up in the same town, but it took Katie’s friend, Anne, who happens to be Joe’s sister, to get the ball rolling on their relationship. In July of 2008, a text from Joe started it all, even though Katie admits she is the more outgoing of the two. Katie says, “He’s more quiet, but can make me laugh harder than anyone. We really are a good balance for each other.” 

The Wedding Story of...Jennifer & Joshua Bail

If the greatest loves come from friendship, then you need not look any further than the story of Jennifer Cooney and Joshua Bail.

The Wedding Story of... Alison & Cody Zoll

Alison and Cody Zoll took the worry out of wedding planning: they didn’t have to plan it at all! A “dream team” of professionals did it for them--a group of five photographers from around the state and one event planner.

The Wedding Story of... Stephenie & Kaleb Lane

In a time when the simple act of ordering a cup of coffee can be dizzying, it’s no surprise that planning a wedding can be pretty daunting. For Stephenie and Kaleb Lane, the solution was to focus on creating a celebration using neutral elements and elegant décor. Their white chapel wedding in the warmth of a Michigan September was an idyllic celebration of love.

The Wedding Story of... Milea & Matt Kammer

Milea and Matt Kammer went to 13 weddings the year they were married (including their own). Milea, a PhD engineering student at Purdue University, had done her homework and knew exactly what she wanted to make the couple’s wedding stand out.

The Wedding Story of... Samantha & Dan Hocker

A Couple Supports Each Other Through the Storms of Life

As the only girl in a family of three, Samantha had her heart set on a “princess wedding.” Yet that dream shattered when Annie, Sam’s mom, got seriously ill and spent 40 days in the hospital.  The wedding had to be postponed until a Thursday in August so that Annie could be by her only daughter’s side after enduring intensive therapy and recovery.

The Wedding Story of... Emily & Tyler Talsma

This Quirky Couple Created a Wedding That Matched Their Personalities

A Paloma Blanca gown had everything Stephanie’s heart desired: ivory, fitted, mermaid, silk and lace and buttons down the back and a train for a vintage look.

The Wedding Story of... Stephanie & James Van Overbeke

The couple traveled to James’ family’s lake place in Michigan for the Fourth of July. During the annual fireworks show, he pulled Stephanie aside and got down on one knee. A Paloma Blanca gown had everything Stephanie’s heart desired: ivory, fitted, mermaid, silk and lace and buttons down the back and a train for a vintage look.

The Wedding Story of... Shannon & Kevin Day

Long distance relationships are tough. But Shannon and Kevin – who met while in college at the University of Michigan – persevered and after five years of Amtrak train rides and road trips, finally got married at the ArtsGarden in Indianapolis.

The Wedding Story of... Amanda & Leslie Leatherman

Amanda and Leslie wanted a Rococo-style wedding that resembled a French Victorian Tea Party. And they pulled it off, thanks to a very accommodating and dedicated planner, many four-hour conference calls, 18 months of design and planning, two full days of setup and a lot of attention to detail.