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This Detroit Yacht Celebration is Fun for All: The Real Wedding of Amy and Annie Schenck-Gramzow

Allyson Hutchison |  November 17, 2021

Annie attended grad school with Amy's sister but didn't have a chance to meet Amy until the brunch after Amy's sister's wedding. When they did have a chance to talk, Annie felt like they'd known each other forever.

A Magical Marquette, Michigan Garden Celebration: The Real Wedding of Madison and Tim Byczek

Allyson Hutchison |  November 10, 2021

When Madison introduced herself to her across-the-hall neighbor, Tim, during his freshman year of college, she didn't expect she'd be walking down the aisle to him one day.

This Rustic Allegan, Michigan Ceremony Tugs at Our Heartstrings: The Real Wedding of Kathie and Dwight Dejong

Allyson Hutchison |  November 3, 2021

Kathie met Dwight in downtown Rockford and sparks have been flying ever since! After dating for a while, Dwight took Kathie and their two youngest for a trip to Kathie's hometown, Marquette. There, he proposed to Kathie on the Black Rocks on Lake Superior! 
 

This Indiana Love Story will Make You Believe in Soulmates: The Real Wedding of Ashley and Carl Martin

Allyson Hutchison |  October 20, 2021

Both Ashley and Carl took the opportunity of a slowed-down world to look for love amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. They met over Facebook dating and knew immediately that they were meant for each other. Carl proposed to Ashley at a corn maze in October.

A Luxurious Lafayette, Indiana Celebration: The Real Wedding of Olivia and Caleb Hendress

Allyson Hutchison |  October 13, 2021

After chatting with Caleb at her friend's Christmas party, Olivia gave him her number. Despite refusing a few dates, Olivia eventually agreed and talked with Caleb for four hours! Caleb took an opportunity to propose while Olivia was going up for a drive at TopGolf.
 

This Outdoor Ohio Wedding is Positively Poetic: The Real Wedding of Chelsi and Sydney

Allyson Hutchison |  October 6, 2021

Sydney, a self-proclaimed morning and exercise hater, made it to the gym at 5:30 a.m. each morning just to talk with Chelsi. And her dedication quickly paid off when they decided to go on a date together shortly after.

A Minimalist Micro-Wedding in a Bloomington Backyard: The Real Wedding of Andrea and Grant

Allyson Hutchison |  September 29, 2021

Even though Andrea and Grant lived in the same dorm in college, they didn’t start dating until they had graduated. Two right swipes on Bumble led to a perfect pairing! 
 

This Chicagoland Wedding Caught Us, Hook, Line and Sinker: The Real Wedding of Angela and Peter

Allyson Hutchison |  September 22, 2021

After meeting on the Facebook dating app, Peter asked Angela to make it "o-fish-all" during a slow dance on their vacation for two near Shawnee National Forest.
 

Mid-Century Retro in Detroit: The Real Wedding of Amy & Chris Fichter

Chrysa Keenon |  September 8, 2021

Wedding planning during the pandemic was a challenge for Amy and Chris, but their urban ceremony turned out to be one of the best days of their lives. The couple used their venue’s brick and wood structure as inspiration for their mid-century modern aesthetic.

Fall Simplicity in Central Indiana: The Real Wedding of Brandi & Mike Fischer

Chrysa Keenon |  September 3, 2021

Brandi and Mike wanted their boho wedding to have rustic, fairytale vibes. White Willow Farms was their dream venue because of the natural surrounding environment. “I loved that the venue was beautiful on its own and didn’t need tons of décor,” Brandi adds.