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A Love Story Years in the Making: The Engagement of Maddie and Avery in Cincinnati, Ohio
Kaitlyn Smale | December 30, 2025Maddie and Avery’s love story has been years in the making! Maddie grew up with Avery always nearby, as he was best friends with her brothers long before he ever became her partner. “We were around each other for years before anything romantic ever happened,” Maddie shares.
This Desert-Inspired Celebration in Illinois: The Real Wedding of Jessica and Jake Esposito
Allyson Hutchison | December 22, 2025While in college, Jessica and Jake moved in the same social circles. Jessica first noticed Jake as a friend of a friend, and the connection quickly grew into something more.
A Cozy Snowy Indiana Wedding: The Real Wedding of Paul and Susan Alvey
Allyson Hutchison | December 17, 2025Two of Paul and Susan’s six children grew up as best friends, and that lifelong bond ultimately led to their parents’ love story. It was their children who decided to set Paul and Susan up, changing both families forever.
Sailing Into Forever: The Engagement of Lilli & Max in Saugatuck, Michigan
Kaitlyn Smale | December 15, 2025Lilli and Max’s engagement session was the perfect blend of timeless romance, effortless style and meaningful moments—set against the dreamy backdrop of Lake Michigan’s shore. The couple first met at Aquinas College through mutual friends, and their connection only deepened from there.
Dreamy, Romantic Opulence in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Natalie and John Lozeau
Allyson Hutchison | December 10, 2025Despite crossing paths when they were children, Natalie and John didn't know each other very well. Their friend groups changed in high school and college, so they drifted even further apart.
This Vintage Vineyard Celebration is Fairytale Material: The Real Wedding of Chelsea and Spencer Kearney
Allyson Hutchison | December 3, 2025Despite orchestrating Spencer's first kiss with someone else when they were a mere 11 years old, Chelsea had a crush on Spencer from the moment they met at Emerson Middle School.
A Chic & Stylish Downtown E-Session in Indianapolis: The Engagement of Emma and Spencer
Kaitlyn Smale | December 1, 2025Some love stories begin with a chance meeting—and for Emma and Spencer, it all started at Hanover College. Emma was a sophomore, Spencer a freshman, and what began as a campus connection quickly grew into a love that was meant to last!
Why Couples Across Michiana Trust Marco Alexzondra Floral
Kaitlyn Smale | November 25, 2025Flowers do more than decorate a wedding—they define the atmosphere. They soften spaces, highlight important moments and unify all the details you’ve spent months planning. Yet many couples discover that choosing florals can be the most confusing part of the process.
12 Romantic Proposal Locales in Downtown Detroit
WeddingDay | November 21, 2025The 12 most romantic proposal locations in Downtown Detroit, curated by the team at The Wedding Shoppe, just in time for peak engagement season.
Autumn and Elegance Meet in this Rustic Illinois Celebration: The Real Wedding of Maddie and Ben Ross
Allyson Hutchison | November 19, 2025While it started as a dream for Maddie and her best friend to be lucky enough to marry brothers, it ended up coming true! Maddie met Ben because he was the younger brother of Maddie's best friend's boyfriend.