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The Wedding Story of... Kyle & Samantha Hunsberger
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015When Kyle Hunsberger and Samantha "Sam" Lewis entered into the union of marriage, they did so with passion, friendship and a long line of love as their foundation. Forever marriages seem to run in their families. Both Sam and Kyle's parents, as well as all four sets of grandparents, have enjoyed long marriages-a total of 288 combined years to be exact.
The Wedding Story of... Julie & Tom Vanderheyden
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015Life for Tom and Julie VanderHeyden is hectic. Between his job as a gastroenterologist (a “stomach doctor”) and hers as an occupational therapist, they don’t get to spend a lot of time together.
The Wedding Story of... Heather & Kevin Gaalaas
Amy Conroy | March 3, 2015The relationship between Heather Higgins and Kevin Gaalaas began when they were only six years old. Having recently moved to Bloomington, Indiana, Kevin and Heather became classmates in the first grade. “I like to think I knew Heather was ‘the one’ in the first grade – she was my first crush!” Kevin says.
The Wedding Story of... Manisha Patel & Anuj Agarwala
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015Manisha Patel was completing her residency in emergency medicine at a Chicago hospital. Add to that, the little task of planning a large intricate four-day Indian wedding in Indianapolis. It might have been a little bit difficult at times, but she and her fiancé Anuj Aragwala (and their families) not only made it work, but made it something memorable, meaningful, and a lot of fun.
The Wedding Story of...Kelsey & Grant Russo
Amanda Norell | March 3, 2015Being a student-athlete can be challenging, but it can also have its perks. For Kelsey Pence and Grant Russo, an unexpected benefit of running cross-country and track at Denison University was finding each other.
The Wedding Story of... Ashley & Marcus Przybyla
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015When the bride’s business is called “Fierce Forward,” you know you’re going to get a wedding that’s like no other. In the case of Ashley and Marcus, the celebration exuded personality: a black and burnt orange color scheme as a nod to Halloween and fall; a few skulls interspersed to signify life and death, and a ceremony on the St. Joseph River at her mom and stepfather’s house.
The Wedding Story of... Meeghan & Brendan Hart
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015Ralph Waldo Emerson said that the “Earth laughs in flowers.” If that’s true, Meeghan Miller Hart and Brendan Hart started their relationship and marriage surrounded by lots of laughter. Meeghan and Brendan got engaged at the Central Park Conservatory Garden in New York City (where they live) and had their wedding reception at the Historic Oliver Gardens at The History Museum (formerly the Center for History) in South Bend.
The Wedding Story of... Kaitlin & Joe Duran
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015Kaitlin Riley and Joe Duran were both participating in the program Teach for America, which places recent college grads in under-resourced high schools for two years. Before the two could begin teaching in New York City in 2009, they had to pass teacher certification exams and took the exam in the library of a Chicago high school.
Prayers Answered: Wish Upon a Wedding Helps a Fort Wayne Couple
Monica Richard | February 18, 2015Wish Upon a Wedding is the world’s first organization providing wedding wishes to couples facing terminal illnesses or life-altering circumstances. Each couple receives wishes entirely through the generosity of “Wish Granters” from within the wedding and event industry.
Traditional Glam Wedding Inspiration
Amanda Norell | August 5, 2013The 'country chic' and rustic wedding themes have been all the rage as of late – and we're not complaining. These styles are definitely swoon-worthy! But today it's all about the glam!