Decor & Rentals Blog
A Lovely Bohemian Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | September 6, 2016Lovely is an understatement in this stylized wedding, a collaboration between Bailey Elle Photography, coordinator Audra Martin of Heart's Arrow Events, and a team of vendors.
The Wedding Story of Alex Gouty and Sara Rudwell
Jenna Nelson | August 31, 2016Sara was the girl next door. Or rather, she was the girl across the street from Alex Gouty. And of course, we all know how these stories go! The couple met after Sara moved to Indianapolis when she graduated from veterinary school in 2009.
A Seaside Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | August 30, 2016Frame Worthy Events is a brand-new wedding coordination firm working out of Columbus, Indiana. Owner and Principal Wedding Coordinator Jillian Keller hoped to add some beauty to her online portfolio and after discussing with Evy Porter of Evangeline Renee Photography, they decided to collaborate on a style shoot together. Jillian knew she wanted a natural, nautical feel and wanted the environment to feel "preppy but not structured" using earthy materials and soft greens.
The Wedding Story of Andrew and Lara Loveall
Jenna Nelson | August 24, 2016Andrew and Lara were childhood friends and also attended the same schools while growing up. However, because Andrew was a few grades higher than Lara, they never really connected. Fate would insist on having its way though because later, Andrew and Lara both attended Ball State where they reconnected. He proposed at the rose garden where the two had their first date.
A Secret Garden Style Shoot at the Barker Mansion
Jenna Nelson | August 23, 2016In an effort to showcase the possibilities and historic beauty of the John H. Barker Mansion in Michigan City, Indiana, a team of vendors put their heads together to design a style shoot that could inspire brides to have a realistic, intimate wedding there. Toni and Joy of Toni Jay Photography came up with the idea specifically for the venue, but when they invited Jenah, owner and designer from In My Red High Heels to collaborate, the style shoot transformed into a "Secret Garden" wedding that highlighted the grandeur of the mansion.
The Wedding Story of Brad and Kate Berghoff
Jenna Nelson | August 17, 2016Brad and Kate Berghoff's first introduction could have been straight out of a scene of a rom-com movie. Kate was living in Indianapolis, feeling like everyone around her was either getting married or having children. She started to feel like she needed to get out more and meet more people.
The Wedding Story of Mekayla & Chris Eppers
Kathy Jonas | August 10, 2016A recent graduate of Albion College in Michigan, Mekayla Fawn Diehl was working her fifth season at the Elcona Country Club at the July 4 Bash and Buffet when Chris Eppers and his parents and four brothers sat down in her section. When Chris’s mom asked her about her knee brace, Mekayla explained that she was in rehab after four years of college volleyball. After dinner, Chris invited her to play on his sand volleyball team. When the team turned out to be full, he called her and asked her out to dinner.
The Wedding Story of Aaron and Brittany Arndt
Jenna Nelson | August 3, 2016Eighth grade. Eighth grade! That's when Brittany Turley met Aaron Arndt. Within two months of their first introduction, seventh grader Aaron totally fell for Brittany, the upperclassman and the two began a nine-year relationship before Aaron proposed.
The Wedding Story of Kelly & Logan Conner
Kathy Jonas | July 27, 2016You never know how much brothers can come in handy. Kelly Joines and Logan Conner have known each other since 2001 when Kelly’s brother, Brian, started driving Logan and her other brother, Jeff, to soccer practice and Kelly attended all the games. Kelly and Logan both attended St. Joseph High School, although he was a senior and she was a freshman. Logan and Jeff went on to Xavier University in Cincinnati, where Kelly also ended up attending. Their relationship went from friends to soulmates in 2012.
A Style Shoot in a Dreamy Lavender Field
Jenna Nelson | July 21, 2016One of our favorite aspects of stylized weddings is seeing how a team of vendors totally transform places and spaces based on a vision, and fueled by their talents.