Decor & Rentals Blog

The Wedding Story of... Jessica & Nick Emmons

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

If Jessica McCarthy’s family knows one thing, it’s weddings. Her mom, Polly McCarthy, is the owner of Poppies Designs, a family oriented business that helps create beautiful floral arrangements for local brides.

The Wedding Story of... Tracy & John Allen

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

Tracy Cessna and John Allen’s love story began in February 2008. “While I was out with my friends and John was out with his, John approached me and introduced himself. We talked for awhile and when he asked me for my phone number I was extremely reluctant, only because of the fact that we met at a bar,” Tracy said. 

Becky and Justin Wojtowicz

The Wedding Story of... Becky & Justin Wojtowicz

Amanda Norell |  March 3, 2015

You never know where you might find your next relationship, but for Becky Ruby “the one” was waiting right next door. Becky met Justin Wojtowicz while living in the same grouping of condos in downtown Indianapolis.

Shannon and Kevin Day

The Wedding Story of... Shannon & Kevin Day

Kathy Jonas |  March 3, 2015

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... Joel & Lauren Fox

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

Like many young couples, Joel and Lauren were busy planning their winter wedding for December 29, 2007. Both were finishing up classes at IUSB. Everything was coming together and final plans were being put into place. Then, suddenly everything changed.

Brooke & DJ Fitzpatrick

The Wedding Story of... Brooke & DJ Fitzpatrick

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

Being in the right place doesn’t mean much if the timing isn’t right. After all, DJ and Brooke Fitzpatrick both earned degrees from the University of Notre Dame (where DJ was a kicker on the Fighting Irish football team and Brooke was a member of the track and cross country team) within two years of each other but their paths never crossed.

The Wedding Story of... Sarah & Bill Weidner

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

Sarah Miller and Bill Weidner first met ten years ago during their senior year in high school. The two initially formed a close friendship, but as time unfolded, lost touch for a few years.  But, when the two eventually reacquainted in 2005, sparks flew. 

Megan and David Goldberg

The Wedding Story of... Megan & David Goldberg

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

While a freshman at St. Mary’s College, Meg Griffin decided to join the Notre Dame Taekwondo Club. It was just a whim, but that is where she met her student instructor, David Goldberg, a sophomore at The University of Notre Dame. “We became good friends first semester and started dating second semester,” Meg explains. 

Katharine and Ryan Kavanagh

The Wedding Story of... Katharine & Ryan Kavanagh

Amanda Norell |  March 3, 2015

Something as simple as a game of “Catch Phrase” was all it took to change Katharine Folger and Ryan Kavanagh’s relationship from “just friends” to “happily ever after.”

The Wedding Story of... Amanda & Leslie Leatherman

Kathy Jonas |  March 3, 2015

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.