Decor & Rentals Blog
The Wedding Story of...Danielle & Andrew Fiega
Amanda Norell | March 3, 2015When Danielle Klotz and Andrew Fiega met through mutual friends in December of 2007, they both realized that the timing wasn’t right. Neither of them were looking for a serious relationship, so they went their separate ways. Little did they know they were fated from the start.
The Wedding Story of... Sable & Matt Shew
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015Sable and Matt fell in love with surgery as medical students at Indiana University School of Medicine. They became friends and an important part of each other’s support system – through hard rotations, difficult exams, and the trials of learning to be a doctor. During the four years of intense training, the two realized their love went far beyond post-op.
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.
The Gold and the Beautiful: Northern Indiana 2015 Winter Cover Shoot
Kathy Jonas | February 21, 2015When Tracy Park of Park Place Design wanted to wrap the gorgeous Henderson Castle in a big gold bow, how could we resist? And when she threw in “caramel roses,” well, let’s just say it was not a hard decision.
There was no literal bow, but Tracy’s vision of gold and burgundy tones not only forecasted the new Pantone Color of the Year – Marsala – but made us want to cozy up next to the fireplace and enjoy an intimate and off-the-charts romantic wedding.
The Ethereal Elegance of Winter White
Kathy Jonas | February 21, 2015Why is the winter bride so overlooked? June doesn’t have anything on the enchanted, magical feel of the winter wonderland wedding. Our creative team—headed up by Monica Richard, MBC, of Mon Amie Events organized a wintry cover shoot in the sophisticated Crystal Terrace at the Columbia Club. And when the venue overlooks Monument Circle, can it be anything other than spectacular?
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.
Relaxed Elegance: Northern Indiana Fall 2014 Cover Shoot
Kathy Jonas | November 1, 2014White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point is the perfect example of how you can make your wedding feel like an intimate celebration in the backyard, yet at the same time, you have all the amenities that go along with the country club (gorgeous view, plenty of parking, top-notch catering and did we mention an accommodating staff and wedding planner?).
A Moment in Time: Central Indiana Fall 2014 Cover Shoot
Kathy Jonas | November 1, 2014The visionaries for this fabulous cover shoot at the Indiana Memorial Union captured that one glorious moment in time that a bride and groom will recall forever. It doesn’t matter the season or the latest trend; all that matters is that one eternal moment.
A Bright Modern Fiesta: A Photo Shoot Channeling An Iconic Artist
Kathy Jonas | November 1, 2014Kahlo, considered one of Mexico’s greatest artists, is best known for her self portraits displaying strong, brutally honest and colorful images. She died at the age of 47 in 1954 after suffering from injuries sustained in a bus-trolley accident when she was only 19. She was married to the legendary Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera.