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The Wedding Story of Taryn & Jon Bucher
Savannah Hope | October 24, 2018Taryn and Jon met at school while attending Indiana University. “Yes, we are college sweethearts. Neither of us knew each other before our first couple of years in Bloomington, but ever since we stepped foot on campus, our lives have never been the same,” says Taryn. The pair initially met in a biology class and ended up falling in love during study sessions paired with late-night pizza. Six years later, Jon popped the question when he invited Taryn for a picnic in Highland Park to celebrate her birthday. The couple then went out to celebrate with family that Jon had invited to be part of that life-changing day.
The Wedding Story of Kevin and Sarah Blau
Savannah Hope | September 19, 2018Sarah and Kevin met after Kevin ended up renting the same house Sarah had rented a year before. Sarah and her roommates went back to the house to see how it had changed. Sarah says, “We knocked on the door, hoping to see our old bedrooms and see how the new owners re-did the place.
Blue Hues: An Ethereal Chicago Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | September 13, 2018The city of Chicago can be an inspiring place, which is why Michelle Nikitaras of Unveiled Weddings and Events and Allie Rinka of Allie and John Photography decided to shoot a beautiful blue style shoot in the windy city.
A Vintage-Styled Shoot with French Vibes
Savannah Hope | September 6, 2018When Cynthia of Cynthia Boyle Photography struck up the idea to do a style shoot—she knew a few things that she wanted to accomplish.
A Tale As Old As Time: Beauty and the Beast-Inspired Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | August 30, 2018When Chanel Wood of Just Plan It dreamt up this Beauty and the Beast-inspired style shoot, she knew she wanted to emulate the romance and dream-like spirit of the classic Disney movie. Chanel says, "The vision for this photo shoot was to bring the Disney movie to life.
A Boho Glam Style Shoot
Carri Fras | August 9, 2018A light and airy look is certainly an aesthetic that brides continue to fall in love with. This style shoot delivers that and more.
Blush, Bright & Beautiful: A Belle Isle Style Shoot
Carri Fras | August 7, 2018Amy Conklin of Veil of Grace Co. says, “This shoot was hosted by Styled Shoots Across America and planned by Heather Benge Events. She travels to different cities and puts on styled shoots that are world class. They send a style board a month before to give you an idea of the inspiration.
The Wedding Story of Melissa and Tim Hansen
Carri Fras | August 1, 2018Like many young loves, Melissa and Tim met during their college years as they waited at the bus stop to go to the mall. For their first vacation together, the couple planned a trip to Disney World. While Melissa had dreamt of a Disney proposal since the age of nine, she had no idea “the happiest place on earth” was about to reach all new heights for her. After a soak at Splash Mountain and a stop in front of the castle, Tim was down on one knee asking Melissa if she would live happily ever after with him. “It was cheesy and romantic and everything I ever dreamed of!” she says.
The Wedding Story of Sarah and William Weed
Carri Fras | July 25, 2018For Sarah and William, meeting and getting to know each other seemed as easy and natural as a lakeside breeze. Sarah explains, “My husband and I met at a gathering I had over the summer of 2013. His cousin, who was my roommate, invited him to come up to our lake house one evening. From there, we just continued to hang out and got to know each other.” William later popped the question on what would be a life changing trip for them both to Quebec City, Canada.
A Soft & Timeless Style Shoot
Carri Fras | July 5, 2018Softness, elegance and timelessness were the concepts at the heart of this shoot. “This shoot was a collaboration with Chloe Hice, the Event Director at Hillcrest Country Club,” says Ladi of Ladi Gross Photography.