Decor & Rentals Blog

The Wedding Story of... Michael & Andrea Kinder

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

For aerospace engineers, Andrea Doyle and Michael Kinder, it is safe to say they know a thing or two about taking flight. But neither realized their acceptances into the aerospace engineering undergraduate programs at the University of Notre Dame would be their ticket to board a flight of love.

The Wedding Story of... Jessi & Jeremiah Warner

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

As a wedding and event planner, Jessi Haemmerle has helped create memorable experiences for her clients. Now, it was her turn!  Meeting through a mutual friend, Jessi and Jeremiah Warner’s elegant intimate wedding turned out to be an unforgettable Valentine’s Day in 2010.  

The Wedding Story of... Geoff & Shelly Ringer

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

When Shelly Rosenfeld and Geoff Ringer married this past May in BR Cohn's vineyard in Sonoma Valley, California, they didn't just make their own dream come true, they provided a dream weekend for nearly 100 family and friends.

The Wedding Story of... Danielle & George Giltner

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

The friendship between Danielle Roessing and George Giltner began when the two met at Purdue University in 2003.  “My sorority was across the street from his fraternity, so, naturally, the girls from my house and guys from his hung out often,” Danielle says. Over the years, the charming twosome developed a close friendship that eventually led to true love.

The Wedding Story of... Joe & Alina Meier

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

Catching their breath while still glowing in contentment, Alina & Joe nestled in the family room of professional wedding planner Anne Landis' home, whose roles took on that of many--advisor, confidant, designer and the person responsible for bringing the essence of their dreams into the spectacular reality of their wedding celebration.

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. 

The Wedding Story of... Rich & Ami O'Brien

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

Their story started several years ago in the small town of Ligonier at West Noble High School. Rich was a few years older than Ami, but they crossed paths in the halls from time to time, never really speaking to one another. After all he was the cool Senior/punk skater boy and she was just a lowly freshman.

Kristen and James Sawdon

The Wedding Story of... Kristen & James Sawdon

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

Three months after moving to Chicago, in June of 2010, Kristen Brickley met James Sawdon, and the two immediately hit it off. “After our first date, I remember going home and telling my roommate all about it and smiling from ear to ear! I had a feeling from the first moment we met that he was someone special.” Turns out, the feeling was mutual and the two have been together ever since.

The Wedding Story of... Douglas & Melanie Mcgregor

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

When you ask a bride about the theme of her wedding, most will give you a color scheme or an object that will appear many times throughout the day, like butterflies, hearts, pears or polka dots. But theme is much more than that. It is an attitude and an atmosphere that evokes an emotion from those attending.

Jessica and Anthony Severino

The Wedding Story of... Jessica & Anthony Severino

Kathy Jonas |  March 3, 2015

Jessica and Anthony Severino took dance lessons from a friend who is a professional Latin dancer in Chicago so that their “first dance” would be memorable. But when it came time for the dance at their reception, Jessica said she couldn’t remember any of the steps she had spent so much time learning.