Decor & Rentals Blog
A Stylized Wedding at Emerald Acres Wedding Barn
Jenna Nelson | March 3, 2016Emerald Acres Wedding Barn sounds just like the secret gem that it actually is. Located just north of Indianapolis, the 125-year barn was the perfect setting for the "organic elegance"-themed style shoot that Brooke Tichenor of savoir faire events was envisioning. The quiet countryside that surrounds the historic barn is what Brooke describes as both romantic and majestic. The style concept she was after was organic, yet elegant. "We wanted to showcase the natural beauty of the barn and the lovely surrounding landscapes; the 'elegance' component was incorporated using charming decorative accents (glowing white lanterns), vintage pieces (teal blue settee), and soft, lush flowers to enhance the authentic beauty of the venue," says Brooke.
The Wedding Story of Ben Maupin and Ashley Underwood
Jenna Nelson | February 24, 2016What began as a friendship with a mutual love for Ramen noodles and Qdoba (they say every relationship needs a solid foundation), grew into a forever love between Ben Maupin and Ashley Underwood. When Ben realized that he had forever weighing on his heart, he decided to propose.
The Wedding Story of Kevin and Megan Boss
Jenna Nelson | February 17, 2016"I used to stare at him in the cafeteria (at work) for a year and a half before we ended up meeting face-to-face. It turns out not only was he the 'hot cafeteria guy,' but he was also my best friend's 'car pool guy.' It took us until this run-in encounter to figure out they were the same person.
The Wedding Story of Lucas and Alisha Wickersham
Jenna Nelson | February 10, 2016Lucas and Alisha began dating in college and later, survived a long-distance relationship for a few years; Lucas lived in Texas while Alisha was attending pharmacy school at Butler University in Indianapolis.
Love in Spades: A Kate Spade-Inspired Urban Alley Style Shoot
Molly Connor | January 7, 2016It all started with an image we saw of a dinner party in an alley...and the vision was born. It was a dream come true to put together this Kate Spade-inspired spring, urban alley-styled shoot. Every detail, from the sassy signage to the gold snail accents, were perfectly in sync to showcase our vision—even in the typical Indiana spring rain shower. The unique backdrop allowed us to play with the elements to create a unique AND FUN look.
Ethereal Barn Wedding: A Style Shoot at The Barn in Zionsville
Jenna Nelson | January 6, 2016Whimsical. Devastatingly lovely. Captivating. There are no shortage of words to describe this inspiration shoot designed and delivered by wedding planner and designer Sarah Keeker of Plum & Poppy and photographer Cassie Conforti of Conforti Photography. With luscious greenery, flower crowns and a pony named Merryleggs, this enchanting style shoot looks like it was fabricated straight out of a C.S. Lewis novel. “We wanted to create something that truly showed all of our favorite things: lush greenery dripping from every surface, tons of candles and timeless elegance in a neutral pallet,” said Sarah.
A Seaside Occasion: A Serendipitous Style Shoot in South Haven
Jenna Nelson | January 5, 2016Lake Michigan lends its natural beauty for all kinds of artistic expression. For this particular style shoot, Katie of Katie Whitcomb Photography imagined a nautical-meets-tropical-paradise theme that paired bold, sunset orange colors with shades of watery blue.
Autumn Garden Wedding: Intimate Meets Elegant Romance - Central Indiana Issue 3 2015 Cover Shoot
Samantha Ashworth | September 15, 2015Often times, brides limit their fall weddings to autumn-inspired colors. We gained inspiration from the entire color palette and the garden scenery, provided by the venue. To incorporate an upcoming 2016 wedding trend, we used bronze elements mixed with other metals and wooden accents. This wedding is a combination of elegant, repurposed and romantic design styles.
A Bohemian Rhapsody at The Homestead
Kathy Jonas | June 10, 2015This captivating cover is all about the Bohemian style – from the sunset, the ethereal umbrellas hanging from the beams of the barn to the colorful textures used throughout. Photographer Holly Russell and her fantastic team of wedding pros created a magical and whimsical shoot perfect for today’s fun and relaxed bride.
The Wedding Story of...Lauren & Tom Kohr
Kathy Jonas | June 10, 2015Lauren Burke and Thomas Kohr met at Yale University after a freshman picnic for athletes. He was on the crew team and she was on the volleyball team. They both moved to New York City after graduation and sports brought them together once again playing coed volleyball in the NY Urban Professional Volleyball league.