Decor & Rentals Blog
A Modern Baroque Style Shoot
Carri Fras | May 10, 2018After falling in love with the baroque style in college, Jennifer of Jennifer Van Elk Photography noticed her work slightly drifting to a more baroque lighting style. She explains, “I wanted to do a shoot that wasn’t typical.
The Wedding Story of Kristin and Joseph Williamson
Carri Fras | May 9, 2018Kristin never thought she would meet her husband at a children’s event. However, as the Director of Children’s Ministries at her church, the two met at a special event in March when Joseph served as a volunteer.
The Wedding Story of Becca and Chris Warren
Carri Fras | May 2, 2018“Chris’ fraternity and my sorority at Indiana University were right next to each other,” says Becca. “However, during our time at IU, we never met. We met back in Fort Wayne after college. We were both at a 90s concert at Headwaters Park.
A Romantic, Spring-Inspired Style Shoot
Carri Fras | April 26, 2018If you live in the Midwest, you are well aware that spring weather isn’t always necessarily cooperative. And although this shoot took place on Valentine’s Day, and therefore needed to take place indoors, it certainly proves that spring-inspired hues can really make for a light and airy wedding whether there's rain, snow or shine! We are all heart eyes for this romantic, red and pink spring-inspired style shoot, beautifully captured by Michelle Rakotomalala of Rakoteet Photography.
The Wedding Story of Kate and Matt Oosterwal
Carri Fras | April 25, 2018You know a blind date was successful when both people come home that night feeling as if they fell in love. After meeting through mutual friends, this is exactly what happened to Kate and Matt. When the pair vacationed with Matt’s family in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, their lives changed forever.
The Wedding Story of Macy and Kaleb Thompson
Carri Fras | April 18, 2018Macey and Kaleb met through mutual friends when Macy was a junior in high school and Kaleb was 19. “Kaleb proposed on a Sunday afternoon after we had gone to church together,” says Macy. “It was a beautiful afternoon. Kaleb asked if I wanted to take my dog, Bella, on a walk.
Ethereal Romance: A Spring-Inspired Style Shoot
Carri Fras | April 12, 2018Set against charming architecture and beauty only Mother Nature could offer, this romantic shoot began as a vision for an enchanting, springtime concept.
Springtime Love: A Romantic Wedding at South Bend Century Center
Carri Fras | April 11, 2018After meeting at a local South Bend bar, Terri and Steven were immediately drawn to one another.
The Wedding Story of Theresa and Mike Arnold
Carri Fras | April 11, 2018Ingeniously disguising his proposal plan as the result of winning a work competition, Mike whisked Theresa away on a lovely September weekend trip to New Buffalo, Michigan, complete with a wine tour. “We drove up and hopped on the wine tour, and after a few stressful hours for me and a couple of glasses of wine for her, we ended at Round Barn,” says Mike. “I led her out between the vines and got down on one knee! It was such a great weekend in New Buffalo that we decided to come back a year later to tie the knot!”
When Moody Meets Industrial: A Copper-Inspired Style Shoot
Carri Fras | April 10, 2018As wedding season started to slow, a venue caught Hannah Strickler of Design the Day’s eye.