Decor & Rentals Blog
Rustic Meets Elegance at Hidden Vineyard
Carri Fras | May 23, 2017There’s no doubt the rustic nature of a barn setting can be quite alluring. In fact, barn nuptials continue to pop up everywhere! Contrast all those natural and earthy elements with the elegance only a wedding can provide and the pairing can be quite breathtaking.
The Wedding Story of Carrie and Jake Reynolds
Savannah Hope | May 17, 2017Carrie and Jake had been dating for seven years before they tied the knot! This may seem like a long courtship, but they had started dating back in high school. Plus, it gave them more time to dream up the perfect wedding, of course!
The Wedding Story of Missy and Karl Keck
Savannah Hope | May 17, 2017Karl and Missy were meant to be from the start. The couple met for a date at Pizza e Vino Cellar 849 back in 2015. It was supposed to be a casual dinner date, but Missy says, “From the moment I met him, I knew he was the caring, funny, thoughtful and intelligent man I had been waiting for!
The Wedding Story of Mckenna and Jon Harrell
Carri Fras | May 10, 2017We think it’s safe to say that at least once in our lives, we have all had that moment when we have playfully written down our name with the last name of our love interest, crush, boyfriend or man just to—you know—see what it looks like!
In Love at the Lodge: An Inviting Cover Shoot at Barn at Bay Horse Inn
Carri Fras | May 4, 2017In today’s world, wedding design is going far beyond a single color or texture. More and more brides are choosing their very own style–their own theme. After partnering with Jodie Stansbury of Aisle Ready Events, we began to swoon over the idea of our own look: a slightly rustic, raw and natural cover shoot with a lodge-like feel. “When researching photos of lodges and lodge décor, we noticed a lot of Navajo patterns being used in the textiles,” Jodie says. “This pattern helped bring in the Sedona twist.” The vision of warm, soft colors and natural elements such as wood, stone, patterned pillows and even antlers had us, well, quite hooked!
The Wedding Story of Sarah and Jake Agee
Carri Fras | May 3, 2017When a wedding planner bride plans her own wedding, you can bet the details will be nothing short of exquisite. Sarah and Jake met online and their journey as an engaged couple began on one very special trip to Keystone, Colorado. After sharing dinner and dessert by fire at a beautiful ranch they were staying at, Jake proposed to Sarah on one knee, beneath the stars.
Romance In the Air: An Indian Summer Style Shoot
Carri Fras | May 2, 2017Inspired by the loveliness of an Indian Summer–those late fall days when memories of warmer times still linger and cooler evenings are felt—Christa of Christa Hitchcock Photography found herself drawn to the idea of a stylized wedding complete with seasonal hues and flowing, feminine textures.
The New Bohemian: A Bright, Eclectic Cover Shoot at Blissful Barn
Carri Fras | April 27, 2017It’s no secret that the vintage charm of barn weddings continues to be popular, luring many brides through their rustic barn doors–especially here in the Midwest! While we knew we wanted to use this sought-after venue, we also desired to design a fresh, new take on the typical barn wedding by taking advantage of the current boho trend. After joining forces with Krissy Campbell of Simply Be So Events, a Northern Indiana based wedding and event planning business, it was clear that a bright, bohemian cover shoot, coupled with a woodland feel and a touch of vintage would give us the very (beautiful) edge we so envisioned!
The Wedding Story of Carlson & Bradley Copeland
Carri Fras | April 26, 2017It was early morning business flights at the Columbus, Ohio airport that allowed Carlson and Brad’s paths to cross. But it was an unlikely path they won’t forget. Lucky for Brad, he was meeting their mutual friend for coffee and, lucky for Carlson, she had a flight with the same friend and had made time to wash her hair! “I knew I liked him from day one because he commented on my stylish Frye boots,” she says. “I have a unique sense of style, so it has always been important to me to find someone who enjoys my individuality.”
The Wedding Story of Betsy & Ryan Wilkinson
Carri Fras | April 26, 2017Betsy and Ryan Wilkinson met on OkCupid.com©. After chatting for a month, the two decided to meet in person, and it was evident at first sight that they shared something very special. The couple frequently took walks on Notre Dame’s campus, but what started as a typical scenic walk, ended with the surprise of Betsy’s life. As they made their way from the Grotto to the lake one memorable summer evening, Ryan proposed! While they had dated only six months, they planned on an engagement of a little over a year–enough time to plan the wedding of their dreams!