Decor & Rentals Blog
The Wedding Story of Kelsey and Dave Gans
Joelle Bradfield | December 6, 2016The way that Kelsey and Dave met is both amusing and endearing. “Dave spotted me at a tennis match and insisted that if he remembered my name the next day, I had to let him take me on a date,” Kelsey says, “It was my very first date in high school.” They went on dates each summer while they were both home in Indianapolis for about six years!
The Wedding Story of Andrew and Whitney Fuchs
Jenna Nelson | December 3, 2016After meeting in one of their college classes, Andrew and Whitney began study partners. When Andrew proposed at Trader's Point Creamery in the rain, they became life partners.
The Real Wedding of Clayton and Katlyn Sommers
Jenna Nelson | December 1, 2016As a couple who loves the water, Clayton and Katlyn Sommers knew they wanted to get married on a lake and to somehow incorporate their lake lifestyle into their wedding day.
Mod Elopement with Romantic Florals: A Style Shoot at Aventura
Joelle Bradfield | December 1, 2016J Eliza Events’ love for elopements and Ann Arbor inspired this romantically playful styled shoot, taken place in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor.
The Wedding Story of Grant and Amanda Riley
Jenna Nelson | November 30, 2016When a couple plans a two-day wedding and incorporates their dogs into the decor and the ceremony, we know we're going to love it. Grant proposed to Amanda one day while the couple was out taking their two dogs for a walk in downtown Indianapolis.
A Bohemian and European Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | November 17, 2016Jaky Repogle, owner of Jaky Janine Photography dreamt up a whimsical style shoot at Greencrest Manor in southwest Michigan. She pictured a bohemian, European garden style shoot with berry, pink and gold tones.
The Wedding Story of Karlee & Kerry Renz
Carly Squadroni | October 25, 2016Karlee and Kerry Renz first met back in February of 2008, during Karlee’s sophomore year at Saint Mary’s College and Kerry’s senior year at Notre Dame, when their paths crossed at an off-campus get-together at the house of a mutual friend. By the end of the night they had exchanged phone numbers, and the rest is history. Following graduation they both moved to Morristown, New Jersey where Kerry is from, but it was a trip back to South Bend in the fall of 2013 that set their journey toward “I do” in motion…
The Wedding Story of Livia & Ryan Cook
Jenna Nelson | October 12, 2016Ryan and Livia Cook found their forever after meeting online. Planning an event of epic proportion proved to be a challenge as Livia was finishing law school and the couple was living in Arizona while planning a Michigan wedding. Face-to-face vendor meetings and appointments were difficult to set up so the couple sought the assistance of Cassie Celestin of White Dress Events, an event planning firm in Grand Haven, Michigan. Livia desired a “Secret Garden” theme and trusted her planner to connect with vendors to bring her vision to fruition.
Tie the Knot: A Harbor Grand Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | October 11, 2016Jodi Bodtke of Giving Tree Photography was stirred by visions of an earthy, nautical wedding. The colors, flowers, décor and overall theme of this style shoot were inspired by a small town near the marina and by the beach glass that is commonly found buried in the Lake Michigan shoreline.
The Wedding Story of Marina & David Piechocki
Jenna Nelson | October 5, 2016Marina Grishin first took notice of David Piechocki at work when he gave an Elvis performance during a work function. His performance opened the door to a friendship and later, led to a first date. David, meanwhile, had his eye on Marina from the first day she started work. From joining the bowling team to attending a Pilates class, David did everything he could to get a moment with her. Marina says she knew David was the one for her when he agreed to join her on her 14-day trip to Europe—she asked him during their very first lunch together. “I wanted to see how spontaneous he was!” says Marina. “He did not disappoint and booked his trip immediately. We have been inseparable ever since.”