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The Wedding Story of Mekayla & Chris Eppers
Kathy Jonas | August 10, 2016A recent graduate of Albion College in Michigan, Mekayla Fawn Diehl was working her fifth season at the Elcona Country Club at the July 4 Bash and Buffet when Chris Eppers and his parents and four brothers sat down in her section. When Chris’s mom asked her about her knee brace, Mekayla explained that she was in rehab after four years of college volleyball. After dinner, Chris invited her to play on his sand volleyball team. When the team turned out to be full, he called her and asked her out to dinner.
The Wedding Story of Aaron and Brittany Arndt
Jenna Nelson | August 3, 2016Eighth grade. Eighth grade! That's when Brittany Turley met Aaron Arndt. Within two months of their first introduction, seventh grader Aaron totally fell for Brittany, the upperclassman and the two began a nine-year relationship before Aaron proposed.
The Wedding Story of Kelly & Logan Conner
Kathy Jonas | July 27, 2016You never know how much brothers can come in handy. Kelly Joines and Logan Conner have known each other since 2001 when Kelly’s brother, Brian, started driving Logan and her other brother, Jeff, to soccer practice and Kelly attended all the games. Kelly and Logan both attended St. Joseph High School, although he was a senior and she was a freshman. Logan and Jeff went on to Xavier University in Cincinnati, where Kelly also ended up attending. Their relationship went from friends to soulmates in 2012.
Go Green or Go Home: An Eco-Inspired Cover Shoot
Jenna Nelson | July 14, 2016With more and more couples taking the initiative to introduce environmentally conscious practices into their special event, we couldn’t help but take note of the botanical vibe that is turning up on Pinterest boards and in style shoots throughout the digital world. All it took was a quick search of “eco-friendly weddings” on Pinterest and the editorial team at WeddingDay fell down a deep rabbit hole of woods, textures, foliage, earthy tones, natural light and metallics.
The Wedding Story of REBECCA & DANIEL JACOBSON
Kathy Jonas | July 13, 2016Rebecca Elayne Dixon met Daniel Jacobson while working on a digital magazine for a class at Ball State University. She wanted to use one of his videos in her project. After graduation, she ran into him at a concert in Indianapolis. “I recognized him by his camera and dark-rimmed glasses.” Rebecca says. “We hit it off right away.” But he was moving to England and she was moving to Florida. But in 2011, he moved back and asked her for help with a website for his video work and romance developed.
Fine Art Wedding: A Cover Shoot at The Palladium
Jenna Nelson | July 7, 2016Appropriately titled “Fine Art Wedding,” this cover shoot was designed to create a whimsical, painterly feel drawing inspiration from ballet dancers in classic interiors, the elements of early spring, and timeless details. Tara Steele with Tara Nicole Weddings and Autumn Keller of Isibeal Studio conceptualized the cover shoot and illustrated each detail to be elegant and graceful, drawing on the graceful postures and fluid motion of a ballet dancer to bring all of the details together seamlessly.
The Wedding Story of Brandon and Shalmai Keim
Jenna Nelson | July 6, 2016While we typically feature the details of "the big day," occasionally we stumble upon other momentous occasions that pull at our hearts. Brandon and Shalmai Keim's story was one of those stories that just sticks with you. This particular event we are featuring today is a 10-year vow renewal.
Inspired by Pantone: Cover Shoot at Indiana Landmarks
Jenna Nelson | May 10, 2016Influenced by Pantone and executed by a talented team of Indianapolis-based vendors, our cover shoot was designed and delivered to impress and inspire. The name designated to this cover shoot was “Glamorous (Hollywood) Regency” which is a nod to the 1930s era in Hollywood. The vision was to borrow elements from this era while not necessarily re-creating or mimicking the style. Instead, the vendors brought in a new design ingredient by introducing the Pantone colors of 2016 into the décor scheme. By using the time period as a launching pad, Rose Quartz and Serenity added trend to the classic Hollywood theme.
The Wedding Story of Brittney & Conor Casey
Kathy Jonas | April 27, 2016Brittney Braun and Conor Casey met while freshmen at Culver Military Academy. While friends tried to set them up, the future groom didn’t catch on. “I am a guy and I did not notice subtle hints,” Conor says. Eventually the two of them started spending more time together and everything fell into place.
A Decade Worth Celebrating: 10-Year Anniversary Cover Shoot at the Palais Royale
Jenna Nelson | April 21, 2016Grand occasions deserve grand-scale attention. Ten-year anniversaries deserve celebrations, champagne and a cover shoot at one of the most historical and beloved venues in the area. And that’s precisely how WeddingDay Magazine is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year! Our vision for this shoot was to go above and beyond—to be upscale, elegant and extraordinary.