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From Dog Park to Beach, This Grand Rapids E-Session has it All: The Engagement of Anessa and Jimmy

Allyson Hutchison |  March 27, 2023

When Jimmy played Michael Myers in a parody play of Halloween, Anessa was cast as one of his victims. The two fell in love while practicing for this play.

An Intimate, Rustic Woodland Elopement in Indiana: The Real Wedding of Hannah and David Fenderson

Allyson Hutchison |  March 22, 2023

When David started his internship at a chiropractic office, he expected to potentially get a job, not meet his future wife.

Grab a Glass for This Downtown Sunset E-Session: The Engagement of Heidi and Tommy

Allyson Hutchison |  March 13, 2023

Despite the fact that Heidi and Tommy attended the same school together in Utica, Michigan, and spent time with one another, the two didn't get together until after high school. Though Heidi had a crush on Tommy back then, it was Bumble that brought them together post-graduation.

An Ohio E-Session with Fresh Fall Foliage: The Engagement of Lauren and Nick

Allyson Hutchison |  March 6, 2023

After both deciding to attend Gannon University, Lauren and Nick met through playing sports and making friends on various athletic teams. Under the guise of meeting Nick's California family for dinner at a rooftop restaurant in Nashville, Nick took the opportunity to propose to Lauren.

A Rustic Fall-Inspired Celebration in Northwest Indiana: The Real Wedding of Taylor and Daniel Courtaney

Allyson Hutchison |  February 27, 2023

Both Taylor and Dan were on their high school's swim team and dated briefly, but Dan graduated two years before Taylor and joined the Navy whereas Taylor graduated and pursued a career in nursing. During the COVID lockdown, Dan and Taylor found themselves back in Valparaiso, Indiana.

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Find Adventurous Love in This Ethereal Sedona, Arizona Styled Sunset Elopement

Allyson Hutchison |  February 23, 2023

Heather Sherrill Photography had the idea to create a dramatic elopement to make the average Midwest bride rethink her wedding plans. Her vision for the shoot was to dream up an adventurous styled elopement to show off the beauty and the thrill of the canyons in Sedona, Arizona.

A Woodland Boho Celebration in Fort Wayne, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Kylee & Luke Anspach

Allyson Hutchison |  January 25, 2023

Since they both love the great outdoors, the first thing on Kylee and Luke’s list after getting engaged was to find a locale with a natural setting.

A Nature-Filled Outdoor Detroit E-Session: The Engagement of Haley and Kyle

Allyson Hutchison |  December 5, 2022

After meeting through mutual friends in high school, Haley and Kyle started dating and stayed together after graduation. Later, Kyle took Haley on a trip to Mackinac Island, where he chose to propose to her.

A Boho Farm Field Celebration in Northern Indiana: The Real Wedding of Grayson and Parker Warren

Allyson Hutchison |  November 30, 2022

When Parker's brother got married, he was able to meet Grayson for the first time, who was there as a guest of the bride. During setup, Parker and Grayson were both designated to hanging up string lights and they got to talking. Sophomore Grayson was was excited to be talking to a senior.

An Elegant Indiana Barn Wedding: The Real Wedding of Ellen and Brad

Allyson Hutchison |  November 16, 2022

Ellen and Brad first met at their high school, Westfield High School, then were able to reconnect through dorm landscaping jobs while studying at Purdue University. Brad recalls, "Ellen invited me to her 21st birthday party.