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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 1.5.18
Kaitlyn Smale | January 5, 2018Well, it's officially 2018. With a new year comes new plans, resolutions and most importantly, new wedding inspiration! Kick of your new year with this week's set of faves from the 'gram. And don't forget to give these talented vendors a follow while you're at it!
Our Favorite Instagram Posts of 2017
Kaitlyn Smale | December 29, 2017We always like to do a little reflecting this time of the year. From gorgeous, real weddings to curated style shoots, we have been fortunate enough to share so many beautiful images and stories with you in 2017! In the spirit of reflecting, we're doing something a little different today for Instagram Friday. Scroll on to see 10 of our past Instagram faves from 2017 that we haven't stopped thinking about all year long!
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 12.22.17
Kaitlyn Smale | December 22, 2017Ho, ho, ho! The Friday before Christmas (and a long weekend!) is always full of such joy and excitment. But, you can never have too much joy, right? Right. So, open up these lovely, beautiful, unique posts we have waiting under the Christmas tree for you!
The Real Wedding of Hannah and Quenton Fair
Savannah Hope | December 18, 2017Hannah and Quenton bonded over their passion for helping others. The two met and fell in love while in nursing school. Hannah says, "What started out as long nights of studying for exams turned into even longer nights of laughter and more talking than studying.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 12.15.17
Kaitlyn Smale | December 15, 2017What we love most about weddings are all the tiny moments that make up the big picture of the entire day! And we feel so lucky that we're able to catch a glimpse of those small moments with you all when our local vendors share them on social media.
WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot: Lakeside Occasions
Carri Fras | December 12, 2017“Our number one draw is our property,” says Kara Byers, Manager and Event Coordinator at Lakeside Occasions. “Our barn overlooks Emma Lake, and the grounds are gorgeous. We have indoor and outdoor spaces for the ceremony. We have unique amenities, such as a 50's diner with a pool table for the guys’ changing room and a silo for the ladies, a grain bin bar, and a little ‘general store,’ which makes for the perfect photo op. We also have heating and air conditioning, which you won’t find at many rustic barn venues. And we’re planning to add some new features in our off-season, including an outdoor fireplace.”
The Wedding Story of Morgan and Ryan Thayer
Carri Fras | December 10, 2017Morgan and Ryan grew up in the same small town playing sports with each other’s siblings. Ryan proposed to Morgan while on an evening boat ride. After he stopped in the middle of the lake to talk for a bit, he asked Morgan to stand and he popped the question!
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 12.8.17
Kaitlyn Smale | December 8, 2017We've said it before and we'll surely say it again. The amount of talent that exists in our Midwest area is jaw-dropping. You'd think we'd be used to it by now, but week after week, we're still blown away! So, join us in celebrating a few of these talented folks that caught our eyes this week.
Vines of Love Style Shoot
Carri Fras | December 5, 2017Wedding planner Brittany Rogers of Dressed in Details describes the vision for this shoot as understated elegance and beauty. The idea was a collaborative effort between herself and Kai Davis of Kai Davis Photography.
The Wedding Story of Jessica and Nicholas De Fina
Carri Fras | December 4, 2017Working for the same theater company in Chicago, Jessica and Nicholas were friends for many years before life finally brought them together romantically. "We went on our first date in October, 2015,” says Jessica. “He took me indoor skydiving. He literally swept me off my feet!”