Planning & Parties Blog
Winter Elegance in Chicagoland: The Real Wedding of Emily and Brandon Bernhard
Allyson Hutchison | April 29, 2026In this modern world of dating, Emily and Brandon met like many other couples: on a dating app. They went to a local restaurant for their first in-person date. It went so well, they decided to spend the next two days together as well! "After day two, I knew Brandon was my husband," Emily admits.
This Indianapolis Style Shoot Combines Springtime with Blushing Romance
Allyson Hutchison | April 27, 2026While the original vision for this style shoot was to reflect spring, the creative team wanted to bring in an air of romance and elegance as well. As a season that symbolizes new beginnings, spring naturally reflects budding love.
This Naturally Elegant Ohio Celebration Blends Modernity with Timelessness: The Real Wedding of Jillian and Josh Bichsel
Allyson Hutchison | April 23, 2026Like many in this modern world of dating, Jillian and Josh met on a dating app. They were both a little leery of meeting strangers on the Internet in real life, but eventually worked themselves up to going on a date.
A Woodland Fairytale in Indiana: The Real Wedding of Destina and Zachary Rekeweg
Allyson Hutchison | April 15, 2026While working at a hospital in the trying year of 2020, Destina and Zachary began their relationship with rushed comments that quickly turned into excuses to stop and talk any time they saw each other. Their coworkers joked about them getting together, as everything flowed so easily.
Magenta Matrimony in Central Kentucky: The Real Wedding of Abbey and Caleb Mattingly
Allyson Hutchison | April 9, 2026It was fate that Caleb and Abbey would both be housed in Munday Hall during their junior year at Western Kentucky University. After meeting and hanging out for a while, everything felt so comfortable and easy. They quickly transitioned to best friends and then to a couple.
Cottagecore Meets Rustic Charm: The Real Wedding of Destiny and Drew Hicks
Allyson Hutchison | April 1, 2026After meeting through a dating app, Destiny and Drew got engaged on a trip during their shared birthday weekend. Drew took Destiny on a romantic trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where they decided to ride the Ferris wheel.
Timeless, New Year's Eve Glamor in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Kara DeDecker and Robert Szerencse
Allyson Hutchison | March 25, 2026While on a business trip to Minnesota, Kara met Rob online and felt the connection instantly. Since he was living in Minnesota, their relationship began as long-distance, which was challenging but strengthened their relationship.
These Riverfront Nuptials Are All Industrial Elegance: The Real Wedding of Carleigh and Mason Barmore
Allyson Hutchison | March 18, 2026During the peak of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, love was blooming for Carleigh and Mason. The pair met on a dating app and grew their relationship by dedicating lots of quality time together after the whole world shut down!
Creating Seamless Celebrations in Northwest Indiana & Beyond: Meet Your Little Details
Kaitlyn Smale | March 13, 2026When it comes to planning meaningful celebrations, the philosophy behind Your Little Details is simple: Your Day, Your Way—because every little detail matters.
An Elegant, Musical Celebration in Motown: The Real Wedding of Brittany and Jon Oakley
Allyson Hutchison | March 11, 2026Despite studying under the same voice professor at Michigan Sate and sharing flirty moments on and off stage during a summer production, Jon didn't ask Brittany out until nearly eight years after they first met!