Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of Jenna and Shane Kropiewnicki
Carri Fras | December 23, 2018If you’re dying to see a beautiful, winter wonderland wedding, look no further than Jenna and Shane’s nuptials.
The Wedding Story of Megan Gillesby and Mark Hazel
Carri Fras | December 22, 2018Nothing screams romance like Europe. So, when Mark proposed to Megan after an epic trip to Germany and Prague, he selected the Charles Bridge, built in 1357 by King Charles IV. She says, “As he held me close he said, 'I hope this is your fairytale ending,' and dropped to one knee to propose.
The Wedding Story of Rebecca and Scott Freeman
Savannah Hope | December 21, 2018Rebecca and Scott met at a family birthday party one weekend in Traverse City. It was not until Scott’s sister, Sommer's wedding where, during the bouquet toss, Scott would get down on one knee and pop the question.
A Mauve Memoir Style Shoot You'll Fall In Love With
Carri Fras | December 20, 2018We don’t think another mauve-inspired style shoot could ever match this lovely vision. It is equal parts beauty, enchantment, elegance and whimsy all rolled into one.
A White Willow Farms Style Shoot
Carri Fras | December 20, 2018If you’re a lover of the “fine art look,” look no further. This lovely shoot is all things elegant and full of emotion.
The Wedding Story of Garrett and Derrick Walker
Carri Fras | December 20, 2018Garrett and Derrick met on summer break from college. Derrick says, “Garrett went to a University (Grand Valley State University) one town over from where I grew up. When I came home for the summer, we met one night downtown Grand Rapids at a bar and hit it off.
The Wedding Story of Emily and Chris Ahlfeld
Carri Fras | December 19, 2018Even though Emily and Chris share the same alma mater (go Hoosiers!), they didn’t meet until later, thanks to online dating. Emily says, “Chris and I met on Tinder of all places.
The Wedding Story of Carly and Josh Shanas
Savannah Hope | December 18, 2018Carly and Josh met online and, after chatting for a bit, Carly asked Josh out on a date (although Josh likes to claim that he was the one who asked her out!). The first thing that attracted Carly to Josh was his wit and how down-to-earth he was.
The Wedding Story of Katie and Jeremy Russell
Carri Fras | December 17, 2018Katie says of her now husband, “We actually were born two days apart and attended Purdue University the same four years, but we didn’t meet until age 25, through eHarmony!” Jeremy proposed on their one year anniversary after eating at their fave restaurant and going for a hike.
The Wedding Story of Chloe and Jeremy Bushey
Carri Fras | December 16, 2018It’s a pretty special day when you are wed on the property where you grew up—a place that has family history and a personal beauty all its own.