Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of Hannah and Vilppu Anttila
Carri Fras | February 7, 2018Hannah and Vilppu met while attending Miami University in Ohio. After driving to Virginia for a summer mission trip with a Christian student organization, they got to know each other a bit more. When Thanksgiving arrived, Hannah decide to invite him home with her.
The Wedding Story of Brianna and Ahrin Lemacks
Carri Fras | February 7, 2018Brianna and Ahrin met through mutual friends in college and started dating shortly after. Ahrin scheduled a private wine tour at a local winery, Chateau Chantel, while the two were visiting Traverse CIty.
A Grunge Meets Glam Style Shoot
Carri Fras | February 6, 2018When Brittney Romeo of 430Studios and 1928 Planning Co. collaborated, it was an all-out, gorgeous grunge meets glam result. Using darker tones, raw materials and a touch of sparkle, their vision came to life.
A Fair Affair Style Shoot
Carri Fras | February 1, 2018Even though Christina Gutierrez of Favors and Things Events was inspired by engagement photos she had seen shot at fairgrounds, she wanted something more...a reason behind the unique setting.
The Wedding Story of Ashley and Marc Veenstra
Carri Fras | January 31, 2018Ashley and Marc met their freshman year of college when Marc’s best friend happened to be Ashley’s next door neighbor. After Marc surprised Ashley by proposing to her over dinner and champagne at one of their favorite restaurants, the two began planning the wedding of their dreams.
Elegance, Charm and a Bit of Royalty: A Wedding Day Fit for a Princess
Carri Fras | January 31, 2018Many things can serve as inspiration for a wedding, and for Mary and Matthew Mergy, their wedding was brimming with extra special components and a formal, contemporary feel that would leave Mary feeling nothing short of a modern-day, real-life princess.
Drama Meets Romance: A Modern, Classic Wedding at the Empyrean
Carri Fras | January 25, 2018With the beautiful Empyrean event venue as our backdrop, rich with both luxurious and modern detailing, we knew our cover shoot was sure to inspire. Combining the experience of a vendor dream team led by Empyrean’s Chief Event Designer, Renee Miner, we combined several bridal looks that seamlessly married romance with a bit of drama. “The concept behind the shoot was driven by a combination of different styles and moods colliding into one rich and dramatic, almost theatrical design,” says Renee. “We have found our most successful ideas come from a team effort and this shoot was no exception. Our design team collaborated from concept to completion and created a stunning look that encompassed the exact style we were trying to achieve.”
The Wedding Story of Julia and Vincenzo Rulli
Carri Fras | January 24, 2018Graduating just one year apart, Julia and Vincenzo spent their elementary and high school years navigating the same hallways. It wasn’t until their sophomore year in college that they officially met. “Our story began on September 8, 2012 when Notre Dame’s football team was playing Purdue University in South Bend,” Julia recalls. “After attending the game, I celebrated the Irish victory with a bonfire at a friend’s house. As it turned out, Vinnie and I had mutual friends, and we were casually introduced at the bonfire. We hit it off immediately and became friends ourselves.” After a month or so of friendship, Julia agreed to be Vinnie’s date at his cousin’s annual Halloween party. Besides spending a lot of time together that weekend, Vinnie fixed the brakes on Julia’s car and even met Julia’s entire family at Sunday dinner. “That weekend, I got my first glimpse into the incredible person Vinnie is,” says Julia. “Our friendship grew stronger and continues to grow after four and a half years of dating—and now marriage!”
Beautiful Bohemian: A Southwest-Inspired Style Shoot
Carri Fras | January 23, 2018The gorgeous, outdoor setting of the historic Ambassador House in Fishers, Indiana was the perfect, natural location for this Southwestern, bohemian style shoot.
WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot: The Sanctuary on Penn
Carri Fras | January 22, 2018To bring The Sanctuary on Penn’s old-world motif to life, we turned to owner and executive planner Sarah Farthing of All in the Details. The classy, art-deco style she envisioned was a perfect fit for the venue’s beautifully rich and historic aesthetic. Sarah says, “Immediately upon entering the venue, I was struck with inspiration as how to best communicate the grandeur of the space and at the same time amplify its natural, historic beauty.”