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Vintage Meets Beauty at The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant

Carri Fras |  October 10, 2017

Vintage and glam weddings seem to be popping up everywhere these days and seem to come in many forms—from weddings in old, historic buildings to weddings in venues that house unique, industrial vibes. This style shoot is one that captured our hearts.

To the Men Engaged to Women that Attend Wedding Expos

Lemuel Montero |  October 9, 2017

Stereotypically, women have spent years imagining their perfect wedding, while men...well, not so much. But it's men that get the gears of the wedding machine turning when they purchase the engagement ring.

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Kaitlyn Smale |  October 6, 2017

There's a lot to be excited about today–it's Friday (can we get an Amen!?), it's finally starting to feel like fall outside and we just announced some pretty exciting news about our bridal show (Spoiler alert: it involves dogs!

Romantic Winter Wonderland

Carri Fras |  October 5, 2017

It’s not always easy to plan a winter wedding, especially when contending with chilly weather or snowy days. But don’t overlook this season. Great style and versatility can be just as accessible in winter as they are in others! Don’t believe us?

The Wedding Story of Marissa and Josh Jose

Carri Fras |  October 4, 2017

There’s nothing sweeter than a couple that started as high school sweethearts. This is exactly where Marissa and Josh began their journey. Marissa explains,”We met in the same gym class, and my junior year he asked me to our homecoming dance. And we have been together ever since!”

The Wedding Story of Lauren McMahon and Ron Sandlin

Carri Fras |  October 4, 2017

Not only did Lauren and Ron meet while Teach For America corps members, they taught right down the hall from one another at KIPP Indy Middle School. Ron proposed on the steps of the Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis on January 1, 2016.

A Desert-Inspired Adventure Elopement

Carri Fras |  October 3, 2017

What girl doesn’t love a little adventure and romance? Well, in the world of weddings, that yearning can be translated beautifully into an “adventure elopement.” Nathan of Nathan English Photography explains, “They have become even more popular on the coasts, especially in the Pacific Northwest, and we wanted to bring a little taste of that to Michigan and the Midwest."

The Wedding Story of Lauren Caggiano and Chris Csicsko

Carri Fras |  September 27, 2017

After meeting upon the recommendation of a mutual friend in January 2012, Lauren and Chris met at a local dive bar on a cold, Midwest winter’s night. “We ended up talking for what seemed like hours (in a good way) about our mutual love of travel,” Lauren recalls.

The Wedding Story of Amy and Gregory Aldridge

Carri Fras |  September 27, 2017

Sometimes, someone continues to cross your path for a reason. Even though Amy and Gregory officially met on Tinder, they weren't strangers. “After meeting, we immediately hit it off!” says Amy. “We also joked that it took so long to officially meet. Our paths have crossed a lot.

The Romance of Rustic Chic

Carri Fras |  September 26, 2017

It’s pretty hard not to love all things vintage, rustic and chic these days. Alesha Laws of Follow Your Arrow Photography certainly does and, being new to wedding photography, desired to create something that could showcase her style.