Planning & Parties Blog
You Only Do This Once
simplybesoevents | September 25, 2017Maybe it sounds cliche, but we hope and pray you get to experience being engaged only once. Engagement is a very unique and special season, full of the things that you will often only experience once in your lifetime.
Love is Love: A Chic, Travel-Inspired Style Shoot
Carri Fras | September 21, 2017Who doesn’t love a photo shoot that truly tells a story—especially one as beautiful as this? Inspired by Logan Square’s newest event venue, The Joinery, Alexandria Odekirk Photography and Dotted Events joined their talented forces to design a photo shoot “full of story, whimsy and details.”
The Wedding Story of Christina and Paul Anderson
Carri Fras | September 20, 2017It’s hard to believe the fall season is almost upon us—a season of warm, pretty colors, pumpkin spice candles and cozy, cold weather walks. This was just the time when Paul proposed to Christina. Christina says, “He proposed on October 27, 2015.
The Real Wedding Story of Hannah and Zach Tsuleff
Savannah Hope | September 20, 2017Hannah and Zach first met during college, but it was not until the end of senior year when they started dating. After graduation, the two were forced to go separate ways and date long distance while Zach worked on his Master’s program and Hannah started her career.
Elegance Meets History at Stonegate Manor
Carri Fras | September 19, 2017Anji of Anji Monique Photography was inspired by the opportunity to show brides that using local or lesser-known vendors to create their dream wedding is a possibility.
Glam Peacock Masquerade Style Shoot
Carri Fras | September 14, 2017Inspiration can come in many forms and for Lynsey Moore of Pixie Dust Events, it started with gorgeously perfect turquoise and gold peacock plates. “I knew that they would be perfect to use for a styled shoot," Lynsey says.
The Wedding Story of Kacey and Justin Loveless
Carri Fras | September 13, 2017On Kacey and Justin’s third anniversary, they had plans to go to a favorite restaurant for dinner. When a busy work day and deadline were cause for a cancellation, Justin had to break the bad news.
The Wedding Story of Jillian and Patrick Jaszewski
Carri Fras | September 13, 2017Jillian and Patrick knew from their first date they would spend the rest of their lives together. It was so clear, in fact, that Patrick “fake proposed” as they passed a courthouse while visiting his family in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
The Wedding Story of Erica and Mitchell Fox
Carri Fras | September 6, 2017After spending the weekend in the Upper Peninsula hiking to waterfalls and exploring the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Mitchell could not find that perfect, special moment to finally pull out the ring he had been carrying around in his pocket.
The Wedding Story of Paige and Jay Trauring
Carri Fras | September 6, 2017It’s usually a nice sign when the cove in which you become engaged is called “Lover’s Key.” Retreating to a romantic and warm weather getaway in Bonita Springs, Florida, Jay had packed a little something special in his luggage on that November trip.