Planning & Parties Blog
For the Frazzled Bride (or Maybe All of Us!): Some of Our Favorite Tips on Staying Organized & Living in Balance
simplybesoevents | November 20, 2017If we are all honest with ourselves—even those of us who deem ourselves “more organized” than most—there are always days that feel like we can barely keep it all together.
The Rental Company Weighs in on 2017 Trends and What's to Come in 2018
Carri Fras | November 16, 2017With the holidays just around the corner and 2017 coming to a close, it's the perfect time to reflect on the great trends of 2017 while getting excited about what we will be seeing in 2018!
The Wedding Story of Erin and Ryan Dwyer
Carri Fras | November 15, 2017Erin and Ryan met at Sullivan University College of Pharmacy where they were both studying to get their Doctorates of Pharmacy. “We had a mutual love for the Green Bay Packers, and that sparked our first conversation,” says Erin.
Where Two Hearts Joined: A Lovely Affair in South Bend
Carri Fras | November 15, 2017Like many young lovebirds, Jackie and Joe met in college. While Joe attended the University of Notre Dame, Jackie attended Saint Mary’s College. With fate in their corner, they met at a party at Sorin College--Notre Dame’s oldest residence hall.
Modern Meets Classic Romance: A Style Shoot By A Classic Party Rental
Carri Fras | November 14, 2017When A Classic Party Rental expanded their inventory this past year, Chung Chow, Event Specialist and Social Media Coordinator for A Classic, thought this presented th
Party On! A Wedding Dream Come True in South Bend
Carri Fras | November 13, 2017When it came to planning his own wedding, Jesse Vogel, Century Center’s Director of Food & Beverage, was sure about one thing—he wanted a party!
Summer Splendor: A Whimsical Garden Wedding at Henderson Castle
Carri Fras | November 9, 2017Whimsy and elegance were two things that came to mind when designing this cover. We knew nothing could be more perfect for this concept than a Michigan wedding overflowing with all the rich colors, freshness and elements of summer the season had to offer—including some of its more delicious offerings!
The Wedding Story of Neha Patel & Chris Clark
Carri Fras | November 8, 2017Neha and Chris met as undergrads at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. When Neha was accepted to the Indiana University School of Medicine, the two were brought back to her home state where she would later host the peacock-inspired nuptials of her dreams.
The Wedding Story of Kaitlin & Nathan Oppenhuizen
Carri Fras | November 8, 2017A family trip to Europe turned out to be life-changing for Kaiti and Nate, a couple who went to high school together and reconnected years later after attending different colleges. This trip with Nate’s family provided them with the chance to see Germany, France, Scotland, and England—Kaiti’s dream. But the true highlight for Kaiti was visiting Chatsworth house in Derbyshire, England—the setting for her all-time favorite book, Pride and Prejudice. She had no idea an even bigger dream was about to come true, and her Mr. Darcy would be proposing to her. With her beloved Chatsworth House in the background, Nate knelt down with his very own handmade wooden box and proposed. Needless to say, Kaiti was ecstatic he made her own love story come true!
The Good Bones Behind a Great Wedding
Carri Fras | November 6, 2017You may recognize this stunning bride from the hit HGTV series, Good Bones, a show in which the talented Mina Starsiak (now Starsiak Hawk!) and her mother, Karen, are single-handedly breathing new life into homes across their beloved hometown of Indianapolis.