Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of Rebecca and Daniel Ray
Carri Fras | April 5, 2017It’s true that, for some us, we would pretty much run the other way if our parents tried to hook us up on a date. This story is proof, though, that maybe we should hear them out. In Rebecca and Daniel’s case, Daniel’s parents definitely succeeded in playing cupid. Rebecca explains, “I met Daniel's dad through an event I hosted for my job. I attended national conferences for work, along with Daniel's dad and mom, so Daniel and I heard about each other before we ever met. When Daniel's parents offered to set us up, neither of us were interested, especially because I lived in Indiana and Daniel lived in Oregon.” A year and a half later, the introduction finally happened and the sparks were flying. “We became Facebook friends and later casually met up as I was traveling on the West Coast with family,” Rebecca says. “Daniel didn't ask me out until nine months later when we spent a week together at another national conference in Texas.” Beating all the odds, their relationship 2,300 miles apart began!
All Hallows Elopement Style Shoot
Carri Fras | March 30, 2017Do you ever get so into a season that it completely envelops and overtakes you? We definitely know the feeling! In the wedding industry, inspiration can really be drawn from anything.
Standing the Test of Time: The Love Story of Lisa and Ken Knudsen
Lemuel Montero | March 27, 2017The reason why Lisa and Ken have been married for more than 27 years is because my pants ripped at the crotch back in high school.
A Modern-Day Style Shoot With Vintage Flair
Carri Fras | March 16, 2017When Jennifer Ruetten of Jennifer Claire Photography and Erin Daubert of Dotted Events and their team put their talented heads together–the beautiful results were breatht
The Wedding Story of Laura and Cody Sundberg
Carri Fras | March 8, 2017If you have ever had a night out in Chicago, there’s something to be said about all the romantic energy and mystery of the big city lights and crowded streets (coming from a girl that lived there)! Among those very lights one Saturday night, in a city of millions, Laura met Cody.
Modern Meets Classic At Ambassador House
Carri Fras | March 7, 2017There’s something beautiful in the unexpected–something alluring in mismatched elements that somehow, someway blend perfectly.
The Wedding Story of Jackie and Eric Szerlag
Carri Fras | March 1, 2017Even though Jackie and Eric first met in high school, it wasn’t until years later, after college, that they would begin dating.
Ethereal French Meets New World Style Shoot
Carri Fras | February 28, 2017Brooke DePauw of Stellaluna Events first approached Raisa Mnichowicz of Weddings by Raisa with a vision in mind that began as a love story.
The Most Obscure Wedding Day Essentials
Andi Sherman | February 20, 2017Planning ahead for wedding day disasters has given birth to a such a novel idea...The Wedding Day Emergency Kit. Usually gifted to the bride from her maid of honor, this kit contains all of things that can help save the day in case of an unforeseen ‘emergency.’
An Ethereal Summer Style Shoot
Carri Fras | February 16, 2017It’s not every day that a couple gets to recreate their wedding, reliving the joy and excitement all over again! Breanne of Breanne Rochelle Photography made that very dream happen for two of her best friends.