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Vintage Meets Elegance at the Greenhouse

Carri Fras |  February 14, 2017

Who knew that a greenhouse and a sprinkling of vintage elegance would pair oh-so-perfectly together? Someone who already loves anything green and floral, of course!

The Wedding Story of Zabrea and Tabias Coleman

Carri Fras |  February 1, 2017

Zabrea and Tabias’ wedding story is proof, quite literally, that dreams do come to life!  Zabrea’s father had a vivid dream prior to their engagement of his daughter and soon to be son-in-law getting married.

The State of Our Union

Lemuel Montero |  January 30, 2017

Most people understand the importance of regular maintenance for things like appliances, cars, and even software updates for their mobile phones.  Few couples apply the same level of importance for regularly scheduled maintenance checks to their own relationships.

Where in the World Should You Get Married?

Jenna Nelson |  January 26, 2017

Just because you want a destination wedding, doesn't mean you're destined for the tropics or the Mexican border.

The Wedding Story of Kaleigh & Kevin Hutchison

Jenna Nelson |  January 11, 2017

Kevin and Kaleigh met at work. When Kaleigh first started, she had to report to Kevin on a few of their client accounts. Although she wouldn’t necessarily call him her boss, it certainly does make for a good story! 

 

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Planners Reflect on 2016 Trends and Predict What's to Come in 2017

Jenna Nelson |  January 10, 2017

We asked, they answered! Five Indiana and Michigan wedding planners share their favorite trend of 2016 and predict what will be big in 2017.

 

A New Year, A New Life-Long Relationship With Food

Collin Christine |  January 9, 2017

Shame and secrecy. These are two feelings that my clients often use to describe their relationship with food when we are working to uncover their past struggles with binging, compulsive eating, emotional eating or food addiction.

A Tea Party Style Shoot Fit For a Princess Bride

Carri Fras |  January 3, 2017

In a time when brides are taking to varying new trends and adding their own unique twists to weddings, Rachel Whitehurst of Adventure Photo Stories and her team had their sights set on creating something that wasn’t just unique but also timeless. That’s how she landed on the idea of a Fairytale Tea Party. “Ultimately, I wanted this shoot to be about the vendors,” Rachel says. “I wanted to give them a sort of prompt for them to be inspired by and let loose their creativity. I began with the idea of a whimsical, but timeless tea party and knew that the other creatives involved would run with the idea. I pictured love. Simple love…the love between the real couple (Shonah and Ike) modeling for us, and the love of each artistic vendor for their craft.”
 

Our Favorite Instagram Posts 12.30.16

Kaitlyn Smale |  December 30, 2016

The weather may be gloomy, but that doesn't mean your Friday has to be! Do yourself a favor and get lost in the prettiness of this week's Instagram Faves. And don't forget to give these talented vendors a follow!

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Our Favorite Instagram Posts of 2016

Kaitlyn Smale |  December 23, 2016

The holidays are a great time to reflect. We've been feeling a little sentimental lately, thinking about all of the beautiful images we've been fortunate enough to share with you! In the spirit of reflecting, we decided to do something a little different for this Instagram Friday.