Planning & Parties Blog
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 9.23.16
Jenna Nelson | September 23, 2016Nothing welcomes a Friday quite like an Instagram celebration. We have been doing our Instagram search for almost a year now and we have discovered the following: there's a whole lot of Midwest talent out there, Instagrams are best enjoyed with a glass of wine or cup of coffee, every time we think we've found our favorite Instagram account, it's a guarantee that we'll stumble upon a new favorite and lastly, whenever we think we've seen it all—we realize, we haven't.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 9.16.16
Jenna Nelson | September 16, 2016Can we just stop for a moment and talk about how gorgeous these brides are? And the grooms standing next to them are totally ABC Bachelor-worthy too. It's a scientific fact that people in love just look lovely.
How to Plan Your Wedding Successfully with a Bridal Show
Jenna Nelson | September 8, 2016Bridal shows are considered to be a right of passage when you are planning your wedding. Almost every bride-to-be attends at least one throughout the planning process.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 9.2.16
Jenna Nelson | September 2, 2016Our editors have been working relentlessly—and by working relentlessly, I mean we've been scrolling through Instagram so we can bring you the latest and greatest from some accomplished vendors. Someone's gotta do it!
A Seaside Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | August 30, 2016Frame Worthy Events is a brand-new wedding coordination firm working out of Columbus, Indiana. Owner and Principal Wedding Coordinator Jillian Keller hoped to add some beauty to her online portfolio and after discussing with Evy Porter of Evangeline Renee Photography, they decided to collaborate on a style shoot together. Jillian knew she wanted a natural, nautical feel and wanted the environment to feel "preppy but not structured" using earthy materials and soft greens.
10 Questions Your Groom Has While Wedding Planning
Jenna Nelson | August 25, 2016Listen up, ladies—your groom has a few questions for you.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 8.12.16
Jenna Nelson | August 12, 2016High fives all around, ya'll! We made it to Friday! Some of you may have struggled through the week while some of you handled that Monday-Friday, 9-5 like a boss. Whether you're celebrating your survival or your success, we've collected some lovelies to add to the celebration.
3 Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Your Wedding
Julia Spangler | August 11, 2016Many couples take care to be environmentally-friendly in their daily lives, but when it comes to planning your wedding, it can be hard to figure out how to scale up your everyday green routine to be practical at a large event.
The Wedding Story of Mekayla & Chris Eppers
Kathy Jonas | August 10, 2016A recent graduate of Albion College in Michigan, Mekayla Fawn Diehl was working her fifth season at the Elcona Country Club at the July 4 Bash and Buffet when Chris Eppers and his parents and four brothers sat down in her section. When Chris’s mom asked her about her knee brace, Mekayla explained that she was in rehab after four years of college volleyball. After dinner, Chris invited her to play on his sand volleyball team. When the team turned out to be full, he called her and asked her out to dinner.
The Wedding Story of Kelly & Logan Conner
Kathy Jonas | July 27, 2016You never know how much brothers can come in handy. Kelly Joines and Logan Conner have known each other since 2001 when Kelly’s brother, Brian, started driving Logan and her other brother, Jeff, to soccer practice and Kelly attended all the games. Kelly and Logan both attended St. Joseph High School, although he was a senior and she was a freshman. Logan and Jeff went on to Xavier University in Cincinnati, where Kelly also ended up attending. Their relationship went from friends to soulmates in 2012.