Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of Katie & Daniel Spungen
Carri Fras | June 21, 2017Never doubt the power friendships have to transform your life. Opting to take a break from schoolwork while studying at Purdue, Katie met Daniel at a friend’s house. Katie says, “It turns out my college friend was one of Daniel’s friends from high school.
Chemistry Lessons: When 'for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health' are more than just words
Lemuel Montero | June 19, 2017Sue's parents, Mike and Helen, met and fell in love during The Great Depression. When their relationship began, money was so scarce that something as simple as a birthday or Valentine's Day card seemed like a decadent luxury.
Meet Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council
Savannah Hope | June 15, 2017There is nothing quite like the landscape of Southwestern Michigan. This breathtaking area is host to the lower Great Lakes, fabulous beaches, charming parks and barns, delicious restaurants, micro breweries, elegant vineyards and much more! Needless to say, all of these attractions make Southwestern Michigan the ideal place to have a destination wedding—and it isn't across the globe. The Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council knows better than anyone the best beaches, barns, gardens and other special locales in the region to host a visionary destination wedding—and one that is right here in the Midwest.
Edgy Meets Minimalist Style Shoot
Carri Fras | June 15, 2017What do you do when you reside in an urban industrial center? In the case of this style shoot, the team knew they would miss a perfect opportunity if they didn’t embrace the industrial theme and really showcase the beauty of their locale.
The Wedding Story of Arianna and Eric Scott
Savannah Hope | June 14, 2017Sometimes you and your S.O. will cross paths before you become the perfect pair. For Arianna and Eric, this was the case. Ari and Eric met their freshman year as undergrads on an Honors trip to Chicago, and both of them were dating other people at the time. After they met, they ended up seeing one another at social events quite often. Ari says, “He always invited me to his shindigs and we soon became pretty good acquaintances, but it was always in a group setting. It wasn’t until he asked me out on a date four years later, and we had our first one-on-one conversation, that we really clicked!”
The Wedding Story of Kaylee and Jacob Fischer
Carri Fras | June 14, 2017If it wasn’t for a work trip to Pennsylvania, Kaylee and Jacob may have never become more than work acquaintances. As application engineers for two different teams at Cummins, their paths met when Jacob was selected for the same project as Kaylee and therefore needed to travel alongside her.
Gorgeously Gray in the Garden
Carri Fras | June 8, 2017We think you’ll agree that summer and romance are two words that should always go together. Add an organic garden feel, a neutral palette and a little lace and you have us swooning!
The Wedding Story of Sarah & Tommy Littel
Carri Fras | June 7, 2017Indiana University was where this couple first met. However, it was in Chicago, a place they now call home, that their wedding story began.
The Wedding Story of Taylor and AJ Schub
Savannah Hope | June 7, 2017Sometimes eavesdropping can lead to a lifetime of happiness! AJ is well aware of this as, back when he and Taylor were juniors at Indiana University, he overheard Taylor talking about wanting to meet a tall guy, and he promptly introduced himself (yes, he fit the height requirement). Taylor says, “We hit it off immediately!”
A Cliffside Elopement Style Shoot
Savannah Hope | June 6, 2017Shanell Edwards, of Shanell Photography, is a native Michigan photographer who has always appreciated the natural beauty of her home state. One day while exploring the eastern edge of Michigan, Shanell found herself in the stunning Beard Hills area.