Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of...Alicia & Jeff Mensah
Kathy Jonas | June 10, 2015You’ve got to love your friends, especially when they bring two people together as husband and wife. Mutual friends in Chicago introduced Alicia Highsmith and Jeff Mensah. While love at first sight can be debated, this couple knew immediately that there was a spark between them that was special.
The Wedding Story of... Colin & Jamey Harding
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015Mix posh red with mellowed orange, add splashes of adventurous greens laced with bronzy copper and what do you have? The perfect palette for an inspired wedding.
The Wedding Story of... Jessica & Blake Sharpe
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015Blake and Jessica Sharpe have known each other a long time. She moved to Fort Wayne in the 7th grade and they both attended the same small middle school, then everyone moved on to high school together.
The Wedding Story of... Jessi & Jeremiah Warner
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015As a wedding and event planner, Jessi Haemmerle has helped create memorable experiences for her clients. Now, it was her turn! Meeting through a mutual friend, Jessi and Jeremiah Warner’s elegant intimate wedding turned out to be an unforgettable Valentine’s Day in 2010.
The Wedding Story of... Betsy & Tom Wallis
Amy Conroy | March 3, 2015Betsy Baird and Tom Wallis’ love story began in 2007 after the two connected on eHarmony.com. For the first two years, the couple made their relationship work by traveling back and forth to Muncie, where Betsy lived, and Indianapolis, where Tom resided, before Tom made the permanent move to Muncie.
The Wedding Story of... Emily & George Trilikis
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015Maybe you can’t have it all in life, but when it comes to your wedding, you don’t have to sacrifice your glamorous vision to keep tradition alive.
The Wedding Story of... Stephanie & James Van Overbeke
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015The couple traveled to James’ family’s lake place in Michigan for the Fourth of July. During the annual fireworks show, he pulled Stephanie aside and got down on one knee. A Paloma Blanca gown had everything Stephanie’s heart desired: ivory, fitted, mermaid, silk and lace and buttons down the back and a train for a vintage look.
The Wedding Story of... David & Kylea Asher
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015For Kylea and David, the most important detail of their wedding was to create a homey environment in which friends and family could relax, reminisce and enjoy an entire weekend celebration. Nothing stuffy and overdone, but paying attention to every detail involved for their guests' comfort was key.
The Wedding Story of... Katy & Jesse Thomas
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015It was more than two years ago when Katy Janovsky and her friends were looking for a fun night out on the town and suitably headed to Sullivan’s nightclub in Michigan City. Upon arrival, they were greeted by fun, outgoing Jesse Thomas, a handsome bouncer at the bar.
The Wedding Story of... Jessica & Nick Emmons
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015If Jessica McCarthy’s family knows one thing, it’s weddings. Her mom, Polly McCarthy, is the owner of Poppies Designs, a family oriented business that helps create beautiful floral arrangements for local brides.